Leathersmiths.....show us yer stuff, (#1) THIS THREAD IS NOW CLOSED

cowboy316 · January 28, 2009, 10:01:06 PM

heres a cigerette case i made my wife last night anbd finished it today

cowboy316 · January 28, 2009, 10:27:26 PM

second cell phone case

Dr. Bob · January 28, 2009, 11:09:07 PM

Marshal Will,

What a great border!!

Ya done real good on this one!

C316,

Great cases. Really like the contrast on the cell phone case!

Marshal Will Wingam · January 28, 2009, 11:44:50 PM

Thanks, pards.

Quote from: JD Alan on January 28, 2009, 09:21:00 PMIs your border cut in, or stamped? I assume that's one of Will Ghormley's big flower stamps, sure looks good.

After stamping the two florals (yes, Will G's smaller stamp with a few embelishes), I made two parallel cuts 1/4" apart, beveled and stamped between them, ran a beader along the outside edges then cleaned up the stamp with a bevel. I still need to oil and condition the holster yet. It was still damp when I did that photo.

Cowboy, that cell case look good with the two-tone coloring. The one for your wife is good. Nice touch with the lighter pocket.

cowboywc · January 29, 2009, 01:16:40 AM

Howdy MW
Good Lookin Holster. Very Clean.
WC

JD Alan · January 29, 2009, 09:13:55 AM

Thanks for the explaination Will. I'm going to study that close up photo to see if I understand what you are saying. By beader do mean a double edge swivel knife blade?

After reading how to make Vinegaroon, I think I'll pass on that for a while. I don't know where I would get iron turnings, or the other iron substitutes. It sure came out well on your holster! JD

Irish Dave · January 29, 2009, 10:57:07 AM

Will:

Very nice job, pard. I really like the holster. Clean, crisp lines. Tastefully bordered. Authentic looking. And excellent workmanship. Can't do much better than that in my book.

Marshal Will Wingam · January 29, 2009, 11:06:06 AM

Thanks, pards.

Quote from: JD Alan on January 29, 2009, 09:13:55 AMThanks for the explaination Will. I'm going to study that close up photo to see if I understand what you are saying. By beader do mean a double edge swivel knife blade?

It's a tool you run along the edge of your leather to round the edge and make a bead. http://www.siegelofca.com/view_cat_product.asp?id=18 Second row, first item. I haven't bought one from them but it looks to be the same thing.

Quote from: JD Alan on January 29, 2009, 09:13:55 AMAfter reading how to make Vinegaroon, I think I'll pass on that for a while. I don't know where I would get iron turnings, or the other iron substitutes. It sure came out well on your holster!

It's easy. Clean a large 0000 steel wool pad with lighter fluid or carb cleaner (I've done both). Shake out as much as you can then put it on the ground and light it with a match to burn off the excess. LET IT COOL then pick it up and drop it in a quart jar of white vinegar. Let stand for 3-4 days uncovered or with a loose lid and you're in business. The stuff looks nasty but just ignore that. I never tighten the lid for a few weeks or until it's done working on the iron. I have a batch that is a year old and it now just turns the leather grey. I may want grey for something so I save it.

JD Alan · January 29, 2009, 08:00:01 PM

Hi WIll. As the page pulls up, the first item on the second line says this: C.S. Osborne TL21 Single Edge Creasers. I'll post the picture they show too. Is this what you are talking about? Evidently they come in five sizes.

Thanks also for the Vinegaroon clarification. I can certainly do that.

Marshal Will Wingam · January 29, 2009, 09:15:09 PM

That's the item. You need to choose which size you want. I normally use a #1 for the edge of a cut, like I did on this pistol. I use a #3 on the edge of the leather, also like I did on this one. I have a #5 but it's too wide for most anything I do.

Good that you can make the vinegaroon. It's the best black I've ever found.

JD Alan · January 29, 2009, 10:09:31 PM

Thanks Will, I appreciate the info, JD

Ace Lungger · January 30, 2009, 07:15:09 AM

MW,
That is AWESOME, very, very clean lines! You realy made the border stand out, buy using the beveling tool, and the little extra's WG's stamp made it look a lot different i like it!
Thanks for shareing that.
ACE

Wiley Desperado · January 30, 2009, 10:28:34 PM

Boy it don't take no time at all to get behind on this site. First of all RT I did design that knife case like a Mexican loop holster thanks for asking. Marshal your leathercrafting is absolutly top shelf, pro-class Pard. Cowboy 316 nice work Pard looks like your hooked on this hobby.

Johnny McCrae · February 01, 2009, 03:57:09 PM

Howdy All,

I was down in Florida for awhile gettin' a little sand in my shoes and need to catch up. I just want to say that all of the work posted here recently is simply beautiful! I'm very proud to be associated with the talented and generous people on this forum.

Attached is a slide show of a Saddle Bag-Holster combination I've just finished. Unlike the last set I posted, this set was made from unfinished leather. The gusset was made from 4-5 oz. leather and the rest of the piece from 8-9 oz. leather. I had some problems with dyeing the leather on this project. I used Skidmore's for the final finish and that helped to cover up some of the flaws. The bag was sewn inside out. I was worried that I would not be able to turn it due to the stiffness of the leather. I soaked the bag in warm water and was then able to turn it right side out. I learned a lot from this project.

http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk81/jvsaffran/saddle%20bags%202/?action=view&current=81692cb2.pbw

outrider · February 01, 2009, 05:22:19 PM

Johnny,

Great job on the bag/holster combo...

JD Alan · February 01, 2009, 05:36:22 PM

That's really cool Johnny, I've never seen anything quite like that. I wonder if the Harley was able to make the trip to Florida? In any event, it sounds like you had a great time. Good to hear from you,vJD

Marshal Will Wingam · February 01, 2009, 05:45:54 PM

Welcome back, Johnny. Good to see you with us again. That looks good. I like the stitch line turned inside. You drape that across the gas tank or the seat?

Johnny McCrae · February 01, 2009, 06:49:41 PM

Many thanks for the kind words Pards.

Marshall,
It lays right across the gas tank and my Sharps is lashed to the handlebars. Never know when I might spot a stray Buffalo on the way to Sturgis.

JD,
I wish I could have taken my Harley to Florida. It will probably be April before it gets used again. By the way, I sure like your new profile picture.

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · February 01, 2009, 07:08:33 PM

Howdy Johnny

Will Pard it's good to have you back, I know you had a great time with the family, your saddle bag and scabbard came out great, I'll be talking to you soon.

tEN wOLVES

santee · February 02, 2009, 03:44:35 PM

Quote from: Johnny McCrae on February 01, 2009, 06:49:41 PM
It lays right across the gas tank and my Sharps is lashed to the handlebars. Never know when I might spot a stray Buffalo on the way to Sturgis.

That's hilarious.