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

[JD Alan]

WC, that's a very impressive sheath. I don't recognize that stamp, but it's a good looking one

Josh, looking for flaws in WC's work is a lost cause. When I was in his shop earlier this year I had an opportunity to handle a lot of the leather goods he has made. I'll tell you what, there was not a single flaw on anything I looked at. I wish he would post some of his stuff, like his luggage, complete with a space on the outside for cowboy boots, way cool. He made a pair of saddle bags that are mind blowing.

10 Wolves, being a friend of WC's and frequent visitor to the shop-retail leather store can back up what I'm saying; I met him while at the shop too. Visiting WC's shop and meeting WC, 10 Wolves, and Sandi was the highlight of my trip to LA this summer.

[cowboywc]

Howdy All
Thank you for the kind words.
JD
I think it's time to have those glasses rechecked. My work has lots of flaws but that is what handmade is all about. I am not perfect. That stamp is hard to run and it did start out running off to he right but I managed to pull it back half way up.
I am looking at getting the new version of the stamp, the inside curves are scalloped to match the top so you don't cut off the top scallops.

The stamp is a shell stamp from Hackbarth.
WC

[ChuckBurrows]

Another one bites the dust.......

[Dr. Bob]

Simply gorgeous!!  Boy howdy would I like to have that one!!

[FEATHERS]

G'Day Chuck,I really like your holster,what jumps out for me,I have a book on the story of leather carving,the book states that carving is a version of the engraving that was done on the Spanish Conquistidores armour,& in the examples in the book you can see how they relate to the carvings on holsters & saddles & such.Feathers

[JD Alan]

I stand by my assessment of your work WC, although I'm sure that you, being the maker, know where the "flaws" are, and I respect that. The stamp is very cool. Is it kosher on the forum to ask what, if any stamps you might carry in your shop, Standing Bear's Trading Post besides the current crop of Craftools?

[Shotgun Steve]

Chuck my friend you have outdone yourself again!!! Fellas I am the lucky owner of that rig. I asked Chuck to make a close copy of one that was featured in Dennis Adlers book Metallic Cartridge Conversions. Chuck got VERY close to the original. We had a few changes in mind before he started. He incorporated those into the design beautifully. Thank you again Chuck I can't wait for it to get here.

Shotgun Steve

[Dave Cole]

Kid, love the sheath and the Spots , WC nice bit of stamping there. Chuck beautiful as always, Steve you should be happy with that one.Dave

[Shotgun Steve]

A lot of the old west ideas I have seen on this site and a few others, I have seen on Chuck Burrows website years ago.
I know Chucks website has been an inspiration for many of us and I appreciate him sharing his ideas and techniques.
Thanks again Chuck.

Shotgun Steve

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

  Looks like CB made you a nice rig Steve, it's a dandy for sure.

          Regards

      tEN wOLVES   

[Kid Terico]

Steve you were on the right track when you picked that rig to be made. You should really like it. KT

[Gun Butcher]

 Chuck, that is a beautiful rig. I don't know how else to describe it. You have finally drawn me over to the aged look with that one. That is definitely museum quality.
Steve, I don't know Pard I might be afraid to use that one 

[John M Cohea]

Kid, WC, and Chuck, absolutely stunning work on all yer parts!!!

[Johnny McCrae]

Howdy WC,

Great job of stamping on your sheath! I'd sure call that perfect in my book. Thank you for sharing your talents and expertise with us

[Johnny McCrae]

I'm taking classes in Carving. Our first class was how to use a Swivel Knife. Here is a practice Holster I just finished. It was immersed in my latest batch of Walnut dye for approx. seven hours. It has two coats of Neet's and one coat of Skidmore's.

[cowboywc]

I stand by my assessment of your work WC, although I'm sure that you, being the maker, know where the "flaws" are, and I respect that. The stamp is very cool. Is it kosher on the forum to ask what, if any stamps you might carry in your shop, Standing Bear's Trading Post besides the current crop of Craftools?

Howdy JD
Thank you very much.
As Standing Bear taught when beading there was only one perfect person, doesn't matter if you call him "The Great Spirit" or whatever.
I only stock Craftool and a small amount of Barry King's tools.
WC

[Kid Terico]

Johnny M Thats pretty durn nice for a practice piece. I sure do like the color. Keep it up/  :)KT

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

Howdy Johnny 

       Your first carving looks great, much better than my first try, the holster looks great and that natural walnut dye came out real sharp, it's a nice shade, keep up the great work Pard, and thanks for the look see.


                       tEN wOLVES 

[Dr. Bob]

Johnny M.,

That is a great first carved holster!!  I'd be proud to wear it.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Nice rig, Kid. I like that belt. It looks like it would be very comfortable. That sheath with all the spots is a classy one. It's really one to be proud of.

Dave, that knive and sheath are really something. Very good work, there. Thanks for sharing.

More beautiful work, Chuck. I really like the first sheath. The beadwork on that one is spectacular.

That sheath is beautiful, WC. I really love that stamp. That makes a very pleasant pattern.

Another one bites the dust.......

Outstanding Dust, pard. One of your finest.

Very nice carving, Johnny. I like that style of carving. It has a real clean look to it. Very well done.