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

JD Alan · February 17, 2010, 11:35:02 AM

That looks great Dalton, but now I'm trying to wrap my pea brain around how you accomplished that in the light of our PM conversations. So it looks like that top piece of leather you talked about folding over is just one piece, not with tabs cut in it. So you didn't sew that bottom piece but used snaps to hold it on?

I'm guessing you have a back piece folded over, and have sewn the lighter piece on the front. Did you wet that front piece to get the placement of the magazines correct?

It's a really good looking mag holder, and doable for me I think. When I look at Dave Cole's work I think "Not in a million years"

Dave, your stuff is flat outrageous

Thanks Dalton and Dave for sharing your thoughts and skills, JD

Dalton Masterson · February 17, 2010, 11:44:16 AM

Ok. The back piece is all 1 piece that folds over the belt and is held with snaps. No cutting involved in it, other than making a rectangle and poking snap holes in it.

The magazine loop portion is the same as yours, with the tail on the inside, not the outside. Sew the tail first, then flip the rest of it up into position, and sew the sides, wet mold, and viola. Easy to take off and put on, and allows different widths of belts to be accomodated by changing the size of the back piece.
DM

Dave Cole · February 17, 2010, 12:13:44 PM

Thanks pards ,but I see work here alot better than mine all the time.There is some real talent here.Dave

cowboywc · February 17, 2010, 01:14:30 PM

Howdy JD
Here are a couple more ideas for you.
WC

cowboywc · February 17, 2010, 01:28:21 PM

Howdy All
Got this cool BBQ lighter but needed something to keep it in.
WC

Dave Cole · February 17, 2010, 01:36:06 PM

That lighter and scabbard are great.Dave

EE Taft · February 17, 2010, 02:18:11 PM

Now that lighter and scabbard is just cool!

I'll have my butt wrap for my new TTN done here in a bit, then I gotta get back to the real work.

Los of beautiful stuff, fellers. keep 'em comin'

~EE Taft~

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · February 17, 2010, 04:39:30 PM

Cool stuff WC,

tEN

Arizona Cattleman · February 17, 2010, 06:34:37 PM

OK, I'm satisfied now, re laced the seam an like the way it looks. Now to make ammo clip holders.

AC

MontanaSlick · February 17, 2010, 06:48:16 PM

AC, you have talent beyond words.

MS

Arizona Cattleman · February 17, 2010, 06:56:55 PM

Thank You MS, your comments are appreciated. You do great work also.

AC

EE Taft · February 17, 2010, 07:02:21 PM

Got a pic of the butt wrap I did today for my TTN.

Nothin' fancy, but itwill look good along with my new rig I'm doin'

Gotta cut some new lace and re do the laces, but I'm happy with it.

Arizona Cattleman · February 17, 2010, 07:06:06 PM

EE Taft, Great lookin butt wrap. I need to try that. How do you protect the stock as you lace to keep from scratching it?

AC

EE Taft · February 17, 2010, 07:14:43 PM

Anymore I just punch the holes just big enough to push the lacing through without a needle.

I was more worried about the pins on the spots rubbing the stock so I lined it with suede.

It's not stitched, just glued and the laces run through it

~EE Taft~

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · February 17, 2010, 07:49:33 PM

AC, it looks great, what size/type lace did you use, and is this a double loop? the lace almost looks like suede.

tEN wOLVES

Gun Butcher · February 17, 2010, 07:58:04 PM

AC, EE, and WC great looking work guys.
AC, I really like the look of that rig. The color is very nice.

Arizona Cattleman · February 17, 2010, 08:00:55 PM

TW, it is 1/8 " leather roughout on both sides about 1/16 ' thick. Yes it is double loop stich.

AC

Wiley Desperado · February 17, 2010, 10:31:54 PM

Single mag pouch anyone?
WD

MontanaSlick · February 17, 2010, 10:44:49 PM

Molded, fits like a glove, made to match. Why would anyone want more than one.

Yer did a superb job on it Wiley, ya put some time on this one, looks great.

MS

JD Alan · February 18, 2010, 12:33:24 AM

Dog gone, I've been away a few hours and everyone's in a posting mood. Where to start.

Dalton I will PM you tomorrow with some more questions on this mag pouch if you don't mind.

WC that's great looking 1911 leather. I really like the staggered mag holders, but after my experience of molding and sewing that looks like it is above my pay grade, to quote a certain president. Truthfully I'd love to know how to make that. I've seen those BBQ lighters around, but never with scabbard that cool!

Wiley, that is a real cool single mag pouch. I like the idea of single pouches because you can space them any way you want. Is it held on with a spring clip? That's another one I would like to know how to make, so now I pictures of five different mag holders, and at this point I need to figure out how to make at least one of them, and make it look decent!

Dave Cole, you must be seeing different pictures than I am, because I'd be hard pressed to point out any work I've seen here better than yours. As good as yours? Sure, because we have some awesome leather guys here. Better? Not IMO. You Rock!

AC, you've made an outstanding Wild Bunch holster. You've gone ballistic in the talent department lately. BTW you've got a package coming your way. I know it shipped direct, but they use snail mail, so it may be next week before it arrives.

EE Taft, sharp looking butt cover!

Is this a great board or what!