Started my first Rig....

[Arizona Cattleman]

Well, I started my first rig, will be two holsters and gun belt.  It will be strong side left and right no cross draw.  Not going for a period look but more of a "B" movie type.  It should take me a few weekends or so.  (if i'm lucky)

Cattleman

[Dr. Bob]

Looks like you're off to a good start there Cman!

[Ace Lungger]

Howdy Cattleman, 
Looks like you have allready a good start! What color are you going for? I don't think it will take you as long as you think!! You got the leather on the brian, so things will move right along.
Keep us up to date!
later
ACE

[Arizona Cattleman]

Its an oiled (EVOO) finish, am going darker, but need to put in the hot AZ sun before the next two coats.

Cattleman

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

Howdy Cattleman

    You have a nice start on your holster, I don't know if I took this wrong or not, but you don't want to oil your leather before you wet mold your gun to the holster, unless your not going to wet mold it, your oiling should be done after you have done your wet molding, I may have taken this the wrong way, if I did don't worry about it. You have done a good job on you stamping and the cutting out of your leather, this should be a right nice looking rig, I'll look forward to seeing it finished.

                                         Regards

                                    tEN wOLVES 

[Arizona Cattleman]

Well TW, this is where inexperience comes screaming through, I had no idea.  But I am sure I can still wet mold as I have not put any oil on the inside rough surface, right?

Cattleman

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

Well TW, this is where inexperience comes screaming through, I had no idea.  But I am sure I can still wet mold as I have not put any oil on the inside rough surface, right?

Cattleman
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  Well C, and that case I'm glad I said something, just stay away from the oil until you are ready to finish your leather. depending on how much oil is in the leather, if there isn't much, you should be ok, but it might not stay as firm as it would have, but it should be OK, we all have these things happen when first starting out, you're doing a great job, keep it up.


                                                       Regards

                                                  tEN wOLVES 

[Arizona Cattleman]

Thats why I started with the left holster, so if it doesn't work out I can use what I learn to do a better job on the right.

Thanks for letting me know before I got too far.  So far I only have two coats of light oil.  I might be OK.


Cattleman

[Kid Terico]

Should be a nice looking when your done. You have great start on it. KT

[Johnny McCrae]

Howdy Cattleman,

Great start!

Now you know once you start making holsters you will get hooked. We look forward to seeing the finished product.

[Slowhand Bob]

A really good looking start, will you add a concho to the loop?  Yall have me wanting to start a new set for myself!

[JD Alan]

That's a great start Cattleman. You won't have any problem wet molding. I've found that to be the easiest part of all.

[Arizona Cattleman]

Got it sewn together, I was worried my gun wouldn't fit but does.

Cattleman

[cowboy316]

howdy there Cattleman
ya done good there pard for your first one great job my first one didnt look anything like that LOL
Cowboy316

[Gun Butcher]

That is a great border!!!  I love the simple ones. What stamps did you use if I may ask.

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

   It looks great C, ya done good pard, like GB said very nice lines and your use of stamping looks nice , you also did a nice job of mounting you concho, you should feel good about this one, and it should finish up real well.

                                                  Regards

                                             tEN wOLVES 

[Arizona Cattleman]

GB, The stamps used are Z610 & V406.
Thanks Pards for all the incouragement. 

Cattleman

[Marshal Will Wingam]

That's looking really good, Cattleman. I can hardly wait to see it all finished. Nice job.

[Ace Lungger]

Howdy Cattleman, 
Great job Pard!!! I am like the rest of the Pards, I am ready to see it done!! It looks awesome!!!!!
Keep us up to date!
Later
ACE

[Gun Butcher]

  Hey Cattleman, thanks for the stamp info. I will file that away for a future project.
The real fancy rigs with alot of carving are beautiful but, I really like the simple (classy to me ) borders and good clean lines. Yours is looking great.