BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS

joec · April 29, 2011, 09:47:50 PM

Here is one that Cliff Fendley is doing for me. Now I didn't want a lot of carving other than a border stamp. The holster is stamped somewhat like an original that was made in Cheyenne Wyoming circa 1885-1895 by F.A. Meanea. He made the stamp on the inside of the border stamping to match the original as close as he could. This will be dyed using a walnut so I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out. I have no doubt it will be as I picture it in my mind as he found the border stamping exactly like I wanted.

Marshal Will Wingam · April 30, 2011, 12:05:11 PM

Lookin' really good, Joec. Cliff is doing a bang-up job. It'll be fun to see the finished photos.

joec · April 30, 2011, 12:18:43 PM

Quote from: Marshal Will Wingam on April 30, 2011, 12:05:11 PM
Lookin' really good, Joec. Cliff is doing a bang-up job. It'll be fun to see the finished photos.

Yes I'm beginning to believe we might of been related in a previous life. I told him what I my taste was and then left it pretty much up to him. He has nailed it so far.

Bill LOGAN · April 30, 2011, 02:28:39 PM

joec
Beautiful work, it is very promising, made benefit us photos when he(it) will be ended

GunClick Rick · April 30, 2011, 03:02:29 PM

This will skunk "em"

First one to make me one of these wins

joec · April 30, 2011, 03:12:50 PM

Quote from: Bill LOGAN on April 30, 2011, 02:28:39 PM
joec
Beautiful work, it is very promising, made benefit us photos when he(it) will be ended

I will do as he will probably dye it today or tomorrow. Here in Kentucky the weather hasn't been much help though the last two days have been no rain for a change.

alaskapacker · April 30, 2011, 04:08:02 PM

I just finished a new holster for my FA. I carry it all the time around town under a jacket, vest or loose shirt as well as on horseback and hiking. It rides close and tight and you actually forget a chunk of steal that heavy in hangin' on your side.

This was my first honest attempt at stamping, so I went for a simple, old-fashioned border. I did not know how to get the lines, so I used a stitching groover, then used the wedge-end of a pear-shaped shader stamp (I think that's what it is called) to soften the edges of the groove. Unorthodox, but it worked.

I don't dye, I use a stain that I add to neetsfoot oil. More stain and less oil gives a darker tone. Also, after forming and boneing the wet leather around the gun, I like to oil just barely before the leather is completely dried out through-and-through. This gives me a slightly marbled affect to the coloring that I find appealing. I then finished the whole thing with a water-based leather finisher out of tandy and hand buffed it.

joec · April 30, 2011, 04:15:29 PM

My kind of holster and love the color Alaska. I really like the black and brown together too.

Jayhawker · April 30, 2011, 05:20:02 PM

I lucked(?) into a bunch of horsehide and have been working with it for a couple of months...the stuff is dense and hard to dye, but it molds well....makes a pretty decent holster...I started out to make some simple working cuffs, then I decided to "fancy" them up a bit....did I go overboard? anything else they need? Constructive criticism welcome...

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · April 30, 2011, 05:24:26 PM

alaskapacker , nice work, and your choice of tooling stamps is just right in my book, not over done at all, the color looks great too, and finish gives it a nice look, thanks for sharing this with us, and good to see you back.

tEN wOLVES

Dave Cole · April 30, 2011, 05:38:15 PM

Rick, very cool, and although I'm not even setup to attempt one of those, I do know someone who is and his actually shoot.Dave

some of Bruce Bumps work

Rossmaker · April 30, 2011, 06:41:41 PM

Here is a Money belt and West Texas holster rig I just completed. Dyed it a dark brown and added a few antique silver spots and concho to dress it up a little.

GunClick Rick · April 30, 2011, 07:22:14 PM

Wow Dave those are narly!! The one i am showing is actually a fire starter,it's hard to see it but right in front of the flint holder is a little tinder box,when ya strike the flint it starts your char cloth and whatever

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · April 30, 2011, 07:52:17 PM

Rossmaker, another nice piece of work, I like it, good style and good looking money belt too, well done pard, and thanks for the look see.

tEN wOLVES

TwoWalks Baldridge · April 30, 2011, 08:34:05 PM

JoeC, that is a really nice belt and holster Cliff is doing for ya, like others, I really look forward to the finished product.

Alaska Packer, Jhawker and Rossmaker ... outstanding work one and all.

KidTerico · April 30, 2011, 08:47:09 PM

Alaskapacker Jayhawker Rossmaker nice work. KT

GunClick Rick · April 30, 2011, 10:42:09 PM

Those cuffs are missing one thing,,,,,,MY ARMS

Marshal Will Wingam · May 01, 2011, 12:07:54 AM

Alaskapacker, that holster is nice. I do like the color. Very good work.

Jayhawker, those cuffs look good in the two-tone. Very nice job on those.

Rossmaker, that's a very fine rig. Good job on the West Texas style and money belt. Looks good.

Johnny McCrae · May 01, 2011, 03:40:11 AM

Howdy Alaskapacker, Jayhawker & Rossmaker,

Nice looking work you Gents have posted. Many thanks for sharing it with us.

Boothill Bob · May 01, 2011, 05:18:56 PM

Howdy pards.
Very beautiful work u have posted pards.
I'm working on a SlimJim for my Remington, using a pattern from Will Ghormley. I have never made this carving before, so I
want to ask u if Its someting I have to think of when and if I will make one in the future?