Starting my most advanced project to date.....

JD Alan · January 24, 2010, 08:16:26 AM

AC, this project of yours has really come along great. Looking at the current Tandy catalog I see four matting tools listed under M. There is an M880 & M885, and the other three are different sizes of another matting pattern. Is this an older stamp?

Arizona Cattleman · January 24, 2010, 09:16:41 AM

It maybe JD, I got it with a batch I purchased on E-Bay

AC

Kid Terico · January 24, 2010, 01:34:40 PM

AC just got around to seeing your finished project. Dog gone that turned out nice. I really like the color. BE PROUD OF THAT ONE.

KT

JD Alan · January 24, 2010, 05:59:59 PM

AC, I've picked up a few Craftools that are no longer made, so that sounds reasonablle. I think they do that just to confuse us $:-\$

Arizona Cattleman · January 24, 2010, 06:53:41 PM

Alright Pards I got the scabbard stiched. I did it differently this time, by not glueing it together first. I used a stiching wheel on both sides being real carefull to be exact and it worked out perfect. I treated the linning wit EEVO and my rifle even fit in it first time, so no wet moulding required. I put in two d-rings and the next step is to make the straps, a sling and the Butt Cap the pattern calls for. Probably a couple more weekends to completion. Here is some Pics of my progress.

AC

Arizona Cattleman · January 24, 2010, 06:54:53 PM

One more Pic.....

AC

cowboywc · January 24, 2010, 06:58:44 PM

howdy AC
That is coming out just great.
WC

Gun Butcher · January 24, 2010, 07:07:03 PM

AC, that is mighty purty Pard. You are doing a fine job on that one and it is the perfect compliment to that fine rifle you got with it.

Arizona Cattleman · January 24, 2010, 08:05:41 PM

WC, GB thanks for the compliments. I have learned a lot on this project.

AC

GunClick Rick · January 24, 2010, 08:48:13 PM

How does the rifle fit?How the heck you do that so fast?I LIKE IT

Arizona Cattleman · January 24, 2010, 08:59:08 PM

GCR, the rifle fit perfect the first time. Its a great pattern by Will Ghormley. So far this has taken me two weekends and I figure I have at least two more to finish the straps, sling for the scabbard and a protective end cap with handle. Its been fun.

AC

Freedom · January 24, 2010, 11:08:39 PM

Wow! you sure did a nice job on this... I love the PC floural

That top leaf just lifts right up off the page!

I thank you for including us for the process.

Farmer · January 25, 2010, 09:25:27 AM

beautiful piece man nice job! I've never used the gel dyes,.....kinda curious,..might have to check them out.

MontanaSlick · January 25, 2010, 03:27:53 PM

Quote from: Arizona Cattleman on January 16, 2010, 10:42:40 PM
I have carved 1/2 of the scabbard, but need to call it a night. I have done the lower half and the dual border lines.

AC

I like it AC, are you going to line it?
? What is the oz's of leather are you using, looks like 6-7 oz, just guessing.

I made a sheath for my SXS out of an old Navy hospital blanket, beads and braids n' all. It's ok.

Keep us up to date on yer progress

MS

Arizona Cattleman · January 25, 2010, 05:57:34 PM

MS, it is already lined. I used 6/7 oz on the body and 3/4 on the linning. Coated the liner with EEVO. Thanks for the compliments Pards. Still more work to do.....

AC

MontanaSlick · January 25, 2010, 09:38:25 PM

AC, I sure do love that EVOO,

My Sidekick Jerry made a scabber for a customer with a Buffalo as the theme, he sure did nice work.
He did the leather for Quigley Down Under, I learned some from him, what a craftsman.

More piks?

Slick

Johnny McCrae · January 26, 2010, 03:23:17 AM

Howdy AC,
Your Scabbard is really looking good. The carving is outstanding. Many thanks for keeping us posted.

Ace Lungger · January 26, 2010, 09:52:58 AM

AZ,
You need to pat yourself on the back!!! That is a SUPER AWESOME peice of leather work!!!!! Pard that was a big job and you kicked a$$ on it. I can only hope in a year or two I will be able to do half as good of job as you did!!!!!!!!
You are there DUDE!!
Ace

Mogorilla · January 26, 2010, 12:10:22 PM

Hey AC, LOOKS FABULOUS!!! Your first post inspired me to make a saddle scabbard for my Carbine that never was (a long barreled 58 brass frame remington with an attached shoulder stock). I have it cut, stamped, dyed and then I was back to school and haven't touched it. It has been 20 years since I graduated college and this stuff if kicking my backside something fierce. I may finish it by summer at this rate!

Arizona Cattleman · January 26, 2010, 06:41:08 PM

Farmer, Freedom Thanks for the compliments.

Johnny M thanks, and I lovr those holsters I got from you. You do great work.

Ace, Hang in there you'll be back in the spring.

Mogorilla, I remember when I went back to college, it was tough with all the other responisibilities to make time for yourself. Just keep pounding away. Post some pics when you get a chance of your progress.

AC