New Projects

[will ghormley]

Hey Guys,

Been runnin' all day and just stopped by for a breather.  For all of you who have been persistently encouraging me to release a pattern of the "Hand of God" rig I made for Russell Crowe, I'm one step closer.  I just packaged up the recreation of Crowe's buckle from "3:10 to Yuma" and will be shippin' it to the foundry tomorrow.  Now, that particular buckle will be available when I get the pattern done.  The buckle is actually a recreation of Jesse James' buckle, I just used it on Crowe's rig too.  Now I will have them cast in greater numbers so I can part with 'em.  They should be less expensive than the Wheat Shock and Rose Bud buckles because they are lighter.  We'll see.

The other project I've been workin' on is gettin' closer to completion too, but I can't say too much about that one.  If my hunch is right, it may be the biggest improvement in leather crafting in 80 to 100 years.  I'm so excited about it, I'm actually gettin' a patent pending on it and trademarking the name.  I'll have a working proto-type within a month or so, but safeguarding the project before the marketing release is so important, I haven't said a word about it to anyone.  The last time I shared my ideas with a fellow seeking my advice, he took my ideas and started his own line of buckles!  Boy am I stupid.  But not this time.  You'll all have to wait, but I trust you won't be disappointed when the cat is finally out of the bag.

Will

[Gun Butcher]

  Hey Will, its good to hear from you. I will be mighty interested in those buckles when you get them in stock. Be sure and let us know.

I don't blame you a bit on being quiet about your new deal. A man has to keep a few secrets

[JD Alan]

Hi Will, it's good to see you posting. You've succeeded in amping up the curiosity part of my brain. Frankly if anyone besides you made a statement like that, with the exception of Chuck Burrows or WC (I'm a big WC fan) I would take it with a grain or two of salt

But considering who is making the statement, well I am certainly looking forward to seeing what you are going to introduce to us. I agree with Gun Butcher, you cannot be too careful.

God bless, JD

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

            It's good to hear from you Will, I'm happy things are going well for you, that new pattern and the new buckles sound great, can't wait to see this. make sure you post them when you get your patent all together, let us know to go to your web site.

               Regards

          tEN wOLVES  

[GunClick Rick]

AHHH HAH! Leather covered hand carved canoes

I was wonderin where you am~~~

[MontanaSlick]

I spoke of Will and here he is, I use a lot of yer patterns Will and cant wait ta see yer new project.

Ms.

[will ghormley]

Yeah, sorry I'm not around much.  There's just so much to get done and so little time.  And, time's runnin' out.  I'm already middle aged, (if I can make it to 102 that is).

As for hypin' the new product, some will love it, some will hate it, and it will make leather craftin' a whole new adventure for some folks.  I know it has completely changed the way I view the leather projects I face.  Can't say much more than that, but for many of us, this product is long overdue.

Will

[Slowhand Bob]

Wil, you have me chomping at the bits Wil.  Of all the techniques I have seen through the years used by pros, few were consistent among them and all had more than a little to contribute.   So you are 51 eh, still just a pup by some standards my friend.  The way I see this thing, with all the new medical breakthroughs we should be good for at least 120yrs and by that time they should have reversed the process and headed us back the other way!!!!

[will ghormley]

Hey Bob,

I've heared tell and read in the Good Book, that 120 is a reasonable age to shoot for.  I don't know that I want to live that long though.  If I can't do the things I enjoy in this life, I'd just as soon cross on over and start workin' on eternity with a new outfit.

Anyway, I've got a defective heart that could quit any time it wants.  My wife makes me take the phone with me whenever I head out for the woods with the little boys.  That way, if I drop dead, they can call home and have her come pick 'em up.  But, I figure I'll live till God is done with me and then this life and its struggles will end.  Until He's done with me though, I figure I'm invincible.  It's worked so far and I still have a lot to contribute, in many ways.  So, I don't reckon on goin' anywhere soon.

Will

[Dalton Masterson]

Good to hear from ya Will!!!
Cant wait for the new buckles, and am really curious about the new project. Be sure to let us know!
DM

[outrider]

From all these relpies...I can see we are all excited about what he has up his sleeve....me included..

[Arizona Cattleman]

Will, I own every pattern of yours I can get my hands on.  Just finished your scabbard pattern and loved the results.  Thanks and am looking forward to "The Hand Of God"  pattern.  Thanks for your contributions to leather and western history.

AC

[will ghormley]

I just hope I can live up to it and not let you guys down.
Will

[MontanaSlick]

Will,I'm working on the Canyon holster, haven't done any tooling in many moons.
Yer instructions are very clear and helpfull, I'm starting on it tomorrow.

I've made several holsters using that pattern

Thanks Will, looking fer yer new project.

Slick

[will ghormley]

Thanks for keepin' me in business Slick!
Will

[outrider]

Let us down???     Have you ever let us down???  I think not.  Your more of an inspiration.

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

Let us down???     Have you ever let us down???  I think not.  Your more of an inspiration.

                                      DITTO 


                                        tEN wOLVES 

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Good to see you on again, Will. I'm really looking forward to hearing what your new idea is. After it's all done and said, be sure to post about it for us.

Be sure to post a rig with your new buckle, too. It'll be a good one, for sure.

[Missouri Half Breed]

Howdy Will got that black cayon rig done turned out perty good i sent you those photos of it in your web sight went with the morgens and the libirty in the holster strap with the rivets .good to see you hear been taken your advice and pratace pratace posted some of my work hear theys guys are great and give a lot of suport love your work and keep it up ( but wanting you to releace a charley prince pattern rig though )
Missouri Half Breed
brother in arms

[MontanaSlick]

HB, where's the pik. we want to see the pik.

I'm working on the black canyon pattern HB, just started it today. Carving aint my best hobby but I want to do it

MS