The New SHOW US YER STUFF Thread #4 Now Closed for Reference Only

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

Yep, it looks lagit, nice example, thanks for sharing...

tEN wOLVES 

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Nice, Skeet. Looks good.

[santee]

Nice kit!

[Johnny McCrae]

Here is a pair I just finished for a friend.

Two hours in the Walnut Dye followed by Neets Foot Oil & Skimores.

I'm still using my original batch of Walnut Dye brewed in April of 2009. Here is a link to a slide show I made in 2009
http://s278.photobucket.com/user/jvsaffran/slideshow/Using%20Walnut%20Dye%20part%202?sort=2

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Nice holsters, Johnny. I really like the nice rich color you got with the walnut dye.

[Johnny McCrae]

Many thanks for the kind words Marshall. This batch of Walnut Dye brewed in 2009 is like fine wine. It seems to get better with age. A big benefit of this type of Dye is that it will absolutely not bleed off on clothing.

[Johnny McCrae]

Just finished this one for a fellow Shooter. He will be portraying a Mexican Bandit and will wear this Rig with the two belts crossed.

[Silver_Rings]

Nice work Johnny.  I like the 2 belt idea and the spots look good.

Silver Rings

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

Nice work Johnny, as always , looks great and the color is awesome, of course the bling adds to it all, well done pard....

tEN wOLVES

[Johnny McCrae]

This one was for a door prize at a recent event. I tried to pattern it somewhat after one in Packing Iron.

[Silver_Rings]

Nice work Johnny, it looks a lot like the one in Packing Iron.  Some lucky person is going to win this.

Silver Rings

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Nice rig, Johnny. I like the double crossed belts. That's how I wear mine. It has the advantage of being more historically correct and the holsters are lower for ease of access. I did have to use tie-downs to keep the holster from coming up when I pull the pistols. With my narrow butt, I can drop a holster down around my ankles that way.

The other one is also a very good copy of the original design. Nice work on all.

[Cliff Fendley]

Some good looking work you're putting out Johnny.

[santee]

Great stuff there, Johnny. Loving the natural walnut stain color.

[Johnny McCrae]

Many thanks to everyone for the kind words.

Everything I've learned about Leather Working, making holsters, Dyeing leather and many other leather working  techniques has come from this forum. My thanks also go to everyone who has helped me throughout the years.

[santee]

Just finished a gunbelt with forty-four bullet loops (in .45). Tried the rust tank to see how it would come out. The belt, billet, and chape were in it for many hours, then oiled and suntanned.
The Loops were from a different batch and took the dye differently. It looks like they are worn and dusty which is what I was going for on the belt, too.

The holster is older. I may make another to match the belt...or dunk this one in the tank for a couple of hours!
Thanks, everyone for your great info on natural dyes.

[Major 2]

I use a corollary statement

I can make a fair to good sandwich,  but frankly sometimes I just want a really good one from someone else ...

that said...I can make a pattern and even good usable leather goods....  


But sometimes ,I just want something from someone else's talents ...

So far , I have Johnny McCrae , Cliff Fendley ,  Homer Brown , Dave Carrico & Doug Kidd and proud of them.

I also have ( dear friends ) the late Brad Bradly and Frank Burgess. I was able to acquire one piece from Chuck Burrows which I was lucky to purchase....

All are the cream makers in my mind ( Dave , Doug , Brad and Frank for my Cavalry Equipment and knew the guys well )
I bought a lot of their goods for Films & used a lot for my own Reenacting days.

Now I enjoy in my Western Action the fellows above creations,  I still make my own , but it so nice to sample the fine examples of others...

Thanks

[Major 2]

BTW Santee... that is some fine piece 

[Johnny McCrae]

Howdy Santee,

That is one beautiful Rig! It looks like it's something you might see in "Packing.

I love the color.

Many thanks for sharing it with us.

[Steel Striker]

My 2nd sheath & RR Spike knife for a friend.