Show Us Yer Stuff #3 - Closed Thread Now For REFERENCE

[Jack Wagon]

My buddy asked me to make him a rifle scabbard to carry his 30-30 while out riding the ranch. It seems a coyote carried off his girlfriends little dog. ( of course it was his fault) Anyway, I had not made any horse gear before so I bought Will Ghormley's pattern so I knew it would come out right. His carbine has the big loop so I modified the pattern some what. I was hoping to be able to practice my carving on it but he wanted a simple basket weave to match the saddle. Well, here is my first attempt.   JW

[GunClick Rick]

you may be on to something with that design I have a big loop 92

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Looks great, Jack. The BW is straight and even. Very nice job.

[Camano Ridge]

Jack, tehre is nothing simple about a basketweave over that much territory. It looks good.

[brazosdave]

that is one sweet scabbarb, brother! That basketweave is phenomenal! I can't even imagine how long it took to pattern that much leather.

[Jack Wagon]

Thanks for the encouraging words. I appreciate the support and tips from all the good folks on this forum.  JW

[ChurchandSon]

A pic from a customer down yunder in NM....
First time I've seen them together, done the holster beading from memory....
His 1873 Colt.....
Maybe next year will get to the other holster and belt.....
Thanks to Chuck Burrows for the inspirations.........Randy

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Those look great together. Cool pic. Thanks for sharing.

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

Wow, nice work ChurchandSon, thanks for the look see pard


    tEN wOLVES  

[El Coyote]

Trust me gents, they look better in person.  

[Johnny McCrae]

Attached are pictures of a "Wide Skirt" Mexican Loop Holster I made for a friend. It was immersed in Home Brewed Walnut Dye for two hours followed by two coats each of Neets Foot Oil and Skidmores.

Special thanks go to Ten Wolves in the making of this one. This Holster is a duplicate of a Holster TW made for me. It is very special to me and I keep my first Cowboy Pistol (1851 Navy Percussion) in it. It has a great "Old West" look to it and when I showed it to my friend, he wanted one just like it. It was sized to fit his Open top.

I picked up a nifty trick from TW on this one. He has a small triangular protusion on the pouch. This protusion serves as a lock and prevents the pouch from shifting in the skirt. This sure beats the way I used to do it!

I would also add that it was Ten Wolves who helped me get into using Home Brewed Walnut Dyes and Vinegaroon. IMHO they are much easier to apply. You get an even color throughout plus there is absolutely no bleeding of the dye onto ones's clothing etc. Thanks again Pard.

[Cliff Fendley]

Very nice Johnny. Excellent work and the color is perfect!

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Beautiful, Johnny. The workmanship is excellent. I love the color. Some day, I'll manage a batch of walnut dye that will get close to that. The pouch lock TW showed you is a great idea. Cudos to TW for the idea. I'll remember it for future use.

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

Johnny, it came out great pard, and thanks for the flowers, the lock idea I got from Will Ghromely, and it works great, and the using of natural dyes I learned from this forum on the HOW TOO Thread, using Chuck Burrows method for making them, over time I learned to do things a little different with my process which anyone can do once they have all the basic's, so thanks Will and Chuck and this great Forum of ours for all the wonderful idea's and learning of this leather craft, leather is so much fun for me, and I learn continually which really keeps my interest, you honor me Johnny, Thanks pard.

           tEN wOLVES  

[GunClick Rick]

I always have liked nice skirts....And on holsters too Looks great Johnny,i like it!

I really like the skirt on yours and thise one done by KT..

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[KidTerico]

Johnny just plain OUTSTANDING. You done your self good. Thanks for showing. KT  

[Johnny McCrae]

Many thanks for the kind words Gents.

[G.W. Strong]

I am the lucky friend who this holster is for. I could not be happier with it. I will see it in person tomorrow and get to use it on Sunday.


Johnny,
Your work is awesome and I am extremely proud to wear it. Thank you so much.

Attached are pictures of a "Wide Skirt" Mexican Loop Holster I made for a friend. It was immersed in Home Brewed Walnut Dye for two hours followed by two coats each of Neets Foot Oil and Skidmores.

Special thanks go to Ten Wolves in the making of this one. This Holster is a duplicate of a Holster TW made for me. It is very special to me and I keep my first Cowboy Pistol (1851 Navy Percussion) in it. It has a great "Old West" look to it and when I showed it to my friend, he wanted one just like it. It was sized to fit his Open top.

I picked up a nifty trick from TW on this one. He has a small triangular protusion on the pouch. This protusion serves as a lock and prevents the pouch from shifting in the skirt. This sure beats the way I used to do it!

I would also add that it was Ten Wolves who helped me get into using Home Brewed Walnut Dyes and Vinegaroon. IMHO they are much easier to apply. You get an even color throughout plus there is absolutely no bleeding of the dye onto ones's clothing etc. Thanks again Pard.

[brazosdave]

Sweet work brother! I need to get me some learnin about those homebrewed dyes myself, every time I see one of the rigs ya'll made and it's got that sweet color, I just go "damn!"

[G.W. Strong]

I got a chance to use the holster Johnny McCrae made for me at the Great Lakes Freight and Mining Company shoot last week. It worked every bit as beautifully as it looks. He is an awesome leatherworker.