SHOW US YER STUFF Thread #5

Marshal Will Wingam · June 09, 2021, 10:16:45 AM

Nice work, Rube! Those look good. That's a great color, too.

Kid Cavalier · June 17, 2021, 12:45:03 AM

Been a bit since I last posted. Thought I'd share something a bit special I did.

Major 2 · June 17, 2021, 01:25:31 AM

I like that , there just something special in a 1911 in western leather.

I'd like to know more about the 1911 too !

Rube Burrows · June 17, 2021, 07:14:19 AM

Now that is just plain classy. Looks great.

Marshal Will Wingam · June 17, 2021, 12:59:55 PM

That really looks outstanding, Kid. Beautiful work. I like the nice even stamping pattern. The color compliments it nicely, too.

Rube Burrows · June 18, 2021, 06:34:24 AM

Quote from: Marshal Will Wingam on June 17, 2021, 12:59:55 PM
That really looks outstanding, Kid. Beautiful work. I like the nice even stamping pattern. The color compliments it nicely, too.

Agreed. The color is great.

OP, What color brown did you use on that one?

Kid Cavalier · June 19, 2021, 12:37:56 AM

The color was achieved through a process instead of a bottle.

Start with Chestnut colored veg tan leather (Wicket & Craig)
After wet molding and the grain is just slightly damp, burnish with sheep's wool to a gloss.
Oil with a neutral oil (neatsfoot)
Use Fiebings Antique Stain gel finish (medium brown) liberally. Make sure you get the stain in the stamp impressions.
With a wet (wetter than damp) paper towel, wipe all the excess stain off of the piece until the towel doesn't remove any more stain.
(might take a couple paper towels)
I then use Resolene as a top finish but use whatever floats your boat at this point.

Make sure to give a little time between the applications of liquids.

The gel antique stain really highlights any stamping patterns you use. (it will also reveal any sloppy stamping....lol)

Hope this explains my process.

Marshal Will Wingam · June 19, 2021, 10:26:28 AM

Thanks for outlining what you did. That is a very nice finish.

Rube Burrows · June 19, 2021, 11:03:25 AM

Excellent. I always enjoy seeing/reading how other's do their process.

Rube Burrows · June 23, 2021, 12:08:53 PM

The latest rig

Marshal Will Wingam · June 24, 2021, 01:07:03 PM

Well, there ya go! Looks good, pard. Nice work. I like those Dodge City holsters. I make single layer belts for my own use because, at least for me, they're more comfortable.

Rube Burrows · June 24, 2021, 02:38:49 PM

Quote from: Marshal Will Wingam on June 24, 2021, 01:07:03 PM
Well, there ya go! Looks good, pard. Nice work. I like those Dodge City holsters. I make single layer belts for my own use because, at least for me, they're more comfortable.

They are very comfortable.

Rube Burrows · July 07, 2021, 03:53:36 PM

51 Navy Conversion with it's holster and new giraffe bone grips.

Marshal Will Wingam · July 07, 2021, 07:20:36 PM

Very nice, Rube. Nice contrasting colors. I like those grips, too.

DeaconKC · July 07, 2021, 10:53:20 PM

Rube, that is just flat out purty!

Rube Burrows · July 07, 2021, 11:35:37 PM

Thanks y'all.

Rube Burrows · August 14, 2021, 08:36:34 PM

Personal one for myself and my 72 Open Tops. Very comfortable but will make a thicker belt soon.

Marshal Will Wingam · August 14, 2021, 08:48:19 PM

There you go! Good looking rig, Rube.

Rube Burrows · August 14, 2021, 11:13:10 PM

Quote from: Marshal Will Wingam on August 14, 2021, 08:48:19 PM
There you go! Good looking rig, Rube.

Appreciate it as always.

DMK · August 17, 2021, 09:15:32 AM

Lots of good looking rigs. I'm just starting into this, have my guns, and now its time to try to find leather. I don't have any holster makers in my area (Middle Tennessee) that have anything to look at, and the online leather makers do a terrible job of showing any detail, quality, or specifics.