Josh Ashman

Thank you! It has JWP buckles and some really nice flat rings I picked up from Weaver. I've attached a picture of my son in law wearing a similar rig I made for him. It's an open cary rig and the idea is to keep the gun out of your way. Best regards, Josh

I don't build a lot of concealed carry holsters. This one is for me and I've been wearing it for a few weeks now. I'm pretty happy with it so far. Let me know what you think, thanks! Josh

Here is a chest holster for a 45 Combat Commander. Let me know what you think, thanks! Josh

I haven't posted anything for a while so I thought I'd share a few pictures of recent work. Here is a cartridge belt & half breed holser for a 4-5/8 .45 SAA. Let me know what you think, thanks! Josh

If the Blevins buckles you're replacing are the horizontal type then I'd suggest changing the leathers. If they're the vertical type the post spacing is probably OK to just swap them out. Best regards, Josh

Here are a few pictures I was able to blow up of a saddle that had Superior buckles retro fit on it when the stirup leathers were replaced, it had Blevins before. The Superior has 4 rivets, I've always put them on with all 4 rivets going through the fender leg and then lap the strip leather back so the bottom two rivets go through it. The pictures are extremely blown up of my son just riding, I'm sure somebody has some they took with the intent of showing the buckles. You can see the keeper with the strings laced back through the holes below to keep them from accidentaly coming loose. Hope these help clear it up a little. Josh

Thanks CountryStyle & Klarr!

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Floral carved buckle and heart concho belt. Thanks for looking! Josh

Deadeye, Acarver, Thank you, it's 13/15 oz brown Chahin skirting from Weaver, except for the throat latch which is some 8 oz latigo. Best regards, Josh

Thanks Neillo! I dyed this with Fiebings pro oil mixed with neatsfoot oil then applied with a scrap of sheepskin. I'm not very good at having a consistant mix, I pour a little of one thing then another in a used 20oz. soda bottle, shake it up and wipe it on. I think this is roughly equal parts dark brown and british tan with that mixed equal parts to neatsfoot oil. Sometimes mixing dye and oil I end up with splotches but mostly I'm happy with the results I get and another coat usually evens things out OK. Thanks again, best regards. Josh

Made for general carry while out shooting or for keeping the gun in its place in a purse for concealed carry. Thanks for looking, Josh

Thanks Dirtclod! so far I like the fit and it's turned out to be pretty nice for open carry around the place. Best regards, Josh

Thanks guys! Josh

Thanks fella's! Sand Squid (sea bee???) Here are my basic steps for making a scabbard pattern; 1) get a piece of paper long enough for the scabbard, I use butcher paper. 2) fold it in half. 3) center the rifle in fold and lay it over on the right side, let it roll off of the centerline fold. 4) trace the rifle on the right side 5) draw your scabbard pattern to match the rifle, keep the main seam at least 1-1/2" away from the outline. Basically it's the same as the Stohlman holster pattern proceedure except I increase the 3/4" he uses for his edge distance. I've used this on quite a few different lever guns with good success, including many Winchester model 94's. I borrowed heavily from the Stohlman holster book for the floral pattern on this as well, it's basically the exact same as the pattern he uses on a Single Six holster towards the back of the book. Good luck! Josh

Thanks Charlie! I don't have any of those knives now, they all got returned to the owners.I do have some other pictures of different railroad spike knives, all told I think I've done 5 or 6 of them now. Best regards, Josh

I've wanted a chest holster for a while and I got a chance to build one for my 4-1/2" Blackhawk last weekend. I had looked at quite a few on the internet but hadn't ever owned, handled or used one before so there was some amount of guess work but overall I was pretty happy with the results. I've used it quite a bit around the place and so far only have a small list of modifications. Let me know what you think, thanks. Josh

Here are a few knife sheaths I finished recently. The big guy is for a dive knife that my customer wants to carry on a cartridge belt I made him and the other three are for knives built out of railroad spikes. Thanks for looking, Josh

Tandy had check book covers on sale a while back so I orderd one of the kits. It sat around for a few weeks but I had some down time so I put it together. It seemed a little strange buying a kit for a project but the lightest leather I had laying around was 8 oz and that would have been a little overkill. Anyway, I was happy with how it turned out, let me know what you think. Thanks, Josh

I made this for my wife Tina a while back and thought I'd share some pics. Floral carved at the top and bottom both front and back with a geometric stamp through the middle, antique black finish all on HO skirting. Hope everybody had a happy 4th of July! Thanks for looking, Josh

Buck, They'll have a 3/8 or so string on the plate, weave it through the first three or so holes below the buckle and it won't fall off. I've used them for years both with and without a twist and haven't had one come apart yet. Best regards, Josh

Thanks Bobby, it's a cool idea. I might have to copy you a little on it Best regards, Josh

I almost always fold and stitch after antiquing then seal with 50/50 resolene (or mop & glo) & water. There really isn't a "wrong" way to go about it, although there might be ways that are easier to get a specific outcome. Good luck, Josh

Both look really nice Bobby. I'm curious what the bleed knot at the bottom is, is it a leg tie down or do you have the holster tied to the skirt? Do you want to share? Thanks! Josh

Very cool Bobby, to me the mexican loop has a serious "Meanea" look to it that is just awesome and the Hollywood rig is very nice looking too. Great job! Best regards, Josh