Eaglestroker

I would spend a months salary at that show on tools...can only imagine getting to handle new stamps in the flesh before buying.

I'm not a fan of the SOB style of carry, but you nailed a neat pattern for it! Nice work as usual Josh.

Josh, that particular piece is W&C drum brown. Feibings Dark Brown cut appx 30% dye 70 % alcohol will render a very similar color, but slightly more splotchy. I don't have a good picture of it but the pasted back side sure looks good when dyed.

This is just a different project than what I'd normally do and was enjoyable for a change of speed. A repeat customer asked me if he could send in his Franziska to have a cover made. I said no problem and we set to work. His intended use was mainly as a protection thing while lashed to his pack. Ended up making a belt frog to match the belt ordered as well for a nice combination. Hopefully the customer has as much fun using it as I did making it!

That is a nice looking skiver!

One thing to always do no matter the machine is run test pieces to check tension. Before I bought my Cobra Class 4 I was constantly tweaking tension settings on the Boss. It is a million times better than hand stitching in terms of time/fatigue and you've done well mounting it to the bench like you did! My first table wasn't heavy enough and I'd end a belt 3-4' from where I started Congratulations on your purchase!

Getting a mighty nice looking edge, Red. Looking at the finished piece in the background, what purpose does the stud in the fold serve?

I've been using W&C drum dyed veg tan skirting for a few months. While I don't carve, it takes stamping beautifully and the impression doesn't cut through the dye either. It will never replace hand dyed leather for really custom projects but for most things and especially black it makes life good.

I discussed having a modular set made with a 3d modeler about a year ago for the N frame with screw on barrels/frames. There are so many cylinder and barrel configurations the cost would be significant. Unfortunately (or fortunately) you have to buy a lot of guns to work witth Smith and Wesson revolvers.

I ordered custom punches, and it was one of the biggest headaches I've experienced in terms of a custom ordered part. Even with that it's probably the best money I've spent outside my Cobra on any given tool.

Very excellent fit and finish. If I had one critique, it would be to carry the inside stitch line straight down by the belt loop. Is there a reason other than stuffing stitching in you don't repeat that on the trailing wing?

Linda didn't ask twice about it, I'd have some choice words for whoever you deal with. It doesn't just save on leather cost but shipping too!

Shooter, if that was supposed to say back then yes they will.. If you did mean to say bask I'm learning a new term.

Josh, that's very different but you pulled if off well as expected. I haven't seen you do man stitched belts but it looks very nice! Is that white thread with antique over it?

Hey Paul, your work looks better with every project .I'm not sure what shade of elephant that is, maybe tobacco? But it is mighty attractive!

Nice work Red!

In this case I used dyed/plated leather. It looks nicer.

When I look at folks that really have excellent attention to detail (particle comes to mind) they use natural interiors. I've always felt it really shows your ability to work the leather when you have a nice clean natural liner. While personally my work still has it's fair share of dye 'licks' here and there it just looks good to me. Unless requested to dye I prefer natural liners. Early on I had a thumb break transfer dye onto a VZ grip and it made me think twice about it even though my sealant process has changed majorly since then as well.

Very sharp Josh, nice edging!

George, glad to see you got your Havana in. I like that color!

I did this rig last year for a very happy customer. It was a fun rig, the holster is essentially a loose interpretation of a Threespersons'. The gun is a model 24-3 and that is what my customer had. The 24 is pretty similar to a 29 being built on the same frame.

Your holster looks fully lined, so somewhat functional! A fully stitched holster does look sharp though. And who cares about period correct if it looks that good anyway

Clean work, I really like that belt style!

That is an awesome rig, great work!

The good Lord has blessed you with a great talent, but we all know that didn't come without a lot of hard work. Absolutely fantastic. No words can describe but it is a really awesome execution of design.