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4/5 oz leather

Top of the old guitar was sanded and leather weld applied to guitar and the leather.. Yes it does effect the sound, will muffell it. But this is for show on an old cheap guitar but it will still play .... This will become a stage show guitar..............

A while back I was inspired by Tracy Moss who did a wonderful Guitar Cover. I make things for other people but nothing for myself. I decided to make this cover for my old guitar... Here it is////// Larry Lasso

To get the curve. Take a one by one four feet long cut a notch in either end two inches from either end ( on a 45 degree angle) then take a four foot flexable ruler and insert into each notch and you will have the curve

A customer wanted me to make a simple gun belt and holster without all the glit and glamer I put into my products. Not used to doing this but here it is.......

Nice Work Mark, Makes me want to break into the old song ................ Larry

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Yes, those are conchos and not spotsLarryThanks for the nice words regarding my work in leather, I really love spending time with my leatherThanks to all for the nice words regarding my work in leather it is a real joy for me to work with leather as I am sure it is for all of youLarry

These straps were a joy to make, hope you like them I have been wanting to make this set of these straps for sometime and finally got the opportunity to do so. As many of you know Roy had three gun belts in his time the first made by Ed Gilmore in 1938, the next made by Bohlin in 1942 and the last made be Nudie in 1949. Nudie also made a set of spur straps to match the holster and gun belt. Both the straps and the gun belt were adorned with GOLD conchos. These were made for an ad campaign in 1949 called “ Goldmine for 49”. This campaign was conducted for the sellers of Roy Rogers products. I can’t afford gold conchos so I decided to have them made in jewelers bronze. The small conchos are 5/8” and the large conchos are 2”. You will notice that the buckle sets match the conchos. All of the ornamentation was made for me by Wage Silver in California. You will see these straps on the covers of Roy Rogers comic books. The original straps are in the Roy Rogers museum in Branson Missouri. The Bohlin method of construction has been used in the making of these straps, you will note the spur buttons are hidden from view. The carving on the straps is close to those on Roy’s straps. I made two sets of these straps , one I am keeping for me and the other you are looking at. These are a Larry Lasso interpretation of Roy’s spur straps

This is little set of straps that tell a tail

Thanks to all of you for the nice words. I do enjoy my work in leather and try to the best of my ability to make it as perfect as I can. IWorking with leather is a joy as you can make it what you want as you are the creator of the finished product. I hve made spur straps to match the gun belt,

This rig should sell for $950.00. and that is a good price... I would like to get $1200.00 but that is not to be Larry

Thanks for the nice words

This rig will sell for $950.00 to the right buyer

Good Morning, Please find picture of the Roy Rogers Reproduction Gun Belt and Holster set I just finished. This rig took about 60 hours from start to finish. It is made from 8/9oz leather with 4/5oz leather lining. The belt is 3.5” wide and is set at 39” center it will go down to 37” and up to 41”. This rig is completely carved even under the billet straps and the holster flaps are also carved. I have attached a retention strap to this rig that is blind stitched. That means you do not see it from the front side of the belt. It also has two access entry points in the back of the belt that allow to change the buckle if you so desire.. These points allow the screws on the buckle to be sub- surface , so as not to mar the leather . There are hammer thongs on each holster. There are 36 bullet loops for 45 or 44 caliber bullets. The holsters are made for a Colt SAA 45, The toes of the holsters are open so any length barrel should work. Oil has been applied to the rig and two separate dies were applied. The finish is a satin sheen that allows for a moisture barrier. This rig is completely leather lined. The only thing you see when you look at the back is the thread and entry points to change the buckle. The ornamentation consists of nickel spots and a very special buckle set on the belt. The holster bands are laired between the top leather and lining so you do not see them from the back side. The hammer thongs were also configured in the same way. You will also notice that the buckle sets on the holsters match the buckle set on the gun belt

Thanks Mike, I do not know why some have the large size on the inside or outside. I perfer the large size on the outside as there is less damage to the large conchos from walking and the possibility of clicking the conchos together. As you know some sterling silver conchos are very expensive and it would be a pitty to damage them. ... Larry Thanks Ken, perhaps now that I am retired from my regular job I might just do that. Do you konw if you sell in Calgary if you would need a tax license ? Thanks for your nice words Don, I have sold my straps in Germany to a fellow and his wife that have a western store in Germany and in France. Thanks for the nice words...Larry

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Pete, You are right I should Oil, dye and apply blocker in that order as it would also let the leather rest and bring it back to life.. Thanks Larry

I have a question about the oil we put on leather and when and how we apply it. When I make a set of spur straps I do the following: 1. Oil the straps and wait about 24 hours and buff up )neetsfoot oil) 2. Apply block out to certain areas wait for it to dry up 3. Apply a 2ed coat of block out to the same areas wait to dry 4. Do my back ground dieing 5. Apply either highlighter or antique stain and wait it to dry and buff up 6. Apply either satin sheen or super sheen 7. Buff up and I am done.. This is what I do, but I don’t know it I am doing it in the right order or there is a better way to do it Any suggestions ??? Thanks Larry

I went through the same situation you did. I also hate to make a belt but I did for a relative. He wanted me to carve bass so I did. I will never make another one. I must say yours turned out better than mine. All I wanted to do is get it done. Very nice work.Larry

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Thanks for the nice comments, I really did not know how you guys would feel about these different kind of spur straps..Thanks Larry