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Ditto all above. Nice job. I have used blue tape in the past, but now I use clear packing tape. Same effect, but less expensive.

Thanks guys. We have mattocks over here as well. The pulaski was designed by (wait for it)Big Ed Pulaski in 1910 as tool to help make fire breaks when fighting forest fires. Some debate ongoing with that.. I thought about a strap and buckle as well, but, in the end the bungee won out for lack of a proper size buckle.

A friend asked if I could come up with a cover for his old pulaski. It's been in the family a while. I connected the 2 parts with bungie cord to keep them together and also to hold them in place. He wanted no frills, so just an atom wax finish on natural leather.

I like that! Most of the time it's just too dang hot for all the jackets and stuff. I was a welder in Texas, we just wore long sleeve wrangler denim shirts with heavy starch. A cuff that went under your elbow for passing would have been great. I put a knee pad under mine if I had to learn on it for a while.

Welders like them as well. They just need to overlap so the hot stuff doesn't get inside.

I like it!

Very nice! My wife tells me that the mistakes I see from 6 inches are invisible to everyone else. But I still see them, and will work to eliminate them.

Thank you and I agree with all the points you have made. I tell my customers that these are not going g to be a "speed draw" holster, but they will still have it when they get high enough in the tree to think about it! Especially with a gun with a 7.5" barrel. I think they like the looks of the reloads on the side, but I much prefer they get a speedloader. I can mount a pouch for this just as easy, and I feel they are much more secure. He wanted the drop leg due to his military background and his use of them then.

I have snap buckles on them.

This is the drop leg version of the Ruger 480 I recently finished. I used the 2.5 in ring to allow for swing when walking. Pita to sew, but not quite what thought it would be. HO 7/8, Cobra class 3, Superior thread bonded nylon 277 top and bottom, Fiebings light brown pro dye. Bear logo the same as the chest rig. Customer loves it. I left enough space for a strap if needed, but, this thing is tight! And unfortunately, no, that is not me in this photo.....

Yeah, I can see that would be a good option. Mine just disconnects on the left side and slides off the shoulder. My belt seems to be a bit higher than yours as well.

Nice job! Some one is going to like that.

Thanks guys. Good feedback. Not a big fan of the bullets on the side myself. But, we do what we are asked, and several customers have loved them. And they can be taken off the rig if he feels they are impractical or uncomfortable. I am now working on a "drop leg" holster for the the same gun.

I've done a couple like this now. Feedback has been positive. Putting anything on the shoulder strap can interfere with back pack straps so I quit putting them there. These cartridge holders slide off or around if needed. I use one of these rigs for my speed 6 and dont have an issue.

I seem to attract large pistols. This young man bought this as a backup gun for a Montana hunting trip. I stressed that this will not be a "quick draw" holster. But, it will still be with him when he gets to the top of whatever tree he manages to climb. I have found that barrels this long, with prominent front sights, have a very distinct draw and re-holster. He loves it. I'm happy, and he wants a gun belt, and now a drop leg for this one. I also made a 6 rd loop slider for the left side of the chest strap. Have to study on drop legs now.

Waiting for finished pics. Looks great!

Nice addition! I use an approximately 40 oz wooden maul I bought at an antique store for $10. Must be maple or something, works very well. I have lusted for a 48 oz BK for a while.

Me either.

Exposure sounds the best. I'll suggest that to him thanks guys.

Very nice indeed!

A little while ago I did a judge type gun In natural leather. The owner contacted me wishing to get it a little darker. He asked about PNO and I to,d him I would try it on a piece of scrap let him know. Well, no luck. I finish with resolene 50/50 with water and it wont touch it. Any ideas? He just wants it a shade or 2 darker, but still looking like aged leather.

When doing points, don't connect the points. It causes lifting and if you do and that opens it's own can of worms. It looks like the beveler is way too wide. I'm not above making my own for projects but do have the bk smaller stamping set. That said, I aint afraid to use a grinder, sandpaper, and a strop to get the effect I want. Small rods or bolts from a hardware store and a file can give wonderful results. When making your own, round the edges slightly. And when using, tilt toward you a very little and it will help keep it smooth. It looms looks promising, keep it up. Looking forward to final pics!

Pretty wicked! I really like the inlay on the handle.

Very nice!

Very nice