PastorBob

Created locally in SW Missouri. Machine crafted using laser engraver. Nice acrylic template for making rifle slings out of leather. No more paper patterns. The template includes three 1/8″ thick acrylic pieces to be used to create either a traditional or thumb hole style rifle sling. The two larger pieces snap together like a puzzle and create the body of the sling. The smaller piece (3 of 3) makes the small loop that attaches to the top of the sling. In addition, should you have a number of other templates, a small pattern of each of the 3 pieces has been etched into the main piece of the template. This way you can be sure which pieces go with this template. There are 3 options available: Traditional style rifle sling (include 3 piece template) Thumb Hole style rifle sling (includes 3 piece template) Combo pack. Includes both styles of rifle sling (includes 4 piece template) Simple instructions are included and are very easy to follow along. If for any reason you have an issue, you are welcome to call the number below to ask any questions. These templates can be used to create simple, plain leather rifle slings or add as much tooling / carving as you desire. Materials you will need to make a rifle sling using this pattern are: 5-12oz leather, optional are glue, thread, stamping tools, swivel knife, dye. To assist in protecting the template pieces during shipment, a protective adhesive paper will be attached to the pieces. Simply remove from both sides to expose the transparent green acrylic. Easy to follow, printed instructions are included as well. Made using acrylic. An easy way to become a rifle sling maker. Contents of shipped package: 3 or 4 pc. acrylic template Instructions

Pretty cool. Do you still have access to the patterns and are you willing to share?

That's a great way to get them out of the way. I looked at PVC pipe, concrete forms, etc. They were stupid expensive. I have been looking for an alternative for quite some time. Glad I waited...the cardboard tubes were free.

Thanks! I started with a borrowed GlowForge (CO2 laser). When I saved up enough to get my own, I looked at all the options for lasers and decided to stick with the CO2. About a year later, i added a Fiber/Diode 20W laser to the mix. Now i can virtually engrave on most surfaces between the 2. I really like engraving on metal / glass / leather / and acrylic. Here is a journal cover I engraved. The theme is travel (those white oval stickers with black letters) of Jesus as captured in the Gospels.

Thanks! I just have dark cloth on the one side. Good idea to have it on both.

Where I work my day job, we have some cardboard tubes that are about 7" in diameter and 24-26" in length. I brought some home to help organize my leather a bit. I just duct taped 2 together end to end. I drilled an oversized hole in the top of each tube on the bottom layer and secured them with screws to the bottom deck.

Thanks @Northmount

Recently had a client ask for a cross draw holster. Instead of just making it, I also created a template for future use. Anyhoo, if anyone may be interested, here is a link to it. https://pastorbobleather.com/product/cross-draw-j-frame-revolver-2-barrel-holster-template-acrylic/

Recently had a client ask for a cross draw holster. Instead of just making it, I also created a template for future use. Anyhoo, if anyone may be interested, here is a link to it. https://pastorbobleather.com/product/cross-draw-j-frame-revolver-2-barrel-holster-template-acrylic/

Well done. It's not easy working from pictures of a 3D object. Congrats!

Yeah, if it were just reduced to photo, posts, and location, it would trim it up nicely. The other stuff struggles with formatting/ line wrapping anyway; making it difficult to navigate easily with the eyes.

I will usually apply the neatsfoot just after it's been cut out. If dyeing, I dye it right after the NFO. If not, then I allow the oil to dry, then put the holster together, then apply sno-seal, or my homemade protectant made of beef tallow and beeswax. Seams to do the trick. This one has a little dye on the tooled portion, but the remainder is natural HO veg tan.

That is sharp! Very classy!!

Welcome from SW Missouri. Glad you stopped by. Be sure to leave lots of photos of your work. Love seeing new crafters and their zeal for creating.

Sadly, they didn't place any order.

Thanks for the inspiration and gently holding me acountable! I am now officially licensed to sell the USMC related items.

Very nice. I would think with only slight modification, it could service the motorcycle community as well, especially the large Harley / Indian bikes. Connect it to the saddlebag guards.

That'll look cool!

Thanks! Still not a professional camera operator, but it is fun. The kids encourage me to record what I am doing, even if it may be mundane. Editing video is a full time job. I would rather be creating leather projects.

Nice! Make sure to show us the holster you use to clip it onto your boot.

Glad to hear your other business is taking off! Are all items listed on the invoices included?

Thanks!

@AlZilla I have never seen that style. Where are you sourcing them. Beautiful holster too!!!

Love the color and design. Stitching looks great too. Nice job!