MarshalWill

Figure carving isn't easy. Yours is top notch.

What a fun job that must have been. You did a great job matching the loops to the belt. Outstanding work.

I realize this is a necro post but I felt there was something I could add, should anyone cruise through old threads and read through them looking for information. There are a lot of good tips already for removing the rust so I won't get into that. After I remove rust from tools and stamps however, I use Birchwood-Casey Super Blue or Birchwood-Casey Perma Blue to seal the metal. It's touch-up bluing and turns bare metal dark blue or black but does keep it from corroding right away, provided you take care of your tools and don't leave them out in a damp environment to rust up again. You can get it from ebay, Amazon or any number of gun smithing suppliers.

Thanks for the MDR. Good to know the translator works, too.

Ornyal, your English is fine. Don't worry about getting your point across. No one could do any better. Mon Français, en revanche, est très nul. Je dois utiliser un traducteur de l'Anglais vers le Français. LOL.

The taller one looks great. It's a very classy design, as @fredk already mentioned. The part you had to stretch becomes a straight cylinder and that also adds to the overall look. Plan that when you make the next one and you won't have to stretch it there. No stitch separation that way. Or stretch it before you stitch it and the seam will stay tight.

I like your 10-rd pouches. They are a good design.. They're reminiscent of an M1876 McKeever Cartridge Box.

Pretty cool. I look forward to seeing what you do for number four.

Clean design. Looks nice.

Looks good. It's the first one I've seen with a bottom piece riveted on. That should help it keep its shape.

You can give him camera ready artwork and he'll make a custom stamp of it.

If this takes off, you can get a Delron maker's stamp made at Grey Ghost Graphics for a reasonable price. I have a couple of his and they're really good quality. I also have a steel one but I paid dearly for it. I used to smack them with a mallet but these days I press them into the leather with my drill press (off, of course). Obviously, the one on the left is the Delron one.

Looks like a pretty nice sheath. Your friend should be mighty happy. My calipers don't have it that good. LOL.

If people want them and you can provide them, it's a business proposition. Your cozy idea is a fun one. People like hand made items and leather has a quality feel to it. Keep your invested time reasonable and make some extra bucks. I personally like your simpler, uncluttered designs. In advertising art the white space (un-decorated area) is as important as the design. Too much detail takes away from the design effectiveness. I think the idea has potential. Keep making them and see where it goes. By the way, what does the seam side look like?

A smaller stamp would look really good on it. Barry King has small stamps or you could make your own, they're not too hard if you have a decent set of Swiss files.

That's a good choice. I've attached straps to the skirt with Chicago Screws, rivets (copper and speedy) and stitching. Chicago screws are my choice unless I'm making a holster that's historically correct.

I just looked at the photos again and realized my previous post was in error. I see the bill holder is on the outside of it. It's a very cool design.

Nice, that's a good design. The magnetic bill holder is nice but I might also be tempted to make it to completely cover the bills. Very nice wallet.

Cool way to make one. I'll have to think about trying that on the right item.

Looks good. Did you make the concho? It's pretty cool.

Just about any color will work, of course. I can see why you don't want them too different for the sisters. That's not only makes them happy, but it saves wear and tear on you. : )

If you can find one that matches the two-tone rope look, it could be really good. I don't think just any silver keeper will do the trick. But with the right one, Bingo!

Very fine looking belt. The buckle is an eye-catcher. Like you said, it makes the belt look great.

The changes actually make it look better. What color eye/nose stitching and "hair" will the next ones get?

I'm going to try this on one. It leaves your thumb in a better position after separating the snap.