It's been a minute since I've posted anything

[DoubleKCustomLeathercraft]

Well, I haven't necessarily been busy with orders, but I'm plugging away. This winter we got hot with a very heavy wind storm that knocked trees down across the entire state. I went 118 hours without power at the home,  no worries about my shop, it's all off grid. With that December storm came a lot of cleanup, that I'm still working on. Several trees came down or were hung up on the property. With my back fused, I can't get as much done at a time as I once did so it's taken awhile. 

I've also been focusing more on building my brand on Instagram. I first started making short videos, but my memory got eaten up pretty fast. Then put in the time for editing only to have to start all over just before exporting. It drains me mentally, and takes way more time than I expected.  My videos have turned into reels of the process through photos and description authorized an occasional hyperlapse.

Meanwhile I have made a couple things, and have some orders on the bench to work on. I've got a couple dog collars to make, a cartridge belt, and possibly a new 1911 holster design. 

First though, a custom bison recoil pad and sleeve for a sharps style bp rifle. This is the 8th or 9th recoil pad and sleeve I've made for this client. I use a high density foam, cut and shape to fit the cresent shoulder mount. Yes I'm calling it a mount because of the brass kicking you're butt. I glue that to veg tan so it'll hold the shape well. The client likes the traditional look so I use sinew thread with a classic x stitch. It's then laces up with a strip of the same bison leather for a tight fit that won't slip. 

I'll post the latest holster on a new topic. It's got a strange story to go along with it. 

[Samalan]

Nice job on that; it looks very custom, well thought out, and useful. 

[chuck123wapati]

That is nice!! Where did you source the bison? 

[JDFred]

Pretty cool and clean looking.

[DoubleKCustomLeathercraft]

3 hours ago, chuck123wapati said:

That is nice!! Where did you source the bison? 

Thanks.

Montana leather co. Any time I have an order with bison they're my first choice. 

Thanks for the comments. It really keeps me motivated to read them. 

[Thadrick]

5 hours ago, chuck123wapati said:

That is nice!! Where did you source the bison? 

I found some really nice Buffalo at Montana leather company. I prefer to go up there and choose the sides in person but be sure to bring your entire savings because they have some really nice stuff and you won't get out without having to sell your first born. I always come home with way more than I had planned.

1 hour ago, DoubleKCustomLeathercraft said:

Thanks.

Montana leather co. Any time I have an order with bison they're my first choice. 

Thanks for the comments. It really keeps me motivated to read them. 

 I think I have the other side to that Buffalo. It's nice and easy to work with. 

 Nice job

[DoubleKCustomLeathercraft]

7 hours ago, Thadrick said:

I think I have the other side to that Buffalo. It's nice and easy to work with. 

 Nice job

Thank you.

This was the first time using that kind of bison. It's Utta shrunken bison in mocha flavor. I usually go with the Big Sky bison they sell but they were out of any decent colors at the time. I like the temper and feel of the Big Sky a little better, but the shrunken bison has such character that's it's hard not to like. It's heavier, and a little looser grain. I think it's stronger than the Big Sky and it doesn't stretch much considering the feel. I rarely get requests to use bison, so I usually buy the 2x3 pieces. A whole side would be nice but it's not cost efficient for me at this time of my journey. I'll be making a dog collar out of some of the leftover here shortly though.  

Billings is a long drive from my part of Montana, but some day I'll get out there and actually see the store. Problem is it'll take all my money for the gas to get there and I won't be able to splurge hahaha. I know that the employees there are some of the best I've dealt with long distance. It's a great company to work with.