Contributing Member Jordan Posted March 3, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted March 3, 2009 Having been very uninspired lately with just about everything I figured I should get back to a leather project. This is the beginning of a holster/belt combo for a Ruger Vaquero with a 7&1/2" barrel. Thanks to W. Ghormley for the pattern. I took some liberty with the billet and chape design. The belt will be 3" wide and probably lined. I used 8/9 wt. leather. The lining if I use it will probably be 1/2 wt. depending on what scrap Tandy has in their bin. The aesthetics of the project are still floating around in my brain but will probably be fairly simple with minimal carving or stamping as I am tyring to concentrate on the construction aspects of this one. Quote
Members TrooperChuck Posted March 3, 2009 Members Report Posted March 3, 2009 I've made about half a dozen holsters using Will Ghormley's patterns. I really like them. For cowboy action shooting I use 1858 Remington percussion revolvers with 5 1/2" barrel. I'm looking forward to seeing your finished project. Quote "Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." (John Wayne)
Members Dwight Posted March 3, 2009 Members Report Posted March 3, 2009 I did this one last year, Jordan, . . . using techniques garnered from Gormley and John Bianchi. If you see or get a chance to see John's 3 tape series on making Western gun rigs, . . . absolutely and positively well worth the 6 hours watching. Take MANY notes. Both the holster and the belt are 5/6 oz double shoulder leather, . . . two layer, . . . contact cemented and stitched together. I sold the cross draw holster, . . . but am keeping the right hand holster and belt (unless someone makes me an offer I cannot refuse, . . . Don't forget to post pictures when you get done, . . . May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members Twosons Posted March 3, 2009 Members Report Posted March 3, 2009 Jordan, can't wait to see what you work up. Beautiful work, Dwight. Quote
Members TrooperChuck Posted March 3, 2009 Members Report Posted March 3, 2009 Here's my rig. As you can see, I'm a "simple and functional" kind of guy.. Quote "Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." (John Wayne)
rhall Posted March 3, 2009 Report Posted March 3, 2009 All good stuff guys I am tryin to get through this picture thing and when I do I'll post some of my work,Thanks for sharing! Quote
Contributing Member Jordan Posted March 4, 2009 Author Contributing Member Report Posted March 4, 2009 Todays progress, slow but sure Have to force myself not to stamp, it is fun to see what develops but is to easy to get carried away. Quote
Contributing Member Jordan Posted March 4, 2009 Author Contributing Member Report Posted March 4, 2009 The picture thing is pretty easy if the size is not to big. When you are writing a reply look just below the text box and you should see a box that says browse. Click on it and locate the photo you want that is on your computer. Open the photo and then click on the UPLOAD box that is right next to the browse box. The computer will work for awhile then tell you if it was successful. If it was click the add reply box a little further down the page and that should be it. Quote
Contributing Member rdb Posted March 4, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted March 4, 2009 Can't wait to see the finished project Jordan. It looks real good so far. I love that buckle, where did you get it? Quote Web page Facebook
Contributing Member Jordan Posted March 4, 2009 Author Contributing Member Report Posted March 4, 2009 Tandy leather. It is where I get all my stuff mainly because it is close as I don't venture much past my front door these days. Quote
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