Details On Making Russell Crowe's "hand Of God" Rig From "3:10 To Yuma"

[Colter]

Hey Will, Thanks for making the Tutorial, And for Sharing your Leather Aging Steps, i tried once and all that came of that was mis-use of black antique stain, it's going to see alot of use from me that's for sure! Thanks!

[Dwight]

I let a guy buy my own personal rig off my shoulder about a year ago, . . . and just could not get myself all psyched up for a new one for me.

I just looked at your tutorial, . . . that may have all changed, . . . I think I can see a 3:10 rig in my future.

I have several of your pattern packs, Will, . . . never been disappointed in any of them (other than I can't make what I want to make fast enough to suit me).

May God bless,

Dwight

[WillGhormley]

Hey Guys,

Glad you're enjoyin' the "Hand of God" "How-To". I just finished the third page, dealin' mainly with braidin' the hammer tie-down. Since hammer tie-downs weren't typical to 1800 gunleather, I had to design it so it would hide away during close-ups. So, I braided the string for it so it would be flexible and have some give to it. I attached it on the back-side of the holster so it could be tucked between the holster and the belt for those close-ups. I think I did see it stickin' out in one of the close-ups, but, for the most part, the kept it invisible.

http://www.willghormley-maker.com/MakingHOGRig.html

Will

[MADMAX22]

Ouch, that looked like it hurt. Did the same thing with my french edger but to my thumb, let it get out infront of it. I think the darn thing ricocheted off the bone lol.

Edited May 25, 2010 by MADMAX22

[WillGhormley]

OK, I've posted the last photo on the "Hand of God" "How-To" series. It is a detailed photo of the finished rig.

http://www.willghormley-maker.com/MakingHOGRig.html

There ya' go!

Will

[Dwight]

Just wanted to say thanks, Will, . . . you are a credit to your craft and your craftsmanship. Not everyone is willing to share as you do, and I for one am very pleased you do.

May God bless,

Dwight

[TexasJack]

Great tutorial! Thanks for taking the time to put it together.

[DaltonMasterson]

i'm glad to see you got this posted over here Will!

I was gonna link it but havent had a chance to get on here until today!

Good stuff as usual!

DM

[dmr400]

Mr. Ghormley, Thank you for sharing your process with us. Very much appreciated. I brought several collections of western movies home from Iraq with me and have been watching them the last few days as I've kind of been under the weather, and 3:10 was one of the last ones I watched. Very inspiring.

[WillGhormley]

dmr400,

Thanks for your kind words, but your service to our country is what is inspiring! I spent 12 years in the Infantry serving my country. While I don't agree with what the government is doin' any more, I still back our soldiers, sailors and airmen, 100%. And, as a grandfather, I will still gladly sacrifice myself, my children, and my grandchildren to defend our nation's Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

On a more cheery note, the HOG Rig pattern will be goin' to the blueprint shop Friday. It should be in the mail next week for all who pre-ordered the pattern.

Will