28ist Report post Posted August 8, 2011 So, I've been on a business trip in Auburn Maine for the last 10 days. Before I fly up here I packed a few small pieces of leather and some basic tools knowing that I would need something to keep me occupied while at the hotel. The pics are of a barrel/toe rest for use while shooting clay target type sports. The leather is from a 8-9oz low grade tooling side with a piece of lizard skin on the inside. Actually I only think it's lizard as it was part of a grab bag I purchased from Springfield Leather and none of the pieces where labeled. I sanded the edges with 150, 180, 220, 400, 600, 800 & 1500 sand paper then finished with the saddle soap and canvas method. I then sealed the entire piece with Fiebings Bag Kote. And finally I put on a coat of melted soy wax then buffed when dry. Nothing special here folks just wanted to share. The leather wasn't in the best shape to start but I'm happy with the results. The best part is I'll get a chance to use the barrel rest this weekend when I attend a sporting clays shoot in Rhode Island before flying home to Tulsa. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtclod Report post Posted August 9, 2011 Nice job. I'd never heard of a barrel rest and couldn't figure out how it was used so i looked it up. One thing for sure you better make sure your gun is unloaded if you value your toes :-). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
28ist Report post Posted August 9, 2011 One thing for sure you better make sure your gun is unloaded if you value your toes :-). LOL. The idea is to have a place rest your break open type gun (over/under or side x side) while it's in the open position. Barrel rest are not intended for use with semi-auto or pump action shotguns or any type of rifle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
