Cowboy Fast Draw Association Rig Build

[IngleGunLeather]

Hello everyone. I've seen a few other members start a thread and keep updating as the build progresses. So, I figured I'd give it a go, good or bad, it's gonna get posted here. I have recently joined the CFDA and went to my first shoot. If you haven't tried the sport of Fast Draw yet, I highly recommend it. So, considering I dabble in gun leather, why not make my own rig. 'Bout time I made something for myself anyway. I bet you all know how that feels.

In this thread I'll be using the template that I bought from Chris Andre of Slick Bald Customs http://www.slickbaldcustoms.com/ . So far, I've cut out the holster template and other pieces such as the welt, hammer strap and band and glued to chip board. After everything was glued to the chip board with Super 77 glue I stropped the head knife up and very carefully cut the pieces out and punched holes and slots.

Note: This is not going to be a detailed "How To" guide. You'll have to buy the instructions from Chris for that. Plus, my anglish ain't that good. Haha.

Templates on chip board

According to the UPS tracker, my side of Hermann Oak should be here tomorrow. So, if it does arrive, my goal for tomorrow is to get the templates transferred to leather and at least get the rough cuts done.

Please feel free to jump in here at any time, ask questions, give suggestions or whatever. I want this rig to be so bad ass that Johnny Ringo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Ringo would want it if he were alive. So, that's the direction I'm taking. Black, a 'lil bit of nickel hardware flare, and some natural stitching.

Edited November 12, 2012 by CountryTrash

[immiketoo]

Sweet. I want to build one of these, but I dont have the proper shootin iron, so whats the point.

[DHopper]

Looking good so far. Can't wait to see your progress and finished work! Thx for sharing.

[IngleGunLeather]

Sweet. I want to build one of these, but I dont have the proper shootin iron, so whats the point.

Sounds like a good enough reason to get a new gun Mike.Haha. I just picked picked up a Ruger New Model Vaquero, .45C, 4-5/8". Sweet 'lil gun.

Edited November 12, 2012 by CountryTrash

[IngleGunLeather]

Day Two. Still waiting on the brown truck to deliver my side 'o beef. So, I decided to work on my design and do some stamping with some scrap. I think Tandy calls these Craftaids? As mentioned before, I want a bad ass rig. When I first started getting into gun leather earlier in the year I bought the "Hollywood West" Johnny Ringo pattern by Will Ghormley http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/search/searchresults/6015-17.aspx. Heck, I didn't even have a six-shooter at the time, I just thought it was bad ass. Well, after learning what I have up to this point, I'm going to make a simlar rig, but this one will be fully lined and purpose built for Fast Draw. However, I do intend to carry over some of the design elements from the Ghormley pattern to mine. For one, I'll be using the stamping pattern on the holster. So, here's the Craftaid I made this morning.

Stich lines marked and groove lines marked

Corners stamped with Craftool D617

Grooves cut

Corner stamps placed with Craftool D439

All stamps in place

Ringo Rig from Ghormley's site http://www.willghormley-maker.com/MakingRingoRig.html

[IngleGunLeather]

Looking good so far. Can't wait to see your progress and finished work! Thx for sharing.

Thanks Dave. Saw your rig as well. Looking good man.

[IngleGunLeather]

Day two cont........

Leather came in a few hours ago. Thank you brown truck driver. LOL. Good thing I got today and tomorrow off for Veteran's day. Well, enough blabbing. I cut, stamped, punched, and marked my stitch line today. Not necesarily in that order. I'm glad I made my craft-aid earlier this morning as it came in handy when it came time to adjust the wing dividers. I believe I'm done for the night and let the leather dry out. Tomorrow's goal is to stitch in my liner, sand edges and dye.

[IngleGunLeather]

Day Three. I got off to early start today as I have to go back to work tomorrow and wanted to get as much completed as possible. I was initially thinking I wanted to use natural stitching, but made an impulsive decision to go with black. I guess I didn't feel like messing around with that process. Much easier to use same color thread. Here's today's progression pics. Oh, this thread has had over 140 views, but only a few comments. Please feel free to comment. Thanks for looking.

Rough cut liner glued on

Rough cut liner stitched in

Liner trimmed

Sanded, edged, and dyed

Edited November 13, 2012 by CountryTrash

[Haystacker]

Looking great!

[IngleGunLeather]

Looking great!

Thanks Haystacker!