Josh Ashman Report post Posted February 14, 2014 It's what they wanted so I gave it my best shot. 8 oz with a 4 oz liner on the main belt and billet, 8 oz for the buckle chape, 4 oz on the loops and 8 oz with a 6 oz liner for the hoster, all HO. Finished with a coat of NF oil then Fiebings liquid acrylic antique washed off pretty heavily, a light coat of M&G cut 50/50 with water and then wiped down with glycerin saddle soap to make it feel and smell like gunleather instead of a clean floor. It's built for a 3-1/2" Cimarron Thunderer but it has my 5-1/2" SAA in it for the pictures. Thanks for looking, Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted February 14, 2014 That's some good work, Josh, . . . Do you suppose word will get around and your next job will be a full Sheridan floral for a set of saddlebags on a Harley? May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treed Report post Posted February 14, 2014 Once again great job.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted February 14, 2014 Thanks Dwight & Bobby! Floral bags for a Harley would be a cool project... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haystacker Report post Posted February 14, 2014 I think you could make anything look great on a rig. I'm not into skulls and such but you sure made a great looking rig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St8LineGunsmith Report post Posted February 14, 2014 there was the hand of God rig now there is a reaper rig not my taste but hey whatever the customer likes and you pulled it off well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted February 14, 2014 Thanks Haystacker and St8line. I agree with the skulls, I'm not really into them and I wouldn't be sad if they were the first and last I tried to carve, although I was happy enough with how they turned out. I do plan on using those roses again though, they weren't too bad to carve and I really liked how they turned out. Best regards, Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WyomingSlick Report post Posted February 14, 2014 Hmmmm........"Flowers for the Dead" seems like an appropriate theme for a gunbelt to me. And that is a crackerjack job of it ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra Steve Report post Posted February 14, 2014 Josh, Very nice! Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted February 14, 2014 Thanks WyomingSlick & Cobra Steve. FYI - all sewn on my Cobra Class 4! It's my first machine and I've only had it since October so I'm still getting used to it but it sure does a nice job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camano ridge Report post Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Josh, nice job. Again I am also one that does not get excited about skulls however i really like the look of this rig. Edited February 14, 2014 by camano ridge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4wheeler4 Report post Posted February 18, 2014 Josh, again I am amazed at the quality of your work. Thank you for posting it. I like the theme of the skulls and roses...it is different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackd942 Report post Posted February 18, 2014 Great job Josh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted February 18, 2014 Thanks Jack, 4Wheeler and Camano! I'm glad you like it, it should deliver today, hopefully the folks that ordered it like it as well! Best regards, Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eaglestroker Report post Posted February 18, 2014 Josh, that's very different but you pulled if off well as expected. I haven't seen you do man stitched belts but it looks very nice! Is that white thread with antique over it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted February 18, 2014 Thanks Robert, having the Cobra made a big difference on my replies to lined belts! I'd do them by hand, but I really tried not to. With the machine it isn't that big of a deal. I've definitely been doing more of them. That is white thread but I sewed it after the antique had already been applied. The M&G and saddle soap lifted the dye a little and muddied up the stitching but the result was good, if it weren't for that the white may have been a little "loud". Best regards, Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Report post Posted February 20, 2014 Nice job Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doubleh Report post Posted February 20, 2014 I'm another that isn't much interested in skulls but that looks good. One of my grandsons hit me up recently to make him a pants belt with skulls and roses. He's got a degree in graphic arts and is really good with pencil drawings so I made him a deal. He draws the pattern he wants and I'll tool a belt using his pattern. I don't do very well drawing anymore as my hands shake too bad to get much done except erasing and cussing so I won't have the frustration of trying to produce a decent pattern. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted February 21, 2014 Thanks Frank and doubleh! Getting a good pattern is one of the hardest parts for me too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grumpyold Report post Posted March 22, 2014 I'm a big fan of traditional work, it's always nice when done well, but designs out side the box get my attention and always stand out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
