Members Red Cent Posted June 30, 2014 Members Report Posted June 30, 2014 The rig, not me . Quote https://www.facebook.com/redcentcustomleather?ref=bookmarks http://www.redcentcustomleather.com/
Members Tex Shooter Posted June 30, 2014 Members Report Posted June 30, 2014 What can I say, well simple, beautiful, and very top craftsmanship. -- Tex Quote Tex-Shooter - Winner of the 2003and 2004 Summer Nationals Slingshot Tournament. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Too soon old/too late smart -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “It is better to remain silent and thought a fool, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt” Abraham Lincoln -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My YouTube Channel ----- slingshotbill's channel - YouTube
Members Red Cent Posted June 30, 2014 Author Members Report Posted June 30, 2014 Thank you. Quote https://www.facebook.com/redcentcustomleather?ref=bookmarks http://www.redcentcustomleather.com/
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted June 30, 2014 Contributing Member Report Posted June 30, 2014 PURdy Did you dye those edges at all, or just burnished? Either way, this is a good-lookin piece o' cow! Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members Haystacker Posted June 30, 2014 Members Report Posted June 30, 2014 Wow! Looks great. Quote haysholsters@hotmail.com NRA Life Member
Members Red Cent Posted July 1, 2014 Author Members Report Posted July 1, 2014 My normal approach to the edges is sand and burnish with water and the drill press. I use edge dye next. The alcohol in the dye will harden the edge and the next burnishing makes a mirror. This some of the soft stuff and was difficult to get the mirror. However, they are shiny and rather smooth. Thanks everyone. Quote https://www.facebook.com/redcentcustomleather?ref=bookmarks http://www.redcentcustomleather.com/
Members TexasJack Posted July 1, 2014 Members Report Posted July 1, 2014 Nice looking rig - clean! Quote
Members chiefjason Posted July 1, 2014 Members Report Posted July 1, 2014 Dying the edges a contrasting color is a lot of work but boy does it make a holster pop! Nice work. I've started dying my edges black on my brown holsters and really like the look. Quote
Members doubleh Posted July 1, 2014 Members Report Posted July 1, 2014 I already already complimented it on another forum. Quote
Members HippieLee Posted July 1, 2014 Members Report Posted July 1, 2014 Beautiful rig but i guess this means you can't pick me up some BBQ brisket and Shiner Bock. Oh well. (lol) Quote
Members Greg528it Posted July 3, 2014 Members Report Posted July 3, 2014 Other than the screws at the buckle and near the other end, how is the smaller belt attached to the wider? I was curious if the small one moved around much while wearing. I like it very much. Quote
Members Red Cent Posted July 3, 2014 Author Members Report Posted July 3, 2014 I sew the small outer strip to the main piece and then sew the liner on. The two screws at each end hold the belt holder and provide end stability. Quote https://www.facebook.com/redcentcustomleather?ref=bookmarks http://www.redcentcustomleather.com/
Members BondoBobCustomSaddles Posted July 4, 2014 Members Report Posted July 4, 2014 I guess the word I would use is Slick!!!! Clean, functional, well made. I am sure the owner will be happy to get and use it. Bob Quote
Members vaalpens Posted July 4, 2014 Members Report Posted July 4, 2014 Red Cent, All I can say is wow! It is a beautiful rig and I love the natural looking color. Can you share what weight, leather and finish you used? Quote
Members Red Cent Posted July 4, 2014 Author Members Report Posted July 4, 2014 8-9 outer and 5-6 liner all veg tanned double shoulder. Leather was from RJF. I put neutral shoe polish on first and lightly buffed with cotton rag. NF and a few hours in the sun. Applied a finish coat of Leather Sheen and lightly buffed. Quote https://www.facebook.com/redcentcustomleather?ref=bookmarks http://www.redcentcustomleather.com/
Members vaalpens Posted July 5, 2014 Members Report Posted July 5, 2014 8-9 outer and 5-6 liner all veg tanned double shoulder. Leather was from RJF. I put neutral shoe polish on first and lightly buffed with cotton rag. NF and a few hours in the sun. Applied a finish coat of Leather Sheen and lightly buffed. Thanks red Cent. So are you saying the leather from RJF is acceptable? Quote
Members Red Cent Posted July 5, 2014 Author Members Report Posted July 5, 2014 The leather from RJF is beautiful and supple. It does great for holsters and belts. But I have trouble getting the edge I got from Zack White Leather. ZW's was dryer and stiffer. Maybe of a lesser quality. I wouldn't know. I don't tool or stamp and I don't know if it would work. Kinda ignorant on what is, or should be considered, premium leather. I am starting to conclude if the hide is devoid of marks of any kind, that is premium. I asked about Hide House in another post here. They advertise Economy double shoulders and put you on notice that the hide may contain range scars or, maybe, a brand. Live and learn. And read, read, re................. Quote https://www.facebook.com/redcentcustomleather?ref=bookmarks http://www.redcentcustomleather.com/
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