LoyalNine Report post Posted September 23, 2014 I finished my first fire shield today. Working a 32hr per diem medic shift today in an area of the state that does not see much action between rafting and snowmobile seasons. Good news is I get to catch up on my sleep and I brought my leather stuff to work on. I am happy with it for my first try. It feels as though my tooling kind of didn't stay as embossed or deep as it initially looked. Or maybe the dye reduces to look? Either way I wanted a deeper look. I think I need a piece of granite next time and put a little more ummph into my impressions. 2 layers of leather cemented and saddle stitched with Maine Thread Co. thread I got in their bargain bin for 50 cents. The back is medium brown. Finished with acrylic resolene. I would like to say I saved money doing my own shield but I keep buying leather tools and accessories making this the most expensive piece of fire wacker gear I've ever had... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opheodrys Report post Posted September 25, 2014 It looks great!! Job well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted September 28, 2014 LoyalNine .................... Looks like a fine job, especially for a first time attempt ! Nice work ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinny Report post Posted September 29, 2014 Looks good..don't worry about buying too many tools for one shield...you will end up making yourself a half dozen more shields..plus your buddies will want one too..keep it up..how did you get the texture look in the black ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
