Timbo Posted November 9, 2008 Report Posted November 9, 2008 Here are some pics of a rifle scabbard I made for one of my trail ride clients from this past summer. It is to commemorate his trip to the mountains in which they camped and trail rode in the mountains for 3 days and then white water rafted for 2 days. The top of the scabbard are his brand: Initials GJG The next panel is the horse shoe and crossed padels Then next are the names of himself his wife and 2 friends that were on the trip Next panel is a mountain scene with the dates of the trip Next is a map of the Arkansas River as it flows thru Browns Canyon......one of the stretches they rafted. The very bottom is my signature. It was a very long drawn out process........but I think it came out very well. ........and boy am I glad it is done!!!!!!! One other thing is..........this will never be used on a horse or saddle.........it is made to hang on the wall, hence the hangers on the straps. He is going to use it to display his 1873 Winchester long rifle. Tim Quote
Members tonyc1 Posted November 9, 2008 Members Report Posted November 9, 2008 That looks fantastic! Tony. Quote
Members rawhide1 Posted November 10, 2008 Members Report Posted November 10, 2008 Timbo Very nice work!! I would be proud to hang that on my wall! Mike Quote
Members Tina Posted November 10, 2008 Members Report Posted November 10, 2008 Great work, I love the "Old time" overall look of it:-) Quote
Contributing Member Crystal Posted November 10, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted November 10, 2008 Very nice, Tim. Well thought out and executed. Love how you made the hanger pieces look like spur straps! Nice touch. Crystal Quote
Members sodapop Posted November 10, 2008 Members Report Posted November 10, 2008 scabbards simply have that coolness factor about'em...especially when done nicely like that tim!! i gather its one of those must have patience projects eh?? darryl Quote
Members TexasJack Posted November 10, 2008 Members Report Posted November 10, 2008 Nice job! I especially liked the map of Brown's Canyon. Really links it to an event they can remember. Quote
rickybobby Posted November 10, 2008 Report Posted November 10, 2008 Nice job!! The customers and their family will really like that. Great idea to incorporate all the elements you did and it does not look crowded or over done. Nice work!! Rick J. Quote
Timbo Posted November 10, 2008 Author Report Posted November 10, 2008 Thank you to everyone for all the kind words. They are very much appreciated. Tim Quote
ArtS Posted November 10, 2008 Report Posted November 10, 2008 Wow Tim! That is a really beautiful piece! I was wondering about the hangers until I read the text. I bet he'll be proud of that. Art Quote
Timbo Posted November 12, 2008 Author Report Posted November 12, 2008 Thanks Art....it was an ongoing project that I am thankful is done......shipping it to him today!!!! Tim Quote
TomSwede Posted November 12, 2008 Report Posted November 12, 2008 I love this!!! Fantastic piece and the layout is great. Tom Quote
Members OutEast Posted November 12, 2008 Members Report Posted November 12, 2008 That, Sir, is impressive! Quote
carr52 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Posted November 12, 2008 I agree. It's just toooo cool. Love it. Beautiful work. Tom Quote
Members Locknut Posted November 13, 2008 Members Report Posted November 13, 2008 Timbo, What a great idea, putting the map on it and commererating the whole trip. And the rustic look is very impressive. Wish I'de have known you when I needed a scabbard for my cane on my motorcycle. I made one I'll have to show you sometime. Not nearly as good as yours, though. Great job! Quote
Timbo Posted November 14, 2008 Author Report Posted November 14, 2008 Timbo, What a great idea, putting the map on it and commererating the whole trip. And the rustic look is very impressive. Wish I'de have known you when I needed a scabbard for my cane on my motorcycle. I made one I'll have to show you sometime. Not nearly as good as yours, though. Great job! Thanks alot!! Now that is a great idea, cane scabbard for a bike!!!! Tim Quote
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