Josh Ashman Report post Posted September 30, 2016 It's not the most original thing I've ever built as it's a pretty close copy of a Ruger Single Six rig I built a while back. but, that;s what the customer wanted and I am happy with how it turned out. 11 oz HO for everything but the bullet loops, which are 4/5 HO. After tooling it got a good coat of NF oil then Fiebings black liquid antique followed by 50/50 M&G mixed with water. Once that dries I wiped it all down with saddle soap. Which doesn't change the appearance much but it does make it smell like a leather product not a floor. Here are a bunch of progress pics snapped with my cell phone and my "glamour" pics once finished. Thanks for lookin, Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forester Report post Posted September 30, 2016 Beautiful work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Bear Haraldsson Report post Posted September 30, 2016 Words cannot express the amount of jealousy I have. I am just M&M green over here. That is truly marvelous work. I love the slots in the bottom to hold the holster against the skirt. Once again, you have created a beautiful piece of work for me to aspire to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted September 30, 2016 Thanks Forester & Red Bear! In regards to the slots, I am always happier when I include them as it keeps the skirt from pulling up through the loop when drawing the pistol. I "borrowed" the idea from fellow member "Treed". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted September 30, 2016 Great looking rig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SLP Report post Posted September 30, 2016 Absolutely beautiful rig! I am inspired by your work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Bear Haraldsson Report post Posted September 30, 2016 I think it is a cool idea, but I am still in the process of stealing your idea for the lined skirt holster and the t-nuts... Ideas ideas ideas, must be time to make something.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treed Report post Posted October 1, 2016 Great setup..... love the color and tooling Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve75 Report post Posted October 2, 2016 Nicely executed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSes Report post Posted October 2, 2016 Very nice rig. What tool did you use to get that nice beading? Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plinkercases Report post Posted October 2, 2016 Wow good work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptQuirk Report post Posted October 2, 2016 I'll likely be doing an Uberti 45LC next week. What pistol do you have there, and is it what you used as a holster mold? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHPshooter Report post Posted October 3, 2016 Holy crap, Josh! You are absolutely knocking them out of the park. Top-notch work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted October 3, 2016 Thanks gents, I appreciate the kind comments! TSes, I lightly scribe a guideline for the outside line of my bead with a set of dividers using the outside of the piece as a guide then I cut it with a swivel knife. I use that cut as a guide for the next line in and scribe it with my dividers and cut and repeat until they are all cut. Then I use one of the white nylon bevelers that go in a swivel knife handle. I bought a ceramic bead blade for a swivel knife and couldn't get good results with it so I just started hand cutting and beveling them. Skipper, The pistol in the pic is an Uberti. It is some sort of an NRA commemorative something or another, which is why it has the NRA on the grips. And I did use it to make the pattern. Good luck on yours! Have a great day folks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dakotawolf Report post Posted October 3, 2016 Very stunning! I agree with what everyone has said so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Peters Report post Posted October 13, 2016 Impressive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregintenn Report post Posted December 1, 2016 Oh my! That is simply amazing!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sorcerer1 Report post Posted February 2, 2017 WOW Your are an artist . Great skill here . Detail is just amazing . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carguy4471 Report post Posted February 7, 2017 Here's a bit that's always amazed me. I don't find ornate leather tooling to be my style, but I still find it amazingly artful and beautiful. That really is a piece of art. I think I spent 10 minutes looking at those photos. Fantastic work!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted February 7, 2017 Beautiful work, Josh, . . . several steps above my carving & decorating. Always enjoy beautiful work. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted February 7, 2017 Thanks again folks! I appreciate the kind words! All the best, Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted February 7, 2017 Forgive a noob question, but what is "M&G"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted February 7, 2017 Hello Alpha2, Mop & Glo. I dilute it with water in roughly equal parts and use it for my final finish. I got the idea from fellow member Katsass on here and have been very happy with the results. I also know of other members who've tried it and don't like it at all. All the best, Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted February 7, 2017 Mop and glo, I don't think I would have ever guessed that. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigfoote Report post Posted February 7, 2017 Wow! That's just awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
