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Finally finished a set of beer growlers for my sons.  Made of 4-5 oz veg tan and trim is upholster leather.  One handle is made from a crocodile belt I bought 30 years ago - it must have shrunk because it is too small for me now!  Bottle is supported by two straps that criss cross and go up the sides of the main body.  Finished inside and out with my homemade leather balm made of beeswax, carnuba wax, NFO and lanolin.  Outside was also given a coat of Atom Wax.

Gary

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Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4

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Those are super cool. Way way better than the one I made. 

I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with.

Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day.

From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.

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Thanks Mutt!  I am sure there are folks who prefer your design over mine.  I appreciate your comment but I think you would be able to sell a lot more using your design because it is more suitable for production!

Gary

Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4

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Thanks Kiwi - My wife just wrapped them up - we are exchanging Christmas gifts late this year due to a death in the family.  I will take a picture on Saturday when they are opened!

Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4

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Thanks Ross - wish the carving was a little more visible on the darker case - light has to be shining right on it to see it well.

 

Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4

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35 minutes ago, garypl said:

Thanks Ross - wish the carving was a little more visible on the darker case - light has to be shining right on it to see it well.

 

In the picture I think it looks fine..  but I like a darker look personally.

 

R

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3 hours ago, garypl said:

Thanks Mutt!  I am sure there are folks who prefer your design over mine.  I appreciate your comment but I think you would be able to sell a lot more using your design because it is more suitable for production!

Gary

But your's are really really cool.

I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with.

Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day.

From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.

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Excellent job, something to strive for as I get better. What portions do you use in your leather balm, if it is a family secret I understand. 

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