Members AJ2018 Posted February 10, 2018 Members Report Posted February 10, 2018 I am making a new pattern for my Browning x-bolt stainless stalker 30-06 sprg rifle buttstock leather and cartridge loop. I am very good at making the pattern however I have a question about the leather type: A) what type of leather should I use that is not expensive (medium priced)?? BB) should I put a leather antique stain first then apply leather oil, and finish it with a sheen? I will share the full pattern in PDF after it's done for whoever is interested. The pattern I am making is precise because I am using AutoCAD and Photoshop. Cheers. Quote
Members micktx Posted February 11, 2018 Members Report Posted February 11, 2018 Hey AJ. I use 5-7 ounce for my butt stock covers. Mostly made of remnants I have hanging around. Will be very interested in getting you pattern. Here's a sample of what I do. Quote
Members AJ2018 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Members Report Posted February 11, 2018 3 hours ago, micktx said: Hey AJ. I use 5-7 ounce for my butt stock covers. Mostly made of remnants I have hanging around. Will be very interested in getting you pattern. Here's a sample of what I do. This is my initial Progress still have to do the cartridge loop and and Oval pattern shape that connect the knob behind the trigger to the rest of the material. over all lets see what you guys think. x-bolt-leather-Buttstock_Rev1.pdf Quote
Members Halitech Posted February 11, 2018 Members Report Posted February 11, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, AJ2018 said: I am making a new pattern for my Browning x-bolt stainless stalker 30-06 sprg rifle buttstock leather and cartridge loop. I am very good at making the pattern however I have a question about the leather type: A) what type of leather should I use that is not expensive (medium priced)?? BB) should I put a leather antique stain first then apply leather oil, and finish it with a sheen? I will share the full pattern in PDF after it's done for whoever is interested. The pattern I am making is precise because I am using AutoCAD and Photoshop. Cheers. Some will say no chrome tanned leather, some will say veg tanned will absorb water. If you are planning on tooling, it will have to be veg tanned. Steps I follow: cut out tool stain or dye resist if using antique antique oil apply top finish assemble Some will line them, some won't, your personal preference on that Edited February 11, 2018 by Halitech Quote Every day you learn something is a good day. If you don't learn something every day, was it worth waking up for?
Members TinBadgeLeather Posted February 11, 2018 Members Report Posted February 11, 2018 I do the same thing (veg tanned) as Halitech other than dipping it in 50/50 Resolene and water. After its thoroughly dry I then put the eyelets in and then lace it. The Resolene will gum up the eyelets at times and it's a bear to get the laces through! Quote
Members micktx Posted February 11, 2018 Members Report Posted February 11, 2018 Thanx AJ. I think you will find experimenting with what others do and your ideas will result in fit and finish you want. Will be very interested to see what you come up with. Quote
Members AJ2018 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Members Report Posted February 11, 2018 Great work guys keep it going. Thumbs up Quote
Members AJ2018 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Members Report Posted February 12, 2018 here is an Elk-Head-Pattern modeled using Photoshop for those who are interested to use it. Elk-Head-Pattern.pdf Quote
Members Aresioh Posted February 12, 2018 Members Report Posted February 12, 2018 I too am making butt cover, and 1) I'm having trouble with the bullet loops. Im having a hard time pulling the trigger on design 2) scared that the eyelet will scratch the stock. Has anyone ever had seen wear the eyelet scratches the wood? Quote
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