First Scabbard

[PastorBob]

Absolutely stunning.  Need to make one of those.  I have drawn out a couple of patterns, just haven't pulled the trigger.  How did you dye that large a piece?

[Rbarleatherworks]

Beautiful job Randy  

I hope all is well

Regan

[rktaylor]

Thanks for all the compliments. Response to some specific questions are below.

On 11/22/2021 at 9:23 AM, Dwight said:

I got lost in the description

Sorry Dwight, I know the description is short. It is really a combination of methods Bruce Johnson describes here. https://leatherworker.net/forum/forum/17-stamping/. I have some photos, but need to write some steps to go with them. I haven't made that effort, because I am not sure if it would add anything to the previous posts. Maybe I'll get to that someday. As was pointed out, it just takes some patience and attention to detail. Plus, I have basket stamps a lot of projects.

On 11/22/2021 at 10:13 AM, alpha2 said:

What did you line it with?

It is not lined. Its just 13/15 HO saddle skirting.

5 hours ago, PastorBob said:

How did you dye that large a piece?

I dyed the bar grounded areas with Cordovan brown and then used Sheridan tan antique on the entire piece. A couple coats of neatsfoot oil and some time in the sun. Dyeing and finishing is not a strength I possess.

All is well here @Rbarleatherworks. I hope you are staying safe up north.

Thanks to all for the discussion.

Randy

[JWheeler331]

On 11/19/2021 at 2:28 PM, rktaylor said:

I bought a new Henry 30-30 and thought it deserved a scabbard. I don't need it for a horse, but it'll come in handy for my Jeep. I used the Springfield Leather pattern. I'll make my own pattern for the next one. Comments and suggestions are welcome. 

Randy

I think it looks great. I am in the process of making my first rifle scabbard also but with straps for a horse. 

[Goldshot Ron]

I like how you are branching out from saddles; the scabbard looks great.  Whose BW stamp did you use?  The border stamp looks like an Ellis Barnes.  I have to echo everyone else's compliments.  Keep 'er up pard!!

[rktaylor]

Thanks Ron,

The BW is a Barry King and the border is a Hackbarth Gomph. I need to quit pampering myself with items and get to work on this saddle.

Randy

[Samalan]

Beautiful job !

[rktaylor]

On 12/1/2021 at 10:37 AM, Samalan said:

Beautiful job !

Thanks