Rifle Scabbard Builds

[Just Duke]

A more gun related build as advised ;)
We needed a few scabbards for our Winchester Model 70's, 1886's, and Scoped Marlin 1895's so the wife and I threw a few together. :popcorn:

[Just Duke]

So the leather came for my rifle scabbard builds...............................
100+ feet worth the 12 oz. *:P Yea I know it's heavy but if I soak it in the bath tub while the wife's gone it will take most any form.
Hope to come up with 8 total. 4 with hoods for bolt guns and 4 for lever guns.
I autopsied one scabbard I won off ebay and I think I'll order WG's pattern for the lever guns.
Wish me luck........ ::)
I'll post pics here as we get them done.

[Just Duke]

Overt your eyes! ick!


http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/SCABBARDS/SCABBARD4.jpg

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/SCABBARDS/SCABBARD6.jpg

[Just Duke]

Pattern

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/SCABBARDS/SCABBARD5.jpg

[Just Duke]

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/SCABBARDS/SCABBARD3.jpg

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/SCABBARDS/SCABBARD1.jpg

[Just Duke]

Bath time. :bigsmyl2:

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/SCABBARDS/SCABBARD2.jpg

[Just Duke]

Wet leather


http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/SCABBARDS/SCABBARD8.jpg

[Just Duke]

Just need to sew the hoods together.
The scabbards are all lock stitched by hand. No machines here.
The hard part was sticking an expensive rifle all oiled up into a garbage bag and wet forming the scabbard to fit the rifle. <shuddering>

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/SCABBARDS/DDN2.jpg

[Just Duke]

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/SCABBARDS/SCABBARD9.jpg


http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/SCABBARDS/SCABBARD10.jpg


http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/SCABBARDS/SCABBARD11.jpg


http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/SCABBARDS/SCABBARD12.jpg

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/SADDLERY/22021.jpg


http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/SADDLERY/22022-1.jpg


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http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/SADDLERY/BC1.jpg

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A dozen sets of reins

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/SADDLERY/SLOBBER.jpg

[Just Duke]

Now for some levergun scabbards..................

[fryboy]

i've missed your creative post amigo ! ( erm lookin' good !!! )

[Just Duke]

i've missed your creative post amigo ! ( erm lookin' good !!! )

Thanks Fryboy.

[crabo]

Glad you are back. That is some very nice work. Are you doing any shooting these days?

[W.R.Buchanan]

That's some beautiful work on the saddles and the scabbards. Lots of work goes into a product like that.

I always enjoyed leather work when I was in Crafts Class in the 8th grade. We made our own tools out of 20d spikes.

Is this a hobby for you or is it a business? IF it is a hobby, you should turn it into a business. Lots of business to be had with the Cowboy Action shooters, and especially the horseback shooters.

I live in Ojai CA and between here and Santa Barbara/Santa Ynez there is alot of horses, and high dollar horse people. You might bring your stuff the the annual presidents ride in Santa Ynez, which ends in Solvang.

People like Bo Derek and other movie stars show up, as well as local and national dignataries. President Reagan used to attend, as he lived right up the hill from Solvang. It is quite the show.

They usually have a Custom Knife show which is a big draw as well. Bo Derek is just as good lookin' in person as she was in the movies. in fact "wow" doesn't begin to describe her.

Incidentially she is a big time horse person and a Republican!

Lots of opppurtunity for talent like yours.

Randy

[Just Duke]

That's some beautiful work on the saddles and the scabbards. Lots of work goes into a product like that.

I always enjoyed leather work when I was in Crafts Class in the 8th grade. We made our own tools out of 20d spikes.

Is this a hobby for you or is it a business? IF it is a hobby, you should turn it into a business. Lots of business to be had with the Cowboy Action shooters, and especially the horseback shooters.

I live in Ojai CA and between here and Santa Barbara/Santa Ynez there is alot of horses, and high dollar horse people. You might bring your stuff the the annual presidents ride in Santa Ynez, which ends in Solvang.

People like Bo Derek and other movie stars show up, as well as local and national dignataries. President Reagan used to attend, as he lived right up the hill from Solvang. It is quite the show.

They usually have a Custom Knife show which is a big draw as well. Bo Derek is just as good lookin' in person as she was in the movies. in fact "wow" doesn't begin to describe her.

Incidentially she is a big time horse person and a Republican!

Lots of opppurtunity for talent like yours.

Randy

Thank you Randy. It's just a hobby/neccessity We could for saddles so we picked up a few and we will be making period saddles for ourselves in the future. I just asked wifey and she said she had a couple extra scabbards she could part with. We didn't plan on making so many but they asked if we wanted 100 sq ft of 12 oz for a discount she said "sure". So we made them until the leather ran out.

[W.R.Buchanan]

Duke: over running parts in my hobby Machine Shop is how I got in business. I've been trying to turn it back into a hobby ever since!

Randy

[Just Duke]

Duke: over running parts in my hobby Machine Shop is how I got in business.

Randy

Wifey thinks we should make more of these Randy. HERE (http://50caliberforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=specialprojects&action=display&thread=2993&page=1) and HERE (http://50caliberforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=specialprojects&action=display&thread=2993&page=2)
I'm thinking she's right. We have 10 different designs.

[Just Duke]

Here's a few more detail pics Mr.Buchanan

[WildmanJack]

Duke,
Great stitching, To be honest that's the first ting I look at, then the cut is nice and even throughout. Absolutely great job. Stitching really looks like machine, you did a great job, congrats...
Jack

[Buckshot]

............I rode my mule in a slick fork saddle like those 2 darker brown ones. Lst one I bought was without tooling. Too hard to keep'em clean. Gotta little dough tied up there in horsey stuff doncha? :-)

...............Buckshot

[GT27]

Fantastic leather work Duke! Shows a lot of attention to detail,beautiful! GT27

[smoked turkey]

Duke: Great to see your work again. You do fine work in both leather and wood. It looks like you also have good help there in wifey! I see some Powermatic equipment looks like. That is nice stuff too.

[Just Duke]

Glad you are back. That is some very nice work. Are you doing any shooting these days?

Sure am and thanks. Large caliber scoped rifles. I can see much better with scopes.

[Just Duke]

We have a few more saddles en-route. I really do need to cut out the wood for our pack saddles. Got enough for a dozen or so.

[Valley Forge]

Wow, you're quite the talented guy. My grandfather Frank Kandelin owned a saddle shop so I can appreciate the leatherwork and I like to work with wood so I enjoyed the detailed picture essay on the table. Thanks for sharing.

[19112TAP]

I made one for my father-in-law just like the ones you made and it does take a long time to hand sew. Great work Duke.

Tom

[Just Duke]

I made one for my father-in-law just like the ones you made and it does take a long time to hand sew. Great work Duke.

Tom

Thanks Tom although it was called to my attention that we will need to have some control over our rifle haulers so..........

We need to turn this......
http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/TACK1.jpg

Into this........Were just waiting on 11/12 oz. latigo lining now.
http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/TACK2.jpg

I cut these out a little while ago for Buffalo Barbie to sew. This will give us 12 Halters and 12 Breast Straps. All from scrap.

[waksupi]

Looking good.

[Just Duke]

Duke: Great to see your work again. I see some Powermatic equipment looks like. That is nice stuff too.

Thanks SK. :bigsmyl2: The powermatic machinery was all a basket case when I got it and the wife and I completely went through it.
Here's the rebuild threads. Overt your eyes though. <ralph!> http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=61689 and here http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=61543

[Just Duke]

Latigo is on the way. :holysheep This will be a nice break. Sitting and sewing for a few days. We had Dish Network installed and have not seen much of it so this will give us a chance.

[Hoss in IL]

Duke,

I joined the forum a few days ago and have been looking through the site and reading all kinds of threads. I can't believe that my first post has nothing to do with boolits but I feel compelled to tell you that you, sir, are a VERY fine craftsman/artist.

Your oak table pictures were impressive and beautiful but it's the leather work that amazes me.
:drinks:

Take care,

Terry

[Just Duke]

Duke,

I joined the forum a few days ago and have been looking through the site and reading all kinds of threads. I can't believe that my first post has nothing to do with boolits but I feel compelled to tell you that you, sir, are a VERY fine craftsman/artist.

Your oak table pictures were impressive and beautiful but it's the leather work that amazes me.
:drinks:

Take care,

Terry

Thanks Hoss and welcome aboard.:bigsmyl2:
The latigo arrived so were cutting and sewing as we speak.

[Just Duke]

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/SADDLERY/TACK1-1.png




I made of 5 gallons of the best black leather dye in the world for $20.00. Also shows sample spots for both edges of the breast straps. Barbie like the larger spots.

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/SADDLERY/TACK4.png


Parts for breast straps to match a couple black saddles. :bigsmyl2: They need to be stitched up with white thread.

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/SADDLERY/TACK3.png

[Just Duke]

So a trip to the local feed store told me my leather for everything is to thin. So I used the part to make other parts and Barbie order 14 oz latigo and 15/17 oz skirting on the way.

[Just Duke]

Here's the thicker ones made from the 10 oz parts.

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/SADDLERY/TACK2-1.png

I will just use the thinner bridle parts for smaller horses for the girls so no loss. :bigsmyl2:

[nekshot]

Wow Duke, your gooooood.

[shdwlkr]

Duke
Nice work wished I could think about riding a horse again but with a broken back from year's ago I don't think that is a smart idea to test my fate on a horse and see if the back can take it.
I like the table you built too, I will never have a place big enough to put it or fellows strong enough to pick it up if I did have it.
You are one talented guy.

[uncle jed]

hello, Duke. impressed by the leather working skill. everything looks great do you sell any of them, and if so what would a scabbard for a winchester trapper carbine run for cost plus shipping? thanks uncle jed

[44Vaquero]

Very impressive work! I need to visit the special projects area more often.

[Just Duke]

hello, Duke. impressed by the leather working skill. everything looks great do you sell any of them, and if so what would a scabbard for a winchester trapper carbine run for cost plus shipping? thanks uncle jed

Thanks all. Yes we will get with you one that scabbard. Right now wifey is helping remodeling a hale whole of a building she found to open her tack and feed store. I'll post the link as soon as she's done with the website and store. The present project is 6 pairs of Tapaderos. Call my bluff and I'll post a pic. ;)

[Just Duke]

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Here's a vintage 100X Stetson reblocked to a "Gus" or as some call Tom Mix style.
http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/SADDLERY/TACK5.png



While were talking about Cowboy gear here are some of my favorite boots including yours truly wearing them.
http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/SCABBARDS/SCABBARD14.jpg
Here is a repost that Buffalo Barbie posted across the way.


Pale Rider Boots By Oak Tree Farms that I am now carrying in my store for $205.00 plus shipping ;D www.warponysaddlery.com

Huge Pics Just Click Here.
http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/BOOTS/BOOTS1.jpg

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/BOOTS/BOOTS2.jpg

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/BOOTS/BOOTS3.jpg

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/BOOTS/OT-PALERIDERBLACK.jpghttp://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/BOOTS/PALERIDERBROWN.jpg

[Just Duke]

Duke: over running parts in my hobby Machine Shop is how I got in business. I've been trying to turn it back into a hobby ever since!

Randy

From the looks of it my wife has tried to sell a couple gun belts for 10 months on her not to name auction site with no success. She also tried to sell a couple scabbards and some idiot offered $47.00 for it. The original scabbard in the first few post sells for over $300.00 new and made from some water buffalo leather or something. So anyway thanks all for the compliments but as far as doing this as a business the rest of the world seems to look at what I/we made as worthless junk. Here's one for you, she did sell a used "Be-ang-kee" belt made at the Temecula plant for $140.00 on the same auction site. Man it was a ***. lol She felt guilty shipping it. She almost sent it with free shipping. So apparently if you don't have some Hollywood Rodeo Drive Boutique Brand on your product no one will buy it for sake of bragging rights.

The 45-70 and 45 Long Colt belts
http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w432/warponysaddlery/23e0686e.jpg
http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w432/warponysaddlery/99e33a07.jpg
http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w432/warponysaddlery/ae55f406.jpg
http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w432/warponysaddlery/3843e246.jpg

[Just Duke]

So she bought all this and opened an internet store and a hopefully soon brick and mortar store seeing her 55 year old knees have given out on her from walking 5 miles a day cocktailing in heels at the casino she works at.........
Larger More Detailed Pic http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w432/warponysaddlery/CS_zps5daaef17.png

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w432/warponysaddlery/CS_zps0c0bc0b2.png


http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w432/warponysaddlery/BOOTS/OAKTREEFARMSPALERIDERBOOT_zpsf1142e68.png

[Just Duke]

I can make up a new batch now that I see that has tooling on them. ;)

[fryboy]

we wish her luck on the new venture ( she's going to keep you even busier isnt she :P )

[Just Duke]

we wish her luck on the new venture ( she's going to keep you even busier isnt she :P )


Oh yea. :)

[1989toddm]

Care to share your recipe for the black leather dye? I would like a dye that doesn't wear through in a month's use.

[Just Duke]

This will dye the leather dead black all the way through for 100 years and not wear off or come off on anything.
Vinegaroo.
Distilled water, White Vinegar, and metal shavings. I use 0000 steel wool cut to 3/4 section.
Mix together. Any questions feel free to give me a jungle.