Sling w/ Bling

[Leon County Slayer]

Just finished up this sling for lovemylegacy and I'll be making one for my 700sps next. This is black drum dyed premium leather and I hand dyed the rough side. Hand tooled and stitched up with some goldish brown thread to pop!

Hope you enjoy it friend and threw a cap in for kicks.

[Leon County Slayer]

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[froghunter]

You are a skilled craftsman.

[03GruntUSMC]

Wow, that’s really nice!

[Leon County Slayer]

You are a skilled craftsman.

Wow, that’s really nice!

Thank you guys!

[White Falcon]

Very nice!

[2014FusionM]

That looks sweet!

[Young gun 12]

good work!

[lovemylegacy]

Yeah, thats nice! You my man are a fine craftsman. Thanx

[rockyraider]

Nice work, I've admired your work now for a while. I'm an amateur leather worker, and when I say amateur, I'm a true amateur compared to a truly gifted craftsman. I've made quiet a few trapper style sheaths and a couple belts. I have a ton to learn, but I can certainly appreciate the attention to detail that you put into your work. I'd love to learn more about carving and how to properly tool carved western work. My biggest problem is that I'm so busy with work and my daily life that I build something, then its two weeks before I do something else. Its very difficult to be consistent and to get better being this inconsistent.

I'd love to built a couple slings. I'm guessing you cut your own blanks and then sew them yourself? I'd love to find a high quality sling blank that I could tool and finish. The only thing I've found is the Tandy kit and I'm not too sure about their quality. What type of sewing machine do you use? I'd love to have a machine as it would cut down on build times greatly but I just can't justify the cost vs the time I'd have to use it.

[Leon County Slayer]

Very nice!

That looks sweet!

good work!

Thank you, this was a fun one to mix it up on colors. I like the black for the green, Grey and black stocks!

[Leon County Slayer]

Nice work, I've admired your work now for a while. I'm an amateur leather worker, and when I say amateur, I'm a true amateur compared to a truly gifted craftsman. I've made quiet a few trapper style sheaths and a couple belts. I have a ton to learn, but I can certainly appreciate the attention to detail that you put into your work. I'd love to learn more about carving and how to properly tool carved western work. My biggest problem is that I'm so busy with work and my daily life that I build something, then its two weeks before I do something else. Its very difficult to be consistent and to get better being this inconsistent.

I'd love to built a couple slings. I'm guessing you cut your own blanks and then sew them yourself? I'd love to find a high quality sling blank that I could tool and finish. The only thing I've found is the Tandy kit and I'm not too sure about their quality. What type of sewing machine do you use? I'd love to have a machine as it would cut down on build times greatly but I just can't justify the cost vs the time I'd have to use it.

Thanks friend. I dedicate most evenings and many weekend daytimes to knocking out projects and it’s a difficult balance for sure. I cut my own leather but as you mentioned you can try the blanks at Tandy. They will be decent leather for tooling and carving but won’t hold the tooling as well as premium leathers. I picked up the Leather Machine Company Cobra 4 premium and it’s an awesome tool. I wouldn’t spend that kind of money without practicing a good bit and knowing you plan to stick with it a while as they are an investment. Look forward to seeing your work.

[Leon County Slayer]

Yeah, thats nice! You my man are a fine craftsman. Thanx

Thanks man, looking forward to seeing it on that machine!

[lovemylegacy]

Thanks man, looking forward to seeing it on that machine!

Pictures to come

[WildThings]

Well I'll say it again -- SWEET!!