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Practice for the Granddaughter's Christmas Present
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 6:15 pm
by BrokenolMarine
Got a call from my Teenaged Granddaughter. For Christmas, she want's a pouch and strap like I made for her mother. It would be perfect for carrying her phone and cash when she goes into town. I don't have to use the same pattern of tooling, just "Get Creative" if you like. She would like the tooled pouch though. I'm flattered.
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In preparation for the project, I have started practicing for the tooling and trying out various patterns. I tried a Hearts pattern and the Oak Leaf and Acorns. I haven't stained or antiqued them yet... but here are the roughs. These are just first attempts to get a feel. I didn't try and get the edges razor sharp, nor did I worry about perfection in the entire pattern. I will finish the roughs as far as dying or staining.
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I will be trying a few more until I decide, then will start on that project. I don't know if it will be a build along or if I'll just post the finished product.
Pouch and strap will basically follow the same path as Mom's did.
Re: Practice for the Granddaughter's Christmas Present
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 7:14 pm
by GunnyGene
Very nice work.
Do you do magazine pouches for pistols?
Re: Practice for the Granddaughter's Christmas Present
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 7:41 pm
by North Country Gal
GunnyGene wrote: ↑Mon Nov 07, 2022 7:14 pm
Very nice work.
Do you do magazine pouches for pistols?
That's a great idea for those Glocks you shoot, Marine.
Re: Practice for the Granddaughter's Christmas Present
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:11 pm
by GunnyGene
North Country Gal wrote: ↑Mon Nov 07, 2022 7:41 pm
GunnyGene wrote: ↑Mon Nov 07, 2022 7:14 pm
Very nice work.
Do you do magazine pouches for pistols?
That's a great idea for those Glocks you shoot, Marine.
I only have the one Glock, but have other makes that could also use some decent mag pouches for single and double stack mags.
Re: Practice for the Granddaughter's Christmas Present
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2022 8:22 am
by GFK
Nice! What is her favorite thing? Maybe, that would be a good pattern as well?
Re: Practice for the Granddaughter's Christmas Present
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:45 am
by Hatchdog
How wonderful that your granddaughter called and requested some of your work. Can’t beat that for a compliment of your labors.
Re: Practice for the Granddaughter's Christmas Present
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:59 am
by BrokenolMarine
GunnyGene wrote: ↑Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:11 pm
North Country Gal wrote: ↑Mon Nov 07, 2022 7:41 pm
GunnyGene wrote: ↑Mon Nov 07, 2022 7:14 pm
Very nice work.
Do you do magazine pouches for pistols?
That's a great idea for those Glocks you shoot, Marine.
I only have the one Glock, but have other makes that could also use some decent mag pouches for single and double stack mags.
Check your pm's
Re: Practice for the Granddaughter's Christmas Present
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2022 10:03 am
by BrokenolMarine
GFK wrote: ↑Tue Nov 08, 2022 8:22 am
Nice! What is her favorite thing? Maybe, that would be a good pattern as well?
She has very eclectic tastes, but I mentioned a space (planets/stars) motif and her mom said her jaw dropped. I have been playing with that. It may be well beyond my skill levels to bring THAT to life. I would love to carve/tool that for her. I have been sketching it, but can't get it to pop.
Re: Practice for the Granddaughter's Christmas Present
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2022 10:59 am
by daytime dave
Your leather work is worthy of a frame around it!
Re: Practice for the Granddaughter's Christmas Present
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2022 2:40 pm
by BrokenolMarine
daytime dave wrote: ↑Tue Nov 08, 2022 10:59 am
Your leather work is worthy of a frame around it!
I don't know that I'd go that far, although once in a while... I get lucky.
