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Practice for the Granddaughter's Christmas Present

Post by BrokenolMarine » Mon Nov 07, 2022 6:15 pm

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. :D

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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.
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Re: Practice for the Granddaughter's Christmas Present

Post by GunnyGene » Mon Nov 07, 2022 7:14 pm

Very nice work. :) Do you do magazine pouches for pistols?
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Re: Practice for the Granddaughter's Christmas Present

Post by North Country Gal » 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.
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Re: Practice for the Granddaughter's Christmas Present

Post by GunnyGene » 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.
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Re: Practice for the Granddaughter's Christmas Present

Post by GFK » Tue Nov 08, 2022 8:22 am

Nice! What is her favorite thing? Maybe, that would be a good pattern as well?
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Re: Practice for the Granddaughter's Christmas Present

Post by Hatchdog » Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:45 am

How wonderful that your granddaughter called and requested some of your work. Can’t beat that for a compliment of your labors. :D
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Re: Practice for the Granddaughter's Christmas Present

Post by BrokenolMarine » Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:59 am

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.
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Re: Practice for the Granddaughter's Christmas Present

Post by BrokenolMarine » Tue Nov 08, 2022 10:03 am

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. :(
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Re: Practice for the Granddaughter's Christmas Present

Post by daytime dave » Tue Nov 08, 2022 10:59 am

Your leather work is worthy of a frame around it! ;)
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Re: Practice for the Granddaughter's Christmas Present

Post by BrokenolMarine » Tue Nov 08, 2022 2:40 pm

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.
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