TexasCHLforum.com

i have more understanding of why leather products are so expensive now. leather is not cheap. i had to buy 12 square feet to get what little bit i needed. i got the heavy suede, suede lace, and 3/4" latigo. i cut my pattern, then used a leather punch to make the holes. i looped the suede lace through the holes, but i also ran a piece of suede lace along the edge inside my sewn part to give my seam more strength. i used the latigo for the sling. it's held in by rivets, and i ran my lace through it also. i have exactly what i was looking for. a rifle case that will keep my 94 30-30 trapper from getting dinged up on the hike to, and into, the stand. when i'm settled, i can roll it up and stick it in my pocket. i'm not a leather craftsman, but sometimes you've got to take measures into your own hands when you can't find what you want. here's what i ended up with...

cool, sometimes it's the only way to get what you need.

Nice work! My dad shoots a rifle almost identical to that except his has a scope mounted on top.

Good job.

Nice levergun.

Making your own stuff isn't the only way to get exactly what you want but it tends to be faster, less expensive, and a lot more satisfying.
I've always figured the educational value of it as a bonus.

Enjoy!

Chris...

That sleeve is just too cool for school muh man!!!

Good job!!!

I was really excited to see this turn out so well for you...