Make Your Own Leather Gun Stock Cover - DIY Video Tutorial with PDF Pattern

[@Carnyx_1]

Word to the wise: Vegitan leather causes brass to corrode. If you use brass cased bullets and you're going to leave the rounds in there for days or weeks at a time you should do something like coat the inside of the bullet loops with bee's wax or if the bullets in the loops are ornamental (like on a pistol belt) you can paint the brass with clear nail polish.

[@foresterleathercraft]

Very interesting. Thank you for sharing that!

[@kboleather]

I was told the opposite. That chrome tan corrodes.

[@iGrozni]

@@kboleather this is true. Vegetable tan doesn't corrode brass. Brass has natural corrosion over the years. On the other hand, cromium tanned leather does holds some salts that corrode faster.

[@user-neo71665]

Veg and chrome tanned both will corrode metal over time. Leather by nature absorbs moistue out of the air and holds on it. You never leave a gun or a knife in leather long term for that reason (unless they are stainless).

[@Lethal_Intent]

Just use nickel cases for loops and belts, problem solved.

[@robertk-qn6mg]

I was not a fan of the dye at first. After finishing the project, I have a different opinion...it's nice. great job.

[@209chevymon]

wow so glad i found this video im definetly going to invest in a starter set of tools to try and tackle this as my first leather craft project thank you so much

[@foresterleathercraft]

Absolutely, my friend! Have a look at my Etsy shop linked. More firearms patterns on the way!

[@taylormoore4991]

Looks great. Great craftsmanship! God bless!

[@williamchildress1459]

I am also using a Boyd’s stock with cheek rest made in.

[@ianthomas3653]

wondering if this pattern works for .44 mags. I love the design.

[@foresterleathercraft]

The neck diameter of .44Mag is about the same as a shoulder on a .308, so .44 mag should fit nicely 🙂

[@tsoliot5913]

This is what I've been looking for

[@thewasatch208]

I'm gonna make this and give it a try this fall. I live in Idaho and I hunt Mule deer and Elk. I'll give it a work over and let you know how it holds up.

[@foresterleathercraft]

I'd love to see a picture of your work when it's finished!

[@thewasatch208]

@@foresterleathercraft I'll be sure to send one your way!!

[@taylorharbin3948]

My Marlin uses box magazines and I was just thinking how nice it’d be to make a cuff to carry them in.

[@jameswinterbottom245]

Is this no longer available? Cannot find on Etsy

[@williamchildress1459]

I can do the dying , burnishing sewing myself. I do not have time to make patterns for everything.

[@thomasd9237]

That's very cool. Unfortunately I cannot print a pdf

[@Mustardman420]

lol why not?

[@cyrusbaker3551]

Very nice work!

[@pastorjosh44]

Gorgeous.

[@tylertorch5914]

why do you stick what looks like deer hide on the inside of the vegtan that faces the stock?

[@foresterleathercraft]

It's suede but deerhide would work as well. Partly it's for aesthetics. it's a bit softer than the flesh side of veg tan and the eyelets tend to sink into it more which keeps them from scratching the stock. Some of the tanins in veg tan can also react with metals so it's good to add a barrier.

[@chancecamp4752]

Awesome video brother

[@moisescartujano1411]

Beautiful!!...Hermoso trabajo!

[@listerguitars]

Awesome looking cuff. I love the music as well. Where you get your music from?

[@foresterleathercraft]

Thank you, my man! I use Epidemic Sounds for some videos and KZbin music for some others

[@mrsparksjnr8731]

Keep making videos you will definitely get loads of views once ppl start noticing ur channel

[@foresterleathercraft]

Thanks my friend! I'm taking a bit of a break for holidays but I'll be back at it soon. :)

[@JamesWells-x5c]

Where can I get the patterns.

[@williamchildress1459]

Do you sell these as kits? If so what would one cost for a Ruger American Predator in 308 ? Right hand with two mag pouches instead of cartridge holders.

[@foresterleathercraft]

Hey William. I sell my patterns as printable PDF docs on Etsy. The file for this pattern is here: www.etsy.com/ca/listing/996895101/frontier-rifle-cuff-leather-pattern-with The pattern is as-is, but you can make modifications to the template if need-be.

[@estherreinholt2839]

@@foresterleathercraftdo you still sell the pattern or did it get moved? The link didn’t work for me. Thank you.

[@gamertrashxd6248]

What leather and stain did you use? Also, I'm very happy with the PDF thanks!

[@foresterleathercraft]

Love the username 😁 I use 4-6oz veg tan for the body, and I like to use any brown Eco Flo dye. Bison Brown and Java brown are good ones [Tandy has them]. I also like to dilute water based dye 50/50 with water. For finishing, Beeswax and Neatsfoot oil work great (in that order)

[@foresterleathercraft]

Oil the strap well, and multiple times before stitching it to the body. Otherwise it may crack depending on the dye you use

[@gamertrashxd6248]

Thanks!

[@christopherwinfield3755]

@@foresterleathercraft I'm curious what you used for the underside of the body.

[@foresterleathercraft]

@@christopherwinfield3755 Suede in this case (I believe pig suede is most common)

[@build700]

Quick question. I’m a new leather worker only made a few things, how do you keep the leather from damaging the finish on the stock

[@foresterleathercraft]

The main thing is that you don't want the flesh side interacting with your stock, which means that stitching a suede or grain side liner on the back is your best bet. This pattern has that covered. The lacing should also space the grommets out from the stock and keep them from chafing, but I'm working on a new pattern that will solve this altogether. Hopefully that helps!

[@build700]

@@foresterleathercraft Definitely helps a lot, I appreciate the reply. Now I know what I need to do to fix my problems

[@rehoboth_farm]

This is exactly what I was thinking. I would be sick if I put one of these on an old rifle with an expensive custom stock and got a bunch of scratches in the finish.

[@KM-xo7py]

Good job! Are you planning to make a pattern for rifle sling?

[@foresterleathercraft]

I'd love to do that! Maybe it will be one of my next one's 😁

[@d_k_C_A]

Is there a list of the amount of leather and suede needed somewhere? I'd like to order the pattern but have everything ready once I download it

[@foresterleathercraft]

Hi there, I just updated this listing with a cover photo of the pattern. If you have a look at the listing photos, you should be able to see a list of materials for the pattern now. About 1 sq.ft. of each veg tan and suede is enough for this pattern. If you plan to cut it all out of one square piece, maybe give yourself 1ft x 1.5ft www.etsy.com/ca/listing/996895101/frontier-rifle-cuff-leather-pattern-with?ref=listings_manager_grid

[@authorraeallen]

Do you have to put a liner in or can you leave it out?? 🤔

[@foresterleathercraft]

Hey Jeremy. The liner isn't required and I know a lot of people do without it. I would recommend sticking or otherwise finishing the flesh side though, as it can run against your stock and tarnish it over time. Just be careful not to punch holes you don't need if you forego the liner 🙂

[@mikelitherland1154]

What oil or oil mix do you put the lacing in? I couldn't see it

[@foresterleathercraft]

In this case it was just a bit of Neatsfoot Oil

[@jasonherrington2002]

Question for doing cartridge loops - I am using Tandy dye and then resolene sealant. I have found if I leave cartridges in the cartridge loops in a rifle buttstock wrap, where the leather is touching the cartridges turns green - any suggestions for making this not happen?

[@foresterleathercraft]

Hey Jason. The chemicals used in VegTan leather react with brass. You could apply a thicker resolene coat or try some tokonole to slow it down, but best practice would be to either take the rounds out when you're not using them or use Nickel plated cartridges. I have been using Nickel plated Brass for all my ammo recently and have not noticed this kind of reaction (although I did see it with straight Brass)

[@jasonherrington2002]

@@foresterleathercraft Ah! Maybe I could keep snap caps in the loops when not in use just to make sure the leather doesn't shrink etc. Thank you!

[@foresterleathercraft]

@@jasonherrington2002 you betcha! Hornady's premium ammo usually uses Nickel plated Brass as well and I don't think it was too expensive. If nothing else you could use 'em to sit in your loops when not hunting 🙂

[@SkälMjölnir]

What song is that at the beginning?

[@Channelkat2000]

Anyone been using this design? those grommets don't scratch a wood stock over time? Any improvements you would make? Looks nice, might make something similar!

[@foresterleathercraft]

I'd love to hear some other responses to this question, but from my experience, the cord used to wrap the cover to the stock spaces the grommets away enough to protect the wood. I also am planning on getting another rifle cuff pattern out soon-ish. Time has been getting away from me lately and I unfortunately haven't been able to get as much work done on patterns as I would like, but keep an eye out and you might get one soon!

[@abomans24]

I’ve seen other designs that incorporate a leather flap that lays under the grommets

[@cammobunker]

The suede cheek piece looks nice, but the stuff soaks up water like a sponge and once wet tends to feel slimy. Doesn't seem like the thing I'd want against my already cold, wet face when lining up my shot. You'd probably be better off covering your pad with a piece two ounce vegtan and sealing the edges at the join with a wax coating. Same deal with the interior of the cuff; I realize you want to protect the finish of the wood, but that suede is gonna get wet. Wax or oil the inside of your basic piece of leather and it will do no damage to your rifle's finish and actually protect better than running it bare anyway.

[@foresterleathercraft]

Totally true. I'm more of a bench shooter, so the suede works well for me, but this is great advice for those going into the bush.

[@jonleone777]

Hi. Is there a way to use the pattern to make this cuff for a lefthanded persln?

[@foresterleathercraft]

Hi Jon, Yes, it is possible, but you need to modify the file so all the pages are mirrored. I don't usually publish these along with my patterns to avoid confusion, but if you purchase the pattern and then reach out to me on Etsy, I can provide you with a mirrored copy of the pattern.

[@jonleone777]

@@foresterleathercraft thank you much

[@phyllisfager6689]

I have no idea when I last saw the "please stand by

[@zszs123]

Excellent thanks for the vdeo and time 👍

[@foresterleathercraft]

Thank you for watching, friend!

[@JustHuman87]

Do you have a pattern for sale that will fit shotgun shells and stock?

[@JustHuman87]

lefty preferably

[@foresterleathercraft]

Hey Brooks. Not yet but it's in the pipeline!

[@OldBlue560]

In the Etsy Pattern, do you have layouts for Multiple Calibers? I have a .44 Alaskan and a Browning .22 That I would like to make cuffs for.

[@foresterleathercraft]

I don't currently have multiple cartridge sizes figured out, but most large rifle sizes should fit. I've tested .30 cal and .45 cal. As long as the body is in the .45" range anything should fit. As for .22, I have a separate pattern for rimfire here: www.etsy.com/ca/listing/985386530/frontiers-sidekick-22lr22mag17hmr-rifle There was no good way to adapt the first pattern for rimfire ammunition unfortunately

[@biologistangler7901]

@@foresterleathercraft Just bought your pattern, I'm going to make it for .357 and I figured the best way to get the fit right for other rounds (spaces between stitch hole lines) is to measure what they are for your pattern for the .30 cal; then divide that by the diameter of a .30 cal brass round. That should give you a number that if you multiply it by the diameter of any round, should give you the proper spacing between stitch holes to provide a good fit. I haven't tested it yet, but that is going to be my best estimate for fitting other rounds.

[@foresterleathercraft]

@@biologistangler7901 G'morning, friend! Kindly check your Etsy purchase again and you should find an additional item available for download. This is an additional strap pattern for ammunition with a body diameter of .35" (e.g., .223 Rem, .357 Mag). Unfortunately, I don't have any ammo to test it, but the fit should be as good as it is with 30 cal in the original pattern. You may find the spacing is a little more than in your estimate; if so, it's because of the fixed tolerance I add for leather thickness.

[@shanekupilik3485]

Where or how could one get this pattern, or one similar?

[@foresterleathercraft]

Here you go, my friend! www.etsy.com/ca/listing/996895101/frontier-rifle-cuff-leather-pattern-with

[@ionutposica1715]

I also want the pattern, where can I get it?

[@foresterleathercraft]

www.etsy.com/ca/listing/996895101/frontier-rifle-cuff-leather-pattern-with There you go!😁

[@onapierce4225]

How can someone get the pattern

[@foresterleathercraft]

Here ya go! www.etsy.com/ca/listing/996895101/frontier-rifle-cuff-leather-pattern-with

[@greg_the_llama5022]

What song is playing over this?

[@foresterleathercraft]

There are a few. The first is Full House Dusk - River Foxcroft. Let me know if there's another you're interested in and I can track it down for you

[@Serenityindailylife]

Thickness of leather?

[@foresterleathercraft]

4-6oz, although with a thick liner you could go lighter! There are more instructions in the pattern (linked in video description)

[@Serenityindailylife]

@@foresterleathercraft I'm just getting into leather working, I did some in college but not much lately. I'm ordering supplies here and there but want some thicker stuff to make pouches and a sling for my new Henry X. Any good places to buy supplies?

[@foresterleathercraft]

@@Serenityindailylife it really depends on where you are. If you're in the USA, you are in luck! I have found that Tandy is the cheapest place to get Veg Tan. The leather is hit or miss, so it's always best to go in person. You can often find nice economy pieces that have scars or blemishes for a good price. Other than that, I have heard there are some great suppliers in the USA. Springfield leather and FrogJelly both come to mind. I have not ordered from either, being in Canada, but I suspect you would get nicer leather from them if you are strictly ordering online.

[@Serenityindailylife]

@@foresterleathercraft I'm in the US, was wounded in Afghanistan and I'm starting to get strength back in my hands, might try to get a few things to start on.

[@foresterleathercraft]

@@Serenityindailylife I have heard of some people putting stitching chisels in Arbor presses (or an old drill press) and using that to punch holes. Might be a little easier to get started that way 🙂

[@stuartmarkman769]

I don't like videos with music only. I want too hear instructions on what is going on.

[@robertduvall9580]

Music get old fast. Great skills

[@davidchrist428]

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[@123Four-l9w]

Thos suck use a sewing machine it's only tree hundred dallors. Don't let anyone tell u a international sewing machine is a thousand bux.