Rifle Scabbard Construction & Finishing

This video clip shows the basic steps I use in creating a rifle scabbard. Using poster board to create my pattern, then trace it onto my leather. I use 8-9oz veg tan leather with 5oz. trim pieces. I sewed it together with my Cobra Class 4 with 277 thread both top and bobbin. The finish coat is neatsfoot oil.
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Richard Black
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[@PuFFerTV98368]

Nice! The color turned out great…the whole project turned out great!!

[@RichardBlackII]

I started in the late 80's. My wife wanted to have a hobby and I saw that Tandy Leather in Albuquerque was offering classes and I thought that she would like it. I had no idea that I would be the one who absolutely fell in love with leather crafting. I had great teachers and support from all of the leathercrafters in the area. I eventually ended up teaching classes at Tandy Leather and completed their leathercrafter college program for teachers. Now, I just enjoy doing it all the time.

[@tawaitai]

How amazingly pleasant to watch a master at his craft, I can watch this all day!

[@gusntroll]

Very nice scabbard mister! Impressed by your work. real nice.

[@codycooper141]

Wow absolutely stunning work! You should be very proud of that. I hope to one day be able to create leather holsters and cases as you do.

[@1guncrazy1]

Beautiful work, sir. If I had one, small, issue, it's that you clearly have that mind for making patterns that I, a mere novice, don't possess.. It would be handy to have a tutorial on how to make the pattern.

[@JayJay-sf2wn]

This is incredible. Very beautiful. Thank you.

[@VikingRaider]

Thank you Sir,... for demonstrating your love of the craft, and skillful execution to make this beautiful scabbard.

[@JWheeler331]

Very nice. Would have loved to see a rifle in it at the end just to see how the rifle would look in it.

[@trevorkelly1609]

Richard is certainly a very good instructor the video camera was in the perfect position He has great instructional abilities Trevor Kelly Logan City Qld. Australia

[@grahamclennell1028]

Trevor Kelly p

[@elfpimp1]

That, Sir, is a beautiful work of art. I wish I had the patience to make one of those. As it is, it's hard enough just for me to repair the cheapie one I have for my .308.

[@RichardBlackII]

Thanks for watching. The poster board was from Staples. The leather and tools were from Tandy Leather Factory. Happy Leathering

[@joaoandradedacruz6877]

Bom dia,ficou muito bonita a peça,seu trabalho é magnífico, Parabéns!!!. O Criador sempre!!!... Saudações,Paz e Bem!!!...

[@mattfairfield9103]

I like the was a leather sewing machine looks like a Gonk droid walking. Lol just cruising along on that piece of leather xD cool work sir! I wish I had a practical use for a rifle scabbard. Unfortunately, I’m not a cowboy and I’ve never even ridden a horse :(

[@RichardBlackII]

Thanks for the comment. I charge whatever the market will bear plus whatever custom features the client requested.

[@JRMny-nl4ut]

Wow, very nice.

[@VS-ff4ez]

Very very nice work!

[@marcegrecco53]

Really nice work,. I do leather work too but smaller projects. Sheaths pouches, belts ammo holder cheek guards for rifle butts, etc. I may try my hand at larger projects after I get a leather sewing machine, I do it all by hand right now.

[@TheRemington270]

Thank you Mr Black for sharing the information

[@mandifmassey]

Beautiful case. Do you know if I can get a pattern or dimensions for making one?

[@ralphmuscarelle3542]

Chicago screws, not rivets ez to replace Saddle stitch each stitch locked in. VERY nice for SHOW gr8 neet job thanks for the vid

[@RichardBlackII]

The rivets are called Copper Rivets and Burrs as well as the Tubular Rivets, both are available through Tandy Leather Factor online. Not sure if their is a heavier duty snap available other than the Line 24 Snap.

[@RichardBlackII]

Thanks for watching. I applied heated neatsfoot oil to the leather for my finish.

[@fjimenezbotello]

Many thanks for share, it´s a beautiful work. Congratulations you are a great master.

[@everettamador9885]

Cobra Sewing machine👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JoseloPezoa]

nice work,you made it look easy!!exelente el trabajo de cuero,una delicia.

[@thomashale4968]

Have you ever done a back scabbard, for a lever gun? The video is very impressive. The variation remake it carrable on someone's back would be minimal. Could you make it???

[@bbrown87609]

Wow !!!!! Awesome Craftsmanship !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@timothythomas1345]

Nice !! If only my piece of leather was big enough . But after several smaller projects it is too small .

[@idontknowu6422]

Leather sewing machine is so cool

[@AddLoveTM126]

What Imbeccably Stellar Craftsmanship! Do you sell the Pattern PDF? A Perfect Fit, for Our Remington 12-Guage Shotgun! ~Add Love!™

[@devriescustomleather1109]

Very nice!

[@wearytraveler3524]

Damn! I wish I had a $2000 sewing machine!

[@ElkridgeRanch696]

Stop buying crap, save your money and you can have one too!

[@JayJay-sf2wn]

You can sew it by hand as well. Really you can. They sell a punch for the holes.

[@juliangonzales2916]

Muy buen trabajo👍👍👍

[@WillPower1818]

Beautiful work! What would you charge for an item like this?

[@edwarnock4534]

Very nice scabbard. How well do the snaps work out long term on the straps? All most all scabbards I've seen, the buckle is re riveted, but the snaps if they hold up well might be a great advantage in mounting the scabbard to different saddles or opposite sides. I like the idea and had never thought of it before seeing this.

[@lionlambleather6306]

Ed Warnock snaps are very strong and I have them on items that have lasted years. If you are looking to attach to several different saddles you can buy some heavy duty snaps online on springfield leather company or tandy leather company .

[@anthonyvaughan6389]

Really nice I'm a beginner hope I can be this good someday

[@AdamsLeatherWorks]

Very nice - thanks for sharing!

[@LabGecko]

The folks at Tandy Leather Factory dot com have been more than helpful to me as well. They take care of military veterans, too. For those in the DFW area I'm told they are planning on opening a new office just south of I-20, across the highway from the (newer) Veterans Admin Hospital there.

[@JuanMoreno-lx1us]

Richar que buen trabajo saludos y cual es el precio de la maquina como la que muestras en tu vídeo y como la consigo

[@michelcolette1914]

superbe tutoriel by artist....bravo.

[@markstephens6789]

Thanks very much Richard - would saddler's oil do pretty much the same thing, assuming you're familiar with saddler's oil . . .

[@WillPower1818]

You make it look way to easy! What is the name of the copper rivets you use to set some pieces? Size? And do they make a more commercial or heavy duty snap sets or just regular Tandy brand?

[@robertbrunston5406]

Awesome! Thank you.

[@RichardBlackII]

The machine is a COBRA Class 3 Heavy Duty Leather Stitcher at a cost of $2195.00 and can be found at leathermachineco on the internet

[@JohnnyB8224]

Great looking scabbard. I have one concern with this design, what stops the rivets from scratching the rifle? I usually line my scabbards with shearling or a pigskin to keep rivets from scratching the finish.

[@RichardBlackII]

Good catch, I apologize for not showing that in the video. I always use a hole punch larger than the rivet head then punch as many as I need and glue it to the underside over the rivet I usually use a pig skin or similar thin leather.. Thanks for watching

[@JohnnyB8224]

LOL no problem I have made a few myself and learned the hard way how rivets will scratch a rifle. Greet looking scabbard.

[@chrisanderson119]

What is the benefit to hot neatsfoot oil vs. cold? I've never thought about heating mine up before.

[@Esportivo_SBC]

Show...congratulations!

[@TheRemington270]

Mr black how long have you been doing leather work and how did you get started.

[@alca107]

Great video. How much does. The sewing machine. Cost? Thanks

[@Biker-Shop]

What product do you use to darken leather? in the minute 4:07

[@jtluvscr]

Very Very KOOL!!!!!

[@vanhuss9239]

where do we purchase your leather products?

[@jamespeters5913]

Just some additional remarks, positive critique,,,,Your edges are pretty ruff, bevel and sand then burnish your edges before you assemble/sew. your Oil is better rubbed with sheep's wool, keeps dirt and sweat from your hands off.....your stitching is some what uneven, check your machine ( Cobra?) seems you skipping stitches or uneven length around edges?? Keep your stitch lines clean, no over stitching existing lines for a clean look!! Nice design and layout....see if you can change strap looped design, maybe sew it on instead rivets, these rivet heads inside will tear up any rifle stock or gun finish!!!! Try not to use any rivets at all....all over all, the scabbard looks real good....small details make it a champion!!! Good video!!!! .

[@RichardBlackII]

@ntxguy2003 It's a Cobra Class 4 from Leather Machine Co. 1-866-962-9880 in Calif.

[@allane4182]

Mr. Black, Where can I find one of those nice 12" Round Anvil blocks?

[@broncgurl]

I love this scabbard, Just getting into leather making and was wondering if there is a dimensions pattern for this? I hunt a lot and my old scabbard is about wore out. Thanks!

[@running.s.fabrication]

How thick leather you using

[@thelegendrush]

Always come to you, when i need an idea. What would you charge a customer to make a scabbard? Have someone inquiring with me about making one. Don't know how to price it.

[@kurtgerhold1832]

That will depend a lot on leather ,you will use a side to make one so you are talking $180 just for that. If I was to guess 300 -350.

[@RichardBlackII]

There's an old saying in marketing and it goes like this "Whatever the market will bear" Best practice is price checking other vendors that sell items similar to yours either at the internet or at craft shows. I really can't sell my wears in a low income area and I can sell for more to people who appreciate the art and time in affluent areas. I look at how much leather goes into a project and figure what it would cost to replace that piece, the rest of the price is ego and time and creativity. I always apply neatsfoot oil to raw leather either before dyeing or after. The old timers who made holsters used to dip the whole holster in a vat of heated neatsfoot oil and if it worked for them it can work for me. Thanks for all your support.

[@georgehentschel5145]

I would like to make a scoped rifle scabbard do you have any ideas

[@mibracedude]

I saw the same question asked 3X, but no reply. Do you or will you sell your pattern? I'm interested.

[@Handles-R-Lame]

Just use a rifle and trace it out on paper and add 2-3 inches around it, mirror it so that you have a top and bottom panel connected at a centerline, now use this paper template to cut out ur leather, add whatever hardware you'd like, decorate if needed and sew it together and... Voilà!

[@goslownow]

a simple question it looks like a piece of plastic being used to smooth the edges, is that in fact what it is. Thanks

[@lionlambleather6306]

Padilla's custom leather that is a tool called a edge burnisher/ edge slicker and they come in wood or plastic based on preference.

[@MrMagdaleno121]

Where could I find leather like this I want to make my own but I only find soft leather that I know won't last

[@lionlambleather6306]

Fernando Magdaleno springfield leather company is where I get all my leather you can buy by square foot or whole sides they have never done me wrong and I buy a lot of leather

[@hofffamily8208]

How did you cut the leather?

[@sqcboise]

What weight leather do you use?

[@tommy765100]

Looks like a Tandy pattern

[@markstephens6789]

Great looking piece! If I may ask - what's the stuff your brushing on to finish and Protect the leather?

[@KenKen-qu9zu]

Hi Richard. what you use material in 3:49 ? it look glossy. :)

[@RichardBlackII]

+Tri Akanbride It's heated neatsfoot oil

[@hennabri]

@@RichardBlackII maybe youve already addressed this before, but why heated neatsfoot oil vs. cold/room temp oil? thanks and btw great tutorial. as a realtive newbie i had a lot of questions at first but a LOT of A-HA moments too. huzzah!

[@mathew1929]

How much would something like this cost?

[@RichardBlackII]

Something like the one made in the video could cost as much as $150. Price depends on locality and client.

[@albertcomas9585]

what tipe of machine is that? ... im trying ti buy one

[@RichardBlackII]

It's a Cobra class 4-p by Leather Machine Company. If your within distance of Kingman, AZ I'm considering selling mine. Email me if interesting.

[@gabrielavelazquez2661]

HOLA!!! PODRIA ENVIARME EL MOLDE O PATRON POR FAVOR!!! ESPECTACULAR TRABAJO......

[@RichardBlackII]

HOLA!!! PODRIA ENVIARME EL MOLDE O PATRON POR FAVOR!!! ESPECTACULAR TRABAJO......

[@RichardBlackII]

Richard Black Gracias, pero el patrón está determinado por el tipo de rifle. Gracias por cuidarme

[@gabrielavelazquez2661]

hola Richard Black gracias por responder! saludos!!

[@tawaitai]

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[@jamesparker7879]

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[@JuanMoreno-lx1us]

Richar que buen trabajo saludos y cual es el precio de la maquina como la que muestras en tu vídeo y como la consigo