Yul Lose Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 A few years ago Tell Sackett out of Texas needed a 1897 stock in an ad in the Classifieds so I sent him a couple and he picked out the one that he wanted and sent the other one back. While we were emailing back and forth he found out that I was going to raffle off one of the guncarts that I build for charity and he bought a bunch of tickets. Since then every time I have a cart raffle I’d let Tell know and he’d buy some more tickets. I was selling tickets last fall and the drawing was going to be at The Western Divisional and the proceeds went to the Ladies Of Cowboy Action Shooting (LOCAS) to help them promote our sport to potential lady shooters and help keep lady shooters involved in our sport. Well Tell bought another bunch of tickets and made me promise that if he didn’t win I’d build him and his wife Angel a guncart. He didn’t win. Well I broke the news to him and told him that I’d build him a cart over the winter. I told him to think about what he wanted in a guncart for a couple of weeks and we’d talk about it over Thanksgiving weekend. I called Tell and we discussed guncarts and I’ve posted in the past that I lay awake at night thinking of the next great guncart that I’d like to build and he asked me what was keeping me awake lately so I told him, a double rolltop guncart. He said “ you mean like a his and hers rolltop”? And I said yes and that’s when it all got started. I laid awake at night trying to build this one in my head and I think it came out pretty nice. The center panel in the upper cabinet had to be built 3 times before I got it right. The center panel is attached to the cabinet top with a full length sliding dovetail joint. The carcasse, chest and carriage are walnut and the back panel and tambour doors are African black limba. The trays and empty ammo bin are also black Limba. I found a very nice wine colored embossed fabric that I lined the trays and drawer with. The wheel spokes are also black limba. Double Diamond, aka: Darrell Brinkmeier from Escondido did all of the leatherwork including the carved, tooled medallion on the front of the chest and on the crest of the upper cabinet. If you look closely at the chest medallion you’ll see the individual painted beads on the knife sheath and the arrow quiver and on the spear point you can see the flakes. There is so much detail in the medallion it’s incredible. Darrell even installed leather handle wraps with baseball stitching, a very nice touch. I’ve been fighting an enflamed sciatic nerve for the last few months and Darrell has been a great help when I’ve needed it, he’s a pard to ride the river with. For the chest trays and empty bin I used some figured black limba also as I like the contrast that it has with walnut. Each side of the upper cabinet will hold two long guns and two revolvers in holsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlow4697 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 What a beautiful work of art how could a person take that to the range and get it dirty or rained on does it come with the orange safety cones to keep the crowds in check? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Crimes Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 The postage on one of your Carts (your work deserves a capital letter) to Aust would be horrendous, and yet, worth every cent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jailhouse Jim, SASS #13104 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Great job Yul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 My friend, you have an incredible talent. I stand in awe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Chance Morgun Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 I could have simply hit the like button on Catlow's post, but that just didn't seem good enough. I have to say that it truly is too beautiful to take to the range. I couldn't shoot because I'd be standing guard with my SxS making sure that no one would get within 10 feet of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tell Sackett SASS 18436 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 It's too beautiful NOT to take to the range!! And who says I'm gonna let it get DIRTY, or WET? That's what the COVER is for! And if the weather is REALLY bad we still have the old cart. I ain't taking this one out in a hurricane or dust storm! I told Yul Lose going into this to think of this cart as his "masterpiece". I think he delivered. I can't thank him enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Awe inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 what a fantastic work of art - i too would be concerned with having that piece of furniture exposed to the elements yet - we only live once - not getting any younger - you are the walking billboard for his craftsmanship after all , i would be so proud and i envy that tallent so much , you BOTH can always be proud of that at any match - any place - any time , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tell Sackett SASS 18436 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Watab Kid- I couldn't have said it any better! I'm not a "handy" person. I couldn't have built anything myself. But I believe in letting a craftsman practice his art for my benefit, since I can afford it these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Garrett Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 You're amazing Yul. You keep outdoing yourself. Cudos to Double Diamond. Truly an artist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Howdy, Wow. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Pictures do not do 'justice' to Yul's carts. Wait till you see any of his carts in the sunlight. Nodangbody does it better, that Yul does OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poet Jones 99980 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 10 hours ago, Tell Sackett SASS 18436 said: It's too beautiful NOT to take to the range!! And who says I'm gonna let it get DIRTY, or WET? That's what the COVER is for! And if the weather is REALLY bad we still have the old cart. I ain't taking this one out in a hurricane or dust storm! I told Yul Lose going into this to think of this cart as his "masterpiece". I think he delivered. I can't thank him enough. I have never shot in a hurricane...or a dust storm for that matter. Hmmm...idea for future shoots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poet Jones 99980 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 A thing of unparalleled beauty! Now if I could just get my wife to shoot with me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 These creations should be placed in the Yul Lose Museum. You have outdone yourself again and for that I present you with this well deserved award: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Really nice. I'm looking forward to seeing this cart in person. I usually see Tell and Angels a couple of times a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tell Sackett SASS 18436 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Poet Jones 99980 said: I have never shot in a hurricane...or a dust storm for that matter. Hmmm...idea for future shoots? I've been in thunderstorms here in Texas that SEEM like a hurricane. And I've been out there at EoT when the wind kicks and then you ARE in a dust storm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Tell, you are one lucky guy. As lucky as Yul is talented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Sam, SASS #34718L Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Yul, I'm just blown away every time I see one of your carts,,,,, WoW !!!! Abilene, You are Correct Sir !!! Super Talented Yul IS !!!! And I every time I see Tell.... He's winning something !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
357wheelgunner Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Dang, that there cart is purdier than a speckled pup! My hat is of to you Yul, truly a master craftsman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Eye Jake Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Top notch craftmanship. Amazing to say the least. Great job, sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 As a woodworker myself, all I can say is WOW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mongo, SASS #61450 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Yul, That cart is beautiful! You sir are a true craftsman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Yul, Your craftsmanship never ceases to amaze and inspire me. Another beautiful job Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bearded Wonder Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Absolutely Amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Your gun carts are absolutely fantastic. This one however Takes the Cake. That gun cart is nicer than any furniture I could hope to have in my house, or my house itself! Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Not my style...but DANG you do fantastic work. My hat's off to you and your skills!!! Phantom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Words fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted June 14, 2018 Author Share Posted June 14, 2018 Thank you all for your kind compliments. My pard Double Diamond has been doing all of my leatherwork since the 2nd cart that I built and in my humble opinion his leatherwork is what pushes the carts over the top. I’ve told him many times that his leatherwork is like putting lipstick and makeup on a woman. The help that he gave me on this one was exceptional. Someday I hope I can return the favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Noz said: Words fail. what he said ....... ................ and didn't say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 I met Yul in January at the Yuma Territorial Prison Breakout shoot for the first time. He is a gentleman and a great cowboy for sure. I make custom stocks so I can appreciate his work...pieces of art for sure! All I can say is WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tell Sackett SASS 18436 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 12 hours ago, Yul Lose said: Thank you all for your kind compliments. My pard Double Diamond has been doing all of my leatherwork since the 2nd cart that I built and in my humble opinion his leatherwork is what pushes the carts over the top. I’ve told him many times that his leatherwork is like putting lipstick and makeup on a woman. The help that he gave me on this one was exceptional. Someday I hope I can return the favor. Hmmm... I'm not quite sure that's the comparison I'd make, Hunter. I HATE lipstick and makeup on a woman. I think they detract from beauty. (of course, to each his own). How about: His leather is the icing on the cake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I'm gonna go bust up my cart with an axe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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