Yul Lose Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I started building this gun cart in January and it’s finally finished. The lumber that I used to build it is African Black Limba, I call it a soft hardwood because it is softer and easier to work than most other hardwoods, it weighs much less also. One thing that I really like about it is that it caused no allergic reaction like some of the other lumber that I use. I utilized through dovetail, sliding dovetail and mortise and tenon joinery throughout. Double Diamond (Darrell Brinkmeier) produced all of the leatherwork including the bison skull medallion on the top crest and the horse and rider medallion on the front of the chest. I called him about three months ago and discussed the cart and what I envisioned for both and he came up with these two stunning pieces of leatherwork. I try to make every cart that I build better than the last one and he does the same with his leatherwork. If you notice the wheels they are the Marathon no flat wheels and they are shipped with 3/4” bearings installed with a set of 5/8” bearings loose. Normally I install 1/2” x 1 3/8” bearings and use my standard 1/2” axle setups but I decided that since this one is for my own corral I’d build some 3/4” axles and have my machinist buddy build me a couple of 3/4” x 1 1/2” Tee nuts. It worked out well but the carriage is a little bit heavier because of those big bolts. You’ll notice that the seat is a single seat instead of the two piece seat that I normally build. The reason for this is that the cart is narrower and I also wanted a seat that lifted from the side instead of the front. I routed a finger notch to make opening and closing easier on the fingers. I made the trays a bit deeper and added a sub tray for small items like keys, ear plugs, aspirin, band aids and such and underneath the sub tray is room for tools. The tray with the three compartments is for SG shells in the middle and R and P ammo on each side. Underneath the trays is a nine pack cooler and more room for match essentials. Normally I build an empty brass/hull bin that fits in the chest but this chest just didn’t have the room for it so I’ll use a bag hanging on the 40-45 cases mounted to the handles. My pard Eeyore gave me those two cases which I found unique so I used them for hanging pegs. I’ve attached some close ups of the carriage so that you can get an idea of how the carriage and the top cabinet join. Some folks think that the carts that I build have to be loaded in one piece but they don’t, they break down into three very manageable pieces for loading in most any vehicle. Pull the hinge pin and the top cabinet lifts right off. I like to stow my pistols in the cart between stages so I’ve used one of the long gun slots to mount a couple of pistol holsters that Double Diamond also built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 Here are some more photos of Double Diamonds leather medallions. If you look closely you can make out the facial features and the individual beads on the Indians clothing and moccasins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Drifter Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 unbelievable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 Here is a little more carriage detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 As you can probably tell by now I wanted the medallion on the front of the chest to coincide with the coloring of the wood on the tambour door and Double Diamond came through on that, don’t you agree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Drifter Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I agree.This is one special piece of craftsmanship Yul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlow4697 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Another piece of art .Glad to hear you will be using this cart. You will need a large stick to beat the onlookers away. Now you need to build a cart that holds large rolls of paper towels for everyone who drools over this creation. I just finished a pair of wheel covers for the travel trailer ,they were 4by 8 1/2 inch plywood single sheets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Eye Jim Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Wow. Just wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 Here is a photo of the bag hanger that I installed. Interesting headstamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Diamond, SASS #61820L Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 WOW! That is a gorgeous piece of art! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Once again, WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 WOW I can just imagine what it looks like in person. Truly, a work of art. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pit Bull Tex Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Mr.Lose,You did it again.Den piece, sure to pretty yo take to the range.Pure art,as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Gunz SASS #47477 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 That is some amazing craftsmanship. Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog Al Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 anyone ever tell you you do good work? always enjoy seeing your craftsman ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Yul, you've got to stop torturing us ordinary folks and giving us inferiority complexes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 You have outdone yourself once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Yul, Another absolutely awesome piece of work. The leather work from Double Diamond certainly does justice to both your work and his. "Well Done Sir" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Henry, SASS #53503L Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Yul you have done it again and continually to amaze the senses!!!!!! WOW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Wesson Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Wow! Mind blowing artistry. Moose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizPete Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 You're not going to take that out in the rain, are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 minute ago, MizPete said: You're not going to take that out in the rain, are you? It doesn’t rain in southern Kalifornia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokewagon Forty-Five Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 That is a work of art, love it!! I want one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Wheeler Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Friend, SASS #53635 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Holy smokes Yul, that’s just astonishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jailhouse Jim, SASS #13104 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Wow!!!!!! You one-upped yourself Yul. Fine job and unmatched craftsmanship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirrupTrouble Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Beautiful as always. A true work of art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Now that's a gun cart..love the Injun' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawman Mays Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Awesome. Great work! I really like the leather work as well. That Indian on the horse is fantastic. Have to give Double Diamond a lot a credit too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Howdy, Hard to imagine how it could be nicer. But, they just had a British car festival and knock off wheels come to mind. Kid with a MG pulls into a gas station, old fella who owns the station came to the door and took a long look at the unusual thing in his station. He walked over slow and acted unimpressed. Checked every detail. When the kid came over to pay, the man asks, 'So what year Undo ya got there?' Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I stand in awe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Wowzer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackaroo, # 29989 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Awesome Yul, I'll have to lift my game. That's a real show pony....unlike my work horses.?? Where did you acquire that awesome timber?.....Did you import it from Africa.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 You outdo yourself with every new cart. WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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