BillyAl - home workshop

BillyAl - home workshop I am interested in reenacting German WW2. But some field gear is not available - so, that's why I've started to do it by myself :)

Sling for Mod98What do you think guys 🙂 ?
05/31/2026

Sling for Mod98
What do you think guys 🙂 ?

I've decided to make my own version of the "Erkennungsmarken" because I don't like the old one. That's the new one :)
05/26/2026

I've decided to make my own version of the "Erkennungsmarken" because I don't like the old one.

That's the new one :)

Ready to goSlings for the Ma**er Gewehr 98Key features:- Made from old German leather (except for one sling)- Original s...
05/26/2026

Ready to go
Slings for the Ma**er Gewehr 98

Key features:

- Made from old German leather (except for one sling)
- Original swivel and ring for the front hook
- Sewn using 100% linen thread
- Blueprints based on “M98 Rifle & Carbine” by Dieter Storz — one of the most trusted reference books

A perfect addition to make your Gewehr 98 even more authentic.

Price: 75 USD + shipping
(USA shipping only)

Made my own version of strap for WH wrist watch 🙂Pretty simple and minimalistic, just undyed veg tan leather. What do yo...
05/16/2026

Made my own version of strap for WH wrist watch 🙂
Pretty simple and minimalistic, just undyed veg tan leather.

What do you think guys?

This is original example of german post war Y-straps set converted into war time light y-straps. Resewn, hooks replaced....
05/11/2026

This is original example of german post war Y-straps set converted into war time light y-straps. Resewn, hooks replaced. Please let me know if interested - just 60 USD + shipping.

It got stuck after a manufacturing catastrophe — the embossing roll for cross-hatching cracked.It took some time to rest...
04/19/2026

It got stuck after a manufacturing catastrophe — the embossing roll for cross-hatching cracked.
It took some time to restore everything and restart the process.

As of now, production is already back in progress. I’m converting old German-made rifle slings from 1946–48 into slings for the Gewehr 98. These are quite unique items, and here’s why:

Old leather — the most authentic option for a German rifle sling, since these are original German-made slings, just converted to another model.
Original buckles and loops (they can still be found on the market, but just check their prices).
Natural linen cord for stitching — vintage, about 30–40 years old.

I’ll post more pictures of the completed slings tomorrow. Cheers!

Before making new tornister from the scratch… just decided to rebuild original one… will update you after 2 weeks… I ho...
03/16/2026

Before making new tornister from the scratch… just decided to rebuild original one… will update you after 2 weeks… I hope

One more complete canteen set is ready to be shipped. Thanks to the customer for the order:)
02/28/2026

One more complete canteen set is ready to be shipped. Thanks to the customer for the order:)

Old things still work pretty well. I bought a 105-year-old Singer 15 sewing machine and a 70-year-old Singer buttonholer...
02/09/2026

Old things still work pretty well. I bought a 105-year-old Singer 15 sewing machine and a 70-year-old Singer buttonholer. I spent some time on maintenance, and here’s the result 🙂

It works and saves me time and nerves!

With support and information from Xela39, I’d like to try making a Tornister M39. What do you think, guys? Is it doable?
02/07/2026

With support and information from Xela39, I’d like to try making a Tornister M39. What do you think, guys? Is it doable?

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