buffalo Report post Posted February 13, 2008 I'm just finishing up this holster I made for my brother inlaw. I never make anything for anyone but myself, but he has been bothering me for about 2 years. I thought I'd get it over with. Regards Buff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kani Report post Posted February 13, 2008 I like it. It has a nice clean look to it. Where did you get the pattern? I noticed it's closed at the end. Most I have seen are open. Good job, Kani Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffalo Report post Posted February 13, 2008 Pattern? What's a pattern? Make them up as you go. Regards Buff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toroundfile Report post Posted February 13, 2008 Nice job, I like it. Makes me want to go out and buy a six shooter just so I can make a holster for it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted February 13, 2008 That's one fine piece of leatherwork. I love the stamping and the especially the color of the leather. I assume the leather came in that color (ie, it's not dyed)... If so, do you mind if I ask who the supplier was? Congrats! -Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warren Report post Posted February 13, 2008 Hey Buff, how many times have you looked through that book? I've about looked the pictures off the pages in mine. They sure did some beautiful work back in those days. Not that a lot of people here don't do some good looking stuff themselves. Kind of like the holster at the top of this post. Man, that guy has it in spades! All kidding aside you did a great job. I really like your border stamp. Don't think I've ever seen that one before. Very nice! Warren Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunfighter48 Report post Posted February 13, 2008 That's one fine holster. Very clean and precise layout and stitching. Western holsters was what got me started in leather work. They are fun to make!!!! I have about worn out my copy of "Packing Iron", great book of holster ideas. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCOUTER Report post Posted February 13, 2008 Buffalo, When something comes out that good isn't it hard to give it to your brother-in-law?! Nice Color! How did you do it? Also is it Lined? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffalo Report post Posted February 13, 2008 Thanks for all the compliments. It is just Wicket & Craig leather lined. All the color is from a few coats of Neatsfoot oil. Yes I have looked threw that book a few hundred times. Regards Buff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kani Report post Posted February 14, 2008 Okay no pattern I get it. Will have to work on that. Great job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffalo Report post Posted February 16, 2008 Okay no pattern I get it. Will have to work on that. Great job. Just about every gun I have made a holster for is a little different (barrel length, sight's, brand) so I just make up a new pattern with paper for every one. Regards Buff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warren Report post Posted February 16, 2008 I understand what you mean Buff. Thats the way I am too. I rarely get the opportunity to make more than one of something and even when I do they are never exactly alike. Somebody sees something I've done and they want one, but they want to change this or add that so they all turn out different. Case in point is the cartridge belt I posted a couple of days ago. I cut the pieces out for 2 of them at the same time. That was where they stopped being the same. Different border stamp, cartridge size, length, dye color etc. etc. Every project I take on is different if for no other reason than I learn something from the one I did before. Warren Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don101 Report post Posted February 16, 2008 Buff nicely made holster he will love it, Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted February 16, 2008 buffalo, how do you like that Wickett & Craig leather? i bought a side last week and i hope i dont have to buy any more Tandy Leather for high dollar projects. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffalo Report post Posted February 16, 2008 I think it's the best. I like Herman Oak too. I hope I don't offend anyone, but I won't use Tandy leather. Just my opinion. Regards Buff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
