Jim Report post Posted September 29, 2009 (edited) Howdy folks, I would like to y'all to take a look at this Holster Making Tutorial. This will take you step by step through making a template for any size or model Six Shooter all the way through to finished holster. The methods shown are those I have used to make lined and un-lined holsters for the last 10 years. Even if you have never made a holster, the instructions are easy to follow with text and photographs showing each and every step involved in the process. The difference between this method and others you may have seen or currently use is there is no Wet Molding involved to make a holster that fits right, tight, and out of sight. Feel free to download the tutorial and by all means, Enjoy! https://leatherworker.net/SimmonsHolster.pdf Jim R. Simmons Etowah River Productions Edited April 11, 2019 by Northmount fixed broken url link Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted September 29, 2009 Jim, That's a beautiful tutorial! A hell of a lot of work went into that! Thanks for sharing! Bobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustin29 Report post Posted September 29, 2009 I second that Bob. Thanks alot Jim for the tutorial. You made it easy enough for even me to follow. Thank You. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 Thanks a bunch for posting this and taking the time to do it. Excellent tutorial. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted September 30, 2009 This pdf file is a bit over 5 MB so give it a few moments to download. Jim, we can't thank you enough for all you have given to leatherworkers over the years. Your patterns and books are classics, and you are an excellent teacher. Thank you for sharing this tutorial with us. I'm pinning it now. Johanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickybobby Report post Posted September 30, 2009 Jim, Thanks for posting that! Great tutorial! A "must read" for anyone thinking of building this type of holster. Rick J. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MACKEL Report post Posted September 30, 2009 I can't thank you enough for taking the time for the excellent tutorial. Just about every question I had about western style holsters was answered, and everything is clear enough for even me to understand - now I just need to break our the leather and the Ruger and get started! Thanks again- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy316 Report post Posted October 1, 2009 Outstanding Jim i love how you go into detail on laying out the mark to get the curve of the pistol now that ive seen this ive been doing it the hard way LOL just an awesome tutorital thanks a ton for it ill use it daily Thanks Cowboy316 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwannabeacowboy Report post Posted October 1, 2009 Thank You very much. This had to take a good bit of your time. Sharing is the great thing about this forum. Charlie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted October 2, 2009 Great tutorial Jim, not sure how I missed this. But I've got it now and will be using it. Thanks again, David Theobald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyS Report post Posted October 2, 2009 That's an incredible tutorial! Thank you for your time and effort in making it for us! I see a new holster on my horizon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasJack Report post Posted October 2, 2009 Nice job on the tutorial! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butch Report post Posted October 2, 2009 I just got to ask why this wasn't posted a little over a week ago when I started a West Texas holster for a Super Comanche 45-410. Seriously, this is a great tutorial and will definitely come in handy next time. Thanks, Butch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LarryB Report post Posted October 4, 2009 Thanks for this tutorial. I have done leather for several years but want to learn about doing holsters and this is great to help me with. I printed this out to study. Thank you, larry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArtS Report post Posted October 13, 2009 Jim, I truly appreciate the time and effort you put into the tutorial. It is excellent!!! Have you thought about submitting it to LC&SJ? Thank you! Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Report post Posted October 13, 2009 Jim, I truly appreciate the time and effort you put into the tutorial. It is excellent!!! Have you thought about submitting it to LC&SJ? Thank you! Art Funny you should mention that. About three years ago LC&SJ called me to ask if I would submit a holster making artical. I most humbly agreed and worked feverishly to get it out by the deadline they gave me. . . . . . and it was never published. It was about making the California Slim Jim Holster and just for kicks, (if I can find it,) I'll post it here for all to enjoy! Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted October 13, 2009 More people will see it here than in the Journal anyway. We'd be honored to publish any of your lessons online. Johanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Report post Posted October 13, 2009 More people will see it here than in the Journal anyway. We'd be honored to publish any of your lessons online. Johanna Well thank you dear Lady. I looked and found it in its original article form and will have to re-work it to add the text with photos. This will give me a chance to expand on the text being as the article had it cut short for space. I'll get right on it and email it to you. Thanks again for your help. Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carr52 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 I totally agree with the group. That is one outstanding post. I cant wait to try my hand at using it to make a holster. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zaptoid Report post Posted January 16, 2010 Thanks Jim. Very well put together. You have put some time into this tutorial. I do mostly concealment type holsters and have always wanted to do a cowboy style holster for my Ruger, and this tutorial will help me a bunch. Barry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregintenn Report post Posted February 5, 2010 Thanks you, sir, so much for taking the time to post this. I really enjoyed trying it and had no trouble following your instructions. You are a gifted instructor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Messser Report post Posted June 20, 2010 Uau. Is very explicit work. Thanks... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Draxus Report post Posted July 19, 2010 thx for the Tutorial. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malcolm Report post Posted July 29, 2010 Thank you Jim, for all the time, hard work ,and effort that went into preparing this tutorial. I enjoyed reading it and will enjoy tying out the ides on projects of my own. Many thanks. Malcolm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varicelas Report post Posted December 28, 2010 From Spain, thank you, Fantastic tutorial. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
