spblademaker
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Looks good!
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There's not a whole lot of leather left at the top of that belt slot....
....and that's a pretty heavy revolver....
With that sole exception, though, looks very sturdy.
It got a little thin up there. The support in the back will hold most of the weight, though. The back has a double loop set-up. I actually could have removed that entire side of the holster, and probably should have.
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I like your design and painting.
Thanks. It was my second attempt at tooling. The smaller gear was a pattern I had from Tandy. I just modified it a little.
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As one of the artists you were inspired by , I like your take on my demon-y mask. I think the features of the leaf mask are a bit crowded, though. Try printing or drawing your pattern on 11x14 paper. It'll make a big difference.
The mask itself was inspired by a bunch of Caroline Guyer's works, also a PA artist. I do have to say that we both have good taste on painting our works. Thanks for the tip on using larger patterns. That has been something I've been working on.
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I had a customer who wanted a Sigma holster. The pattern directions abouve were what I always use. The customer was very pleased. Good luck and don't let too much of the Sigma Cooties get on you.
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It's just a standard CZ with a "special" Omega trigger system. There is a dummy for it.
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I cut the slot for the belt it was being used for. It was a thin 1.25 inch belt. I'm not sure about the wrinkles. The top, outer edge of the holster was curled down to aid in pistol insertion. That was the only spot that I saw wrinkles. I could try using a mister the next time I mold. A quick dunk must be too much. Thanks. I can't wait to put out number 3.
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OK, I tried to use most if not all of the help offered on this project. I am very pleased with the progress of the finished edges. I need to spin some burnishers on my lathe to make things easier the next time. I used a rasp to knock the sharp edges down prior to burnishing. I then wet the edges and burnished with a nylon wheel. I then re-dyed the edges and put a finish coat on the entire holster. What do I need to focus on the next time?
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Ok, I'll try that technique with the revolver. I'm also trying to design a kydex clip that would snap over the trigger-guard and be covered by the leather. That way the holster would work like the kydex style and have the leather look to it.
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Thanks for all the good info. I am aware that the egdes are the weakest part on this piece, but I can finish them. I'll run the edges on my belt-sander with a fine grit. At the same time I'll round the edges. Then I will try a burnishing wheel and some wax. I'll look into the snaps as well. I dyed each piece prior to stitching. I also did the wet mold prior to stiching. I was unsure about how much the leather would stretch and didn't want a holster that was too tight. I've bought a few of those and won't use them. The gun has a poly frame an sits very well in the holster. I actually used a Comp-tac holster for the basic design. I'll use all the info and post again after the details are touched up. I am also making a holster for a revolver. Thanks for the input.
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Medieval Bat Man Armor
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