PapaSmurf

Still new at this particular site so apologies if this is posted incorrectly. A fair amount of my work is for carved blackpowder holsters. I use heavy 5-6 mil natural bridle leather as it carves well and cases well. Unless requested otherwise, I always line the hogleg western styles as many of the guns are blued as per original, rather than stainless steel. Unlined holsters will soon rub that bluing off!. Favourite lining material is Veg tanned kangaroo...quite thin but strong & pliable...also takes colour well. DO NOT use chrome leather of any description for holster linings, it is full of salts that will bleed out in due course and do bad things to metal. Oil the lining to discourage moisture which is also unkind to blued or browned steel. If you are unable to find 'roo skins (is it a banned import over there?) , try thin Veg tanned deerhide. It's not as good, being less pliable and tears easily. I also line my shoulder rigs and concealed outfits as you can never be too kind to your gun.Will post photos of some of my holsters etc. when I can get a child to drive this thing for me. Best Regards. Papa Smurf

Abbey Saddlery carry double tongue buckles They are a UK firm.. I'm in Australia but buy their buckles for Sam Browne parade quality military belts. Beautiful cast brass jobs but they only supply to the trade. Since you are a Pom, you should be able to phone them & sort something out. If you bomb out there (you shouldn't), there are other Sam Browne 2 tongue buckle makers in the UK... Google "Sam Browne" & you will find something. Good luck with you search, Regards PapaSmurf

G'day there Leatherworker moderators. A couple of days ago,on one one of your sites, there was a photo of a "side-slung" semi-pancake style sheath for what looks like a Leatherman Wave. It is very similar to my work & I would like to see it again for comparison. Would you kindly point me to the correct site please.. Also, some time ago, you referenced a Japanese craftslady concentrating on Art Nouveau based design work... another subject I experiment with. Would you please provide me with a link , as I cannot find any references to or the name of this girl. Is she on any particular Forum or whatever? Your assistance would be much appreciated. Pete Jepson aka PapaSmurf Name: Pete Jepson aka PapaSmurf UserName: PapaSmurf IP Address: 115.69.18.137 Email Address: peterjepson@comcen.com.au