Levendis

Wow this is a direction we thought of... THANKS! Here's a link to a plastic version he suggested: http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Fit-Carry-Systems-DCS-0310001-Holster/dp/B0040X4O7S/ref=sr_1_7?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1310852317&sr=1-7

Greetings all! Okay, so I am quite a beginner leather craftsperson, but have already received my first project. My experience just searching Leatherworker dot net has helped considerably, but some questions remain unanswered. My friend is a Burning Man participant ( http://www.burningma...atisburningman/ ) who will be assisting assemble large structures at the event. He'll be up on a ladder, using a DeWalt 18v impact driver to drill holes and drive bolts. His other tools will include a hammer and radio, along with needing storage for the lag bolts and nails. He has asked me to craft a shoulder holster to carry the driver, hammer and pouches. He was going to purchase a replica 1911 via Amazon, but I suggested we make one from the 8-9oz veg-tan shoulder I have on hand. Here is a link to some Amazon holsters he was considering: http://www.amazon.co...ef=pd_sbs_sg_52 and http://www.amazon.co...ref=pd_sbs_sg_4 My questions are as follows: Has anyone made a holster for this type of tool? Here's a pic: http://www.powertool...dw056k2h275.jpg If so, do you have any suggestions/tips/hazards? The environment in which it will be used is extremely harsh, temperatures up to 115F, down to 40F, very low humidity and the dry lake bed is VERY alkaline. In these conditions are there any recommendations from the experts as to proper finishing of the leather to survive years of hard work in this environment? Does anyone have a power tool pattern they have used in the past? I have searched the forums and taken the suggestions, including the plan to get Al Stohlman's holster book from the leather factory. Thanks in advance! Levendis

Here are some photos of the work I've done over the years. New projects to come! My sister's leather jacket, painted with diluted acrylic: I modified my harness boots to hold the heal tighter for walking around: My fiance gave me a worn out pocket belt, I repaired the seams that had ripped out, riveted straps to wear it on any belt and other minor details. The back was modified to allow reverse wearing: This is my first carving experiment, a lighter cover: And the back: This belt is made from two layers of 2mm calfskin whip stitched and riveted together, with some scrap brown upholstery remnants . It is part of a larger project that is almost complete. More soon! Lev

Thank you! So far each question I've come up with has been answered in posts and tutorials. I'm extremely pleased! Lev

Thank you! I too hail from Texas, from the DFW area.

Hi! I've recently returned to the leather craft and discovered this forum while seeking knowledge. I am already quite grateful for the expertise and experience of those present whose contributions I've read. I look forward to more edification from this awesome resource. My history of leather craft began during my early college days when I wanted leather accessories for my cars such as shift boots and leather-wrapped steering wheels and shift knobs. Later during my punk/goth phase I punched and riveted straps on boots and other gear as well as dove into painting the surface of biker jackets for myself and friends. Later still I entered the realm of Renaissance, Pirate and Dickens Fair and needed pouches, bags and other accessories. All these projects were started primarily because I simply could never afford retail prices. Most recently my wonderful friend in Albuquerque gave me her late father's carving tools. I had no idea what they were except she knew they were for leather and there was a piece of veg-tan in the box, not that I knew what veg-tan was. It has everything for the beginner, including a swivel knife, a stylus/spoon and the basic tools like bevelers, backgrounders, camouflage and veiner. I hastily tooled a piece to get a feel for it and found I REALLY enjoy this new medium. I hope to find some great new interweb friends here, and get answers to some serious questions when those projects get closer to fruition. Cheers! Lev