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this is one thing to keep in mind, please NEVER use chrome tanned leather on anything that is going to be against you or your pets skin. thanks @battlemunky for pointing out potential die/ allergy issues, its reminded me how bad chrometan can be

if your not planning on carving and stamping leather for now, then your going to need a metal straight edge (Ruler) i recommend one 3 feet long, and one 12 inches long. your going to need a good utility knife like this one for example https://www.amazon.com/Folding-Pocket-Utility-Knife-Lightweight/dp/B01MSWKPKF/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1JZA6XW9D7A7X&keywords=folding+utility+knife&qid=1569508488&sprefix=folding+utility+knife%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-6 a rivet setter and a mallet. you can get these trom tandy leather, or springfield leather. and some rivets you will need needles and lacing thread, again from tandy leather or springfield leather. https://www.tandyleather.com/en/ https://www.springfieldleather.com/ you can also get your leather there which will be fine to start. and they have kits and patterns for dog collars. a great pattern for a dog harness, i even bought this one. i like it https://www.etsy.com/listing/671103346/dog-harness-pattern-dog-harness-diy-pdf?ref=shop_home_active_37&pro=1 I would recommend an oil tanned leather for the harness and collars good luck and keep us posted.

thanks

here you go https://www.amazon.com/adapter-2-20UNF-Keyless-Hardware-Professional/dp/B07NVNM8L2/ref=sr_1_16?keywords=1%2F2+inch+drill+chuck&qid=1569453497&s=gateway&sr=8-16

sure is, i would recommend a bit longer handle for it.

I have a arbor press from harbor freight, took it to a machine shop here in town and had a hole with a locking screw drilled into it. bought a half inch drill chuck off amazon, use tandy snap setters. can do kydex with it if i wanted also. drilling it out turned it into the most versatile machine i have in my shop. so from holes, to snaps to stamps it does it all. there are numerous videos on youtube for modifications for leather working with an arbor press, before you buy a snap setter you should check them out.

you could try amazon handmade. you make your own patterns so that shouldn't be a problem.

awesome, we are glad to have you here

wouldn't that be buckskin leather?

if not for your watermark, i would have never known where to buy the pattern. I see nothing wrong here myself.

my daughter likes it so much that i am snagging a pattern tonight

that is awesome, great job on it.

i love the look of that leather, its rich, and has a lot of character. so much potential for some projects. I cant help but think that there is a great hat waiting to be made in that.

Looking at these holsters online, it actually looks really simple.

why not have the customer make a tracing and the the measurements on poster board. you could then make a quick 3d pattern with some wood and dowel rods. wet forming will not be an option since you don't have an exact model on you. but that should get you close enough to make a great holster.

@JuntoPi please keep us posted, I for one am interested in seeing your progress. And welcome to leather working. welcome to leatherworker.net

how about bias tape or ribbon on the inside?

I use plastic putty knives. they work very well and quickly. https://www.amazon.com/Warner-Plastic-Putty-Knife-902/dp/B000I1QEF6/ref=asc_df_B000I1QEF6/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198090983914&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5965888416680477149&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016506&hvtargid=pla-318178154336&psc=1

you might like this one https://www.etsy.com/listing/607492691/top-hat-pattern-leather-diy-pdf-download?ref=shop_home_active_2&pro=1

maybe some beeswax burnished into the edge of the leather real good? i am grasping at straws here, but worth a shot

couldn't find any here, but the details of these are amazing, so i thought i would link this page also https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeatherStampsTools

here is the closest i could find https://www.newcreationleathercraft.com/santa_stamps.htm

sorry, but a simple 1 dollar ruler and no more math headache.

ok, i would start here. these are 3 ebooks that will help you get off on the right foot. https://www.leathercraftlibrary.com/product/1120/leatherwork-manual-by-stohlman-patten-wilson https://www.leathercraftlibrary.com/product/1111/basic-leatherwork-by-paul-burnett https://www.leathercraftlibrary.com/product/1116/how-to-carve-leather-by-al-stohlman remember to take your time, and practice, practice, practice. working leather takes time and patience, so don't get frustrated. just relax and start with these basics in the books. Welcome the leatherworker.net