Steve75

That rig is nicely executed.

I had my maker's mark made by LeatherStampMaker.com. They did a good job. Quick turn around time. https://www.leatherstampmaker.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA0O7fBRASEiwAYI9QAo2dEXnlxRJFeC8TeBSoFnBLI5oNsp6xuK86fQNz92zu2JFLZUEaFhoCB6wQAvD_BwE

So I thought, “Why don’t I just make a better one for a fraction of the cost?” I think a great many of us in leatherworking got started with that very sentiment. Nice baldric.

Nicely done.

Thanks for sharing chiefjason. I appreciate the insight.

Chief Jason and Ed in Tx I have been looking at Pro Edge Burnishers and was wondering if you guys would mind sharing which burnishers you use for your various projects. My apologies for high jacking your thread aroh99.

My adventure in leather began when I saw how much it was going to cost get a holster I wanted. I told my Dad I was interested in trying to make a holster, so for my birthday back 2012 he bought me a Tandy Deluxe Leather Kit. I invested in a copy of Stohlman's How to Make Holsters book, and never looked back. I gave my Dad the first holster I made. I used one of the patterns in Stohlman's book to make that holster. I made the holster I wanted not long after that.

Nicely executed.

Nicely done.

Thank you for taking the time to explain how you layout your border. The holsters are awesome. Good job!

I have liked the San Carlos border since the first time I saw one of your holsters all tooled up. I have since made a few holsters with that border. Your work is nicely done, and I look forward to seeing these holsters completed. Thank you for sharing.

Good job dikman! The best investment anyone aspiring to make historically accurate holsters could invest in. I was stoked when I got my copy. I also got Cowboy and Trappings of the Old West. Both books are great resources for pictures of old west related leather.

Well done.

Good job on the tooling.

Thank you for the compliments Eddie Q and Josh.

Nicely done.

Thank you for the compliments. The entire rig is hand stitched. The rig has only been treated to two light coats of Neatsfoot Oil. The holsters had been exposed to sunlight while waiting for me to sew them up, which resulted in them being darker then the belt. I may remedy that by putting the belt on the patio table on a sunny day which should get the belt close to the same color, or I may leave it as is. I am happy with how they turned out, and appreciate the feedback.

I finally got around to completing this project. The holsters are 8/9 ounce leather lined with 2 ounce pig skin and the belt is 8/9 ounce leather. Jim Simmons shared the cut pattern on Leatherworker. I ended up sewing in toe plugs which provided an interesting challenge. I applied a light coat of Neatsfoot Oil for a finish, and used Fiebings Edge Coat on the belt and holsters.

I have used vinegaroon to dye a couple holsters. It is a great way to create a black piece which will not transfer color to a garment. I used the article from CAS City Forum to guide me through the use of the vinegaroon. It has recipes for a couple of old time dyes. The slurry of baking soda is used to neutralize the vinegaroon. http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,11991.0.html

Nice work. The color contrast on your projects really catch the eye.

Nicely executed.

Sorcerer1, I have made a Mexican Loop Holster for my son's cap gun. I found Will Ghormley's walk through on how to make the Johnny Ringo Holster most informative. After I sewed the holster main seam I cased the skirt of the holster, holster and put the cap gun in the holster and inserted it through the loops. Then I pushed down on the edge of the skirt forming the loops around the holster with gun in the holster. There are other pointers Ghormley mentions which will help you in making the holster. http://www.willghormley-maker.com/MakingRingoRig.html Steve

Rex, Thanks, that would be great. Ferg, Thanks, for the advice. The photos will be a great source for ideas on hardware to use in building the halter. fivewayswelshcobs, Thank you for sharing the measurements and advice on construction. I enjoy visiting this website as I am able to get sage advice from experienced leatherworkers. When I have the halter made I will post pictures of it. Thanks again for your advice guys. Steve

My niece is showing cattle for 4H. I have been searching in vein for a pattern to make her a halter. Tandy has a pattern pack but its for horses. Anyone know where I might be able to find a pattern to make one? Below is a picture of what I am talking about. Any help is appreciated.

Stohlman's many books on leatherworking are an invaluable source of information. The projects are dated in some cases, however the techniques used to create the objects are fundamental to developing your abilities. He also identifies the tools to acquire for each project, so you don't have to worry about the bone head sales person. These books are readily available at your local Tandy's. I have been fortunate as the Tandy in Sacramento has fairly knowledgeable sales persons. On the weekends when I have been there, there have been a couple knowledgeable leatherworkers floating around the store, which you might be able to strike up a conversation with. This forum is also a great resource. The many artisans on this forum are great and have no problem sharing information and ideas on how to accomplish projects.