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Making Straight Holes In Something Round And Curved
snubbyfan replied to MorningStarL's topic in How Do I Do That?
Redbone, It's dyed with Fiebings Professional Oil Dye in Saddle Tan. I have a video on an AIWB holster. The color's different but the finishing procedure's the same. If you interested, I've got more leather working videos plus some general silliness on my YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOM3hbruUKHov9kquIxXKlA/videos I'm about to start a few projects, so stay tuned.- 17 replies
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Tooled Holster And Belt
snubbyfan replied to queenslander's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
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Holster For Blank Pistol
snubbyfan replied to fgabesz's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
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Had a request for a J frame snubby holster with a coupla bullet loops. This is what I came up with. And because I have yet to meet somebody with square legs, I mold a curve into my pocket holsters.
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I use the punch a coupla holes and connect them with a chisel method. I make sure my punch and chisels are as sharp as I can manage to get them. After punching and chiseling, I'll tidy up the cuts with a very sharp, stropped knife, sand it, then bevel, dye and burnish. Works for me.
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Revolver Holster
snubbyfan replied to fgabesz's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
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Good Weight For Pocket Holsters
snubbyfan replied to Driften's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
I use 7 to 8 ounce for mine. 5 to 6 seems too light and 9 to 10 too heavy. -
Check out my YouTube Channel; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOM3hbruUKHov9kquIxXKlA Comment and subscribe for updates.
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New Pants For My Mora
snubbyfan replied to Fonzarellis's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
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This forum needs a "like" button.
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Double Layer Gun Belt Thickness
snubbyfan replied to Boriqua's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Depends on the end use. For a full size gun I'll generally use 2 layers of 9 ounce. On this belt I used 2 layers of 7 ounce. It's 1 1/4" wide and is used as a dress belt that'll also hold up a compact size gun for ccw. For a S&W J frame snubby, I've found that 2 layers of 5 ounce or 1 layer of 9 ounce is plenty. My personal belt's 2 layers of 9 ounce. But honestly, I feel it's a bit much to hold up just a J frame snubby. I hand stitch everything. -
1911 Retention Strap?
snubbyfan replied to Bronson's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
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Looks very nice. I personally prefer running my stitch lines a little closer to the edge.
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Those are fantastic.
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My Works - Laced Sheath
snubbyfan replied to fgabesz's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
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On Photobucket, I just go to share links, click on the URL box next to IMG, it's says "copy" then I just paste it into the text. No fuss no muss.
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Slippery Needles Makes Hard Hand Stitching
snubbyfan replied to Horny G Leather's topic in How Do I Do That?
I'll wallow the needle around and stretch to hole a little, it'll close right up when you hammer your stitch line. I've also used a fid to open the holes a little. -
I do mostly belts, holsters and knife sheaths.On this I used Fiebings saddle tan oil dye. I allowed the dye a couple of days to dry then buffed it. I did all my edge work then stitched. For the final finish, I gave it a light coat of Pure Neatsfoot Oil and allowed that to dry for a couple of days. After I give that a hand buffing, I applied 2 coats of Tan Kote, buffing between coats.
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Knife Sheath: Scrap Bin Project #4
snubbyfan replied to Instinctive's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Very nice. I was thinkin' of diggin' into my scrap bin and seein' what I could come up with. -
Shoot, I'd like to see more of that sweet rod. Is that a Duvall windshield?
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Here's my take on hand stitchin' And yes, I have sharpened my awl.