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  1. snubbyfan
    On a lark I made a blue jean inspired holster for a S&W J frame snubby. Somebody saw it and sent me a check for one like it to fit a S&W 3" L frame. The interestin' part is that I'm intentionally trying to make the color splotchy and streaky to simulate faded denim. I've always prided myself on my even dye jobs. And now I'm intentionally trying to mess one up.
  2. snubbyfan
    That's very nice, especially considering it's only your 3rd or 4th project. There's a couple of things I noticed. First, close up the gap on the border of the basketweave stamp. Also, beveling your edges before burnishing, gives them a nice finished look. I do like that black welt, nice detail.
  3. snubbyfan
    You should be proud, he did a fine job. Nice stitch line and dye job.
  4. snubbyfan
    Thanks Rohn, I've been listening to my own advice and taking my time. No reason to hurry.
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    Just finished this one. It's a thumb break holster for a Smith and Wesson L frame revolver. Close up of my makers mark, an American Indian Pictograph of a bears paw.
  6. snubbyfan
    While I've never had an order for a crossdraw 1911 holster, I have made a S&W J frame crossdraw. Lobo's right, making a crossdraw and ensuring accessibility, concealability and carryability is a challenge. This is the design I came up with; Customer was quite satisfied and sent me a pic of him wearing it. He told me that it conceals well while remaining accessible.
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    You've been doin' leather craft for only about a month? I'm lookin' forward to seein' some of your stuff after you've been at it for a while. That's some beautiful stuff ya got thar.
  8. snubbyfan
    To stiffen leather for a holster, I just use hot tap water for molding. It's 8-9 ounce so I'm not sure how that'll work with 2-3 ounce. I'm reluctant to put it in an oven or use a hair dryer on it for fear of drying it out.
  9. snubbyfan
    5 spi works fine for me.
  10. snubbyfan
    No criticism from me. I think it's a fine lookin belt.
  11. snubbyfan
    Got a fellow that contacted me for a left handed holster for a 4" Ruger Security Six. Since he's in Florida and I'm in West Virginia, I'm gonna need a dummy gun for the holster but I can't seem to locate one. Anybody here got a line on one? Is there something else I could use?
  12. snubbyfan
    Beautiful, lined, laced, inlaid, tooled and with conchos. What's not to like?
  13. snubbyfan
    Very nice! I like the belt and holster too. Seriously, beautiful job. Lotsa work went into that and it shows.
  14. snubbyfan
    Very nice, I'm sure your friend'll like 'em.
  15. snubbyfan
    Very nice, nice tight lacing. Looks good.
  16. snubbyfan
    My work bench is right in my living room. I don't do leather work for a living, rather it's more of a self sustaining hobby, plus a little extra. I make mostly holsters, knife sheaths and belts. It's just right for that. My tools are in 3 separate tool boxes, I just pull out whatever box matches the procedure I'm working at the time.
  17. snubbyfan
    That's funny, I look at some of your work and think the same thing. However, because of a peripheral motor nerve condition, I can't work a swivel knife. So, I try to do the best I can with what I can still do.
  18. snubbyfan
    A handgun's the same as a long gun, just completely different.
  19. snubbyfan
    Looks good, nice stitchin'.
  20. snubbyfan
    Very nice, like the design.
  21. snubbyfan
    That's beautiful, thanks for sharing.
  22. snubbyfan
    Nicely dyed, tooled, designed and finished. Only thing I can recommend other that to use veg tan for lining is the stitching. I like to keep my stitching consistent both front and back. Just seems a bit neater. Holsters need to be fitted precisely to the firearm. That ensures that it's held securely and doesn't move around once holstered. If I don't have the firearm, I'll get a Blue Gun to ensure a proper fit. It'll cut into your profits but it'll ensure a proper fit and gun people notice this and are more likely to do future business with you.
  23. snubbyfan
    I do mostly one offs. Holsters, knife sheaths and belts. I make some simple soft sided pouches that seem to sell well at area fairs and festivals. I have ideas for some stuff. Right now I'm working on a pattern for a holster for a S&W 686, 7 shot, snubby. When I find some extra time, I plan on stocking some stuff in my neglected Etsy store. I've worked in warehouses and factories most of my life and can handle tedious repetition rather well.
  24. snubbyfan
    Thanks, I blame Rohn for giving me the color idea.
  25. snubbyfan
    blue holster

    From the album: Belts, Holsters and Knife Sheaths

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