BruceGibson

Why is this particular post being moderated?

Something smells funny about this deal. Holsters and camera cases are two very different things.

Camera cases? That's a little off the grid when one leads folks to believe it's holsters. Or, even "holster-style." I don't do contract work, but I do appreciate a candid post. Translated, that means "honest." You could also say, forthright, straight-up, etc. Misleading is generally not necessary, and it doesn't inspire confidence. Hell, this isn't a singles bar.

I think what Jeff's talking about is the "postage stamp" effect. And, I agree with him completely.

Those both look good! And brown's a pain, light or dark.

Welcome to the Forum!

Well done! I'll bet you've got some time with a very small filigree knife in that project.

Nice job!

That's amazing looking!

Bick 4 has worked well for me--no darkening. It's available from Weaver www.WeaverLeather.com or www.LeatherSupply.com

Great post! Congrats, I guess, on getting thrown outta the house! Looking forward to pictures of the new digs...and the beer cooler!

Welcome to the Forum, panhead!

Nice job!!

Welcome to the Forum, Lui! That's just terrible all around. You need to put that in a Priority Mail envelope and send it to me immediately. Seriously--I don't see a thing wrong with it. In fact, I wouldn't even attempt it. Very well done!

Welcome!

Thanks, Troy! Just checked out Slacker...now I think it just turned me into one! Good stuff--thanks for passing it along!

What holster?

That looks amazing, Tom!

Welcome to the Forum! I learn something every time I come in here!

Too funny, Randy! If I didn't know better I'd think you'd been watching me work!

Thanks everybody. You might laugh, and I won't blame you--I use everything from a ruler to a burnisher to a Sharpie marker and a butter knife. Also, the butt-end of a couple of my edge bevelers. Seriously. The burnisher is Betula wood from Jeremiah Watt. The Sharpie was an accident--a couple years ago I thought, "what the heck" and it worked. The butter knife was something I read on a forum someplace. A guy named Mark Garrity said that was a tool he used, so after rooting around and trying several (don't tell my wife) I found an old one that worked. If I don't use the press to put the squeeze on it, then I use my thumbs, a lot. If I use the press, the detailing's easier (you can see your lines). I'm no holster expert by any stretch, but I do like to try different things to see what outcome I get. I don't post the disasters--and there have been more than a few!

Welcome, Joe!!

Beautiful gear, Rhome!

Heck, stain or not, it still looks cool!

Did I say brick? I meant, "Glock 30." This is a plain ol' pancake holster I did this evening for a Glock 30. It's natural Hermann Oak, just moulded/boned (I didn't use the press on this one) with brown stitching. It's not even close to finished--it's still drying from the moulding, so the final color isn't what you see. The Glock 30 is a real challenge for me. It's a chunky little cannon, and I have a heck of a time trying to come up with designs that compliment the little sucker. I don't know that this one does, but thought I'd put it up anyway.