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From the album: Avenger holster with lizard inlay
Left handed holster for FNH Five-Seven. Saddle stitched with gray lizard inlays. Thanks to JLS Leather for giving me a place to start on this style of holster (this was modified from his free 1911 pattern). -
From the album: Avenger holster with lizard inlay
Left handed holster for FNH Five-Seven. Saddle stitched with gray lizard inlays. Thanks to JLS Leather for giving me a place to start on this style of holster (this was modified from his free 1911 pattern). -
From the album: Avenger holster with lizard inlay
Left handed holster for FNH Five-Seven. Saddle stitched with gray lizard inlays. Thanks to JLS Leather for giving me a place to start on this style of holster (this was modified from his free 1911 pattern). -
Buck Knife Sheath
tclaridge replied to tclaridge's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Thanks- that sounds like it's worth a try! The only awl blade I have is a 1-3/4" harness blade from Springfield Leather-- do you use something similar? What do you recommend? -
Buck Knife Sheath
tclaridge replied to tclaridge's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Thank you, I appreciate that! -
Here is my first attempt at a fixed-blade sheath, for my father-in-law's hunting knife. The sharp point had poked through his original Buck sheath, so I thought one with a full welt ought to hold up better. I don't normally drill my stitching holes, but needed to in this case as it was about 5/8" thick. Any tips on keeping the back side holes straight when drilling through this much leather? There is a reason I didn't include a photo of the back! Thanks, Tanner
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A Few Drawings And The Tooling
tclaridge replied to Tim Schroeder's topic in Floral and Sheridan Carving
That is magnificent work. Awesome job! -
Thank you, I have lots of questions! Happy New Year!
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Journal cover for my wife-- used 8 oz veg tan leather, saddle tan antique gel, and 1mm cream color Ritza 25 thread. Saddle Soap at the end to give it s nice soft feel. Fits a Moleskine journal. Pen keeps it closed securely. Should last for a few years. Merry Christmas, you all are great! Tanner
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Pancake Holster And Mag Pouch
tclaridge replied to bushpilotmexico's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Beautiful work! -
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tclaridge commented on Avian45's gallery image in Gallery- Our Leatherwork
I like it! -
Looking good! I made my first one this year... and the second, third, fourth, fifth... it'll suck you right in! -
Pint glass holster-- the process
tclaridge commented on tclaridge's gallery image in Gallery- Our Leatherwork
Thanks! No, the handle is just two layers of 8 oz leather folded over, glued, and then stitched. After wet molding around the glass and to create the handle shape I "crisped" it in a very low heat oven, which seems to give it some rigidity. Enough for its intended purpose, anyway! . Making the pattern took some time-- I used 1/8" foam to experiment quite a bit before it came out right. Merry Christmas! -
I really like that-- nice work! Great colors and stitch work. -
Nice job! I think I might try something like that. I like it! -
That's gorgeous work! -
Pint glass holster-- the process
tclaridge commented on tclaridge's gallery image in Gallery- Our Leatherwork
Thanks! It was a fun project, maybe I'll make some more someday. -
Howdy from Montana! I got hooked a few months ago when I had a pistol but no holster. I stumbled on a great free Glock 19 pattern from JLS leather, rounded up a few tools, and now I can't stop! I am so grateful for the friendly advice offered here. I have so much to learn, but this forum makes it easy to find help on any topic. Shortens the learning curve considerably! Looking forward to getting to know some of you better in the future. Holler if you're coming through Montana! I am interested in functional leather stuff-- holsters, sheaths, pint glass holsters, and would like to learn more about finishing techniques and tooling/carving, and possibly upholstery. Merry Christmas! Thanks, Tanner
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Wanted to mention that this is from the JLS Leather pattern-- perfect fit, thanks for the great pattern! -
From the album: Everything else
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From the album: Everything else
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From the album: Everything else
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From the album: Everything else
Thanks to Ian Atkinson for great youtube instruction on this style of sheath. -
From the album: Holsters
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From the album: Holsters
From JLS Leather pattern. Perfect pattern!
