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Nick, I really do understand the difference between usage and meaning of the word can't and the word cant but thanks for pointing out this all important issue regarding holster design.

The more I have investigated the matter the more I have become convinced that using quality beeswax by itself is the route I will take. Mink oil Neatsfoot oil Lard ,tallow are all Perishable and will become Rank .Beeswax with nothing added is non perishable and will never become rank. Any oil added to beeswax will soften the Leather and introduce bacterial breakdown to the leather to the degree that the oil penetrates the leather and then starts to go bad(perish ,go rank etc) I do not want to add a perishable ingredient to a non perishable . It seems as though anything added to Quality Beeswax works in spite of itself and not because it was added to the Beeswax . The downsides I see to using beeswax are that it can be considered expensive,not easy to get quality filtered beeswax that has not had something added to it. More difficult to apply to leather than just using liquid oil or a paste. If leather is totally saturated in beeswax and extremely hot temperature that would approach the melting point of beeswax then obviously the leather would be less stiff until the temp was lowered again. For my use of protecting the stitching,and helping to preventing bacteria from getting inside the leather and to provide a high degree of water resistance plus (in my opinion)a pleasant smell,the Beeswax with nothing added to it will get my use.

What is the best natural thing to add to beeswax to protect a holster I have experience using store bought olive oil and beeswax as I have made my own mustache wax and poured it into lip balm plastic containers . After about 6 months it starts to have a sorta rank smell to it,it’s easy to tell when you have a good sense of smell and it’s on your upper lip ! The smell on a holster would not bother me but I don’t want it to rot my holster ! Suggestions for a natural product ? I believe that I am just going to use the beeswax by itself,non perishable ,won’t go rank . I am going to melt it then when it starts to go solid again dip my fingers in it and apply to the leather. Thanks

I have seen references to flatback pancake holsters,what is the difference between a Flat back pancake holster and a curved back pancake holster ? assuming all else is equal(gun,can’t,leather weight,holster design etc)which is better for comfort and retention when worn somewhere between 3-4 o’clock strongside ? Thanks

Thanks for the information ,I appreciate it

Thanks for the info Nick Bout how much does a single shoulder cost and best place to buy ? Craig

Thanks for the Pics Chief

Thanks Dwight I will send you a pm in a few Minutes

I take it the last word means that aint what I want !! What do you recommend I look for ? Thanks

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Dwight Thank you much,I appreciate it A few Questions for you Using a piece of precut leather like this the rough side is the flesh side and the smooth side is the hair side? Approximately how far should the leather that I will cut the belt slots into stick out from the main body of the holster? do you think what I am looking for I should use 3-4 ounce leather or 5-6 ounce leather ? https://www.ebay.com/itm/SLC-Natural-Veg-Tan-Cowhide-Tooling-Leather-Pre-Cut-Project-Piece/112173155608?

Hi first post here I came here learn how to make myself a pancake holster for a Bersa Thunder Plus 380 with a Armalaser tr 29 underbarrel laser. I am wanting to make a holster with some can’t to it and relatively lightweight but secure holster. I also would like for the pistol to sit deep enough in the holster that it does not feel like the top of the pistol wants to flop outward from my body,about 40 years ago I had a 6 inch barrel Colt Python that I had Roy Baker make me a pancake holster for and it always gave that feeling and felt like the belt slots were placed too low on the holster. I have seen some pictures of holsters made from lighter weight leather glued together and curious whether that is better than just using heavier weight leather ? I have seen pieces of leather on eBay and curious whether that would be okay for making the Holster from ? I am only going to be making 1 or 2 holsters so don’t want to buy a lot of expensive leather. about what size piece of leather would I need to make pancake holster for this pistol ?10 by 10 inches etc. Any help appreciated very much Thanks