WalterF

The other thread inspired me to finish the sandals I started 4 years ago. The soles were cut and then set to the side. My daughter has claimed them.

Finished a holster to be mounted with the belt piece. I was told it is a home defense piece that he and his wife want to get too when in the living room. He is going to mount it to a piece of furniture. The requirements were a little different, full trigger cover, spare mag, and mountable. Making the holster with the clip on the top of the piece allows both access to it, it was a Glock so it had a nice flat top slide. The holster is thick for rigidity, wet formed for looks retention is not a requirement, yet it doesn't hinder removal. This was a fun build.

Nice job, the elephant is nice looking, how was it to work with? I have a question the close toe of the holster, what is the benefit over open or is it personal preference. Looked closer, is it just formed? Thanks

Thank you for posting, getting lots of good information. It will be nice to see your finished holster.

Nice job and sweet presentation of a quality nice.

Looks interesting, how you are assembling. A scalpel is useful for me in tight situations and the blades are cheap and can be changed when they loose an edge. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

He let me know the chest rig was to allow him to climb into a tree stand easier. Thank you, I think it is wearing me.

Thank you, first holster was a hold my beer. Took it to the store to show it and people wanted some. It is long, not my type of rig. He wanted it and I made it, just seems like a lot to carry for a 45 ACP. Thank you Thank you, No Sir! It is a Yosemite Sam type of rig. He was good natured as he got some ribbing for the rig.

Made an Alaska Rig for a 1911 with Silencer, and spare mag. Total length of the gun was 15.5 inches, it is a big holster and we were joking that it reminded us of the scene in Roger Rabbit. It was a challenging build with the spare mag pouch.

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They are actually for the strips going between flooring types. They pull out harder so work better with the sandals.

I use screw nails, it is for function. The Barge is strong but the flex/strain cycles concern me for durability. Thank you This is a closeup of the nail. They can be found in box stores or old fashioned hardware stores my favorite.

Thank you, I don't make the sole or insole. I find sandals on the internet and cut the sides off and use the pieces as templates, even reusing the buckles. Thank you, she deserves more than I can give her. I find sandals on the internet and cut the sides off and use the pieces as templates, even reusing the buckles. Thank you, she wanted BIG. This is the first pair, it shows the pieces cut off and used as patterns.

Finished Gini's large sunflower sandals. Now she has a go to town pair and house pair. She's my kryptonite.

Thank you, it was. Thank you, it is a great canvas, and the cases are inexpensive. Hope you have fun.

I like how you used the butterfly latch. The little details make a difference, good job.

Told Gini I was going to take it easy today. Something simple and fun. The stitching is for looks. It is still drying down.

Thank you, the hole give your thumb a place to go through and wrap your hand around the sling. Some say a little easier to sling the rifle. Thank you

Thank you Appreciate it Thank you, the backgrounder by the bear is from Sergey N. It is a sharper angular pebble type. Thank you, glad to hear.

Thank you. Finished the sling

Working on a thumbhole sling. Ran out of steam tonight, will finish the grizzly in the morning. The pattern is a Don Gonzalez that is modified.

That is great, may have to use some on one. You have me rethinking my pattern.

Forgot to mention the piece is only secured by 2 rivets to the skirt (flap), to remove the holster from the belt easier undo the buckle and it comes right off.

Was wondering if anyone would pick up on it. The piece in the middle of the photo is to prevent the holster from shifting when drawing or holstering the gun. The holster still will slide on the belt, yet has little vertical play. It is 3 pieces of leather 2 for the shelf and one for the keeper all the same thickness as the belt.

Thank you Your welcome, if you have any questions about it let me know. sharing helps us all.