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It will make a nice non-lethal alternative. You can use it to apply additional pressure to pressure points, or lift at hinge points to effect releases. It would take some training, which I used to include in a course I offered. We used Kubatons, which can be found as keychains. The students could substitute standard or large Sharpie markers, or fat metal ink pens; which no one would question being in a pocket or purse.

I like the border, it's not too much for the rough out leather.

Very good report, always good when someone takes the time to say something nice. Most are quick to whine but stingy with praise.

Nice work guys. I am a wheel gun guy from Way Back. I love my 1911s, but as a PPC competitor, we shot 6" Revolvers at 50 yards. I carried a Model 64 Smith out of the academy and never felt undergunned. When we made the switch to Glocks, I bought my model 64 4" plus one of the 2" guns the Sergeants carried in plain clothes or off duty. Love the holsters. I am planning on making a Full Western Rig for my Uberti Birdshead .357 in a few weeks, a little more practice on the tooling and carving first.

I just finished two holsters for Ruger Wranglers. Next up are rifle slings, then a gun belt, holster and knife sheath combo for a Uberti Birdshead 357.

Nice work.

I got into leather work so I could make a sheath for a Kit knife I made for my middle daughter. I too have medical issues that caused me to look hard at the blade making process and say, "Ah, No." I buy the blades and then build the knives and give them as gifts. I make the sheaths and sometimes presentation boxes to put them in. Woodworking first, then came knives because the kid asked me to. I thought I had pics of the cleaned up knives. The above pic is of the knives after final sanding. The pic below is of them after waxing and buffing. These were Christmas gifts. The daughter chose the Cherry in the middle. The top knife matches the cocobolo grips I had made for my Match .45. The bottom was going to a Son-in-law but HE asked for something else not knowing the weeks of work I had put into his gift. The wife didn't say anything and ordered what he asked for. His loss. (City Boy - Woke.) That knife is still in a drawer in the den and will eventually find a home, or not. No matter. I will make a few more. I bought some turquoise to do inlays, that will be my next goal when I am up to it. The knives laid on the bench waiting to be finished for a full year. I had fallen and broken my wrist in two places and the surgery to repair the breaks caused major nerve damage. I lost the use of the left hand for about nine months, and then didn't have enough strength to trust use in the shop for over a year. Nearly eighteen months later, I have 80% range of motion back (Don't expect more due to the plate in the wrist,) and about 40% of the strength. That may improve with continued therapy at home and use. I am VERY cautious when using equipment in the shop. The table saw, bandsaw, and other power tools causes a major pucker factor. I use a LOT of hand tools these days, but then, I always did.

It's a Ruger Wrangler, but went with the upgrade, as it is, to get the wooden grips. Cheaper to do that and get the Factory wooden ones that add aftermarket that may or may not fit. The Wrangler isn't as nice as the Ruger Single Six, but we planned to knock it around, so... why not. I didn't do a build along here, but did take the pics if anyone has questions about anything.

Miss Tina wanted a holster for the Tractor, as she often encounters varmints when working around the farm. I gave it some thought and put the OLD panel I had cut out for the Ruger Wrangler and messed up the basketweave to work. She said that was fine, since it would be a working holster. I had used the back side to try and learn the LARGE format basketweave and wasn't there yet. She said, "Wax it to protect it and sew it up, I'll hang it from the steering wheel post or something." Yeah, not going to happen. I had some other ideas as well. This one had a surprise for her. It actually doesn't look bad, she was surprised. Her real surprise was behind the holster. I had mounted a Gun Magnet. Rubber coated, it wouldn't damage the paint on the tractor, UTV, or mower and could be stuck anywhere there was metal. Inside on the fender, on the hood, on the inside of the UTV door. I handed it to her and she immediately stuck it on the stainless steel fridge in the kitchen. NOT a hint of movement. Turned it sideways, nope. I warned her. "You have to slide the thing to break the hold before you try and take it OFF, you can't just grab and go." THIS thing has some grip. The magnet is about 1-1/2" by 3" but powerful. The build was a learning experience and the design changed as needed as I went. I'm happy and so is she.

Very nice all around. I would have had no problem strapping that to my vest just before I climbed in the helo.

I have the patterns on order.

I like it, I could use one myself. Nicely done. I'd make one for my Ruger Ranch Rifle and put a Coyote on it. Where did you order the pattern pack?

I'm not a gamer. But I admire creativity when I see it. Tip of the hat. Outstanding.

Nice work. The key here is the guy was happy.

Twenty nine surgeries, I got up to 280. I wasn't happy. Between the cane, walker, and wheelchair, exercise was limited. But, I went BACK on MY diet. Calorie counting... It works for me. I have dropped 30 pounds, and down from a 50" waist back to a 44" . I set my limit at 1500 a day. Not that hard once you get used to it.

I don't have a choice really. The wife says I have NO butt, and a gut pushes down, it's a losing battle. I often only wear suspenders, but can't get away with just a belt. So, I mostly carry in a shoulder holster.

Very nice work...

I didn't make the belt, had it for some time. I will be making the gunbelt for the next one.

Here is the pair worn. Fat Guys might not be able to look cool, but if you are lucky, your gear can.

The waxed pair: Back view: The Wrangler in the holster. A Very Tight fit now, but I'm sure the leather will stretch. That's what we want, right?

I made a 22 ammo pouch a month or so ago, and noted I planned to make this holster. I had hoped to make it sooner. It was to be a practical application, as well as practice for a much more involved project in the near future when I make a more detailed Rig for my Uberti Birdshead .357. I made a few mistakes along the way here, but it turned out okay. I learned from them, and this was the FIRST major project where I was comfortable enough with the Cowboy 3200 to sew the holster. I went VERY slow, as slow as it will go.. but did okay. I KNOW what I did wrong there and will correct that in the next build. The holster was dyed with yellow, then antiqued with dark brown. Matched the pouch I made several weeks ago, and I think it will be fine. It was lined with a soft leather to protect the Wrangler .22 from the brass hardware. Feel free to comment.

I bought a machine, and it's taken some time to get confident in it's use. There are so many things going on, and with a machine, things happen quickly. I finally felt confident enough today to sew a major project on it, instead of practice. It's nice, but my pucker factor will be high for a while, and I will be sewing slow.

I might do one with bear claws or teeth... It IS Oklahoma.... Good work on yours. Funny thing, I spent the last week getting my press ready to load. Haven't needed to load anything since the move from VA, loaded a lot before we started packing, but bought the wife a new EDC and of course it's a caliber I didn't have practice ammo loaded for. Plenty of factory duty... Ah, carry ammo, only fifty rounds of practice loaded.

Could you make the eagle globe and anchor shown to my left. I haven't found a decent one yet... A quality stamp would probably sell.

I really like all of it. The blade blanks are gorgeous, the hint of red in the scales on the one knife really catches your eye. The sheaths are neat and cleanly done. I just got my 3200, so I too am just learning the machine. Good work all the way around.