CFM chuck123wapati Posted March 26, 2022 CFM Report Posted March 26, 2022 A customer wanted a western style holster for his 22 six shooter that had a cant to it and rode higher than a regular drop type holster so here is my try at it not much room on this little thing for a belt loop especially with a cant . He also wanted his old holster modified to fit it because he has two. It was for a saa and was just to large everywhere so i took an inch off the end and about 3/8 along the original stitch edge, shortened the belt loop an inch so it rides higher and re finished the edges and gave it some saddle soap lol. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members MarlinDave Posted March 26, 2022 Members Report Posted March 26, 2022 What’s the finish on the new holster Chuck? Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted March 26, 2022 Author CFM Report Posted March 26, 2022 1 minute ago, 327fed said: What’s the finish on the new holster Chuck? i haven't applied the finish yet, it will be a couple coats of fiebings golden mink oil and a good buffing. It is a water proofing for outdoor gear. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members jrdunn Posted March 27, 2022 Members Report Posted March 27, 2022 Chuck, I always like your holsters, no nonsense! Jim Quote
Members Charley1 Posted March 27, 2022 Members Report Posted March 27, 2022 Nice looking holster, nice, simple design. I make and sell a fair number of similar design. Folks seem to like keeping things simple. Quote
Members AzShooter Posted March 27, 2022 Members Report Posted March 27, 2022 I think you did a great job on both of them. Like the colors. Quote
Members MarlinDave Posted March 27, 2022 Members Report Posted March 27, 2022 Is the leather pre dyed or is that just NFO to darken it? Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted March 27, 2022 Author CFM Report Posted March 27, 2022 8 hours ago, jrdunn said: Chuck, I always like your holsters, no nonsense! Jim 7 hours ago, Charley1 said: Nice looking holster, nice, simple design. I make and sell a fair number of similar design. Folks seem to like keeping things simple. 7 hours ago, 327fed said: Is the leather pre dyed or is that just NFO to darken it? thank you guys yea i sell quite a few plain holsters and knife sheathes a lot of guys want the function and fit of hand made but no bling lol. 327fed I air brushed the dye after it was sewn up and formed , its canyon tan i wont use any nfo on this The mink oil product i use will darken it up some, i Apply a couple of hearty coats with the aid of a blow dryer. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM chuck123wapati Posted March 27, 2022 Author CFM Report Posted March 27, 2022 Here is a picture after the finish coat It will even out gradually aver a couple days and lighten back up a bit. Also tried to get a photo of the tapered welt. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Hags Posted March 28, 2022 Members Report Posted March 28, 2022 Very nice Chuck. Quote Not so retired RN. Living on the Washington Peninsula.
CFM chuck123wapati Posted March 28, 2022 Author CFM Report Posted March 28, 2022 8 hours ago, Hags said: Very nice Chuck. thank you. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
ButtonLady Posted March 28, 2022 Report Posted March 28, 2022 On 3/27/2022 at 6:40 AM, chuck123wapati said: i sell quite a few plain holsters and knife sheathes a lot of guys want the function and fit of hand made but no bling lol. "Plain" is a lot harder because you can't hide your mistakes with bling... Really nice work! Do you use standard release, or soft "EZ" release snap sockets for holsters? The lighting makes it look like.. brass? The old one is nickel? Quote Sewing Machines: Juki DNU-1541 and waaay too many home machines and sergers... Button Machines: Osborne, Wade, Defiance, Maxant, Handy Jr. #1 and #20, Fasnap PM5 (and too many dies to count)
CFM chuck123wapati Posted March 28, 2022 Author CFM Report Posted March 28, 2022 1 hour ago, ButtonLady said: "Plain" is a lot harder because you can't hide your mistakes with bling... Really nice work! Do you use standard release, or soft "EZ" release snap sockets for holsters? The lighting makes it look like.. brass? The old one is nickel? thank you I use standard from weaver. they come in both brass and silver, i usually use brass but i had to match the originals on the rebuild. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
ButtonLady Posted March 30, 2022 Report Posted March 30, 2022 On 3/28/2022 at 8:43 AM, chuck123wapati said: they come in both brass and silver, i usually use brass but i had to match the originals on the rebuild. The brass looks so nice against those gorgeous warm tones, especially since there's no bling to distract your eye —it only compliments the excellent workmanship. Quote Sewing Machines: Juki DNU-1541 and waaay too many home machines and sergers... Button Machines: Osborne, Wade, Defiance, Maxant, Handy Jr. #1 and #20, Fasnap PM5 (and too many dies to count)
CFM chuck123wapati Posted March 30, 2022 Author CFM Report Posted March 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, ButtonLady said: The brass looks so nice against those gorgeous warm tones, especially since there's no bling to distract your eye —it only compliments the excellent workmanship. thank you i appreciate your nice comments. Brass is one of my favorite colors lol. you would be surprised i sell far more plain holsters than tooled i guess people around here are just good old plain folks. Or my tooling sucks. lol Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Charley1 Posted March 31, 2022 Members Report Posted March 31, 2022 Almost all my sales are for concealed carry holsters. All are plain, smooth leather. Nobody is supposed to see them anyway. Why pay more for tooling that nobody will see? My customers pretty much agree. Quote
Members JWheeler331 Posted March 31, 2022 Members Report Posted March 31, 2022 Good looking holster Chuck. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted March 31, 2022 Author CFM Report Posted March 31, 2022 2 hours ago, JWheeler331 said: Good looking holster Chuck. thank you ! I like that strap setup on yours very cool. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Contributing Member Samalan Posted March 31, 2022 Contributing Member Report Posted March 31, 2022 Nice work Chuck your a very talented Man. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted March 31, 2022 Author CFM Report Posted March 31, 2022 58 minutes ago, Samalan said: Nice work Chuck your a very talented Man. Thank you i appreciate that. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM tsunkasapa Posted April 1, 2022 CFM Report Posted April 1, 2022 Looking good. The 'remodel' doesn't LOOK 'remodeled', the mark of a good remodeler! Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
Members JWheeler331 Posted April 11, 2022 Members Report Posted April 11, 2022 On 3/31/2022 at 10:48 AM, chuck123wapati said: thank you ! I like that strap setup on yours very cool. Thanks again. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted April 11, 2022 Author CFM Report Posted April 11, 2022 On 3/31/2022 at 8:10 PM, tsunkasapa said: Looking good. The 'remodel' doesn't LOOK 'remodeled', the mark of a good remodeler! lol thanks!! Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
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