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
Members 327fed 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 On 3/26/2022 at 8:39 PM, 327fed said: What’s the finish on the new holster Chuck? Expand 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
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 327fed 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 On 3/27/2022 at 1:25 AM, jrdunn said: Chuck, I always like your holsters, no nonsense! Jim Expand On 3/27/2022 at 2:28 AM, 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. Expand On 3/27/2022 at 3:16 AM, 327fed said: Is the leather pre dyed or is that just NFO to darken it? Expand 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
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
CFM chuck123wapati Posted March 28, 2022 Author CFM Report Posted March 28, 2022 On 3/28/2022 at 2:35 AM, Hags said: Very nice Chuck. Expand thank you. Quote
ButtonLady Posted March 28, 2022 Report Posted March 28, 2022 On 3/27/2022 at 10:40 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. Expand "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
CFM chuck123wapati Posted March 28, 2022 Author CFM Report Posted March 28, 2022 On 3/28/2022 at 11:34 AM, 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? Expand 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
ButtonLady Posted March 30, 2022 Report Posted March 30, 2022 On 3/28/2022 at 12:43 PM, chuck123wapati said: they come in both brass and silver, i usually use brass but i had to match the originals on the rebuild. Expand 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
CFM chuck123wapati Posted March 30, 2022 Author CFM Report Posted March 30, 2022 On 3/30/2022 at 1:30 PM, 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. Expand 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
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 On 3/31/2022 at 1:28 PM, JWheeler331 said: Good looking holster Chuck. Expand thank you ! I like that strap setup on yours very cool. Quote
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 On 3/31/2022 at 6:17 PM, Samalan said: Nice work Chuck your a very talented Man. Expand Thank you i appreciate that. Quote
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
Members JWheeler331 Posted April 11, 2022 Members Report Posted April 11, 2022 On 3/31/2022 at 3:48 PM, chuck123wapati said: thank you ! I like that strap setup on yours very cool. Expand Thanks again. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted April 11, 2022 Author CFM Report Posted April 11, 2022 On 4/1/2022 at 2:10 AM, tsunkasapa said: Looking good. The 'remodel' doesn't LOOK 'remodeled', the mark of a good remodeler! Expand lol thanks!! Quote
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