I walked away frustrated.

[WaG35]

Well, it happened. And I knew it was going to, but still frustrating none the less. So far I have made 4 holsters and all of them were functional, there were little things that I would do differently the next time, but they worked. Yesterday while trying a new design concept I made my first one that nothing worked at all. First I cut the leather out so it was either going to be for a leftie(And I'm not a leftie) or it would be rough side out. Then it didn't fit how it was intented at all. But I found this out after investing quite a bit of time. I finally threw my hands in the air and went in the house. I am over it now and ready to try again, but it was a series of comedic errors. Good day guys. I know I am not alone here, just needed to vent a little.

[TomSwede]

Yup we've been there.

Cut out an archers bracer for right hand Twice in a row the wrong way, not going into details I can tell you the cursing and swearing was enormous.

Two days ago I spilled silverdye and got splotches and silverflakes all ovar that Motörhead bracer. Luckily it was all salvaged.

Hope this cheered you up a bit and if not you can just have a laugh at me for making same error twice in ten minutes, well the lefties got new homes pretty quickly.

Tom

[Jordan]

Welcome to the wunerful world of scratchbuilt leatherwork! Happens all the time to me, I do get frustrated at times but a cup-o-joe and a short breather helps to clear things up and then I rethink the process with the fresh jolt of caffine.

[Regis]

You'd be supprised how many left handed holsters I'm accumulating ......!

Edited February 11, 2008 by Regis

[barra]

We've all been there. If i'm trying out a new theory or pattern I make a prototype from non stretch vinyl or linoleum. That way I iron out 99 per cent of the bugs

Remember, think thrice, measure twice, cut once.

as it says at the bottom of all my posts

the man who never made a mistake never made anything.

Barra

Edited February 11, 2008 by barra

[waddy]

I just cut out THREE holsters for the Colt Woodsman, and they were all backwards. And that was after I checked, double checked, and then convinced myself I had to turn the pattern over. I seem to have some kind of perverse need to do most things backwards at least once. Maybe we could form some kind of an organization to convince more shooters that left handed holsters are the new way to go!!

[BOOMSTICKHolsters]

Yep. I've been there. I have a whole garbage bag full of mistackes. I use the bad holsters to try new finishing techniques or other new ideas. It's just part of the territory. Try making someone a custom exotic rig for a rare pistol and remembering upon delivery that they are left handed. That's been my favorite mistake so far......

[WaG35]

Thanks guys, i was pretty sure i wasn't alone. Just thought you needed a good laugh this morning. i am too stuborn to quit.

[Randyc]

Hey Guys

I'm a favorite contributor to the "Oh Shoot Club" and not in those exact words.

I'm a lefty and have to think out of the box to make a right handed holster. My little NAA mini .22 holster shown on an earler post started life as a Glock Mod. 23 holster, scewed up, reincarnated as a Makarov holster, screwed up again and became the mini holster on the third try. Even tho I try not to screw up, it helps to know that I can usually just make another mini holster out of the mess.

Randy

[viejo]

I'm glad to see I'm not alone.

There are two errors here. Can anyone spot the subtle one?