Members doubleh Posted June 2, 2023 Members Report Posted June 2, 2023 (edited) Around 1970 I made a wallet for my dad's birthday. It got little wear and tear as he was farmer and only carried it when going to town and it rode in a shirt pocket. I have never liked tooling thin leather and really disliked lacing one of these so I made very few. While looking through boxes for another item earlier this week I ran across a newer project. This was from around 20 years ago and my essential tremors had barely begun. It's 8-9 oz. Herman's Oak, lined, and fits a Ruger BlackHawk. I was surprised that the leather was a little soft along the stitch line when I sewed it together and consider it a major flaw in my work. Edited June 2, 2023 by doubleh Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted June 2, 2023 CFM Report Posted June 2, 2023 Both are really nice tooling. 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 dikman Posted June 2, 2023 Members Report Posted June 2, 2023 I agree, very nice tooling and design. The holster looks fine to me. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members doubleh Posted June 3, 2023 Author Members Report Posted June 3, 2023 (edited) Thanks for the compliments. The holster works exactly like it is supposed to. It's just that every time I look at that stitch line I can't help gritting my teeth. Edited June 3, 2023 by doubleh Quote
Members Bert03241 Posted June 3, 2023 Members Report Posted June 3, 2023 Ha Ha Ha yea were not going there Quote
AlZilla Posted June 3, 2023 Report Posted June 3, 2023 6 hours ago, doubleh said: Thanks for the compliments. The holster works exactly like it is supposed to. It's just that every time I look at that stitch line I can't help gritting my teeth. Aesthetics aside, If it hasn't failed in 20 years, I'd suggest it's not really a problem. Quote “Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.” - Voltaire “Republics decline into democracies and democracies degenerate into despotisms.” - Aristotle
Members dikman Posted June 3, 2023 Members Report Posted June 3, 2023 It's one of those things that you notice it because you made it whereas in reality I doubt if anyone else would see it. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members Handstitched Posted June 4, 2023 Members Report Posted June 4, 2023 6 hours ago, dikman said: It's one of those things that you notice it because you made it whereas in reality I doubt if anyone else would see it. But looks great to me , nice pattern too Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
Members doubleh Posted June 4, 2023 Author Members Report Posted June 4, 2023 It is straight from Al Stholman's "How To Make Holsters' book". Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.