A couple of thngs from the past

[doubleh]

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

[chuck123wapati]

Both are really nice tooling. 

[dikman]

I agree, very nice tooling and design. The holster looks fine to me.

[Bert03241]

excellent work

[doubleh]

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

[Bert03241]

Ha Ha Ha yea were not going there

[AlZilla]

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.

[dikman]

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.

[Handstitched]

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   

[doubleh]

It is straight from Al Stholman's "How To Make Holsters' book".