Contributing Member Regis Posted February 22, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted February 22, 2008 Jordan, What kind or brand of clear acrylic do you use? Thanks Quote God, Family, and Country (although liberals are attempting to destroy these in the USA)
Members BOOMSTICKHolsters Posted February 22, 2008 Members Report Posted February 22, 2008 Well done, sir. When you added the sight welt, did you skive it down towards the front? Quote
Contributing Member Jordan Posted February 22, 2008 Author Contributing Member Report Posted February 22, 2008 Fiebings little white bottle I got on clearence for a buck, the stuff is ok but I am leaning towards just a wax and buff finish in the future. I like the nice mellow glow of a more natural finish, acrylic seems so...... plastic! and yes I used a belt sander to Skiv the welt to very thin on the front facing edge, glued and then sewn Quote
Members WaG35 Posted February 22, 2008 Members Report Posted February 22, 2008 Jordan, How do you go about transfering your stitch lines from the graph paper to the leather? I have started using graph paper myself, and haven't figured this part out yet. Quote
Contributing Member Jordan Posted February 22, 2008 Author Contributing Member Report Posted February 22, 2008 No real method I just measure in from the edge 1/8" to 1/4" whatever looks good at the time and is close to the stress points like around the belt loops and the pistol pocket edges. A second line at the same measurement inside the first hides alot of faults, guess it draws the eye away from the edge. I have'nt figured out where the line needs to be in relation to the pistol, I just guess at it and so far have been lucky or used a different bluegun that fit. Someone may have a formula but I think most have learned by trial and error. Quote
Members Warren Posted February 22, 2008 Members Report Posted February 22, 2008 Looks very nice Jordan. I may try this pattern for one of my pistols. Thanks for sharing the info! Warren Quote
Contributing Member Jordan Posted February 23, 2008 Author Contributing Member Report Posted February 23, 2008 Here is the last photo of this one. I didn't have a belt that would work with it so I scrounged a blank I had and broke out the hand crank embosser I bought last year. Made one today, matches pretty close, nothing special no liner or stitching just a down and dirty 25 dollar special. Quote
Members Hilborne Posted February 23, 2008 Members Report Posted February 23, 2008 Nice looking rig Jordon. A guy should probably always make a belt to go with the holster. Andy Quote
Members LuisPaulo Posted March 8, 2008 Members Report Posted March 8, 2008 Hi Jordan. I just say thank you. Your photos teaches me how to do a modern type holster. ASAP, I'll try one. Quote
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted March 8, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted March 8, 2008 Jordan, you have came a long way, Your holsters are looking GREAT. Quote Luke
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