Members Angrywrench Posted April 16 Members Report Posted April 16 I want to get into leather holster making, I have no clue where to look or what to buy. I would apricate some links and advise on methods and ways to become better at it. Quote
kgg Posted April 16 Report Posted April 16 4 hours ago, Angrywrench said: I want to get into leather holster making, Two basic methods depending on your interest: 1) Hand stitching, relatively inexpensive. 2) Machine sewing, relatively expensive. Basic New hand operated sewing machine from $1000 USD up and New motorized sewing machine from $2800 USD and up. kgg Quote Juki DNU - 1541S, Juki DU - 1181N, Singer 29K - 71(1949), Chinese Patcher (Tinkers Delight), Warlock TSC-441, Techsew 2750 Pro, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
Contributing Member fredk Posted April 16 Contributing Member Report Posted April 16 Buy Blue guns, for fitting Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
CFM chuck123wapati Posted April 16 CFM Report Posted April 16 i would start by searching this forum for a few days virtually everything you need to know is in this knowledge base. 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 TomE Posted April 16 Members Report Posted April 16 The Stohlman books on leather tools, hand sewing, and case making are good general references. See also books and DVDs at the Leather Crafters and Saddlers Journal online store. Quote
Contributing Member Samalan Posted April 16 Contributing Member Report Posted April 16 Best advice: don't do it !!!! Quote
Contributing Member Samalan Posted April 16 Contributing Member Report Posted April 16 Sorry, friend, I thought you wanted to go into business making leather holsters. my bad Quote
Members TonyV Posted April 17 Members Report Posted April 17 (edited) 14 hours ago, TomE said: The Stohlman books on leather tools, hand sewing, and case making are good general references. See also books and DVDs at the Leather Crafters and Saddlers Journal online store. I second this motion. There are also a lot of Youtube vids that teach holster making from the very simple Slim Jim to extravagant carry rigs, tooled, reenforced, etc etc. Start reading and watching. When you have more questions, there are several on this forum that can help. But first, a suggestion. The basic steps, and basic tools of holster making are not a lot different than the basics of any other leather project. If you can make a simple wallet or belt, you can make a holster. A holster is not much more than a pouch, anyway. Go for it! Edited April 17 by TonyV Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted June 8 Contributing Member Report Posted June 8 to make good leather goods, you need good leather. that's the first and the last of that. For holsters specifically, I would recommend a good utility knife, and something to cut curves (I use x-acto, works great). round punches - they're great for PUNCHING out tight curves instead of trying to cut them. GOOD quality awl and thread. a wooden or acrylic "slicker" for finishing edges. and of course dyes and applicators to suit your preference. That will get you started, and you can swap/change as you grow to suit your own style. To be clear, GOOD leather. Plus, one more thing... GOOD leather. Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members dikman Posted June 8 Members Report Posted June 8 Good advice, JLS, but probably wasted - nearly 2 months and the OP hasn't returned? Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
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