first photos posted...critiques please

[carljc72]

Here is the second holster I made of this type. I sold the first one when someone at the gun shop saw it and liked it. It was not identical to this one, but there were plenty of similarities. Any critiques and advice are not only welcomed but encouraged. This is about my 6th or 7th holster attempt. Thanks, Carl

[Rock76]

Here is the second holster I made of this type. I sold the first one when someone at the gun shop saw it and liked it. It was not identical to this one, but there were plenty of similarities. Any critiques and advice are not only welcomed but encouraged. This is about my 6th or 7th holster attempt. Thanks, Carl

Very nice. Great looking stitching.

[claybuster101]

Looks great!

[ArtS]

Nice job on the holster and the stitching is really clean.

Art

[hidepounder]

I think it looks really good.I'm with Art, you stitching is very nice. I personally would like to see the edges with a better finish, but it's a geat job!

Bob

[ABC3]

Carl,

Good lookin holster. Stitching looks good. The only comment I would have is the burnishing seems to be alittle lax. JMO

Keep up the good work.

[carljc72]

Thank you everyone for the kind words. I agree about the edges. I have not gotten that part down yet. Anyone have any secrets to share about getting the perfect edge?

[TexasJack]

One thing I picked up from watching Chuck Burrows' DVDs is that the edges REALLY make a difference in the looks of a piece. In the photo you can really see little 'strings' of leather on the triangle shaped part. Also, the edge at the top of the holster looks like it was just roughly cut. I won't even try to pass myself off as an expert on this, but I might suggest cutting the leather slightly longer and then belt sand the edge down so it's nice and even. Then wet and bone it really well.

I don't know how important it is on this type of holster, but I generally like to see more of a groove for stitching.

In the picture, it looks like the leather has assumed several different shades. (Could be the lighting.) To look great, the color needs to be even.

I don't want to harp on the negative, because overall it's a nice looking holster. It needs a bit of 'leather love' to dress up the small details that make it look professional.

[gearjammer711]

loos good , the edge takes time to learn, you have to get a smooth cut and the mosture content of the leather needs to be right. some people use diffrent cems. on the edge but if you can learn when the leather is right it will burnish great. it is still hit and miss with my holsters. BTW where did you find the working tools stamp.

[MADMAX22]

Looks good to me so far for your second one. Cant say too much as I have only made a couple myself but stitching looks great, good lines and such. As stated get the edges cleaned up a bit.

I cant seem to tell if I would like the reinforcement to have rounded corners or keep the pointy corners, either way I think it looks good.

Keep going on them and refine your technique.