Moderator Johanna Posted October 17, 2009 Moderator Report Posted October 17, 2009 LW's friend Jim Simmons has shared another fantastic lesson with us- the California Slim Jim Holster. California Holster Patterns.pdf California Holster Tutorial.pdf Nice, huh? Johanna California Holster Patterns.pdf California Holster Tutorial.pdf Quote You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
Members Cowboy316 Posted October 17, 2009 Members Report Posted October 17, 2009 Jo and Jim you guys have done it again just love how detailed the tutorial gets and the pics are great very well done guys thank you Cowboy316 Quote http://wildwestcusto...rworks.webs.com
Members dbusarow Posted October 18, 2009 Members Report Posted October 18, 2009 Jim, It's hard to imagine how much time you devoted to these tutorials. Thank you very much. Dan Quote Dan Busarow dan@fishcreekleatherworks.com http://www.fishcreekleatherworks.com/
MADMAX22 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Posted October 18, 2009 Great tutorial thanks a bunch. I had totally forgotten about that thing with making your own awl, had read there write up on that a long time ago and filed it away lol. Quote
Members TexasJack Posted October 18, 2009 Members Report Posted October 18, 2009 Jim! Fantastic job on the tutorial and patterns!!! Wow! Most professional teachers don't have materials this well organized. Also, thanks to Johanna for encouraging this!! Quote
Members MBOGO Posted January 1, 2010 Members Report Posted January 1, 2010 Thank you so much Jim. Quote
Members varicelas Posted December 28, 2010 Members Report Posted December 28, 2010 From Spain, thank you, Fantastic tutorial and patterns. Quote
Members srmaples Posted January 15, 2011 Members Report Posted January 15, 2011 First let me say thanks for the tutorial, I'm a newnbie and every little bit helps. Now for my issue - I'm making a holster for an 1851 Colt Navy revolver (the smaller of the 2 patterns). However, the pattern is way too small (both in circumference and in length) for the actual pistol. Does anyone know what I may be doing wrong in downloading the material? How do I get the correct size? Thanks in advance Quote
Members gunman1876 Posted January 21, 2011 Members Report Posted January 21, 2011 First let me say thanks for the tutorial, I'm a newnbie and every little bit helps. Now for my issue - I'm making a holster for an 1851 Colt Navy revolver (the smaller of the 2 patterns). However, the pattern is way too small (both in circumference and in length) for the actual pistol. Does anyone know what I may be doing wrong in downloading the material? How do I get the correct size? Thanks in advance You mite have printer setting for fit for paper. Some of these mite take a couple sheets to print them out to the correct size. Quote
Members srmaples Posted January 23, 2011 Members Report Posted January 23, 2011 You mite have printer setting for fit for paper. Some of these mite take a couple sheets to print them out to the correct size. That was it. Thanks! Quote
Members tathataboy Posted April 18, 2011 Members Report Posted April 18, 2011 Tell Jim 'THANK YOU!!!" I just finished my none-too-flashy-but-totally-usable holster form my Pietta revolver. Works GREAT!! And I couldn't have done it without those 2 pdf's. Thank Jim for making it, and you for posting it. Sincerely, Mark One Happy Camper LW's friend Jim Simmons has shared another fantastic lesson with us- the California Slim Jim Holster. California Holster Patterns.pdf California Holster Tutorial.pdf Nice, huh? Johanna Quote
Members Billmc Posted May 19, 2011 Members Report Posted May 19, 2011 Great tutorial! I will try this very soon. Thanks. (I'm a new member and novice leather crafter better woodworker) LW's friend Jim Simmons has shared another fantastic lesson with us- the California Slim Jim Holster. California Holster Patterns.pdf California Holster Tutorial.pdf Nice, huh? Johanna Quote Bill McCaffrey God bless Texas
Members DLBarr Posted November 17, 2011 Members Report Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) Great pattern & tutorial. Trying to visualize the belt loop in order to make this into a left-side cross draw holster..... How would I do that? Thanks, Dave Edited November 17, 2011 by DLBarr Quote
Members Jim Posted November 26, 2011 Members Report Posted November 26, 2011 Great pattern & tutorial. Trying to visualize the belt loop in order to make this into a left-side cross draw holster..... How would I do that? Thanks, Dave The only secret to Lefts and Rights in patterns is flipping the pattern over. Now, that sounds simple enough but with holster patterns (and the cross draw belt loops) you can cut out the pattern on the posterboard, fold it on the center line, and then place the cross draw belt loop pattern on the holster pattern as it would be if sewn on to see if it shapes up the way you want it to. Remember, however the pattern looks is how the holster will look. Enjoy! Jim Quote Never forget where you are, so you will always remember where you've been.
Members St8LineGunsmith Posted September 6, 2012 Members Report Posted September 6, 2012 Thanks for the files! Quote No Matter Where Ya Go There Ya Are. Chattown Leatherheads American Plainsmen Society Society Of Remington Revolver Shooters(SCORRS) THE SUBLYME & HOLY ORDER OF THE SOOT, (SHOTS) The St8 Line Leathersmith I was Southern Born, I am Southern Bred And when I Die I will Be Southern Dead! I fly this Southern Flag Because my Ancestors Flew it in A war to ensure our God given rights against a Tyrannical Government. Heritage Not Hate!
Members Kornik Posted September 28, 2013 Members Report Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) Hi, I wanted to make one of this holsters by I tottally don't know what should how big it should be (I'm afraid my printer will change the size of pattern). I don't have any gun, holster is just training in leatherworking and sheridan style carving. So could you tell me if this are proper measurements? By the way, thank you for this tutorial and patterns. Edited September 28, 2013 by Kornik Quote
Members dbusarow Posted September 29, 2013 Members Report Posted September 29, 2013 Make measurement #2 10" and adjust the other dimensions to match. I am basing this on measuring an 1861 Navy which I'm pretty sure is the gun it was designed for. Dan Quote Dan Busarow dan@fishcreekleatherworks.com http://www.fishcreekleatherworks.com/
Members Kornik Posted September 29, 2013 Members Report Posted September 29, 2013 Tanks a lot! Finally I can start working on this holster. Quote
Members mitch0328 Posted November 10, 2013 Members Report Posted November 10, 2013 Ive just started working leather into my arts and have actually made one already, but having a pattern to start instead of creating my own , Wow what a time and frustration saver. Thank you very much, Mitch Quote
Members Billy Hell Posted September 29, 2015 Members Report Posted September 29, 2015 I am about to tool this design. From some research it looks like every line, including the leaf veins are swivel knife cuts correct? Would you start you leaf vein cut at the stem and then lighten up at the end? Quote
Members Josh Ashman Posted September 29, 2015 Members Report Posted September 29, 2015 I am about to tool this design. From some research it looks like every line, including the leaf veins are swivel knife cuts correct? Would you start you leaf vein cut at the stem and then lighten up at the end? Hey Billy, Here is a pic of one of these I tooled (I slapped it on a different holster, but it's one of Jim's flowers). I used a flower center, a back grounder and a beveler, everything else was a swivel knife. My cuts tend to run a little crude so it's hard to say where I stop and start but running from the stem out and lightening up at the end is a great plan, Good luck, post some pictures when you get it done! Josh Quote
Members Billy Hell Posted September 29, 2015 Members Report Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) I'm doing a slim jim for a CSA re-enactor friend. Since he is a reb I have more freedom in what holster he carries. My goal was to get close to the old nail engraved holsters so I did it all with the swivel and a few seeders. No backgrounder, no bevel. I should be done tonight. The only thing I really don't care for so far is my janky edge grooves. I'm looking a different groover to see if I can improve around the corners. Since it's supposed to be moderately old I'm not sweating it on this one. Edited September 29, 2015 by Billy Hell Quote
Members sideforce Posted January 23, 2016 Members Report Posted January 23, 2016 Excellent! Great tips in the tutorial! Quote
Members Dorado Posted March 14, 2016 Members Report Posted March 14, 2016 I made a pair of these and a cartridge belt for my 1873 SAAs. I love how they turned out. Very good pattern and tutorial. If you've never made a holster I'd highly recommend this as a starting point. Quote
Members ALH22177 Posted June 16, 2016 Members Report Posted June 16, 2016 lookin' forward to trying the Slim Jim for my 1851 navy colt. I've seen some versions that have instead of a flap, a leather loop that fits over the hammer, so I think I'll give that a go. Thanks so much for the pattern and tutorial. AL Quote
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