West Texas Holster with Belt and Cartrige Belt

[Butch]

I haven't made too many holsters and this is my first attempt at holster belts.

The holster on the left is a West Texas holster pattern for a Super Commanche .45/410.

The holster is finished in neatsfoot oil and tan-kote. I still need to put bullet loops on it.

The belt on the right holds 29 .223 cartridges.

The belt is finished with a mixture of neatsfoot oil and medium brown antique. I did not apply any tan-kote to it.

Thanks Jim for the Belt Patterns.

Thanks for looking. Any critique is welcome.

Butch

[MADMAX22]

Overall looks good to me, stamping all looks really good and great colors. Surprised theres no comments yet.

As far as comments from me as not having done much holsters and no western ones is work on your edges some. Thats the biggest thing I notice. Check out the cornfused thread at the top of this section. Maybe make the loop around the holster a little tighter but not sure if thats necessary just something I like. Other then that great work man.

[Butch]

Thanks for the comments and critique MADMAX22. I know I need to really work on edges. It's something I don't really like doing but it's also one of more important things to do. I really didn't pay much attention about the loop and I agree with you after looking at it. Thanks.

Thanks,

Butch

[Jim]

He Butch, now there's a rig to be proud of! I got a tip for the edging (being as you mentioned it.) There are a hundred ways to do it and they all work, but tthere is a quik and simple method using an Edger/Creaser like the one in the photo. When you finish doing what you do (so very well) to the belt and or holster, use a darker dye (dark brown or even black) and re-apply ir to the vey edge of the leather with a dauber. While the dye is still wet, use the small slot on the Edge/Creaser and rub the living daylights out of the egdes until slick and shiney. This can be done in short stages so you don't have to try to do the whole belt at once.

After this, rub the edges down with Resolene apllied on a damp sponge. The edges on the holster shown here were done in just such a manner.

Hope this helps and keep up the great work!

Jim

[Butch]

Thanks Jim.

I've never seen one of those Edger/Creaser that you showed. I use the plastic edgers from Tandy and apply a black edge dye when I think I'm done. I'll have to give your technique a try as I know I don't do a very good job at it and sure need something that will work for me.

Thanks again,

Butch