BruceGibson Posted January 16, 2010 Report Posted January 16, 2010 Haven't posted a holster pic in a while, so I thought I'd put this one up for your input. It's got a 15-degree rake, and the backside is left natural. Belt slots are for a 1.5 inch wide, 1/4" thick gunbelt. Quote
Members usmc0341 Posted January 16, 2010 Members Report Posted January 16, 2010 Man your holsters look nice. Are you hand or machine stitching? Quote
BruceGibson Posted January 16, 2010 Author Report Posted January 16, 2010 Man your holsters look nice. Are you hand or machine stitching? Thank you, sir. I machine stitch with an Artisan Toro 4000P. Top thread is 346 with 277 in the bobbin. Quote
Members usmc0341 Posted January 16, 2010 Members Report Posted January 16, 2010 I hope to get to your level at some point. I love looking at yours and Boomstick's holsters. Quote
Denster Posted January 16, 2010 Report Posted January 16, 2010 Really nice holster Bruce. I really like the tight stitchline right up to the weapon profile, that curved backsweep from the rear toe into the wing is a nice touch also. Quote
Members dbusarow Posted January 16, 2010 Members Report Posted January 16, 2010 Bruce, Any chance of getting a shot of the backside of this holster? I'm real curious about the natural back/black front combo. Thanks, Dan Quote
BruceGibson Posted January 16, 2010 Author Report Posted January 16, 2010 Bruce, Any chance of getting a shot of the backside of this holster? I'm real curious about the natural back/black front combo. Thanks, Dan Here's the backside, Dan. I left it natural to avoid dye bleed or rub-off. Quote
BruceGibson Posted January 16, 2010 Author Report Posted January 16, 2010 Really nice holster Bruce. I really like the tight stitchline right up to the weapon profile, that curved backsweep from the rear toe into the wing is a nice touch also. Thank you, Denster. I was trying for something a little different without getting too far over the top. Quote
Members dbusarow Posted January 17, 2010 Members Report Posted January 17, 2010 Here's the backside, Dan. I left it natural to avoid dye bleed or rub-off. I figured preventing dye rub off was the motivation, but the result goes beyond that. That is just plain beautiful. Dan Quote
Members dickf Posted January 17, 2010 Members Report Posted January 17, 2010 Very nice as always, Bruce! I really like the clean backs - it's classy. Quote
Members particle Posted January 17, 2010 Members Report Posted January 17, 2010 Very nice! May I ask what tool or technique you use to tool the recess in the trigger guard? Love your maker stamp. Quote
BruceGibson Posted January 17, 2010 Author Report Posted January 17, 2010 I figured preventing dye rub off was the motivation, but the result goes beyond that. That is just plain beautiful. Dan Thank you, Dan. Very nice as always, Bruce! I really like the clean backs - it's classy. Thank you, Dick. Heck, I went and looked at your website and the pics you've got up there. If I wasn't already committed I'd have come back here and taken my holster picture down! Mighty nice work!! Quote
BruceGibson Posted January 17, 2010 Author Report Posted January 17, 2010 Very nice! May I ask what tool or technique you use to tool the recess in the trigger guard? Love your maker stamp. Thanks, particle. My Makers stamp is from Infinity Stamps. Their website is www.InfinityStamps.com. Real good people. I'm no expert by any stretch, but the tools I use on the trigger guard are the same ones I use for the other detailing/boning. Some of 'em are a little weird...maybe a lot weird. On the trigger guard I'll start with my thumbs--whether I've used the press or not. I also use the wooden handles (round ends) of a couple of edgers I have, to get things started. I use an edge slick from Jeremiah Watt to sharpen my lines in the trigger guard. Here's a link to the tool JW Edge Slick. It's an edge slick, but I've never used it for that. Beyond that, I use an old butter knife (Mark Garrity gave me that idea), a crochet hook, the butt-end of a Sharpie marker, and a couple of big pear shaders. Real fancy tools. Hope that helps. Quote
Members Rhome Posted January 18, 2010 Members Report Posted January 18, 2010 Beautiful holster Bruce, as alway's. Best, Rhome DGL Quote
Members carljc72 Posted January 18, 2010 Members Report Posted January 18, 2010 Bruce, I think it is an awesome looking holster. I love the clean natural back. I completely agree with Denster about the sweeping profile...very sharp. Carl Quote
Members Shorts Posted January 18, 2010 Members Report Posted January 18, 2010 Golly Bruce, you do some nice work, especially on Glocks. I have trouble with that darn straight line down the slide Quote
Members dickf Posted January 19, 2010 Members Report Posted January 19, 2010 Thank you, Dick. Heck, I went and looked at your website and the pics you've got up there. If I wasn't already committed I'd have come back here and taken my holster picture down! Mighty nice work!! I'm sure you know that I'm quite flattered by this! Your gear is always top-notch, and that's no joke. I really dig your thin detail lines. Quote
Members brinyar Posted January 19, 2010 Members Report Posted January 19, 2010 Good work! That natural finish on the inside is nice. How does the 346 thread work in you Toro 4000? Do you have to do any major tweaks to the tension or use lube to get it to sew smoothly? Quote
BruceGibson Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Posted January 20, 2010 Beautiful holster Bruce, as alway's. Best, Rhome DGL Thank you, Rhome! That's mighty high praise coming from you! And very much appreciated! Quote
BruceGibson Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Posted January 20, 2010 Bruce, I think it is an awesome looking holster. I love the clean natural back. I completely agree with Denster about the sweeping profile...very sharp. Carl Thanks, Carl. Had a friend of mine tell me once that folks might think I was short-cutting by leaving the back panel natural. Had to explain to him that it's a little more troublesome to do that than to just dump the whole thing in the dye bath. I've just always been paranoid about dye-bleed/ruboff on somebody's high-dollar pants. Golly Bruce, you do some nice work, especially on Glocks. I have trouble with that darn straight line down the slide Thanks, Monica! Quote
BruceGibson Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Posted January 20, 2010 Good work! That natural finish on the inside is nice. How does the 346 thread work in you Toro 4000? Do you have to do any major tweaks to the tension or use lube to get it to sew smoothly? The 346/277 combo works great with the 4000P. No special tweaks or adjustments. I like the look of the thicker thread on the face side--it really looks good (to me). Steve Tayrien (Cobra Steve) sold me the Toro when he was with Artisan, before he started his own deal with Cobra. I'm sure you know that I'm quite flattered by this! Your gear is always top-notch, and that's no joke. I really dig your thin detail lines. Thank you, Dick. You made my day! Quote
Members Bronson Posted January 20, 2010 Members Report Posted January 20, 2010 That's a beautiful holster Bruce. Very inspiring for those of us who a new to this game. Bronson Quote
Members jt1 Posted January 20, 2010 Members Report Posted January 20, 2010 (edited) Bruce - WOW, every time I am just about ready to give up with my holster making one of you artists posts something like this and I get motivated again, if I can get even close to this I'll be happy... jt Edited January 20, 2010 by jt1 Quote
Members BOOMSTICKHolsters Posted January 26, 2010 Members Report Posted January 26, 2010 Great looking, functional gun leather as usual, Bruce! Quote
BruceGibson Posted January 26, 2010 Author Report Posted January 26, 2010 That's a beautiful holster Bruce. Very inspiring for those of us who a new to this game. Bronson Thank you, Bronson. Quote
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