anubismp Report post Posted July 3, 2010 I posted this in the critique section and got views but no comments. Can someone please give me some input? I dont want to double post so heres the link. http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=25002 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOOMSTICKHolsters Report post Posted July 4, 2010 Design wise, I would leave a little more room between the front strap and the holster, especially on a design like the squeeze cocker where the front strap is so far forward in the de-cocked mode. This will help in establishing a grip for a more positive draw. As far as the craftsmanship goes, here are several tips for the next try: Get a side of the $4.79/ft. Hermann Oak from Springfield Leather; Good leather will make the whole project much easier to do and you will be happier with the end results. Consider using an adjustable stitch groover to establish your stitch lines a consistent distance from the edge. Use a stitch wheel inside the groove to mark the hole placement. Be sure to use a good, sharp awl to make your holes, and wax the tip often to make the process a little easier. Try not to make any abrupt angle changes, but instead radius both the inside and outside corners; the pattern will be easier to cut out, the the finished product will look better, and the corners will be less likely to crack, tear or get "dog eared". Spend some time on scrap leather practicing finishing your edges; there are several methods on here, so try a bunch out until you find one that works for you - I think the easiest one to start out with is a dowel rod in a drill press and a water dampened edge... You will get a more even dye finish if you airbrush your leather before assembly. You don't have to spend a lot of money. A hobby sprayer at harbor freight and some canned air will do the trick for less than $20. The same airbrush can spray on acrylic resolene as a final finish, too. Finally, just keep at it. You will get better with each attempt. It takes experience to learn what works for you and what doesn't. Have fun trying new methods, and the rest will work out with time and practice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anubismp Report post Posted July 10, 2010 Sorry I've been away for a bit thanks for all of the help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
