Ruger Holster

[RonAJ]

I'm new to this -- hope it works.

I watched a video by "Adams Leather Works" on u-tube, and followed their procedure to produce a pattern for this holster. (Actually I made three holsters to get one that actually fit.) Still not perfect, but works well on the range. Can anyone tell me how to keep the leather dye from bleeding into the stiching.

[joker]

I'm new to this -- hope it works.

I watched a video by "Adams Leather Works" on u-tube, and followed their procedure to produce a pattern for this holster. (Actually I made three holsters to get one that actually fit.) Still not perfect, but works well on the range. Can anyone tell me how to keep the leather dye from bleeding into the stiching.

Hey Ron good looking holster! One way to keep the dye from bleeding is to just sew a few spots to hold the leather while you dye it and then go back and do your final stiching. Dont know if this helps or not.

Joker

[katsass]

I'm new to this -- hope it works.

I watched a video by "Adams Leather Works" on u-tube, and followed their procedure to produce a pattern for this holster. (Actually I made three holsters to get one that actually fit.) Still not perfect, but works well on the range. Can anyone tell me how to keep the leather dye from bleeding into the stiching.

Ron, I find that I have no bleed off to my stitching if I dye all parts prior to assembly. (I'm in a place a bit warmer than BC.....the surface temp of the sandy soil can exceed 140 F. on a warm day, so I just set things outside for a few hours) Anyhooo, allow all parts to dry thoroughly prior to any assembly. I expect that up your way that may take more than a day or so, unless you use a drying cabinet of some sort. You don't say what dye you use but my choice is Feibing's Pro Oil dyes...except for black........vinegaroon for that., and you dunk your leather in the 'roon. All dyes that I use are applied with an airbrush. I saddle stitch with waxed linen, and add wax as I work. Here's a pic of a holster I did with 'natural' color linen thread on a holster dyed 'dark brown' with Fiebings oil dye..........no bleed. Mike

[RonAJ]

Thanks Mike. I used "Fiebing's Leather Dye", and sealed it with Eco Flo Block Out. I probably dodn't let the dye dry long enough, it was humid and raining when I was stiching. I'll try the Oil dye on my next holster. Thanks for the info. Ron

Ron, I find that I have no bleed off to my stitching if I dye all parts prior to assembly. (I'm in a place a bit warmer than BC.....the surface temp of the sandy soil can exceed 140 F. on a warm day, so I just set things outside for a few hours) Anyhooo, allow all parts to dry thoroughly prior to any assembly. I expect that up your way that may take more than a day or so, unless you use a drying cabinet of some sort. You don't say what dye you use but my choice is Feibing's Pro Oil dyes...except for black........vinegaroon for that., and you dunk your leather in the 'roon. All dyes that I use are applied with an airbrush. I saddle stitch with waxed linen, and add wax as I work. Here's a pic of a holster I did with 'natural' color linen thread on a holster dyed 'dark brown' with Fiebings oil dye..........no bleed. Mike

Edited July 23, 2010 by RonAJ

[katsass]

Thanks Mike. I used "Fiebing's Leather Dye", and sealed it with Eco Flo Block Out. I probably dodn't let the dye dry long enough, it was humid and raining when I was stiching. I'll try the Oil dye on my next holster. Thanks for the info. Ron

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FWIW.....Ron, Humidity can mess you up, BUT I don't put anything on my project after dying until it's completed. Frankly I don't care for the Tandy "Eco" stuff at all ...... any of it. For a finish I primarily use Feibing's super sheen.........but in a pinch any of the clear 'sheen' products. I have actually used "Mop and Glo", thinned 50/50 with water for a finish......it works well. Again, I use an airbrush for dyeing and finishing........it puts the stuff on more evenly than any other way I have found. Mike

Edited July 25, 2010 by katsass

[js5972]

A nice looking holster. For a finish, try Feibing's Saddle Lac which is available at Tandy's.