reddevil76 Posted January 10, 2011 Report Posted January 10, 2011 I am thinking of adding holsters and sheaths to my repertoire. Funnily enough, where I live, guns are outlawed and hunting knifes with blades more than 3 inch long will get you in trouble with the law. So, without an actual gun in hand, I was thinking of buying Tandy's kits, and basing my pattern on that, and then apply creativity to make different decorative designs. Can experts here advise if this is viable? It seems their kits are pretty generic as well. Quote
Members TexasJack Posted January 11, 2011 Members Report Posted January 11, 2011 Are toy guns banned? Or the solid models used for forming holsters? As for knives, you may be able to make a wooden knife to use for forming the sheath. (It's pretty easy if you have a sander or grinder available.) Quote
Members Reaves Leather Posted January 11, 2011 Members Report Posted January 11, 2011 I'd say get some blue trainer guns or get this book http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/home/department/Books-Patterns/stohlman-leather-craft-books/6055-00.aspx?feature=Product_9 Quote J. Reaves Reaves Leather Smoke and Iron Firefighters MC ReavesLeather.com Facebook
reddevil76 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Posted January 11, 2011 Yes, dummy guns as well. I know of these series of toy pellet guns made to exact size and weight of real ones, those are banned as well. Even cigarette lighters in the shape of guns, small ones, cannot make it through customs. I think you guys get the picture. We are the only country in the world which bans chewing gum. Quote
Members wildrose Posted January 11, 2011 Members Report Posted January 11, 2011 I used a Tandy kit to make holsters for my brother in law, who was involved in cowboy re-enactment. He was pleased with the outcome. Quote Holly Moore Wild Rose Creations http://www.wrcleather.com
Members wildrose Posted January 11, 2011 Members Report Posted January 11, 2011 I generally shy away from gun-leather, because obviously guns are something to be taken very seriously and what is holding them ought to be top-notch safety wise. For family though, I was willing to give it a try. For a first attempt, and using a "generic" pattern, I was happy with the result. Quote Holly Moore Wild Rose Creations http://www.wrcleather.com
Members shakygreg Posted January 12, 2011 Members Report Posted January 12, 2011 For making gun holsters I would suggest getting dummy guns and learning about making your own patterns. That way you will have the most accurate fit. As far as knives....... If you are able to use the real knife for your sheath then you should, because you can't exactly buy "dummy knives". Quote _________________________________________________________ Shaky Greg Sass#87514 God Bless Jer-29:11-14
Members Reaves Leather Posted January 12, 2011 Members Report Posted January 12, 2011 That book I suggested is very good. I've had no issues with the patterns. Quote J. Reaves Reaves Leather Smoke and Iron Firefighters MC ReavesLeather.com Facebook
Members gregintenn Posted January 12, 2011 Members Report Posted January 12, 2011 I'm not trying to be funny, but why would you want a holster in Singapore? You wouldn't have any use for it, and I don't know how you'd sell many. Quote
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