KAYAK45 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 I've gotten in a bianchi model 120 Covert IWB that collapses. I intend to cut it open and insert a metal strap to reinforce and resew. What kind and weight of metal should I use and how to shape? Quote Once believed in GOD and the DOllAR...... Hello God!
Denster Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 I've gotten in a bianchi model 120 Covert IWB that collapses. I intend to cut it open and insert a metal strap to reinforce and resew. What kind and weight of metal should I use and how to shape? I'd suggest that you resist the urge to do that. The reinforcing collar is glued as well as sewen and attempting to retrofit a metal reinforcement will likely ruin the holster. Quote
Members Rayban Posted January 21, 2011 Members Report Posted January 21, 2011 I've gotten in a bianchi model 120 Covert IWB that collapses. I intend to cut it open and insert a metal strap to reinforce and resew. What kind and weight of metal should I use and how to shape? Try a section of hack-saw blade....if you really have to. Quote Raybanwww.rgleather.net
Members druid Posted January 22, 2011 Members Report Posted January 22, 2011 Thin metal banding from a lumber yard. Quote
KAYAK45 Posted January 22, 2011 Author Report Posted January 22, 2011 Thin metal banding from a lumber yard. Thanks for the ideas. I think the saw blad cut down will give enough. Already anticipated the glue problem and IF I attempt, will be on "best efforts" basis. The customer understands the problem involved with the patient and it could die.LOL Quote Once believed in GOD and the DOllAR...... Hello God!
Members Shorts Posted January 23, 2011 Members Report Posted January 23, 2011 I've gotten in a bianchi model 120 Covert IWB that collapses. I intend to cut it open and insert a metal strap to reinforce and resew. What kind and weight of metal should I use and how to shape? First, place an order for a new holster now. Second, not a good idea. You're better off building a new holster with the modifications from the beginning than retrofitting. Third, spring steel or thin kydex. Fourth, not a good idea. Quote
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted January 23, 2011 Contributing Member Report Posted January 23, 2011 Fifth, not a good idea. Be aware that hack saw blades and bundle bands from the lumber yard will rust quickly. It is not a good idea for the holster to have a piece of rusting metal between the layers. The steel used in them is also NOT treated to a spring temper, which means that if it gets mashed, it will likely keep that shape. Quote Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
KAYAK45 Posted January 23, 2011 Author Report Posted January 23, 2011 Fifth, not a good idea. Be aware that hack saw blades and bundle bands from the lumber yard will rust quickly. It is not a good idea for the holster to have a piece of rusting metal between the layers. The steel used in them is also NOT treated to a spring temper, which means that if it gets mashed, it will likely keep that shape. SIXTH AND MOST IMPORTANT. I'm not doing it. Also seems (LOL) tthe culprit is more the broken back caving in and that can easily be reinforced with more leather. Seventh: Thanks a lot for the input.(s) Quote Once believed in GOD and the DOllAR...... Hello God!
Members Huntbuck Posted January 26, 2011 Members Report Posted January 26, 2011 Well, at least all the comments made for an entertaining READ.... Quote I can do everything through him who gives me strength Philippians 4:13 NIV
Members Dwight Posted January 26, 2011 Members Report Posted January 26, 2011 I might be too late, . . . but just for the heck of it, . . . consider giving it a couple coats of 50/50 Resolene/water. If that doesn't stiffen it up a bit, . . . then bronze plating is about the only other hope. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members WhiteFalcon Posted January 27, 2011 Members Report Posted January 27, 2011 I might be too late, . . . but just for the heck of it, . . . consider giving it a couple coats of 50/50 Resolene/water. If that doesn't stiffen it up a bit, . . . then bronze plating is about the only other hope. May God bless, Dwight I used some flashing material for this shoulder rig. Quote
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