Sixer Report post Posted April 7, 2011 This was my second attempt at doing inlay work on a holster. This particular holster is for a full size 1911. The inlay is pretty simple... and the customer was extremely happy with the outcome. I'm interested to find out what other methods or types of inlays some of you do? All feedback is welcome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted April 7, 2011 I think it looks great. I haven't done an inlay yet, but got the itch to do a shark skin, black on black.....maybe soon now that I have a machine. The white and black thread combo kinda jumped out at me.....but I ignored it....I like your inlay work. Rg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katsass Report post Posted April 7, 2011 This was my second attempt at doing inlay work on a holster. This particular holster is for a full size 1911. The inlay is pretty simple... and the customer was extremely happy with the outcome. I'm interested to find out what other methods or types of inlays some of you do? All feedback is welcome Sixer. from the grumpy old man; here's one that I did a little while ago for a Ruger .22 auto pistol. It's a little different than what is normally seen. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sixer Report post Posted April 7, 2011 Rayban, thanks! Some black on black shark would look sweeeeet. As for the white stitching, that was the customer's request... not my first choice, but as long as he's paying Katsass, THAT is some slick work... very cool! What leather weight do you use for the top layer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katsass Report post Posted April 7, 2011 Rayban, thanks! Some black on black shark would look sweeeeet. As for the white stitching, that was the customer's request... not my first choice, but as long as he's paying Katsass, THAT is some slick work... very cool! What leather weight do you use for the top layer? Sixer; That's 6/7 oz. over 3/4 oz. with brown Karung snake. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCKNIVES Report post Posted April 7, 2011 Well ,it's kind of what I specialize in, and I use almost anything for inlays, hides, stones,carbon fiber,woods,metals, and ivory.Just have fun and try some different things.Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katsass Report post Posted April 8, 2011 Sixer; With Dave's reply you now have a few examples, and good advice from an expert! Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sixer Report post Posted April 8, 2011 Sixer; With Dave's reply you now have a few examples, and good advice from an expert! Mike Absolutely! That's inspiring work Dave... looks excellent! So ho exactly do you inlay stones!? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCKNIVES Report post Posted April 8, 2011 Thanks.To inlay stones and other hard objects., I first position it on the leather and trace around it to get my "window" ,then sand the back of the stone with a coarse grit sandpaper or belt. I then epoxy the stone to a piece of fiberboard liner material about .030" thick and trim the fiberboard down to about a 1/4"-3/8" from the stone for sewing clearance.Make and burnish your widow ( I also dye the window edge at this time ) then assemble the front, by gluing the fiberboard to the liner.Sew around the stone as needed.Dave below is an example with a Black Tigers Eye stone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
