Members JoelR Posted June 9, 2011 Members Report Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) Well, it's been months since I posted any pictures, so figured I'd show what I have progressed to - All with practice, willing guinea pigs, and the fine recommendations and advice from this forum. This started out as a proof of design (the black holster) and the final product but became a his (freshwater shark) and hers (left-handed black Wickett & Craig) for matching his and hers Browning Highpowers. The black was thrown together to check for dimensional accuracy and to ensure I liked where the stitches ran and was machine stitched. The Freshwater shark was the adjusted version and all hand stitched. Unfortunately, although my leather working skills have improved, my picture taking skills have not... And the money shot: Edited June 9, 2011 by JoelR Quote By the end of the show you start telling them you keep a few head of steers behind the house and go out and carve off a strip when you need it, it grows back in 5 or 6 weeks. - Art JR
King's X Posted June 9, 2011 Report Posted June 9, 2011 Be proud! They both look good. As for the picture taking......baby steps! Quote Greetings from Central Texas! The Grain Side Up blog #TheGrainSideUp
Members marine mp Posted June 9, 2011 Members Report Posted June 9, 2011 JoeLR Very nice indeed. The stitching looks great, the re-enforcement is uniquely in the reverse of most makers and the edging is super. I like the shark piece the best but both are stellar!!!! Semper-fi Mike Quote "The first one thru the door...gets the copper-coated candy". ADL Custom Holsters "I've got a LONG list of real good reasons, for all the things that I have done"!!!
Members JoelR Posted June 9, 2011 Author Members Report Posted June 9, 2011 Thanks for the compliments. The reinforcement strap being on the trigger side is a client request. I believe he said it was based on a holster that used to be made by Milt Sparks called the Roadrunner Quote By the end of the show you start telling them you keep a few head of steers behind the house and go out and carve off a strip when you need it, it grows back in 5 or 6 weeks. - Art JR
Members SgtGing Posted June 9, 2011 Members Report Posted June 9, 2011 Looks great! I really like the edging as well. Jared Quote
Members BigRiverLeather Posted June 10, 2011 Members Report Posted June 10, 2011 Looks good! I like that shark, I've not seen that type before. Saw these on THR as well Quote Big River Leather
Members Rhide Posted June 11, 2011 Members Report Posted June 11, 2011 Yeah, that sharkskin is real nice! The edges are beautiful. Good job on both Quote
Members katsass Posted June 13, 2011 Members Report Posted June 13, 2011 A unique design, well executed. You done good. Mike Quote NOTE TO SELF: Never try to hold a cat and an operating Dust buster at the same time!! At my age I find that I can live without sex..........but not without my glasses. Being old has an advantage.......nobody expects me to do anything in a hurry.
Members Wareagle50 Posted June 13, 2011 Members Report Posted June 13, 2011 very nice!!! the shark is my favorite. Quote
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