Warpe Report post Posted August 8, 2011 Finally finished my first holster for a customer. This is also the first holster that I got to use my new CB3500 sewing machine on (still need some practice on corners). Overall, came out great IMO, but definitely has areas to improve on. Warpe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
particle Report post Posted August 9, 2011 Looking good! Is that Herman Oak leather? If you're looking for input, I'd say your edges look a little sharp. Personally, I would try to relocate your over-stitch / lock-stitch to a lower portion of the reinforcement on the back of the holster. They over-stitch / lock-stitch never looks very good from the back, and moving it down a couple/few inches on the back (perhaps to the spot just prior to where the reinforcement begins to wrap around the slide) would help hide it. Otherwise, nicely done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warpe Report post Posted August 9, 2011 Looking good! Is that Herman Oak leather? If you're looking for input, I'd say your edges look a little sharp. Personally, I would try to relocate your over-stitch / lock-stitch to a lower portion of the reinforcement on the back of the holster. They over-stitch / lock-stitch never looks very good from the back, and moving it down a couple/few inches on the back (perhaps to the spot just prior to where the reinforcement begins to wrap around the slide) would help hide it. Otherwise, nicely done! Hate to say it, but it is just #2 tooling leather, but I lucked out and got a really good clean piece with no defects. I see the sharp edges now that you mention it.... Thanks for the suggestion on moving the back stitch. It looked like a good spot until afterwards....than it just glared at me. I will try it in the spot you recommend and see how that turns out on the next one. Thanks for the comments. Always useful. Warpe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nooj Report post Posted August 9, 2011 Great work! Did you melt/burn the ends of your threads? You can usually see the doubled thread where it's overstitched anyways, but melting the ends down to little nubs makes it a tad less noticable. Awesome molding on this! I love how crisp and clean the lines are. As far as the edge sharpness, I think that a well burnished, evenly finished edge looks great even with less of a bevel. Some may disagree with how the trigger guard area comes up to an abrupt point, but I like it. It's different and looks great on this piece. Keep up the great work Nooj Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warpe Report post Posted August 10, 2011 Great work! Did you melt/burn the ends of your threads? You can usually see the doubled thread where it's overstitched anyways, but melting the ends down to little nubs makes it a tad less noticable. Awesome molding on this! I love how crisp and clean the lines are. As far as the edge sharpness, I think that a well burnished, evenly finished edge looks great even with less of a bevel. Some may disagree with how the trigger guard area comes up to an abrupt point, but I like it. It's different and looks great on this piece. Keep up the great work Nooj Never thought to melt/burn the ends.....will have to add that to my finishing steps. Thanks for that tidbit, and thanks for the comments. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nooj Report post Posted August 11, 2011 Just work those thread ends so they're sticking out a little, and lightly touch them with a lighter/match, or even a soldering iron. Shortens 'em up and keeps them from fraying. cheers, Nooj Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
