New One Finished Today

[mattsh]

Just finished up this one for a friend at work. Turned out pretty good.have a couple of things to do differently if I make another one. Stitched on my new (to me) Toro 3000. Had to move to cover when I was taking pics hence the reason the lighting is different, and its from my cell phone. I still need to buy a new digital camera. Thanks for looking.

[Shooter McGavin]

Looks good. I really like the contrast of the rough out leather with the "normal" leather.

[jlaudio29]

Looks good, nice and clean.

What are you doing to treat the rough side so it dosnt bleed die? also what die are you using or is it vingaroon?

[mattsh]

For the IWB holsters I like to put the rough out to provide some drag on the clothing and provide a smooth inside so the gun can be drawn a little easier.

To treat the rough side I am putting on two coats of leather sheen. I tested it by rubbing it with a white t-shirt to see if I got any dye rub off and I did not, so I am pretty sure it is sealed.

The dye is a 50:50 mix of Fiebings Dye UMC Black [not the pro oil dye] and Rubbing Alcohol.

[jlaudio29]

sounds about what i do with making sure the dye dosnt rub off.

Interesting about reducing the usmc black.

Im not worried about the smooth side being in, i use gum tragcacnth on all my holster so it comes out nice and smooth on the inside, have you ever tried it out?

[mattsh]

To be honest, I tried it 10 years ago and didnt really like it and have not tried it since. But I have learned a lot since then so maybe I should give it another go.

[Haystacker]

Good looking holster.