Members George B Posted January 10, 2012 Members Report Posted January 10, 2012 Made the holster last night for a customers S&W 686 using Wickett & Craig Chestnut English Bridle leather and will be making the belt today. Good firm temper, formed well and has a great finish when done. A lower carry than I would normally make but it's what he wanted. Quote
Members craftsman827 Posted January 10, 2012 Members Report Posted January 10, 2012 Made the holster last night for a customers S&W 686 using Wickett & Craig Chestnut English Bridle leather and will be making the belt today. Good firm temper, formed well and has a great finish when done. A lower carry than I would normally make but it's what he wanted. LOOKS BEAUTIFULL !!! I use W&C for my dog collars & leads. I also now use it for belts. Not dyed or carved. W&C has some nice leathers ! Quote
Members evandailey Posted January 10, 2012 Members Report Posted January 10, 2012 Made the holster last night for a customers S&W 686 using Wickett & Craig Chestnut English Bridle leather and will be making the belt today. Good firm temper, formed well and has a great finish when done. A lower carry than I would normally make but it's what he wanted. How did you form it? I was under the impression that English Bride would not take on water or hold a shape. Quote
Members George B Posted January 11, 2012 Author Members Report Posted January 11, 2012 How did you form it? I was under the impression that English Bride would not take on water or hold a shape. I soak it in warm water about 2 to 3 times as long as I normally would for skirting leather. I have used Bridle before with smaller items and it has formed well. I just make sure that the area out of the side I use has a good firm temper. Not sure how well the belly would form but I guess I'll try some when I get the chance. Quote
Tree Reaper Posted January 11, 2012 Report Posted January 11, 2012 Nice work George, looks great. Quote
Members katsass Posted January 11, 2012 Members Report Posted January 11, 2012 (edited) Made the holster last night for a customers S&W 686 using Wickett & Craig Chestnut English Bridle leather and will be making the belt today. Good firm temper, formed well and has a great finish when done. A lower carry than I would normally make but it's what he wanted. From the old grump; Very nice work. I think that you would not do yourself any favors using belly leather for your holsters however --- the temper just isn't there. Mike Edited January 11, 2012 by katsass 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.
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