Members BanjoMan Posted January 27, 2012 Members Report Posted January 27, 2012 Just finished this holster for a Ruger .357 Magnum Blackhawk. This is only the second western style holster I've attempted, so comments and suggestions are welcome. This holster is made from 9/10 oz. veg tan leather, unlined. It is hand stitched and burnished. Finish consists of Fiebing's dark brown spirit dye, neatsfoot oil, clear-lac, resolene, and a coat of neutral shoe polish. Please let me know what you think! Quote
Members joshk Posted January 27, 2012 Members Report Posted January 27, 2012 great job! I really like the white stitching on brown finish.... Quote www.kolbesonleatherworks.com www.shopleatherworks.com www.facebook.com/kolbesonleatherworks
Members katsass Posted January 27, 2012 Members Report Posted January 27, 2012 Just finished this holster for a Ruger .357 Magnum Blackhawk. This is only the second western style holster I've attempted, so comments and suggestions are welcome. This holster is made from 9/10 oz. veg tan leather, unlined. It is hand stitched and burnished. Finish consists of Fiebing's dark brown spirit dye, neatsfoot oil, clear-lac, resolene, and a coat of neutral shoe polish. Please let me know what you think! BanjoMan, from the old grump; I like it, you done good. The only thing I would do differently is to keep the muzzle end open. Too much crud accumulates down there over the years and NOBODY ever cleans them out --- but that's just my personal preference. 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 Go2Tex Posted January 27, 2012 Members Report Posted January 27, 2012 Yeah, ditto all the above. Very nice holster. If you run an edger down the flesh side and maybe rub it down, or temper it, that will take care of those fuzzies, at least for a while. Quote Brent Tubre email: BCL@ziplinkmail.com
Members Trav Posted January 27, 2012 Members Report Posted January 27, 2012 Nice looking work sir Quote If You always do whatYou always did, You always get what You already Got.
Members BanjoMan Posted January 27, 2012 Author Members Report Posted January 27, 2012 Thanks for the compliments! I know the flesh side could have used more attention, but I'm still in the learning process as far as that goes. I did edge both sides prior to assembly, but by the time it was finished, the "fuzzies" were back. I also agree that it should be open on the end and I will do that on the next one. I had to make this pattern myself, but I used Al Stohlman's pattern for a Ruger Single Six as a guideline. I also think that I may stay away from the clear-lac next time. It seems like it provides a good protective finish, but the results are more glossy/plastic looking than I prefer. Has anyone had any experience with tan-kote or bag-kote? I wonder how it would work out if I used dye, neatsfoot oil, bag-kote, followed by a coat of neutral shoe polish? Quote
Members Eaglestroker Posted January 27, 2012 Members Report Posted January 27, 2012 Love the color, very nice looking rig. I tried Tan-Kote once. It was like I had turned my dye on the holster liquid again - never again. Quote
Denster Posted January 27, 2012 Report Posted January 27, 2012 Thanks for the compliments! I know the flesh side could have used more attention, but I'm still in the learning process as far as that goes. I did edge both sides prior to assembly, but by the time it was finished, the "fuzzies" were back. I also agree that it should be open on the end and I will do that on the next one. I had to make this pattern myself, but I used Al Stohlman's pattern for a Ruger Single Six as a guideline. I also think that I may stay away from the clear-lac next time. It seems like it provides a good protective finish, but the results are more glossy/plastic looking than I prefer. Has anyone had any experience with tan-kote or bag-kote? I wonder how it would work out if I used dye, neatsfoot oil, bag-kote, followed by a coat of neutral shoe polish? Either bag kote or tan kote will work and give you a satiny finish. Looks really nice on western gear. Quote
Members Haystacker Posted January 27, 2012 Members Report Posted January 27, 2012 I think your holster looks great. This holster looks very professional. Skidmore's Leather Cream works great as a finish for these types of holsters. Quote haysholsters@hotmail.com NRA Life Member
Members Abram Posted January 27, 2012 Members Report Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) That is a beautiful holster. Edited January 27, 2012 by Abram Quote
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