Members Bob A Posted April 25, 2012 Members Report Posted April 25, 2012 Hi Bob, For the majority of my black items I use Wickett & Craig drum dyed saddle skirting. Some of the sides I get from them are light on the back after being split so I use Fiebings Pro Oil Dye on the interior and the edges. After wetforming I use neetsfoot oil, and then after a day or so for it to absorb, a nice buffing with wool shearling and then my sealant is applied inside and out. Hope that helps. Dan Thanks for the info. Bob Quote
Contributing Member SooperJake Posted June 14, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted June 14, 2012 Hi Bob, For the majority of my black items I use Wickett & Craig drum dyed saddle skirting. Some of the sides I get from them are light on the back after being split so I use Fiebings Pro Oil Dye on the interior and the edges. After wetforming I use neetsfoot oil, and then after a day or so for it to absorb, a nice buffing with wool shearling and then my sealant is applied inside and out. Hope that helps. Dan Shooter, could you elaborate on what you use as a sealant on these holsters? Thanks. Quote Once you know what the magician know.... it isn't magic anymore.
Members Shooter McGavin Posted June 16, 2012 Author Members Report Posted June 16, 2012 Jake, I switched up a few months back to using the gallon jugs of sealant from Weaver Leather, I thinks its called Leather Kote, mixed 1:1 with distilled water. Quote Zlogonje Gunleathers
Contributing Member SooperJake Posted June 16, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted June 16, 2012 Jake, I switched up a few months back to using the gallon jugs of sealant from Weaver Leather, I thinks its called Leather Kote, mixed 1:1 with distilled water. Thanks, Shooter. I found your earlier post on Springfield's finish. I think I'll try the Weaver's. Jake Quote Once you know what the magician know.... it isn't magic anymore.
Contributing Member SooperJake Posted June 16, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted June 16, 2012 Hi Chris re exotics: I like them because the only thing more politically incorrect that carrying a firearm is carrying it in the skin of a dead animal, the more endangered the better! For most people though I'd guess it makes the holster more "theirs" than a store bought mass produced rig while adding a touch of beauty. I'm not sure how many states are Open Carry states nowadays. I dont do a lot of IWB holsters with exotics but I certainly do a lot of OWB's that way, I appreciate the comments! How thick is spotted owl leather? (just kidding) Quote Once you know what the magician know.... it isn't magic anymore.
Members renegadelizard Posted June 17, 2012 Members Report Posted June 17, 2012 Awesome work as always Shooter...personally, im with you...i love the exotics...it personalizes the holster... thats what makes it custom..ive got some elephant ive been trying to figure out how to use for about a month now..cognac ...it just dosnt fit anything...i might tie it into a knife sheath for a buddy...and yes, the more exotic the better...duck billed platypus would be great..lol...love the belt to..very not off the shelf...keep it up muse... Hi Chris re exotics: I like them because the only thing more politically incorrect that carrying a firearm is carrying it in the skin of a dead animal, the more endangered the better! For most people though I'd guess it makes the holster more "theirs" than a store bought mass produced rig while adding a touch of beauty. I'm not sure how many states are Open Carry states nowadays. I dont do a lot of IWB holsters with exotics but I certainly do a lot of OWB's that way, I appreciate the comments! Quote Havoc Holsters
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