First Leather Mag Holder

[chiefjason]

And first time doing anything lined. I am wanting to make myself a lined holster. And a guy on a gun board I frequent was asking about a pancake mag holder. So I offered to give it a go. I used 4-5 oz Hermann Oak, hand stitched, and vinagrooned. I can say this. I really like how this looks lined. And I am much happier with my edges this go around. I spent more time prepping them too. I rough sanded with a dremel. Then went through 3 grits hand sanding. I made the burnishing much easier. I molded this first. Then grooned and edged. I used beeswax this time and it seems to smooth up really nice, but it's much softer.

I did run into an issue on this one. It's the second time this has happened. I coated it with mop and glo cut 50/50 with water. I rubbed on 2 light coats. When I was taking some pictures I noticed that the grain looked odd. So I flexed the leather and sure enough, the grain turned white. It's similar to seeing glass shatter. All the grains blanched out and gave it a gray look. I cleaned it off with denatured alcohol and rubbed 2 thin coats of resolene on it. The cheap skate in me loves the mop and glo. But this is the second time I have had this issue. Any ideas? I'm using the multi surface version, I have not seen a wood floor only version like I remember.

As always, tell me the good, bad, and ugly. Thanks.

[Big O]

Edges are nothing short of AWESOME!

[chiefjason]

I don't know about awesome, but I appreciate the compliment. That is certainly the nicest edge on the piece. It's been a learning process. I've very happy with how these came out.

[mlapaglia]

I had the same White/grey grain with Resolene. I took it off and went with Leather Balm and Atom Wax. Not sure what causes it. Maybe its the vinegaroon?