Members mdmorgan Posted June 18, 2012 Members Report Posted June 18, 2012 Let me know what you think. Quote
Members katsass Posted June 18, 2012 Members Report Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) Let me know what you think. FWIW from the old grump: Both look pretty good, don't see anything that's done wrong. I do think that you'll find, however, that, with the ostrich overlay, you might want to stitch the front all of the way around the mouth and the toe of the holster. Even though you probably used a good contact cement, in time the ostrich may still try to separate off the cowhide. I make most all of my holsters from two layers of something around 4/5oz leather --- bonded down on their flesh sides. I find it safer , and usually more attractive to stitch all edges when using multiple layers of leather. JMHO. Mike Edited June 18, 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.
Members Abram Posted June 18, 2012 Members Report Posted June 18, 2012 Those are some nice holsters. Quote
Members mdmorgan Posted June 19, 2012 Author Members Report Posted June 19, 2012 FWIW from the old grump: Both look pretty good, don't see anything that's done wrong. I do think that you'll find, however, that, with the ostrich overlay, you might want to stitch the front all of the way around the mouth and the toe of the holster. Even though you probably used a good contact cement, in time the ostrich may still try to separate off the cowhide. I make most all of my holsters from two layers of something around 4/5oz leather --- bonded down on their flesh sides. I find it safer , and usually more attractive to stitch all edges when using multiple layers of leather. JMHO. Mike You're right. I would normally do that too, guess I just had a brain fart that day. Oh well, I have one I did for myself in stingray that I made the same way just because stitching stingray is such a pain in the but. It has held up fine. This wasn't for a customer, it's for my wife so if it comes apart I guess she can just make me fix it! Darn women. Those are some nice holsters. Thanks! Quote
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