Members trekster Posted December 5, 2012 Members Report Posted December 5, 2012 Just got this done this morning. First time I made a cross draw, but the lady I made it for has been carrying it "Mexican style", and she likes to cross draw - so that is what I made. Quote
IngleGunLeather Posted December 5, 2012 Report Posted December 5, 2012 (edited) Very cool. I like that. Thanks for sharing. The previous 18 lurkers should have said something. Edited December 5, 2012 by CountryTrash Quote Ingle Gun leather
Members bluesman1951 Posted December 6, 2012 Members Report Posted December 6, 2012 Thank you for your post and sharing with us . I am not qualified to comment on holsters and tooling as those items I do not make . However I can say The craftsmanship is outstanding .Its very tight and clean in a small space . Its visually appealing and the eye flows over its details smoothly nothing to slow it down or hang it up . My impression is it says : "I am Quality " quite nicely . My compliments sir this is time well spent something to be proud of . Bill Quote
Members whiteeugene Posted December 6, 2012 Members Report Posted December 6, 2012 Looks good what did you use on the edges? Quote
Ambassador Beaverslayer Posted December 6, 2012 Ambassador Report Posted December 6, 2012 Very nice looking holster trekster, if Canada had a Second Amendment, I could see getting into making holsters. Keep up the good work. Quote Beaverslayer Custom Leather<br />Wearable Works of Art https://www.facebook...erCustomLeather
Members trekster Posted December 6, 2012 Author Members Report Posted December 6, 2012 Looks good what did you use on the edges? I use a combination of a round plastic (maybe nylon) slicker wheel that I chuck up in my bench-top drill press, and a piece of 3/8" round wooden dowel rod. Thanks to everyone for your comments. Quote
Members whiteeugene Posted December 6, 2012 Members Report Posted December 6, 2012 do you use edge dresing next or just dye it? Quote
Members trekster Posted December 6, 2012 Author Members Report Posted December 6, 2012 do you use edge dresing next or just dye it? No edge dressing. While the dye is still a little damp, I smooth the edges with the tools I described above. If anything needs to be touched up later, I moisten ever-so-slightly and work it by hand with my dowel rod. Quote
Members David8386 Posted December 6, 2012 Members Report Posted December 6, 2012 Looks good, I will have to try a dowel rod. David Quote
Members trekster Posted December 6, 2012 Author Members Report Posted December 6, 2012 Looks good, I will have to try a dowel rod. David Everything I know about leather crafting, I learned many years ago from a professional saddle and tack maker. The dowel rod is easy to work with in your hand, and when it gets too discolored and gouged up you just go get another short piece - round the ends some, and start with a fresh one. Quote
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