Getting My Feet Wet

[Jay Gibson]

Steadily preparing myself to try some holster making. I am brand new to the board and thus have absolutely nothing to contribute, as I know very little about the subject. So, I am a tabula rosa! Here to learn.

I am going to start off with a cheap kit from Tandy, I suppose; then cobble together (pun intended, as it were) a minimum of needed tools. I really want to find out if I can do it or not. The old dexterity has suffered over the years. I spent many years as a competitve powerlifter and now am just kind of fat and stiff.

You can see the paws rather than hands here

To show my handicaps vis-a-vis holster making:

Edited February 16, 2013 by Jay Gibson

[Tree Reaper]

Welcome to the forum Jay, what style of holster do you think you'll make?

A kit is always a good idea for your first project but isn't necessary if you would like something that isn't offered.

Chances are you'll make one and see where you can make improvements and will want to make another so do your best but don't beat yourself up if it isn't perfect, the first few seldom are.

Kevin.

[Jay Gibson]

Thanks for the reply and the welcome.

. After pricing the tools named in the .pdf by Mr. Simmons, it seems even going cheap one is looking at > 150 USD.

SCRATCH AWL

STABBING AWL

SUPER SKIVER

SCALPEL BLADE #1212

#2 EDGE BEVELLER

SIZE 4 MINI PUNCH

SIZE 7 MAXI PUNCH

1" OBLONG PUNCH

1/2" OBLONG PUNCH

1/4" OVAL PUNCH

MALLET

FRAMING SQUARE

SLICKER

STRAP CUTTER #1215

I suspect I'll buy a kit, maybe two from Tandy. To wit: #44451-01 and 44451-02

I am left handed. It would be kind of nice to get a good cartridge belt kit, one with an interior flap plus a buckling flap. Like their gunslinger belt kit but with cartridge loops set up for a lefty.

Edited February 17, 2013 by Jay Gibson

[Dwight]

Jay, . . . do you have your firearm? If so, . . . which one, . . . I might be able to find a pattern if you are interested.

May God bless,

Dwight

[Jay Gibson]

Any of these:

Pietta .36 Navy 7.5"

SBH .44 rem mag 4 5/8"

Vaquero .45 Colt 7.5"

Colt Walker Heritage Commemorative 9"

S&W K-38 and .357 mag, both 6"

BFR 500 S&W magnum 7.5"

Any of those. Some of our revolvers. . .

My forun: http://www.wedealinl...forum/index.php

website:: www.wedealinlead.net

Thank you for sending the blessing our way. Here is a thread detailing my son's battle with leukemia: http://www.m4carbine...ead.php?t=84149

Edited February 18, 2013 by Jay Gibson

[Jay Gibson]

Just an update:

I believe it will be a kit for me. No idea if I possess the skills or patience necessary for leathercraft as a hobby.

Adios for a few weeks. I may check back in then.