KarlB Report post Posted May 14, 2013 Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum but have enjoyed dabbling in leatherwork as a hobby for a few years. I'm really looking for information on how to braid or plait leather strips. There's a project at work that has fallen upon me. But as an introduction, I have a pic of a project I did a little while ago - a pancake holster for a 1911 ACP pistol. Fits and functions quite nicely. I hope to learn a lot on this forum! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarlB Report post Posted March 15, 2014 Here's another belt slide holster for the 1911 I just put together: KarlB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarlB Report post Posted March 15, 2014 Boning... My tool of choice is a spike antler from a young buck I harvested many years ago,,, KarlB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J Hayes Report post Posted March 16, 2014 Those good. You may want to move the pistol up and remove some of the back leather on the black one, it will make getting a good solid firing grip on the pistol much faster and easier. I gotta get myself an antler, too bad I haven't seen any deer while hunting for several years, nothing shootable anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarlB Report post Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) Those good. You may want to move the pistol up and remove some of the back leather on the black one, it will make getting a good solid firing grip on the pistol much faster and easier. I gotta get myself an antler, too bad I haven't seen any deer while hunting for several years, nothing shootable anyway. Thank you, Mr. Hayes, for your input. Glad to make your acquaintance! I may not have specified, but the examples I've posted are just trial, experimental models. The plain one was made for a friend, as per his request, and the black one is my personal one, and my goal is not to make a concealed carry holster, but rather a scabbard to use at the range for shooting steel targets. Where I live, "carry concealed" is not permitted, but there are ranges which permit holster carry when "on the line." (After completing an approved course!) So - quick access is not an issue at this moment, but your point is well taken, and on my next model I may well streamline the back part of the holster a bit. This is a fun hobby, and I appreciate all comments and input I receive! I hope you can find a nice spike antler for boning - it's the BEST!!! Here's another view of my newest holster with the boning tool: Best regards KarlB Edited March 18, 2014 by KarlB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarlB Report post Posted March 19, 2014 Also, I should mention that this holster was dyed using the vinegaroon formula posted in a very informative thread on this site. Thank you for the vinegaroon thread!!! KarlB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
