Scott Ebersole Report post Posted August 2, 2013 Ok, I've been making holsters for a while now with no issues but I'm wanting to make some things with flat backs and all of the forming done on the face. How do I accomplish this with things such as mag holders and speed loader pouches. I would like to use just 1 solid piece in front with not cuts at all. There are also some holsters I would like to try this with as well. I have attached a picture of what I'm trying to do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted August 2, 2013 You make a two piece wooden form, . . . male and female. The male would be the back part, . . . and it would be the shape of the back and the empty void you desire in the piece. The female part would be the front, . . . hollowed out to accept the back piece. What you will probably have to do is make the back on a lathe as a round piece and saw it in half. The front will only be done by gouging, drilling, cutting, and sanding, . . . and will take some time to do. Be sure to fully, . . . completely, . . . throughly sand the front piece, as any imperfection will be transferred to the face of the leather. Leave the space between them for about 3 or 4 oz thicker leather than you plan to use. Wet the leather, . . . hand force them into the female part as much as possible, . . . then force the other piece into it, . . . leave it for about an hour with clamps on it to keep it from moving, . . . remove the clamps, . . . air dry. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted August 2, 2013 You can make the mold and press form the wet leather over it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shtoink Report post Posted August 3, 2013 You can make the mold and press form the wet leather over it. I'd pay attention to what this guy is saying, I think he might know a thing or two about bending leather to his will. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
