Fresh Off The Bench 1911

[olds cool]

I'm usually super critical of my own work so I've never shared one of my finished pieces on here before. I just finished these up tonight and I was so happy with the way the holster came out I just had to show it off a bit, even if it is just plain black. All hand stitched and double stitched on both sides of the shooter. A little different from my norm but it really makes it pop for a black on black piece. The black was done with vinagroon...I've really been into the roon lately. Holster pattern from Eric Adams (gotta give credit). I like doing my own patterns but these ones work so well and it's what the customer wanted. The mag pouch is the first run on my own pattern. Came out pretty good but I think I have a few tweaks in mind for next time around. Let me know what you all think. I respect all of your opinions and constructive critiques.

Edited February 26, 2014 by olds cool

[RobM]

Looks great to me. What finish did you use after the vinagroon?

[ed43]

That looks great.

[olds cool]

RobM, On this one, I used neatsfoot oil first, followed by a few coats of resolene, then a coat or 2 of carnauba wax with a buff in between, then a coat or 2 of parade black kiwi with a buff, and finally a few coats of clear gloss and even more buffing. I swear my finishing process takes longer than the work on the project sometimes but in the end, it's always worth it.

[jackd942]

Looks good.

[doubleh]

Excellent! I like your design for the spare mag holder.

[Haystacker]

Good job!

[vaalpens]

I like the nice clean look. The only comment I have is regarding the corners and stitching in the corners. The holster has more rounded corners where the mag pouch has sharper corners.

[Red Cent]

Very nice work.

[olds cool]

Thanks everyone. Vaalpens, I see what you mean about the corners and I agree. One of the things that bothered me most was the point at the bottom. I think I'll probably round that off next time I do one.