Members Josh Ashman Posted September 4, 2014 Members Report Posted September 4, 2014 I just built this for a new customer and he wanted to see the progress along the way so I figured I'd share how I build these. This is 10/11 HO craftsman, Fiebings liquid black antique and M&G cut 50/50 with water for the final finish. #1 Draw your pattern, Stohlman's holster book gives the details better than I'll ever type up. Tip - I use vellum printer paper for my new patterns. It's heavy enough to use a few times and you can see through it which is pretty nice for making things symmetrical. Tip #2 - I will lightly shade along an edge making the line as wide as needed to look good then erase the portion until I have a clean line to use. #2 Cut the pattern. I use a head knife but to each their own. #3 Cut border lines and stamp (or don't, whatever you like). Once the moisture is about out of it I'll edge everywhere but the main seam. #4 Oil, I use 100% neatsfoot oil. Let it soak in overnight. #5 Slick the edges. I use water and a piece of cordura. #6 Dye and let dry. #7 Assemble, make sure you don't block yourself off. I hand sewed the snap piece on then machine sewed the belt loop then machine sewed the main seam and lastly I installed the other end of the snap after making sure it would fit as needed. #8 Sand the main seam then edge, dye and slick it. #9 Apply your final finish and touch up all of the edges. And your done! Quote
Members Josh Ashman Posted September 4, 2014 Author Members Report Posted September 4, 2014 Here are a few more pics of the finished holster. Quote
Members Steve75 Posted September 4, 2014 Members Report Posted September 4, 2014 Nicely executed! Quote Steve "No man is above the law and no man is below it; nor do we ask any man's permission when we ask him to obey it." Theodore Roosevelt
Members DuaneS Posted September 4, 2014 Members Report Posted September 4, 2014 Nicely executed! Ditto!!! Quote
Members Josh Ashman Posted September 4, 2014 Author Members Report Posted September 4, 2014 Thanks Steve and Duane! Quote
Members Eaglestroker Posted September 4, 2014 Members Report Posted September 4, 2014 Josh, you have a way with leather Great looking rig! Quote
Members camano ridge Posted September 4, 2014 Members Report Posted September 4, 2014 Josh, I really like that flap holster and nice job on the WIP Quote https://www.facebook.com/CamanoRidgeCustomLeather?fref=ts
Members Haystacker Posted September 5, 2014 Members Report Posted September 5, 2014 Awesome! Quote haysholsters@hotmail.com NRA Life Member
Members Treed Posted September 5, 2014 Members Report Posted September 5, 2014 Great Job Quote Bobby Rose Rock'n R custom holsters
Members Josh Ashman Posted September 5, 2014 Author Members Report Posted September 5, 2014 Thanks Robert, Camano, Haystacker and Bobby! Have a great Friday and weekend guys! Quote
Members 4wheeler4 Posted September 15, 2014 Members Report Posted September 15, 2014 Josh, You know I love that pattern as I "borrowed" it from you last year, It was the first one that I did, and hangs proudly on my side. Thanks again for sharing and being an inspiration to us beginners!!!! Quote
Members Red Cent Posted September 15, 2014 Members Report Posted September 15, 2014 Patience and expertise. Heck of a combination. Very nice work. Quote https://www.facebook.com/redcentcustomleather?ref=bookmarks http://www.redcentcustomleather.com/
Members Josh Ashman Posted September 15, 2014 Author Members Report Posted September 15, 2014 Thanks Red & 4 Wheeler! Best regards, Josh Quote
Members MonicaJacobson Posted September 15, 2014 Members Report Posted September 15, 2014 It looks great, and I really enjoyed the step by step. Thanks! Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
Members Josh Ashman Posted September 16, 2014 Author Members Report Posted September 16, 2014 You're welcome and thank you Monica! Quote
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