Andrews You Tube Video

[Red Cent]

That is an interesting video, especially watching that behemoth of a sewing machine operate.

Question: How does he bone with the wood instruments without burnishing/burning the leather?

Edited July 27, 2015 by Red Cent

[BHPshooter]

I remember watching that video quite a while ago. I always wondered what kind of sewing machine that was...

I was curious about how he keeps the wood tools from burnishing the leather, also. I occasionally use the handle of an edger when molding, but I have to be careful to use a rolling motion. If I drag it across the leather, it will burnish, and then I end up cussing a lot when I try to get it to take dye.

[Greystone]

Pretty sure it a Landis 16 he has 2 in the shop

[longtooth]

It is a Ladis 16 needle and awl machine. Would love to have. I am told the Randell stitcher is a little more forgiving.

[JLSleather]

That stitcher is a beast. Still, all the "holster makin" videos i"ve seen (I use quotes because someone CALLING a video "holster making" doesn't make it so) that guy is the ONLY one that contains any actual information.

Sure, I know .. 1000 guys will show you how to trace a pistol on a table. 95% of those will show you a pair of hands cutting some leather (often with a knife they are 'offering' for sale). One other guy, I FF to find that it was 10 minutes into the video by the time he got the leather cut out. How's that go.. you'd think the elephant with the short trunk wouldn't want to draw attention to it!

But seriously... if you can't trace the gun and cut the leather, perhaps you shouldn't be playing with sharp knives (much less firearms).

Andrews talks kinda 'laid back' style, but actually SAYS something while doing it. We've all seen (and will see again) those geeks who want you to think that if they CHARGE you for the video, then it MUST be better. When the new guy asks, I tell 'em save the money you'd waste on those marketing goobers, and watch this free one.

As for the burnishing - no different than tooling. There is a "right' moisture content ...

[YinTx]

So at the risk of being the one who looks silly, I'll bite... is this video a mystery, top secret? or is there a link somewhere that I am just missing?

YinTx

[camano ridge]

It was in another thread

[YinTx]

Fantastic, thanks for the link.

It appears I've been doing everything backwards. Like applying dye, then edge finishing, then stitching - instead of stitching, edge finishing, then dying.

Maybe the production version vs. the slow painful version I've been doing!

A great video though, gives me some confidence to actually try a holster in the future.

YinTx

[Red Bear Haraldsson]

Do it! Do it! It's easy-peasy (famous last words). Go to the front of the Gun Holster (this) section, get some from Jim (first pinned post) or from JLS (four posts above mine, #4) on his site. Go to the How Do I Do That section and get the download on finishing edges (2nd post... maybe?) from Hidepounder. These things and the video? The holster is already halfway made!

Just don't ask me how far I am on mine yet... my next holsters are going to be reverse-sewn, something I saw Red Cent do earlier.

Edited August 1, 2015 by Red Bear Haraldsson

[YinTx]

I have some hard plastic patterns... not sure what they fit tho. Have to finish up some orders then I can think about making a holster....

YinTx

[Steve75]

The video is well done. As to making holsters, well I started leather working because I thought I could make my own holster for what I was going to pay for one. I was right. I have made around 10 holsters so far. I am only in it for the hobby. It is addicting though. Oh, and once people know you can make holsters they will not leave you alone. Even holsters you consider ugly are looked at with awe.

After you cut the leather the first time to make a holster it really gets easier. That first time caused quite a bit of nervous thoughts about wasting leather. Now I look at it as a learning experience.

The best advice I got was to get the book "How to Make Holsters" by Al Stohlman. I have also used Jim Simmons' Cowboy Holster Tutorial. Both are great references.

Edited August 1, 2015 by Steve75

[Red Cent]

uhhhhhhh, how does he bone the leather with the wood utensils and not burnish/burn/mark the leather?

[renegadelizard]

and how does he make a holster with say a dark finish and white thread if he dyes so late in the process?..

I really like the way he cuts his leather, it looks a lot quicker than the way i do it with my pattern knife, but im not sure i could change...i sort of like my knife..lol..

he makes some very definitive statemants about how some patterns will behave, ie collapse, pinch the gun, etc.., i havent found this to be quite so cut and dry as he put it..

[24VOLTS]

Thanks for sharing. This is a great video. I have learned a few things from this video. I think Mr. Sam Andrew is a true craftsman after watching the videos. I would sure be awesome to work with him and learn his skills. It seems he has minimalist tools and does great work. That Landis machine is damm cool. I am sure they are expensive if you can find one.