Andrews You Tube Video

[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.