fgabesz Report post Posted September 26, 2015 I made a few recent holsters in the last week, I hope, you like it. Walther P22: S&W J-frame: H&K USP Compact/P8 M1911A1 pancake (pattern from JLSleather): M1911A1 avenger type (pattern from JLSleather): Thanks for checking out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce H Report post Posted September 26, 2015 You build those in your sleep don't you? LOL Nice work as usual! Very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted September 26, 2015 ALWAYS like to see your use of color. Nice work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted September 26, 2015 Very nice work as usual. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fordpkup Report post Posted September 27, 2015 Those are very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fgabesz Report post Posted September 27, 2015 Thanks for everybody! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toney Report post Posted September 27, 2015 Very nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sporty1 Report post Posted November 22, 2015 This is really nice work. Just starting a pancake style for 1911 using one of JLS patterns as a starting point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fgabesz Report post Posted November 23, 2015 Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdconn Report post Posted November 24, 2015 Those look great! How do you get that color on the M1911A1? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fgabesz Report post Posted November 24, 2015 I used woodstain as usual. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SLP Report post Posted November 24, 2015 Beautiful! I'm just getting started, but your work is inspiring. What kind of wood stain do you use? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fgabesz Report post Posted November 25, 2015 http://www.woodcoatings.de/en/produkte/produkte_handel.handwerk.php Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stu925 Report post Posted November 28, 2015 I used woodstain as usual. I did some tests with some wood stain I have here and my results were not good. All the colors looked basically the same, tried some puritan pine, walnut, special walnut and cherry and they were all pretty ugly. Maybe the stain you're using is higher end stuff than I have available. I'll just stick with Fiebing's for now. Stu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BanjoMan Report post Posted December 1, 2015 If you don't mind me asking, what products/process are you using to finish your holsters after you dye them? I am currently using Fiebings oil dye and I'm satisfied with my colors, but I would like to try to get less of a gloss on my finished products. After I dye, I apply a coat of neatsfoot oil followed by a coat of resolene followed by a coat of neutral shoe polish (allowing time to dry between all applications). I really like the matte finish on your holsters and would like to know what you do if you don't mind sharing. My only condition (and the main reason I use resolene) is that my products really need to be somewhat water resistant due to the likelihood of rain exposure during use. Thanks for any help you can offer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fgabesz Report post Posted December 11, 2015 I colour my sheaths with thinner-based wood stain, and finish them with a mixture of warm beeswax and paraffin oil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dirtmonkey Report post Posted December 15, 2015 Very nice ! Drool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chapman Report post Posted December 31, 2015 Hey fgabesg what is the mix on the bees wax and paraffin oil that you use Please???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
