Five Holsters Off The Bench

[Rohn]

Here are the five I finished up today.

[stelmackr]

Looks great. Like the lacing instead of sewing--fits the style.

Bob Stelmack

[Rohn]

Thanks Bob.

[Chief31794]

Rohn,

Looks like they get better every time, these are really nice.

Chief

[Rohn]

Thanks Chief. I think I am getting better at antiquing them.

[snubbyfan]

Very nice. Nice shine on the finish.

[Bruce H]

Yes, the finishes are perfect!

[LederRudi]

Nice crisp basket weave!

[Smahon03]

Can I ask what type of antique you use? And what type of finish give it such nice gloss?

[Rohn]

Thanks everyone for the great replies, they are much appreciated.

Smahon03, I dye my leather with Fiebings Professional Oil dye. Then I whip-stitch the holster together, wet the leather and form it to the gun. Once this is dry I give it a good coat of Fiebings Tan-kote. After that is dry I use Fiebings Antique Finish. I wipe a good coat on and make sure it is in all the tool impressions and then immediately wipe it off with a paper towel and let this dry. Next I coat it again with Tan-kote and when dry I lace it up again and give it a third and final coat of Tan-kote. This gives the antique finish a good sealant and the holster good overall shine.

Hope this helps. Any other questions, I'll be glad to answer.

[Smahon03]

Lots and lots of Tan-kote. Sounds great!

Thank you

[snubbyfan]

Fiebings antique finish, I might just have to try that.

[Boriqua]

Nice and clean brother those look great!

[Rohn]

Snubby, it makes the tooling really pop out.

Thanks Boriqua.

[Jon P]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again... Your basketweave.... WOW!!

[Rohn]

Thanks Jon.