Rohn Report post Posted September 29, 2015 Here are the five I finished up today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stelmackr Report post Posted September 29, 2015 Looks great. Like the lacing instead of sewing--fits the style. Bob Stelmack Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted September 29, 2015 Thanks Bob. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted September 29, 2015 Rohn, Looks like they get better every time, these are really nice. Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted September 29, 2015 Thanks Chief. I think I am getting better at antiquing them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snubbyfan Report post Posted September 30, 2015 Very nice. Nice shine on the finish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce H Report post Posted September 30, 2015 Yes, the finishes are perfect! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LederRudi Report post Posted September 30, 2015 Nice crisp basket weave! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smahon03 Report post Posted September 30, 2015 Can I ask what type of antique you use? And what type of finish give it such nice gloss? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted September 30, 2015 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smahon03 Report post Posted September 30, 2015 Lots and lots of Tan-kote. Sounds great! Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snubbyfan Report post Posted September 30, 2015 Fiebings antique finish, I might just have to try that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boriqua Report post Posted September 30, 2015 Nice and clean brother those look great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted September 30, 2015 Snubby, it makes the tooling really pop out. Thanks Boriqua. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon P Report post Posted October 4, 2015 I've said it before, and I'll say it again... Your basketweave.... WOW!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted October 4, 2015 Thanks Jon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
