garypl Posted January 2, 2016 Report Posted January 2, 2016 This is my first post and I hope someone can help me. I attempted to make my first holster using the pattern on pg 23 of the Al Stohlman book. I cut out the pattern and did some carving on the front - my first attempt at carving and it was very enjoyable! See attached pictures (I hope they are viewable.) I then tried to fold the pattern over to see how it would fit together and for the life of me I don't see how this will form a holster! There is a fold line to form the belt loop. Has as anyone made this particular style holster and can help me to understand what I need to do to make it work? I think the right and left sides should almost be mirror images so they line up for sewing. I have been reading this forum for some time and have learned an incredible amount from the members - thanks to everyone for the wonderful information! Gary Quote Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
Members eglideride Posted January 3, 2016 Members Report Posted January 3, 2016 The notes mention fillers and end plugs? What hand gun are you making/ constructing this for? I have this book, I will check it out in the morning! (don't know if I will be able to help- but now I am curious) Quote
garypl Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Posted January 3, 2016 It's for a S&W k frame revolver with 2" barrel. I cut out a pattern, but no matter how I fold it the edges do not line up. Thanks for taking a look at the pattern! Quote Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted January 3, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) I'm willing to admit I may not be understanding your question, but click the drawing ... Edited January 3, 2016 by JLSleather Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
garypl Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Posted January 3, 2016 I never thought to fold it forward and then back like you show in your drawing! I think it will work now - I'll check it in the morning and let you know if everything aligns. Thanks very much for your help - I knew someone would have the answer! Quote Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
garypl Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Posted January 3, 2016 Well, I tried folding the pattern every way possible and it just doesn't look like it will work. I start by making a fold on the fold line - Picture #2. Then I fold the pattern again so the loop is in the rear - picture #3. The rear view of the pattern is shown in picture #4 - the loop is now more vertical instead of roughly horizontal as it should be so the holster will hang properly from a belt. Unless anyone has any ideas, I am thinking it might be easier to start from scratch and make a new pattern.... Quote Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
Members byggyns Posted January 8, 2016 Members Report Posted January 8, 2016 Your fold is in the wrong location / angle.fold on the red line, which is where the top of the frame/ barrel should be. Quote
garypl Posted January 9, 2016 Author Report Posted January 9, 2016 Thanks for the suggestion! I will try it tomorrow and let you know how it works out. Quote Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
garypl Posted January 9, 2016 Author Report Posted January 9, 2016 Good news - I changed the fold per your suggestion and now it looks like a holster! Now that I see how it works I don't understand why I couldn't see it before. I will post a picture when I finish it - this will be my practice piece - I plan to make another using thinner leather with a lining. This is forum is a great resource and I am very grateful to all the members for sharing information. Gary Quote Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
Members byggyns Posted January 11, 2016 Members Report Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) I'm glad it worked for you. I just got a new S&W J frame snubby, so I'm working up a new pattern for myself for an IWB holster. Once I finish that one, I may have to print out a copy of this page from the holster book and modify the pattern to fit the J frame. If that works, I may make this pattern longer to fit my old Model 10 4" bbl. Edited January 11, 2016 by byggyns Quote
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