Members carguy4471 Posted December 7, 2016 Members Report Posted December 7, 2016 (edited) My very first holster nearing completion. Do most folks die before stitching?? My hands are covered in die after spending some time stitching. Will that die seal up with some resolene or do I need to buff it a bit?? Edited December 7, 2016 by carguy4471 Quote
Members carguy4471 Posted December 7, 2016 Author Members Report Posted December 7, 2016 Oh, and also, a big thank you to JLS for the free pattern for the G19 and to everyone here for the tips I've picked up thus far. I really appreciate all the help. In all honestly I feel like I've gotten a bit lucky with how well this one is turning out so far. This one is after dying the belt slots: Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted December 7, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted December 7, 2016 (edited) Welcome. And good work. And thanks -- for dying the inside of the slots. I see holsters with everything BUT the inside of the slots dyed, and I can never decide if it looks like the guy forgot or just couldn't be bothered. You can put the dye on before OR after stitching, in fact, many don't dye until after it's formed. Course, the thread gets dyed, too, so if you want the thread a different color, then dye the leather first .. Oh, and where you at up there? I'll be moving up yer way shortly. Don't care if it was 10° this morning when I got up... still moving up there Edited December 7, 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.
Members TinkerTailor Posted December 7, 2016 Members Report Posted December 7, 2016 As to the dye rub off on your hands, buffing before you resolene/seal is the key. I am going to take a shot in the dark, are you using fiebings USMC black by chance? Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Members carguy4471 Posted December 7, 2016 Author Members Report Posted December 7, 2016 (edited) 19 minutes ago, TinkerTailor said: As to the dye rub off on your hands, buffing before you resolene/seal is the key. I am going to take a shot in the dark, are you using fiebings USMC black by chance? You are correct sir, it seemed like an easy place to start (but I am open for any pro tips you may have). Any tips on buffing it?? Shop rag, piece of burlap? Is it going to be a giant pain? 23 minutes ago, JLSleather said: Welcome. And good work. And thanks -- for dying the inside of the slots. I see holsters with everything BUT the inside of the slots dyed, and I can never decide if it looks like the guy forgot or just couldn't be bothered. You can put the dye on before OR after stitching, in fact, many don't dye until after it's formed. Course, the thread gets dyed, too, so if you want the thread a different color, then dye the leather first .. Oh, and where you at up there? I'll be moving up yer way shortly. Don't care if it was 10° this morning when I got up... still moving up there I was curious about having contrasting stitching and being able to dye afterwords. I love the look of contrasting stitching. But my black finger tips are not super attractive today. I am in St. Paul and work in Lakeville. I may have to take you out for some burgers and beer when you make it here. You seem like the kinda guy I wanna be buddies with!! Where you going to be moving to?? Edited December 7, 2016 by carguy4471 I can't spell Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted December 7, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted December 7, 2016 We's headin' in the St Cloud (ish) area. Too many airports in St Paul for me (though having two Tandy's within a few minutes would be nice for those "emergency" purchases). Still, not too far up the road. I have been known to trade holsters for walleye jigs 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.
Members TinkerTailor Posted December 7, 2016 Members Report Posted December 7, 2016 20 minutes ago, carguy4471 said: You are correct sir, it seemed like an easy place to start (but I am open for any pro tips you may have). Any tips on buffing it?? Shop rag, piece of burlap? Is it going to be a giant pain? It was a loaded question and i already knew the answer by your post about the dyed hands. USMC black sucks because it rubs off forever, many have found. I use old sheets and tshirts, stay away from the screen printing areas, then buff. Keep on buffing. and buffing, channel your inner Karate Kid, and buff some more. Eventually it will stop. Sealing it will help prevent further transfer. Then chuck out the usmc black and get the regular. Even if you only pay yourself 5 bucks an hour to buff, that bottle is going to cost you way more than a new one.....I buff for a few seconds and no rub off ever with the fiebings regular black. Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted December 7, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted December 7, 2016 (edited) Better yet, get some of teh black OIL dye, some wool daubers, and some disposable gloves. As for getting it off this time, 'dawn' dishwashing soap works well as anything I've tried. GoJo from the shop doesn't help much, bar soap from the bathroom leaves black plus the wife's wrath, and the neighbor girl doesn't like grey shades on her kitty Edited December 7, 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.
Members TinkerTailor Posted December 7, 2016 Members Report Posted December 7, 2016 6 minutes ago, JLSleather said: teh black OIL dye Correct, the "regular" part was a reference to the colour name, not the product line. I meant regular black oil dye. I could have been a little clearer Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Members carguy4471 Posted December 7, 2016 Author Members Report Posted December 7, 2016 I've got a couple things I need to grab at Tandy, so I'll put standard black oil die on the list. Hand making a holster with no drill press or belt sander, and no sewing machine is work enough. Anything to help streamline it is going to be helpful. After using a vise to stitch I think I'm going to try tandy's cheap stitching pony. 59 minutes ago, JLSleather said: We's headin' in the St Cloud (ish) area. Too many airports in St Paul for me (though having two Tandy's within a few minutes would be nice for those "emergency" purchases). Still, not too far up the road. I have been known to trade holsters for walleye jigs St cloud isn't too far. Prolly burgers in Maple Grove or somewhere there off 94 might be something to look into. I'd trade some food and brew for an opportunity to pick your brain in a heartbeat!! Not a fan of airports?? Quote
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