Pancake Holster Demonstration, A-Z

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1 hour ago, JLSleather said:

Okay, I got confused.  Using your pic, if you mark the "stitch line", and then dye / glue to that (shaded area), then what holds the shape of the holster inside the stitch line, between the line and the gun?  Or is you glue line different than the stitch line?

I assume you're talking about the area in green? If so, yes, the stitch line could be tightened up maybe 1/8" on either side. I had another holster maker (who's been at this game a lot longer than myself) tell me my holster would be way too tight because I didn't allow any extra room for a sight channel. 

[JLSleather]

Yep, exactly what I was referring to -- in green.  Thanks for the reply 

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9 hours ago, neilyeag said:

Wow incredible process video.  Why is it that everything looks easy when you watch someone that knows what they are doing HA.  Superb craftsmanship.  What bevel knive did you use on the belt loop openings?

Thank you! The interesting thing to me was the entire project took about 80 minutes, start to finish, including the pattern (according to the overall unedited video length). But when the whole thing takes place over 2-3 days, it seems like they take forever to complete!

Regarding the beveler - I used two different edgers. One on the straight parts, and one on the curved ends. If you're referring to the straight section, I don't recall the make & size of that edger, and I can't access my old orders on Springfield since they updated their shopping cart system since I placed the order, but it's from Springfield. I can get you whatever info is stamped on the blade if that's the one you're referring to.

If you're referring to the edger I used on the curved ends, that is an old #2 Tandy that's been sharpened (incorrectly?) so many times, the 'toes' are much shorter than they were originally. Works great on tight corners like that.

[Rotorwash]

Awesome thank you!!

[cnorri48]

Thank you for the video, very nice work..

[Brianm77]

What did you put on there before the resolene?

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1 hour ago, Brianm77 said:

What did you put on there before the resolene?

Light coat of Neetsfoot oil.

[Bowdiddly]

Thanks for sharing.

[frenchy07]

Very well done. I learned some new techniques. Thank you for the insight.

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Thank you! I actually just posted another one if you're interested in watching it. This time I included a thumb break.