mbelmores Report post Posted February 16, 2017 For my first project I made a holster for my Ruger Mark III using 6-7oz tooling leather. I learned a lot from this project and can't wait to keep going. I dyed the outside with water based dye but left the inside alone because I didn't want the dye rubbing off on the gun. If someone has advice for how to treat the inside it would be greatly appreciated. Please leave comments - criticism is welcomed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsbagger Report post Posted February 16, 2017 You don't have to do anything with the inside. Some laminate so you have smooth leather inside and out. Some line with suede. All holsters will cause some wear eventually. Good job btw. Way better than my first go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sceaden Report post Posted February 16, 2017 Looks good! I would personally be inclined to trim the edge closer to the stitch line and then give it a good burnish but that's all the comment I have. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted February 16, 2017 Thats pretty cool! Only thing I'd note is do you have anything protecting the Ruger from the snap on the inside of the holster? YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grumpyold Report post Posted February 16, 2017 Looks good. Agree with Sceaden cut tighter to your stitch line and even it out. Find Hidepounders tech write up on finishing your edges it adds that final touch once their burnished. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLDNSLOW Report post Posted February 16, 2017 If you want the inside smooth you can take gum trag to it and that will smooth out the leather and also act as a blocker when you go to dye the outside. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbelmores Report post Posted February 16, 2017 7 hours ago, YinTx said: Thats pretty cool! Only thing I'd note is do you have anything protecting the Ruger from the snap on the inside of the holster? YinTx I glued a piece of moleskin over it so it doesnt scratch the gun. If i see that wearing i'll have to come up with another solution. Any suggestions? 6 hours ago, grumpyold said: Looks good. Agree with Sceaden cut tighter to your stitch line and even it out. Find Hidepounders tech write up on finishing your edges it adds that final touch once their burnished. Will do! Thanks for the advice. 1 hour ago, OLDNSLOW said: If you want the inside smooth you can take gum trag to it and that will smooth out the leather and also act as a blocker when you go to dye the outside. Thanks, i'll look into it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
