Some of my work. First started in November 2017.

[Jack142]

I like your style. Very original designs on the holsters.  I understand about getting tired. I can pound leather, form and dye, but agter 2 ,  3  hours I gotta take a break. I have never made a holster, but you do have a talent. keep up the good work

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[ComputerDoctor]

Thank Yin Tx and Jack, I'm enjoying myself!

Yes, clips can leave indentations especially if the leather is wet!

Here's a few more of my 'Purse' project but now I realize it's more of a mans 'Carry bag.' It is heavy, maybe to heavy for my wife. I might even use it on my Motorcycles luggage rack:)

I am home now, getting ready to hand sew, which can also tire one out.

Sam

[ComputerDoctor]

All stitched up and nowhere to go:)

Well that's enough for tonight! I only brought the work home to hand stitch, so that's done! Hands are a little sore:)

Sam:)

[Rockoboy]

I like the placement of the studs. That thing will be bulletproof!!

[ComputerDoctor]

Thanks Brian, it is pretty stout

Tomorrow I will start some tooling and then staining:)

Here's a few more:

[ComputerDoctor]

Well, the project is coming together nicely but far from done. Here are a few more pictures in sequence. More tooling, pouches, handles and strap to come. First coat of 'WHEAT' dye rubbed in. Fun:)

Over all size is 14 x 14 inches and 4 inches wide.

Sam

Edited February 17, 2018 by ComputerDoctor

[ComputerDoctor]

I found another Holster I made recently

Sam

[ComputerDoctor]

I made and fitted a carrying strap and a couple of snap fittings today:

 

Sam:)

[YinTx]

Did you tool the carry strap?  If so, it looks deserving of a close up...

YinTx

[ComputerDoctor]

The carry strap was made from a 'Belt kit,' that I had bought and rediscovered yesterday morning and it was already tooled so I decided to utilize it. However, it did make me feel like I was cheating since I had cut, tooled, dyed and fabricated everything else:(

I'm not happy with the 'STRAW' dye because it seems almost not much darker than the leather itself so after I tool some more designs, I'll finish up with some darker brown dye as I have several colors. Then I will treat the entire thing with 'Mink oil,' or a similar agent to soften and preserve the thing.

Anyway, between fixing computers and IT service work,  www.carthageelectronics.com  I find I really enjoy the mental exercise of thinking about what to do next!

I am meeting a customer today to discuss a 'custom' holster he wants me to make for him and then to inspect an old holster in need of repairs!

Praise GOD, life is good:)

Sam