AA3JW Report post Posted August 23, 2018 I haven't posted anything in a while, and remember I do not do these for anyone but my self. Let me know how I can make it better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sofaspud Report post Posted August 23, 2018 I can't see a whole lot of detail in your images, but it looks like a very functional holster. One thing I see that might help is smoothing out your edges. Try sanding them smooth, then burnishing them. There are a tom of posts anout burnishing techniques on this site. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plinkercases Report post Posted August 23, 2018 Looks like a Will Ghormley pattern from his 1911 pack. If it is how did you like working with it? I have the pack but have not gotten into it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AA3JW Report post Posted August 23, 2018 That is exactly where it came from. It was easy to work with. I am still not all that great at cutting straight lines. I should have sanded it before I put it together. That was my first attempt at carving. I saw the Lee Marvin Rig that Regis D did, that may be my next attempt. I so have a thing for 1911s. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted August 23, 2018 I think with practice you'll get a lot of the issues figured out. Smoothing is the first word that came to mind when I saw it though. I'm still a fledgling at carving so I can only really help a little in saying that casing and a sharp knife are key to crisp tooling work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RegisD Report post Posted August 24, 2018 Yes sir! I've used that pattern it's a good one. If your asking for suggestions, I agree with the others, fine tune the edges. Overall it look great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites