Stamping a leather holster

[grimdaddy]

On 5/3/2019 at 2:16 AM, JLSleather said:

Or just buy the swivel and lay it out yourself.  Nothing different about that holster other than they added a different style belt loop to it.

In regards to buying the swivel, what would I search to find it? I think I'll go with what all of you suggested and just use the holster as a pattern and make a new one.

[Rockoboy]

9 hours ago, wizard of tragacanth said:

Somewhere around 100 to 110 degrees.

This would have to be Fahrenheit, not Celsius ... obviously.

[JLSleather]

I don't know WHERE some of these ideas come from. 

• Dish soap?  Never used it.  I suppose it may prevent mildew and fungus from forming in the water.  Personally, I just change the water.
• 110° ?  I use a bowl of water at room temp (around 68°).  Fill it with distilled water (because not all tap water is equal), set it on the desk, use it until it's either gone or dirty (usually from little "bits" due to edging or sanding), then dump it and replace it.  Every few days I WASH THE BOWL - using dish soap - so maybe that's where that idea comes from?@!

Kaint help with the swivel and where to get one.  Never used one, and never will, so I just don't have that info.  I do know others use them, so they're available.

[grimdaddy]

11 hours ago, JLSleather said:

I don't know WHERE some of these ideas come from. 

• Dish soap?  Never used it.  I suppose it may prevent mildew and fungus from forming in the water.  Personally, I just change the water.
• 110° ?  I use a bowl of water at room temp (around 68°).  Fill it with distilled water (because not all tap water is equal), set it on the desk, use it until it's either gone or dirty (usually from little "bits" due to edging or sanding), then dump it and replace it.  Every few days I WASH THE BOWL - using dish soap - so maybe that's where that idea comes from?@!

Kaint help with the swivel and where to get one.  Never used one, and never will, so I just don't have that info.  I do know others use them, so they're available.

 

On 5/3/2019 at 5:25 AM, plinkercases said:

Where are you located? I have a vintage swivel patrolman's holster in my box of oldies and it may actually be basket weave ( may not be the model or maker you are after though) I can check on the weekend

I'm located in Queensland, Australia What brand of holster was the  one you have?

[grimdaddy]

On 5/3/2019 at 5:25 AM, plinkercases said:

Where are you located? I have a vintage swivel patrolman's holster in my box of oldies and it may actually be basket weave ( may not be the model or maker you are after though) I can check on the weekend

No problem, I'm in Queensland, Australia.

[wizard of tragacanth]

Ah, yes, when I said 100 degrees, I did mean Fahrenheit.  Sorry, I often forget that we are a global forum.

I recommended warm water and dish soap to soak the old holster because soap is a wetting agent and warm water is a more effective cleaner than cold water.  It makes sense to me, but if it doesn't make sense to you... okay.

If the OP is going to disassemble the holster, I think this would work better than room temperature water and no soap.  That's my suggestion and I think it is a valid one.  However, I am not the expert that many are on this forum.

Edited May 6, 2019 by wizard of tragacanth

[grimdaddy]

On 5/7/2019 at 2:56 AM, wizard of tragacanth said:

Ah, yes, when I said 100 degrees, I did mean Fahrenheit.  Sorry, I often forget that we are a global forum.

I recommended warm water and dish soap to soak the old holster because soap is a wetting agent and warm water is a more effective cleaner than cold water.  It makes sense to me, but if it doesn't make sense to you... okay.

If the OP is going to disassemble the holster, I think this would work better than room temperature water and no soap.  That's my suggestion and I think it is a valid one.  However, I am not the expert that many are on this forum.

sounds like a good idea. I've decided to purchase the plain holster, disassemble it, and use it as a pattern to create my own. This way, I could make several and sell them to people as replicas! They'll be practically the same, just without the logo stampings obviously. I think people would prefer this to paying up to $1000 for an actual holster.