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I’ve started working with crazy horse leather and am seriously impressed. It is a fantastic leather to work with. 
ive used it to make a shoulder holster rig and as lining (expensive) on my cross draw holster,

my questions all revolve around edge treatment.

On the shoulder rig I folded the top edge over a 2nd laminated piece.

 

on the holster edges I started with quik silk and paused there.

 

Any input from the experienced leather workers out there.

 

I have to say that as a holster lining it is the nicest I’ve seen. Easy slide.

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1 hour ago, JRP430 said:

I have to say that as a holster lining it is the nicest I’ve seen. Easy slide.

You do know that chrome tan will remove the bluing from firearms? I only use veg tan for lining.

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1 hour ago, tsunkasapa said:

You do know that chrome tan will remove the bluing from firearms? I only use veg tan for lining.

I may be wrong, but from what I can find, this crazy horse leather is veg tanned with a waxy finish. Everything I can find about it looks like it takes a clear stamping impression, something chrome tanned leather will not do.

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Could be, but I would never trust it with any of MY firearms.

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I haven't been able to find out on SLC's website but Tandy clearly states that theirs is chrome tanned.

JM2C, 

Jim

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Mike,

That looks like finished products.  Do you know where to buy the leather?  I'd be interested (although I assume it's expensive).

Thanks,

Jim

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On 11/8/2021 at 4:58 AM, jrdunn said:

I haven't been able to find out on SLC's website but Tandy clearly states that theirs is chrome tanned.

JM2C, 

Jim

generally yes, chrome.

but some manufacturers use combined tanning process : chrome + veg retan (Horween leather)

 

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The sides I have bought are waxed heavily. Does not feel like chrome tanned but Im no expert. What I can say is the gun I put in it is not blued. Made a great lining for my sub gun cross draw. Kept it for myself cause I flubbed an edge of the lining.

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I am using crazy horse for my should holster rigs. folded and glued with one stiched side it provides a comfortable piece to wear. Still making the holster and mag pouch from veg tan. Should be starting on a pool cue case soon. Veg tan under and crazy horse cover. Love this stuff.

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