Members Go2Tex Posted November 27, 2007 Members Report Posted November 27, 2007 While making straps I discovered that sometimes the straps turned out nice and firm. Turns out I was actually compressing the fibers through the process of splitting the straps while slightly wet. Then I learned that this is a process that can be done with any piece. You wet the piece and allow it to dry a bit. As the color begins to return, you compress the fibers with a slicker, rubbing it down firmly. So, part of the secret of firm leather is to buy it that way, usually strap leather is split down and comes out firmer or using a crank splitter yourself or by rubbing it down while slightly wet. Quote Brent Tubre email: BCL@ziplinkmail.com
Members Calleather Posted November 30, 2007 Members Report Posted November 30, 2007 10mm, If the holster is lined, the lining and glue will stiffen it up. A lot of the professional holster makers are heat pressing the leather while wet around an aluminum mold with a hydraulic press. The dyed holsters are dipped, left to dry then sprayed with a finish. Oiled holsters are wiped with oil then hit with harness dressing. Hope this helps a little. Quote
Members MaxxEmpire Posted December 23, 2007 Members Report Posted December 23, 2007 I agree that Hermann Oak leather makes a huge difference. I use nothing but Hermann Oak for my masks which must be self supporting in their stiffness. I also coat the interior with a thinned tanners bond. Quote www.mansourdesigns.com
Members Kevin Posted December 23, 2007 Members Report Posted December 23, 2007 The man that used to own Campbell Bosworth used an ammonia and water mixture for stiffening, but I don't remember the percentages. Kevin Quote
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