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07-02-2010, 04:36 PM
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First stab at leather carving
I've got a ways to go, but I wasn't disheartened by my first attempt. I was inspired to try by seeing some of the beautiful holsters some of the members here have made. It seems to be a fun hobby. Before someone asks, that is a 1907 Savage in 32acp. Sorry, not a S&W.
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07-02-2010, 04:42 PM
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Wow I would have to say that came out very nice for a first try!! Looks like you already got the hang of it and I am looking forward to seeing what you make next!
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07-02-2010, 04:46 PM
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greg, that looks great for a first try. I won't show my first. Keep up the good work.
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07-02-2010, 04:46 PM
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Thats a great looking holster & a classic gun. I like the oldies.
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07-02-2010, 05:57 PM
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Great looking holster
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07-02-2010, 07:29 PM
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Carved Holster
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That's right sharp lookin' right there...
Su Amigo,
Dave
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07-02-2010, 07:34 PM
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That turned out really good. Cool little pistol, too. Watch The Road To Perdition with Tom Hanks. Jude Law blasts away a lot with one of these as a hit man in the movie. Again, nice job on the holster.
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07-02-2010, 09:14 PM
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Very very nice. Good job.
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07-02-2010, 09:17 PM
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You have some talent. Good job.
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07-02-2010, 11:39 PM
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Thanks for the kind words. It's far from perfect, but most of the fun is in the learning.
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07-03-2010, 09:07 AM
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Seeing your leather work brought back some very old memories. An older cousin, who became a lifetime alcoholic after WWII in the Pacific theater, was taught how to do leatherwork during one of his drying out times spent in various VA hospital therapy programs. He would sometimes stay with my grandfather after leaving the VA, until he fell off the wagon and disappeared on another drinking binge. Heck of a nice guy, but he never lasted more than a few months sober. During one of his better dry spells, he taught me how to carve leather, gave me a Tandy Leather Company catalog, and then gave me all his carving and stamping tools just before he disappeared on his next drinking binge. I used those tools to earn a few bucks during my high school years by making and selling wallets, purses, belts, etc, but have never made a holster.
After seeing your post, I started thinking about those times and went into the basement and dug out those tools and they are in just as good a shape as when they were given to me over 50 years ago. The only casualty was the three hole lacing punch that is now a one hole punch...somewhere along the line two of the teeth were broken. Veiners, seeders, pear shaders, swivel knife...all in good shape. Next question is...can I still use them?.....
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07-03-2010, 09:32 AM
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ohiobuckeye, it's like riding a bicycle you never forget. Just need to brush up on the skills. My father taught himself how to do leather craft while in the hospital when he was in the Air Force. He got rheumatic fever and was in the hospital over a year. He taught me what I know and gave me his tools. I've made belts and other stuff over the years with long intervals in between. Just recently got out the tools again and started trying holsters. I'm really enjoying it and wish Dad was still around to see them.
So clean them tools off and go get some leather. It will all come back to you. And show us what you do, I love seeing other's work.
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07-03-2010, 09:36 AM
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I'd encourage you to dust them off and get to work. I really enjoy it. I'll bet you would as well.
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