Holster repair

CherryRiver · Dec 28, 2008

In the case of a good old leather holster from a maker no longer in business, does someone have a suggestion for a leatherworker who might be able to do repairs?
Believe it or not, I'm not having any success finding a good cobbler shop even in the big city to repair leather tool carriers, much less the more-sensitive holsters with broken stitching.

CherryRiver · Dec 28, 2008

In the case of a good old leather holster from a maker no longer in business, does someone have a suggestion for a leatherworker who might be able to do repairs?
Believe it or not, I'm not having any success finding a good cobbler shop even in the big city to repair leather tool carriers, much less the more-sensitive holsters with broken stitching.

ttpete · Dec 28, 2008

I've done my own restitching for years. It's not difficult at all, and the equipment required is minimal.

sar4937 · Dec 28, 2008

You can get the materials to restitch at a Tandy Leather store. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/ http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/Locations.asp#Illinois

CherryRiver · Dec 28, 2008

Yeah, well...
There're some folks who think I'm pretty good fooling around with wood (after 37 years, I hope I learned something), and some more who think I can be allowed near metal, and some more who think I'm okay with that electricity stuff, but leather, maybe not.
I can repair my toolbelt stuff a little, but that's as far as I think I should go. That's why I was asking for recommendations.

BugHunter · Dec 28, 2008

There is a shop here in the Nashville area that does it and they may be able to give you a name in your area or maybe ship it to them for repair??
www.gunsandleather.com
They are in greenbriar, Tn

CelticSire · Dec 28, 2008

Illinois Tack Shops

Someone from this list should know.

Bell Charter Oak Holsters · Dec 29, 2008

CherryRiver;

I accept local repairs and restorations of holsters, English & Western tack and saddles. Shoe shops are usually, not always, but usually not a good choice for repairs. Their machinery is different, among other things, and they often lack any understanding of the articles that need repair.

If you email me with the details of what you need to have repaired, I'll try to help you out.

CherryRiver · Dec 29, 2008

Lefty-
E-mail sent.
Thanks.

GLV · Dec 29, 2008

Find a harness shop.

sipowicz · Dec 29, 2008

My bondage shop is very fair on leather repairs.

Randyc · Dec 29, 2008

Bill
I'm a holster maker just north of you in Lake County. I may be able to help you out.

Randy
Bulldog Custom Gun Leather

MADISON · Jan 1, 2009

If you either can not find a leather worker/or can not do it yourself, a Shoe Shop will usually take care of the problem.

dewidmt · Jan 1, 2009

I've got a shoe repair shop nearby that does a good job of restitching holsters....

JamesArthur60 · Jan 1, 2009

I also used a local shoe repair shop to stitch my holster, cost me 10 bucks.

Bassamatic · Jan 2, 2009

Yeah, I think you need to look a little harder for a shoe/boot repair guy in your area. We've got a little shop here and he has repaired holsters, belts and even a saddle for me.

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