I'm no expert but....
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ckcc
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Thanks ya'll
From a bag of leather remnants. I guess it's cowhide embossed with gator pattern. I stained it with minwax wood stain
. hand stitched.... lotta dang hard work. Gotta really respect the guys making custom holsters!
From a bag of leather remnants. I guess it's cowhide embossed with gator pattern. I stained it with minwax wood stain
. hand stitched.... lotta dang hard work. Gotta really respect the guys making custom holsters!
That looks pretty good, a lot better than my pathetic first attempt.
All ya gotta do is hand stitch just one belt, then stitching a holster seems like nothing.
All ya gotta do is hand stitch just one belt, then stitching a holster seems like nothing.
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ckcc
Member
Hahaha....I bet! I'll just have to take your word for it.
bamabiker
Member
That's a very nice looking holster.
gregintenn
Member
Looks great. You sure it's your first?
Your stitching is excellent.
Did you get the edges slick? That's always the toughest part for me.
Your stitching is excellent.Did you get the edges slick? That's always the toughest part for me.
ChiefStealth
US Veteran
Very nice work. I, also, made a holster, for myself. A different pattern from yours. I'm now working on a holster for a friend.
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ckcc
Member
Looks great. You sure it's your first?
Did you get the edges slick? That's always the toughest part for me.
Yes.... my first leatherwork since I was a kid.
I didn't get the edges as good as I wanted nor did I cut grooves for the stitching. I need to get a few more tools I guess. I even used a kitchen fork to mark my stitch spacing...lol.
StrawHat
Member
Nice looking holster, I would wear it.
Way beyond my capabilities, measuring, cutting, sewing, etc. You did a good job!
Kevin
Way beyond my capabilities, measuring, cutting, sewing, etc. You did a good job!
Kevin
Shorty 45 MK2
Member
Very nice holster!
That is a great looking first project.
That is a great looking first project.
Eaglestroker
Member
I'll go out on a limb since you mentioned using wood stain and venture you may have used wood glue as well - wood glue works great but keep it away from the gun. When it hardens it will scratch a finish up....ask me how I know 
If not totally disregard!
Your first attempt is much finer than mine.
If not totally disregard!Your first attempt is much finer than mine.
fat tom
Absent Comrade
Looks good to me.
f.t.
f.t.
LoboGunLeather
US Veteran
Very nice work. Few "first attempts" turn out so well (more likely to end up as chew toys for the dogs than holsters).
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ckcc
Member
I'll go out on a limb since you mentioned using wood stain and venture you may have used wood glue as well - wood glue works great but keep it away from the gun. When it hardens it will scratch a finish up....ask me how I know
Your first attempt is much finer than mine.
I used shoe goo... Very strong rubber type glue. It definately lacks many of the finer details but I am very happy with the results. It will be worn concealed anyways. I wanted it to be practical and comfortable..... And so far it wears really close and comfy. Thanks again for all the positive feedback from all.
gregintenn
Member
I never would have thought of that!
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