Well I went and did it

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As many here know, I make leather stuff. It's good therapy for my gimpy hands, it's relaxing and I can make a few bucks. I don't advertise much because I know it'll go from a self financing hobby to a job. Then it's a pain in the bottom.
When I make something for myself, I use "economy" grade leather and save the good stuff for clients.
Recently, I've had people asking about leather products, so I threw some stuff in a box to show them some of my work. I also had a request from the forum and I sent them a picture with my 442 in one and a blue gun in the other.

I got to looking at the holsters made with the top grade leather, it snapped cleanly onto my carry snubby and had the perfect amount of retention. My old holster kinda squished into place. I like the design of the new holster better too.
That's my old holster on the left.

This is a shot of the inside of the two holsters, I didn't even bother dyeing the inside of my old holster.

I'm going to start using the new holster, it's just so much nicer than the old holster. I figure it's ok, I can just show the tan holster and tell people that I can make the same thing in brown, dark brown or black.
 
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I'm definately making an order, but since i'm poor i gotta save up some cash :)

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hand-stitiching....

Your hand-stitching is absolutely beautiful!!! Are you using an awl or double needle?
 
Your hand-stitching is absolutely beautiful!!! Are you using an awl or double needle?
There's 2 things I'm really picky about, my stitch line and my edges. Too many times have I seen a really nice lookin' hunk of leather marred by bad edges or a sloppy stitch line.
I use a Diamond stitching chisel to make the angled diamond holes and ensure perfect consistent spacing.

Then I do a 2 needle saddle stitch using waxed nylon thread, passing each stitch over the needle and paying close attention to the angle of the hole. It takes a while but I think it looks better and it's stronger than a machine lock stitch.
 
These look great and, this belt:
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looks very similar to the one I wore when working for the State. It was the most favored belt I ever had.
 
Ill probably take my P-38. How far away is the target? I heard the classroom hrs was dropped to 4?
 
Beautiful work. You should be proud of the effort and accomplishment of fine quality leather you are displaying. As a "ahem" large boned guy, what sized belts can you make?
 
I like the work that you did on the holster. What other leather work do you do??
Since I do custom leatherwork, I've made lotsa different stuff. I mostly work in 8/9 ounce vegatable tan leather.
Stuff like, left handed knife sheaths.

A set of leather coasters with a wooden holder.

Lighter belt pouches.

And other stuff.
 

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