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Pancake holsters that is.
I just finished a group of four . Two for me and two for a customer.
The larger one holds a Judge (Night Court Judge)
Cool gun!!
The smaller one holds my Ruger SP101 3" .357
One of my favorite guns.
I have a knife sheath to make for a guy next and after that I am going to be back into stock making for a bit.
I have to make a stock for an old Stevens rolling block boys rifle. This one has a one piece stock. I understand that was a very rare model . I will post a pic when I get it done.
Because I Can, and Have
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USAF-72-76
God Bless America.
Disclaimer, not responsible for anyone copying or building anything i make.
Always consult an expert first.
Rusty
I hand stitch.
I lay out the stitch locations with a little tool like a cowboy spur in the damp leather. After it dries I drill all the holes on my drill press using a #55 wire size drill (some use 1/16"). then saddle stitch using a heavy five cord linen waxed thread (of about 30lb. strength) with a needle at each end. There are two threads going through each hole. That makes for a quite strong seam.
You run one needle through the first hole.center up the thread so you have the same amount of thread on each side with a needle on each. Then both needles go through the next hole from opposite sides. snug up the stitch and repeat until you are done. then back stitch for a couple holes and snip off the tails. you are done.
Very time consuming. a couple hours are burned sewing one holster.
Thanks Chuck I appreciate the explanation. I always thought I'd like to try my hand at making a holster but I just never thought I could make one come out right.
Maybe... just maybe?????
If you're gonna be stupid ya gotta be tough-
Isiah 55:8&9
It's easier to fool people than it is to convince them they have been fooled.
Yes nice!!, so I see you have a stamp on those holsters, so why don't you have this in your sig so we all will know who you are...profesionly that is.
Terry
TMair , Thanks for the compliments (all you guys) !!
I don`t really want to do it that much right now. I will retire at least part time this summer and hope to have a little time to really get into this and some other crafts as well.
I could be just swamped with orders if I was looking to be.
