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SGB
08-31-11, 16:27
....so I thought I'd give holster making a try. I'm using 8/9 oz cowhide . . . http://s6.tinypic.com/1z6tvkw_th.jpg


My first .....

http://oi53.tinypic.com/34h7x9z.jpg


My second -

http://oi56.tinypic.com/1zvuzb9.jpg
http://oi54.tinypic.com/25fk3mx.jpg

A lefty -

http://oi54.tinypic.com/fl97xz.jpg

A Glock -

http://oi51.tinypic.com/ibz7zq.jpg

and an M&P -

http://oi52.tinypic.com/345j4sm.jpg
pdb
08-31-11, 16:40
I'm not much of a leather guy (too sweaty), but these look really good to me. Did you reinforce the mouths with anything other than a second layer of leather?
SGB
08-31-11, 16:45
I'm not much of a leather guy (too sweaty), but these look really good to me. Did you reinforce the mouths with anything other than a second layer of leather?

No sir, the two 1/8" thick layers of leather cure pretty stiff.
chuckocaster
08-31-11, 16:49
those look real nice, good job.
dmaxfireman
08-31-11, 17:07
really nice! how do you go about forming it around the pistol?
SeriousStudent
08-31-11, 17:54
So how much are you charging, and what is your lead time? ;)

Seriously, that looks very nice.
bigghoss
08-31-11, 18:07
looks very nice
ICANHITHIMMAN
08-31-11, 18:14
God dam man great jod im ****ing impressed!
SGB
08-31-11, 19:04
really nice! how do you go about forming it around the pistol?

wetting the leather and hand boning.
Ranger325
08-31-11, 19:17
Very nice leather - I also love those stags on the 1911!!
tb-av
08-31-11, 19:36
Looks nice. What do you stitch with?
SHIVAN
08-31-11, 19:37
Those look great!! Anyone help teach you, or was it all self-study? Thinking about doing customs?
DocH
08-31-11, 19:39
SGB,I believe I commented on your leather on the FCC forum,but I'll say again,nice work on all those holsters. Have you ever used the handle of a toothbrush to help with the boning?

It's work to do this by hand for people who've never tried it.I don't have the patience anymore,but I'm glad we have good leathersmiths still practicing the trade,even with the takeover of kydex. Kydex is good stuff but there's just something special about a good hand boned leather holster.
F-Trooper05
08-31-11, 19:50
Do you have a leather sewing machine or are you stitching them by hand? They look great!
SGB
08-31-11, 19:56
Looks nice. What do you stitch with?

I'm hand stitching right now.



Those look great!! Anyone help teach you, or was it all self-study? Thinking about doing customs?

No apprenticing, I read up and did some research and dove in. I learn with every holster I build. And yes I intend to eventually make this ....... well let's call it retirement income. http://s7.tinypic.com/avkj77_th.jpg



SGB,I believe I commented on your leather on the FCC forum,but I'll say again,nice work on all those holsters. Have you ever used the handle of a toothbrush to help with the boning?

It's work to do this by hand for people who've never tried it.I don't have the patience anymore,but I'm glad we have good leathersmiths still practicing the trade,even with the takeover of kydex. Kydex is good stuff but there's just something special about a good hand boned leather holster.

You did Sir and your kind words were appreciated. I've been experimenting with sharpies, toothbrush handles, pop sickle sticks .......... I'm polishing up an antler tip right now to try out.
Artos
08-31-11, 20:14
i'm a fan...wow, hand stitching.

How many hours in each one?? looks like a lot of work!!
DocH
08-31-11, 23:27
SGB,I'll buy the Glock 19 holster from you,if you like,put it through the paces for a couple of months,and give you some private feedback if you need it. If it holds up well for me,it'll stand up for anybody. Just let me know.