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by Nighthawk
Tue Jan 13, 2009 9:42 am
Forum: Holsters & Accessories
Topic: Homemade Leather Holsters
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Re: Homemade Leather Holsters

Shorts wrote:Sure thing. It also looks like the cost has jumped. It's now $79.99. Sheesh. Anyhow, it's a good kit to rolling.

Hand Stitching Kit
Item #11189-00
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Thanks Shorts ~ I was hoping to spend a little less than that until I made my first one and saw that I was not to bad at it. I liked the "old" price a lot better :lol: Anyway ~ if anyone has some extra tools that the would be willing to part with please let me know what and how much. Otherwise I'll have to start a "leather tools" fund and see how long it takes :tiphat:
by Nighthawk
Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:16 am
Forum: Holsters & Accessories
Topic: Homemade Leather Holsters
Replies: 118
Views: 31062

Re: Homemade Leather Holsters

Shorts wrote:A quick word on the liner.

Be sure the liner leather used is not of the chrome-tanned persuasion. The chemicals used in that process is harmful to firearms, especially blued. Stick with a veg tanned liner. It is safe for finishes and will mold nicely to the gun.


For tools, you can get the Al Stohlman starter kit for about $30 @ Tandy. Includes all necessary tools, instruction book, & thread. The things you need to supply is leather, glue, dye/finish and a blade.


I prefer using an awl punch and saddle stitch. A diamond shaped hole will lay the stitches nicely and allow the leather to close back over the thread in each corner for a secure, strong stitch. Aesthetics are tight as well.
Shorts ~ I can't seem to find that kit on the Tandy website ~ could you possibly provide a link for me?

Thanks
by Nighthawk
Fri Jan 09, 2009 3:51 pm
Forum: Holsters & Accessories
Topic: Homemade Leather Holsters
Replies: 118
Views: 31062

Re: Homemade Leather Holsters

I've been following this thread and I am very interested in trying to make my own holsters. I'd really like to try one though before I go out and spend so much money on all the tools. Does anyone happen to have any used tools that they are interested in getting rid of? I think from what I read that I'd need an overstitcher, an adjustable stitching groover, a freehand stitching groover, and an edge beveler. If so send me a PM with what you have and the price and I'll let you know.

RiverRat ~ any update on your first attempt? Any Pics??

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