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Pinnacle
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Post subject: Rollin My Own  Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 2:07 pm |
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Ok
I have had it - i just Called Hagen custom Leather in SD - they make BEAUTIFUL stuff - problem is they are out like 3 months or more - SO
I am going to make my own Holster and Mag Pouch and Belt......
Anyone In on this venture - to try it?
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Andrew Rothman
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 4:06 pm |
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Jeff Boucher-Zamzo
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 6:53 pm |
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Andrew Rothman wrote: I've got the tools and the leather. I too have a small collection of tools and whatnot. and I'd love to get together and compare notes with people. Besides, I still have to shakedown Andrew for some leather. 
The biggest thing that has been holding me back from my next holster project has been practicing my tooling, and money; apparently all of the toys I want require payment. (that and the wife's purse I keep promising to finish for her)
As a side note, the guys at Tandy do free (I think) leatherworking workshops on a regular basis. I keep meaning to go to one of them, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.
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goalie
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 7:23 pm |
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God invented Kydex for a reason.
Actually, I do like my Galco Royal Guard IWB holster, but usually the C-TAC or Mika get the call.
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Pinnacle
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 6:30 am |
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I also like Kydex - but "CLEARING LEATHER" sounds soooo much cooler than
"Clearing Kydex..."
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Jeff Boucher-Zamzo
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 6:39 am |
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Pinnacle wrote: I also like Kydex - but "CLEARING LEATHER" sounds soooo much cooler than "Clearing Kydex..." Plus, every time I try to tool designs into my Blade-tech, it turns out badly. 
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Jeremiah
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 11:00 am |
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Jeff Boucher-Zamzo wrote: Andrew Rothman wrote: I've got the tools and the leather. I too have a small collection of tools and whatnot. and I'd love to get together and compare notes with people. Besides, I still have to shakedown Andrew for some leather. The biggest thing that has been holding me back from my next holster project has been practicing my tooling, and money; apparently all of the toys I want require payment. (that and the wife's purse I keep promising to finish for her) As a side note, the guys at Tandy do free (I think) leatherworking workshops on a regular basis. I keep meaning to go to one of them, but I haven't gotten around to it yet. The basic leatherworking class at Tandy is free, and an excellent intro class; the others are quite reasonably priced. The guy to talk to for details is the manager, Johan Potgieter. Here's his info:
(952) 881-6799
FAX (952) 881-6111
minneapolis@tandyleather.com
I've often thought a holster would be a fun project. Hmm...
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DeanC
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 11:19 am |
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I'm supposed to be getting my tanned deer hides back from Uberglove someday  and would love to see about making my own. Be glad to share some material too.
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Pinnacle
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 11:20 am |
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I dont think that deer hide is going to be stiff enough or thick enough for holsters.
I plan on using Bull Hide.
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DeanC
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 5:57 am |
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Probably not, but you could wrap it around some kydex.
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Post subject: Talking about Wrapping Deer hide around Kydex! Posted: Mon May 01, 2006 6:38 am |
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DeanC wrote: Probably not, but you could wrap it around some kydex. I saw an ad for a combination Kydex and leather IWB holster from a compamy called Crossbreed. As I was looking for a replacement holster for my P7 I gave them a call. Turn around is about 5/6 weeks and I should have my holster by this weekend. I'll give you a report once I've tested the holster.
www.crossbreedholsters.com
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Mark Craighead info@crossbreedholsters.com
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Post subject: From The Firing Line: Holster Making 101-103 Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 12:09 pm |
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Andrew Rothman
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Post subject: Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 12:33 pm |
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Most interesting.
The guy is apparently somewhat new at this: I see a few parts I'd disagree with, from what I have read.
* Don't use hot water to soak the leather. It removes the natural oils from the leather. Cool or lukewarm water will do the trick -- it just takes a few more minutes.
* There are fiishes other than the lacquer he describes. My Tandy guy recommended a simple wax.
* DON'T mold the leather around the back of the trigger! The holster is supposed to cover the trigger, not pull it!
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Post subject: Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 12:36 pm |
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OK, so what we should do with the trigger area is put something in that area to cover it before molding the holster? I was thinking silly putty and then a layer of something to give the trigger area a smoothe finish.
edited so I wouldn't look like a second grade drop-out. I REALLY need to learn to type 
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