shoulder holster in progress /happy turkey day also to everyone

[knucklehead]

this is my 2nd attempt at making this holster.
after leaving the first holster alone for 1 day, and going back to it the next day it just didnt sing to me.
so this is my 2nd attempt at a shoulder holster for my 1911 gov model.

its only the front piece thats been toolled. i still need to color both pieces and sew together.
then i will finish the sides that the straps will attach to.

this holster will sit sideways to the body under the arm. at least thats my plan

almost forgot happy turkey day to everyone

[JD Alan]

Looks like an interesting project. It looks like you used a chisel of some sort for the stitching holes. If so, is that something you typically do? And if so, could you tell me what size?

Thanks, JD   

[knucklehead]

JD i use the stitch hole maker that tandy leather factory sells.
i have both the 4 prong and single prong.

i have tried to use the stitching awl and im all thumbs at it.
now i just use this tool.
on items that the stitch line is not straight i use the 6 holes per inch overstitch wheel to mark the holes.
then use the single prong stitch punch.

after i glue everything together and get ready to finish the stitch holes i will use my dremel with 1/16" drill bit.


the single stitch hole punch is #8065 crafttool diamond hole single punch
the 4 prong stitch hole punch is #8067 Craftool Diamond Hole Punch 4 Prongs 1/8

see the pics attached

[Marshal Will Wingam]

This'll be a good-looking holster. Looking forward to the finished pics.

[JD Alan]

Thanks Knucklehead, I have both of those, and have used them for stitching on practice pieces. I'm sure glad to hear someone uses these, 'cause I sure don't do well trying to use just an awl to make the holes. 

[Dr. Bob]

The start looks real good!!   Looking forward to the finished holster.