I would just like to say,That you Guys Do Awesome Work!!

[Ace Lungger]

Although I only got to page 16 on the topic: show your stuff. I don't know how you do it, how you have the patients to do that tooling, if you make one mistake, its over. Since in cold weather I spend most of my time in bed reading, I have read that most of you hand sew!
I know that some people don't like the bells and whistles, but I do! I like the bling on a holster!
Someone on one of those post  showed a jig that was black all tooled and lots of silver blings!! I loved it! Kinda reminded me of the Holster the Mexican gun fighter in the Tomestone movie with K.R. and V.K., what a great movie!!
Now if I had one of those rigs, I wouldn't where it untill my shooting had improved a lot!

One more thing, does anyone know where online a person can download some video on getting started in leather work. I am going to the local library and see if they would have some books.
Thanks to all you Pards for sharing your AWESOME WORK!

Ace

[outrider]

Ace:

I think the best thing for you to do is to get some basics books from Tandy/Leather Factory.  They have one al Stohlman book called " How to make Holsters"...great book to start with. I bought mine over 30 years ago and still look at it every so often.  Also, there are some videos out there from John Bianchi, however I think it is geared more towards the intermediate or advanced leather crafter. Nolan Sackett (Chuck Burrows) also has a video out on making holsters.  He generally comes into this forum on a regular basis.  Some of the others will also put up some info as to books and how to's. 

[Marshal Will Wingam]

LOL, I think almost all of must have started with Al Stohlman's "How To Make Holsters". I still have mine around somewhere. Outrider has the right idea on where to start. Then start in having fun. You don't need patience, just the desire to play with this stuff and your abilities will grow with each thing you do.

[Irish Dave]

I think almost all of us must have started with Al Stohlman's "How To Make Holsters"

Yep. Still have mine somewhere, too.  It may be in the book case.

[Ace Lungger]

Like I said you Pards are AWESOME, and thanks for the advice on the book, i will get it some day but not right now, I am still looking for things I need , like clothes, I have tried a 1/2 dozen times to buy shirts on the SASS (Used) but I never get any bought, it might be because I am not a Sass member?
Happt Shooting
ACE

[Dalton Masterson]

Ace, what size you wear? Some of us might have some extra outgrowns layin around.
You dont have to be a SASS member to buy on the wire, but some of those guys are kinda grumpy. There were some nonmembers for awhile making waves selling stuff commercial and buying/not paying awhile back. Just made everyone kinda wary of "guests".
You could place an wtb ad on there stating your size and desires too, then it will come to you instead of you going to it! Good luck. DM

[Ace Lungger]

Hey Pards,
I went to Abe Books, and they have a book called Leatherwork Manual by AlStohlman, is this the same book?
Thanks Ace

[Dalton Masterson]

Nope, but its a good one too. Thats more of a lesson plan in leatherwork, which should help too. The Holster book is a thin rectangular book that is really long. Mine  says How to Make Holsters by Al Stohlman Craftool Number 40. 32 pages is all, but a good 32 pages. Heres a link. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/products.asp?number=6055-00
Good luck. DM

[Ace Lungger]

Okay Dalton, I will buy the right book! i wear a large, i could were a big med., even if it has holes in them, I can fix things.
I called 15 resale shops yesterday in a 60 mile circle, and couldn't find one thing I could use.
I also called around about stove pipe or tall boots, and even went on the net and allmost had a heart attack 
so if anyone runs acrossed a pair in 9 1/2 D or E, even if they don't have any soles left, if they are cheap let me know, PLEASE!

Thanks for all the help you guys have gave me, I am great full for the info!
Ace