Holster assembly

[crossdraw]

I have a question on assembly of a shoulder holster. I am making the rig in "How to make holsters" by Al S. Should the straps be riveted on prior to dye? One strap gets sandwiched, riveted and glued.

I am using oil dye and am not really sure if that will effect the glue joint.

Anyone familiar with Tandy Rapid rivets? In determining post length, how much of the post should protrude above the leather? I am guessing around 1/8".

I have been watching my "Frontier Holsters" set. A lot of good information, thanks CB.

[outrider]

Crossdraw:

Dye the strap first, then scar the area to be glued with sandpaper..you will get a good hold with the glue and also all will be dyed

[cowboywc]

I have a question on assembly of a shoulder holster. I am making the rig in "How to make holsters" by Al S. Should the straps be riveted on prior to dye? One strap gets sandwiched, riveted and glued.

I am using oil dye and am not really sure if that will effect the glue joint.

Anyone familiar with Tandy Rapid rivets? In determining post length, how much of the post should protrude above the leather? I am guessing around 1/8".

I have been watching my "Frontier Holsters" set. A lot of good information, thanks CB.

Howdy
An 1/8 is just about right..
WC

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

Howdy Crossdraw

         Your thoughts on the rivets are right on , Like Outrider said , do your dyeing first, then rough up the area your going to glue, BUT DON'T DYE THE FLESH SIDE OF THE LEATHER, you don't want the dye to bleed on to your clothes....


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[crossdraw]

Thanks for the help. I am planning on using saddle tan dye. Will the flesh side look ok if just oiled with no dye?

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

Back at Crossdraw

            when you wear your shoulder holster you don't see the flesh side of the leather, if you  are going to oil the flesh side, go very lightly , because this can also get on your clothing, when you do your dyeing, try to do a nice neat job of it , so it doesn't get on the flesh side. Personally I wouldn't put anything on the flesh side, just lightly oil or use Lex-oil, on the finished side, that will make the leather relax a little, if thats what you want, sometimes if the leather is too stiff it can be very uncomfortable, ( IMO ) if your useing a tan dye, you can also burnish your edges with Gum Treachant, and then put a clear finish over that, this will help to keep your clothing clean, and also seal the edges. Make sure to post a picture of your new holster and shoulder harness.

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