Leathersmiths.....show us yer stuff, (#1) THIS THREAD IS NOW CLOSED

[outrider]

Howdy the Camp,

Well, the fellow who ordered the belt was very pleased with the color....so I guess my question is moot at this point.   I appreciate the input from you guys...means alot

[Johnny McCrae]

Attached are pictures of a non CAS Holster I made for a friend's Beretta.

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk81/jvsaffran/Holsters/100_0856.jpg     

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk81/jvsaffran/Holsters/100_0858.jpg     

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk81/jvsaffran/Holsters/100_0860.jpg       

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk81/jvsaffran/Holsters/100_0861.jpg         

This was my first use of Skidmore's for the final finish. I like the result and it is easy to work with. Many thanks to Ten Wolves for his advice on this product.

[outrider]

Johnny,

Nicely done pard.  I will have to try that "Skidmores"

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

  Well done Johnny, I think both holsters came out great, and I,m happy to hear you like the Skidmores Leather Cream as a finish.


                                                  tEN wOLVES 

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Nice work, Johnny. Looks reallly good. Thanks for the pics.

[Dalton Masterson]

Very smooth looking. Nice job! DM

[Johnny McCrae]

Howdy Pards,

Many thanks for the kind words. I would not have been able to do the Leatherworking I do without the encouragement and help from the good people on this forum!

[Rayban]

Johnny, very nice! I like that type of holster for that type of gun.....did you use black dye or did you vigaroon it??
Also, where can I learn more about Skidmores...I keep seeing it pop up in more posts lately...
Thanks!

[Dalton Masterson]

I found my Skidmores at a Corral West western store in the boot polish area. Its good stuff. DM

[Johnny McCrae]

Howdy Rayban,

I used Feibing's Black Professional Oil Dye for the color. I could not find Skidmore's locally so I ordered it online. Their website is http://www.skidmores.com/. I just started using Skidmore's so I'm not an authority on it but I'm sure some of the other Pard's will be more than happy to give you more information about using it.

[Ace Lungger]

 :)Howdy Johnny,
That is a mighty fine looking holster that you made!!! Now he will go show his friends and they will be knocking down your door, saying you made xxxx one, what didn;t you make me one!
Real nice holster, been thinking of making me one like that for my Officers model Colt!
Great job and thanks for sharing!
ACE

[Don101]

[JD Alan]

Very nice work, Don. The attention to detail is impressive. Can I ask what tool you used to make the outline, besides the flower stamp? The stitching is really exceptional, as is the finish.

Thanks for sharing the pictures, JD 

[Dalton Masterson]

Looks Great Don!! Very elegant with its less is more approach! Nice job! DM

[Johnny McCrae]

Howdy Don,

Very very nice! That is some excellent workmanship! Dalton hit the nail on the head... Elegant with less!

What was the method you used to finish this holster?

Many thanks for sharing this with us

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

                         Hello Don

                                         Well done Pard, nice clean lines and a rich color.


                                                              tEN wOLVES 

[Marshal Will Wingam]

That's great, Don. I love the color. It really sets off the flowing lines. Very graceful. Thanks for the pics.

[HorsePen Henry]

Hey Dalton, as far as Don 101's holster goes, I have ta disagree with ya.
I may be splittin' frog hairs here but I think it is simply elegante!!!
Okay, I'll shut up,
Horse Pen 

[Don101]

Very nice work, Don. The attention to detail is impressive. Can I ask what tool you used to make the outline, besides the flower stamp? The stitching is really exceptional, as is the finish.

Thanks for sharing the pictures, JD 

it is a roler patern of dots, Don

[outrider]

Don,

What can I add to what the others have said...very well done my friend.  Primo