Todd’s holster Self made (pics)

Ghost · Post by **Ghost** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 2:23 pm

As I was ordering the holster from Todd I thought well if the rivets are what can scratch the gun why not just stitch it up myself? So I asked Todd if he could just send me the parts so I could do this myself! Todd doing some great customer service said of course and even gave me a scrap of leather for the plug on the bottom. So I used some leather tools (over stitcher, and groover) put it together and got a great holster! Here are some pictures

-Ghost

Colby · Post by **Colby** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 2:28 pm

Man that is awesome! I wish I had the tools to do that.

I would be trying to do that myself too!

Ghost · Post by **Ghost** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 2:49 pm

you use this tool to mark out your stitches...
http://www.tandyleather.com/prodinfo.as ... 7&mitem=15

And this to groove it, this also give you a line that is even from edge to "run" the over stitcher along...

http://www.tandyleather.com/prodinfo.as ... 2&mitem=48

And now you have the tools for 20$ that you need to stitch any leather.
-Ghost

Indiana Kev · Post by **Indiana Kev** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 3:32 pm

Nice job on the holster...what did you do to put the grooves in?

Indiana Kev · Post by **Indiana Kev** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 3:33 pm

Ok that was a dumb post...should have clicked on the link

Ghost · Post by **Ghost** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 3:34 pm

the post has the link for the groover it's the 2nd one it's 5$

Indiana Kev · Post by **Indiana Kev** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 3:42 pm

I was curious to see how you got such a straight line, I have an old set of leather tools and my groover is a wooden hammer and a metal hand groover, looks like i should update...thanks

Colby · Post by **Colby** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 1:50 pm

Is the holster you made yourself the basic holster with modifications? Or is it the deluxe holster? Also did you ask him to send it to you apart in the order form? Just curious so I can try this myself.

eaglecrow · Post by **eaglecrow** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 4:48 pm

you did a real nice job with your holster. I especcialy like the equalness of the groves. I used a different tool, but mine were not as good as yours:

[img]lederhandwerk.net/art-img/Western/Heroholster01%2Ejpg?sessid=71523058[/img]

Ghost · Post by **Ghost** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 11:11 pm

Yes this is the holster I made from Todd's leather. I asked him to send it to me apart I called him and asked him to send it in parts. Then I just made the bottom plug from a scrap Todd gave me. The oversticher really made the job easy I just used an awl to punch out the holes then a leather needle to string it together...If you or anyone else wants help just pm me or I’ll write up a tutorial if you want

Pyroxene · Post by **Pyroxene** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:19 am

Very nice job.

Hemingway Jones · Post by **Hemingway Jones** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 1:36 pm

Ghost,
That is a great holster. You did an exceptionally good job at sewing the plug in. Well done, indeed!

IndyTaz · Post by **IndyTaz** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:03 am

Wow...had to say that holster is amazing mate

Regards
TAZ

Capt_Zak · Post by **Capt_Zak** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 9:24 pm

A tutorial would be great! I'm sure everyone would agree.

K on the run · Post by **K on the run** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 2:47 am

Great job Ghost.
This little tool is also very useful.
http://www.majorsurplusnsurvival.com/Me ... ry_Code=65

Regards
-K

Capt_Zak · Post by **Capt_Zak** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 9:49 am

Can you use an awl on this or would a needle be easier? Are there any good websites that get into detail as far as stitching leather goods? I'd really like to stitch in my barrel plug but dn't wanna screw it up.

Todd’s holster Self made (pics)

Todd’s holster Self made (pics)

it's easy and cheep

read the post

Yep...

Tutorial...

Awl.