Todd’s holster Self made (pics)

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Todd’s holster Self made (pics)

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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

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Man that is awesome! I wish I had the tools to do that. :? I would be trying to do that myself too! :lol:
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it's easy and cheep

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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.
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Nice job on the holster...what did you do to put the grooves in?
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Ok that was a dumb post...should have clicked on the link
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read the post

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the post has the link for the groover it's the 2nd one it's 5$
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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
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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. :D
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Post by eaglecrow »

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]
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Yep...

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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 :)
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Very nice job.
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Post by Hemingway Jones »

Ghost,
That is a great holster. You did an exceptionally good job at sewing the plug in. Well done, indeed!
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:shock: Wow...had to say that holster is amazing mate :)

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Tutorial...

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A tutorial would be great! I'm sure everyone would agree.
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Great job Ghost.
This little tool is also very useful.
http://www.majorsurplusnsurvival.com/Me ... ry_Code=65

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Awl.

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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.
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