Self made Raiders holster
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Self made Raiders holster
Hello all,
Self made Raiders holster. Constructive criticism would be appreciated.
Note: The holster is not red. It just appears so in the picture. It’s the best I could do with the lighting I had.
Thanks!
Antilles
Self made Raiders holster. Constructive criticism would be appreciated.
Note: The holster is not red. It just appears so in the picture. It’s the best I could do with the lighting I had.
Thanks!
Antilles
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Nice self-made holster. What did you do for the bottom end?
Leather work can be as simple or elaborate as you decide to make it. Take a look at my website www.jakejohnsonmaker.com Let me know what kind of project you are considering, I would be happy to help with tool selection.
You will need to get access to stitching and cutting tools, edgers, a hole punch, thread and a hide. By the way, this will cost more than buying a ready made holster and belt!!!
Regards,
Jake
Leather work can be as simple or elaborate as you decide to make it. Take a look at my website www.jakejohnsonmaker.com Let me know what kind of project you are considering, I would be happy to help with tool selection.
You will need to get access to stitching and cutting tools, edgers, a hole punch, thread and a hide. By the way, this will cost more than buying a ready made holster and belt!!!
Regards,
Jake
The holster has a sewn in toe plug. I used 6-7oz. leather and the thread, dye, and hardware were purchased from a local leather supply. The most important ingredient that went into making this holster was the rewind on the DVD player. I watched certain scenes (ROTLA) over and over trying to get the correct look. That's why I am curious for opinions.
I checked out your websight and your work looks superb! It was cowboy leather that started me toward leather work in the first place. I have been accumulating tools for the past few years and am set up O.K. for a novice.
I am hand stitching of course as a machine is costly. My biggest problem is with dying. I haven't found a technique that gives me consistent results. It's either streaky or blotchy and sometimes turns out just fine. If this is an appropriate topic for this board I would appreciate any advice you can give.
Thanks for the looks,
Antilles
Jake,Leather work can be as simple or elaborate as you decide to make it. Take a look at my website www.jakejohnsonmaker.com Let me know what kind of project you are considering, I would be happy to help with tool selection.
I checked out your websight and your work looks superb! It was cowboy leather that started me toward leather work in the first place. I have been accumulating tools for the past few years and am set up O.K. for a novice.
I am hand stitching of course as a machine is costly. My biggest problem is with dying. I haven't found a technique that gives me consistent results. It's either streaky or blotchy and sometimes turns out just fine. If this is an appropriate topic for this board I would appreciate any advice you can give.
Thanks for the looks,
Antilles
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Hey Antilles, I like your work (Jake, your site is amazing too!)
I'm interested in doing some novice leather work to make my own raiders holster, as well as a holster/belt/pouch rig for a star wars blaster.
So I'm wondering, what tools do you need to get started in leather work? What would you recommend as required tools to do such work?
I'm interested in doing some novice leather work to make my own raiders holster, as well as a holster/belt/pouch rig for a star wars blaster.
So I'm wondering, what tools do you need to get started in leather work? What would you recommend as required tools to do such work?
That’s some beautiful work Antilles. I just love DIY.
Jake, I agree with Antilles, the pictures of your work on your website are amazing. Why are there no Indy style holsters on your site?
Maboot38, regarding tools for a holster buildup, check out this thread:
viewtopic.php?t=21353
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Jake, I agree with Antilles, the pictures of your work on your website are amazing. Why are there no Indy style holsters on your site?
Maboot38, regarding tools for a holster buildup, check out this thread:
viewtopic.php?t=21353
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