Self made Raiders holster

Antilles · Post by **Antilles** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:05 pm

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

IndianaBogart · Post by **IndianaBogart** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:16 pm

Wow.

Very nice. I'm very impressed. Do tell more on how you made your holster; I'm sure everyone else will want to know as well.

Great work,
-Bogart

Imahomer · Post by **Imahomer** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:25 pm

You've got talent!!!!

The_Raiders · Post by **The_Raiders** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 1:59 am

Wow! That looks fantastic! I have one question, was this image flipped around at all? But this is sometihng I planned on doing too, I plan on making an LC holster, what kind of thread and tools did you use?

Indiana Jake · Post by **Indiana Jake** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 3:21 am

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

Antilles · Post by **Antilles** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 5:08 pm

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.

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.

Jake,
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

Indiana Jake · Post by **Indiana Jake** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:40 pm

I feel the raiders holster needs no dye. Just some oil and sunlight time to get the correct shade. The darker CS style holster was dyed with a Paasche hobby airbrush. The dye has been thinned with denatured alcohol. No splotches!

Jake

Antilles · Post by **Antilles** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 3:45 pm

Great advice! I will try it, Thanks!

Antilles

maboot38 · Post by **maboot38** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:40 am

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?

Mac · Post by **Mac** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:22 pm

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

- Mac

Indiana Jake · Post by **Indiana Jake** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 2:11 am

Mac,

I haven't had a chance to update it yet. Someday I plan to update it, but I will need to improve my computer skills. Posting on COW has been a good way for me to get business. I love making these holsters, but I haven't been doing the Indy holsters long enough to gage business.

Jake

191145 · Post by **191145** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 12:26 pm

Antilles; The holster is great, and the 1917 ain't no slouch either!

Indy1024 · Post by **Indy1024** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:42 pm

Dude, that is one sick nasty holster!

LUCKY!