I'm not using the saw as a rifle pattern sir. It's the only pic I had of the holsters before I started making them.
I'll find the actual rifle scabbard build thread for you.
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God Lord man! Do you EVER sleep!?
That's some nice looking leather. I started making holsters for myself a couple years ago.
Hahaha..... Until I can came to this site I though there was no one who tried to do all the things I try to do. Duke, you are one guy that I would love to meet one day. I do a little bit of everything too but not nearly as good as you. There is nothing like hand stitched leather. No machine can do that and it doesn't come loose. You must be a clean freak too as your work area always seems to be neat, I have stuff everywhere and never enough time to clean it all up. Living where you do I guess you don't cut as much grass as I do though. Fine work you do and a joy to see.
Nice work Duke. No stain? You going for the natural light leather look, right?
I found that the best sealing finish was Resolene. It's what the pros use on their holsters for water resistance. Use an airbrush, as daubing or wiping on will leave streaks. An airbrush also is super stingy and a bottle will last a long time.
A saddle maker I know said he uses olive oil to oil his leather. He says It won't darken the leather, and is cheap, works well and looks nice and is safe to use. Disclaimer: I haven't used olive oil yet.
When I get a couple holsters made that I'm not embarrassed about, I'll take some pics and post them. I'm getting better, but I need some more leather.
Andy
I am thinking I saw where you made the saddles also, which tree did you use?
Duke, thats some nice work. You better buy some leather before the end of year, it's going up i'm told. Keep up the good work and post it too.
Thanks guys. Recently due to Barbies broken leg we will not be pursuing our ranching venture so all our leather projects are up for sale.