Mrs. Nukem and Some Hand Sewn Holsters

[Just Duke]

In the background is the 8 holsters I need to hand sew up. Also Rifle scabbard plans.
The gussets are sitting on top of the holsters and will be glue on with shoe glue.
Brass spots will be added to the Russet holsters and Nickle spots will be added to the Black holsters.
They will then be glue together and hand sewn with the vintage two needle lock-stitch method.


http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/CROSSCUT%20SAWS/CROSSCUTSAW1.jpg~original (http://s921.photobucket.com/user/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/media/CROSSCUT%20SAWS/CROSSCUTSAW1.jpg.html)

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/BELTS/GB5.jpg~original (http://s921.photobucket.com/user/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/media/BELTS/GB5.jpg.html)

[Just Duke]

Some more pics HERE (http://50caliberforum.proboards.com/thread/3982/embellished-russet-mexican-holster-build)

[Bohica793]

The title is blatant false advertising. It says "Mrs. Nukem and Some Hand Sewn Holsters", yet all we see are holsters and belts. Where is Mrs. Nukem?

;)

[Just Duke]

The title is blatant false advertising. It says "Mrs. Nukem and Some Hand Sewn Holsters", yet all we see are holsters and belts. Where is Mrs. Nukem?

;)

You missed the link sir. ^^^^^^ Up there. ;)

[Bohica793]

You missed the link sir. ^^^^^^ Up there. ;)

Sorry. When I clicked the link originally, it said "Not authorized". Guess I have been upgraded now.....

[Just Duke]

I fixed it. try now.

[Just Duke]

Were working on knife sheaths and spur straps out of the left over scrap next. Stay tuned.

[RED333]

Nice work on the holsters!

[Just Duke]

The pics didn't get put up. Huh?

[Just Duke]

These were all hand sewn with the two needle lock stitch procedure.


http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/HOLSTERS/HOLSTERSRUSSET3.png~original (http://s921.photobucket.com/user/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/media/HOLSTERS/HOLSTERSRUSSET3.png.html)

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/HOLSTERS/HOLSTERSRUSSET4.png~original (http://s921.photobucket.com/user/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/media/HOLSTERS/HOLSTERSRUSSET4.png.html)

[Just Duke]

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/HOLSTERS/HOLSTERSRUSSET1.png~original (http://s921.photobucket.com/user/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/media/HOLSTERS/HOLSTERSRUSSET1.png.html)

[Just Duke]

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/HOLSTERS/MEXICANLOOPHOLSTERS.png~original (http://s921.photobucket.com/user/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/media/HOLSTERS/MEXICANLOOPHOLSTERS.png.html)


http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/HOLSTERS/HOLSTERSRUSSET2.png~original (http://s921.photobucket.com/user/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/media/HOLSTERS/HOLSTERSRUSSET2.png.html)

[JeffinNZ]

That really is spectacular work. Especially stitching in the end pieces.

[Just Duke]

That really is spectacular work. Especially stitching in the end pieces.


Thanks Jeff. Their just OK.
I'm searching through my pics for the finished versions.

[Just Duke]

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/HOLSTERS/f96f9fa9-f5e3-4578-a810-03316e341637.png~original (http://s921.photobucket.com/user/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/media/HOLSTERS/f96f9fa9-f5e3-4578-a810-03316e341637.png.html)

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/HOLSTERS/HOLSTERS5.png~original (http://s921.photobucket.com/user/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/media/HOLSTERS/HOLSTERS5.png.html)

[Just Duke]

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/HOLSTERS/e01aac54-7635-41e6-a3ec-9527384391dc.png~original (http://s921.photobucket.com/user/LEVERACTIONSHOOTERS/media/HOLSTERS/e01aac54-7635-41e6-a3ec-9527384391dc.png.html)



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[leeggen]

Hey Duke I love that rifle sheath pattern you are useing. Looks like you took some of the work out of that saw, must of gotten tired useing it huh.
Great looken leather.
CD

[Just Duke]

Hey Duke I love that rifle sheath pattern you are useing. Looks like you took some of the work out of that saw, must of gotten tired useing it huh.
Great looken leather.
CD

Thanks sir. The saw was refurbished. Your the third one to ask about the saw today. http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?235710-Disston-41-Inch-1-Man-Crosscut-Saw-Restore-and-Horse-Packing-Case-Build

[leeggen]

Just not often you see a saw as a rifle pattern. Grampa had 4 of those saws when he died.
My uncle was in charge of the estate and a lot of things just disappeared. You sir and your wife make some really nice looking leather products. Just wish I had the finances to purchase.
CD

[1989toddm]

I think I figured out the double lock stitch..do ya start with a needle on each end of the thread/string, and thread them through each hole in opposing direction of each other?

[Just Duke]

Just not often you see a saw as a rifle pattern.
CD

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.

[Just Duke]

Here's one http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?149395-Rifle-Scabbard

[JeffinNZ]

God Lord man! Do you EVER sleep!?

[Just Duke]

God Lord man! Do you EVER sleep!?

Sleep is for mortals.

[srtolly]

That's some nice looking leather. I started making holsters for myself a couple years ago.

[Mumblypeg]

God Lord man! Do you EVER sleep!?

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.

[Just Duke]

I think I figured out the double lock stitch..do ya start with a needle on each end of the thread/string, and thread them through each hole in opposing direction of each other?

Yes sir.

[andremajic]

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

[Just Duke]

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


The Olive Oil will turn the leather a really really dark brown. Ask me for some examples.

[doc1876]

I am thinking I saw where you made the saddles also, which tree did you use?

[Just Duke]

I am thinking I saw where you made the saddles also, which tree did you use?

I'm real close to being able to make them. I just need the jingle now. $$$

[gunshot98]

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.

[Just Duke]

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.