Finally, one for Larry

NAMVET72 · #1 08-12-2011, 08:55 PM

Poor Larry will have a Custom Holster and No, 1911 to put in it..

Lane · #2 08-17-2011, 01:20 AM

OK - before I left town, I was able to get it finished.

Once it dries from the we molding I oiled it thoroughly with Neetsfoot oil, then let it dry for a day. Now it's time to take care of the edges. In my opinion, the quality of a piece is determined by the stitching and the edge finish. I try to put some extra effort on these parts.

We go to the drill press with this nifty little edge slicking tool (I need a new one, this one is worn out...). I've found that the best slicking solution is spit. Seriously. But that's not really practical, so I usually wet the edges with a damp sponge and then start slicking. To get the edges the way I like usually takes about 30 minutes per holster.

With the different profiles in the spindle - some of which I've carved to meet my needs, I can get to most of the surfaces:

Once the edges are nice and smooth and even, I apply a couple of coats of Edge Kote - in this case brown:

...and let it dry. Once it's dry (about a day) I give it a couple of coats of Resolene. I've found I like to use m Resolene cut with water 50/50. The resolene is what gives it a bit of a smell and feel a bit sticky initially. Both go away with a little time.

In these pictures, the finish looks a bit mottled - this is from the grain of the leather soaking up the finish at different rates. After it's completely dried, it should look pretty nice.

When I get back home, I'll box 'er up and off it goes to it's new home.

Lane

NAMVET72 · #3 08-17-2011, 01:50 AM

Lane,
Hello, Larry will just Love that Fine Leather Holster...........

BadOscar · #4 08-17-2011, 12:23 PM

Great thread Lane, I really enjoyed reading it. It's clear you are evolving and have made subtle changes to your process here and there. I think it really shows up in the end result. That holster looks like a work of art.

allrockabilly · #5 08-18-2011, 08:43 AM

Wow.....

You know I just love my IWB COTEP holster for my CCO/VBOB and it supposedly was one from your first batch (I bought it NEW from a fellow COTEP member) and it is top notch craftsmanship. I now really want one of your OWB COTEP holsters like what's in the pics or maybe even one of your new design with the snaps on the OWB (that's pretty nice and I like being able to take it off and on easily). So I might be placing a new order soon...

Thanks for posting this thread this really shows a small portion of how much work you really put into your holsters. It is amazing you where able to pick up some leather from the shop one day and just start making fine holsters like this. Great job my friend.

I know my IWB COTEP holster will out last me, it's strong as a Horse.

Outstanding work, I can't say enough.

-Ryan S

Thedragonslayer · #6 08-18-2011, 11:53 AM

Lane, they look awsome! Congrats on a fine thread! Its amazing the skill level of many of you in the Cotep.org!

Neener Neener · #7 08-18-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by NAMVET72

Poor Larry will have a Custom Holster and No, 1911 to put in it..

Blashpemy! I will have more than 1!

Neener Neener · #8 08-24-2011, 08:22 PM

Done yet?????

Lane · #9 08-25-2011, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neener Neener

Done yet?????

Hehehe... yeah. And still sitting in my dungeon waiting for me to get a minute to get 'er shipped. I should be able to get it on it's way before the weekend.

Lane