You're videos are some of the first ones I watched when I started doing holsters and I still watch and learn from them. You don't give yourself enough credit on your skills and your ability to teach others. I want to thank you for everything I've learned from you and I greatly appreciate your commitment to helping others learn.
Hi Bill - thank you very much for the kind words. I appreciate that very much. Glad to hear you've found the videos helpful! Take care, thank you for watching and for the words of encouragement.
I commissioned this talented man to make my holster...and “wow”, was an understatement when I received it...I absolutely love it....he did a fantastic job...thank u so much sir!
I couldn't help but notice how good your edges are. "Sam" talks about how you can tell a truly crafted holster is as much by the edges as anything. Well done buddy.
Eric: Many others may have videos on making patterns (for holstes) but yours is the best explained. Easy to understand why a step is taken. You may not be as experienced as you wish, but your delivery, details and videos are some of the best. Even Andrews is tough to understand his methods in some of his videos. I think he forgets what it is like to be a beginner or novice. Thank you again.
I'm preparing to make my first attempt at creating a holster. This video has been extremely informative and I really appreciate the explanation of why things were done as they were.
I’m so smart. I’ve copied all his work to make my own holster for so much cheaper than he sells on line. So far I’ve spent $1,500 for my sewing machine, $350 for materials, $40 for pencils and $75 on stitches and band aids. I’ve used 12 yards of leather and almost have a template ready. 😂😂 Great work! If you ever get a CZ OWB I’d love to order.
Been watching holster how to’s for a while now. Trying to get the confidence to buy all the crap and invest my time. This video is the best one I’ve watched. So much information, no wasted film time. High quality audio/video. Everything was perfect! You’re too humble, you ARE a pro!
I may never do this level of leather work, or even many levels below it, but I very much enjoyed the verbal narrative of what was being done and why. Enjoyed the video.
I just recently watched some of the newer videos with Sam Andrews and I picked up on some great techniques just watching him prepare the leather and cutting it out. He's definitely an impressive craftsmen.
I got news for you big boy, Your about as good as I've ever seen. I have watched you over the years and have used you as a source for Leather Crafting and you have never let me down. I use your Holsters as a bench mark to what I want my items to be like. Thanks for all the info and patterns I've got from you over the years. Keep up the good work.
Great Video. Your voice is easy to listen to and no blabla. I was jealous how easy you made it look and how awesome the holster turned out. I'm off to watch some more of your vids. Keep up the great work. Andy
Very nice job! When I was growing up, my father used to tell me, if some else can do it, so can you. He was right, as usual! I’m very glad I listened. Best regards, Richard
I've made several molded holster in the past (almost 30 years ago, now) but I love the way you laid out the pattern! I'm just getting back into leather work. Resurrecting a 45 year old saddle that belonged to my daddy is the first order of business, making a wallet or two and some checkbook covers to hone my carving skills again (which were never great to begin with), and then designing and building the holsters that I want that no one seems to make. Thanks for the videos and the inspiration!
Just started shaping leather for the very first time and your video is amazing. I learned so very much about edges! And as I own a Taurus Judge, I am impressed with this holster!
Another great video! I have also watched hours of Yankee Workshop and I have done woodworking for 30 years. And you are right you don’t always need expensive equipment to get the job done. And the “right” way to do something is often up to the person doing it.
I really enjoyed your video, your very talented! I am also a woodworker for over 50 years and watched the New Yankee Workshop and enjoyed watching Norm since he stated back in the 70s. His first shows were the best, as he had to work with the tools he had, like us. Once he got Delta for a sponsor his whole technique changed. Instead of making the tools he had adapt to build his project, he was designing projects to demonstrate new tools for Delta!
Amazing! My first time watching a leather working video. You transformed a flat piece of nothing leather into a functional piece of art. Thanks for the demonstration. I hope to try this when have a work area. Your demo was very instructive, to the point and not long winded, Every word you used had meaning.
Awesome job! Way to face the challenge of the unknown. I love the new format. Hearing your thought process makes the videos even that much better! Thanks for taking the time. I need to pull the trigger and order one. I've always held off due to your lead time, which isnt long comparatively. If I ordered one the last time I said I wanted I would've been enjoying it for some time now.
Thank you! My lead time bounces all over the place, but I don't always update the website accordingly. This is really just a side hustle for me and my 8-5 has been keeping me pretty busy lately so my lead time is stretching pretty far out again.
@@AdamsLeatherWorks Well I finally pulled the trigger! Pun intended. You have the style of holster I prefer and even Galco doesnt make it in the Sheild size. The amount of detail you put into your holsters both on the inside and out is what did it finally. I am usually a all black everything, all the time type of guy. But the dark brown with black accent treatment you did on this holster made me go that way. I totally get the side hustle thing. That's awesome that you take the time to make videos while you are trying to make room for everything else. Thanks again for putting out awesome videos of you making your high quality products!
Hey, I built a holster for a Luger .38 Special along your video. You are absolutely right, the glue up of the body pieces is a pain in the butt. I ended up glueing and sewing the trigger guard side first. The other side has a straight stitch line and can easily be clamped down with two smooth pieces of wood. That prevents the walking….
I found glueing way easier when you do it the other way around. First the side with the trigger guard contour, then the side with the sight line. This way, you only have to worry about aligning a straight glue area. Great work, as always. And props for mentioning Sam Andrews, you two brought me to leatherwork and holster making.
Thank you, excellent tip! I'm glad you mentioned that. It seems so obvious, now that you mention it, but I probably would have never thought to try it since I always glue the trigger guard side first out of habit.
Great build Adam you do excellent work I myself custom build been doing it for 13 years its amazing how so many builders have so many different techniques to acquire the end result I really enjoy your videos bud keep up the good work .
Thank you! I’ve been at this about the same amount of time. Part time for me, getting harder and harder to find the time! And I agree - I’m always intrigued by how others do the same task, or use different tools, etc. Take care, and thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks for sharing your experience. I would like to make a holster for my Hi-Standard 22 Mag derringer. What is your thought of lining the internal contact areas with a softer leather?
Hello Sir, I look up to you when it comes to leatherwork. Your videos have helped me a lot and your stencils were the basis of many of my holsters. Thank you very much for that and many greetings from Germany, Frank
U R Very Very Good !! I'd say one of the best !! Beautiful Holster !! I'm a beginner & I just Love learning ALL this, especially when you have a great teacher like you !! Keep up the great work !! & I will keep watching !!
Don’t sell yourself short - your work is amazing and the great videos you make have helped me immensely (too much - I now get hassled at the range to make things for other people, once they see what I made by following your instructions step by step). Always look forward to watching your work on new videos 👍
A fellow leather worker and I have to admit you do great work man I’ve watched pretty much all your videos and you thought me a great deal your stuff works man I’d love to chat with you sometime love your work
Thank you Ryan, I appreciate the kind words and support. Feel free to contact me via my website - always happy to answer questions, if I know the answers.
Congratulations there’s never a wrong time to do it right! You turned out a very professional holster. Never be afraid of trying something new. Best regards, RiKatzman Leather Works.
I just used your tips and video, made my very first, very own, holster for my S&W .38 Lady Smith. It came out not only useable but quite nice to look at! Thanks for such a thorough and easy to follow video!!!
When you made this holster and other revolver holster does the gun have a tendency to twist in the holster. I’ve made several revolver holster and in everyone the gun seems to twist, usually inward. I like watching what you do and the end result is true craftsmanship. Thanks Robert Duvall.
Awesome Craftsman! You got me hooked with your Avenger holster video a few years ago. You are so gracious to share your knowledge and techniques. For myself, I am greatly appreciative.
Ha! Back in the early 20’s, I used to watch Norm Abrams’s on New Yankee Workshop every morning getting ready for work as well. Love your stuff. Always looks awesome. And I’m leaning some good stuff. Thank you
Thank you Jonathon! I appreciate it, and thank you for watching! Let me know how your pattern comes out. I've used it twice now and was pleased with the results both times.
Hi John - somehow I missed this comment but thank you very much. I'm glad to know you found the videos useful. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Take care!
I getting ready to build my first revolver holster on a snub nose 38. I received a lot of information from you video. Thank you for showing us your method to help us in building our on. Robert Duvall
That was an excellent tutorial.I have just started leather work and your explanation on the pattern design was outstanding. i learnt a lot in this video. The tips and tricks throughout the video are pure gold. Many thanks for your efforts respect from a new fan from Port Elizabeth South Africa.
I only found the Sam Andrews videos via the related video links under yours, his work is excellent as well. Love your work! I caught a project of yours several months ago and loved it, subscribed then, and thought "Man this really reminds me of those videos I saw back in like 2010 of a guy making that Avenger holster" then I looked through your video history and lo and behold, those were your videos haha. Great job on this!
LOL! I kick myself for not making way more videos between now and then, and for losing the original footage of that video. The export quality was terrible and I wish I could re-export it! Thank you for watching and commenting.
Whaoo ! What a great job you’re doing this is truly a craftsman, take a lot skills and tool, do not excuse too much about you workmanship you are doing a fantastic job. Cheers from Mexico. I am watching you channel to learn. Thank you Sir.
Hey Particle 😉 I make all of my owb leather using Sam's method, as well as line them all. One thing that may help you when doing them like this (this applies more to autos) : when you're assembling the front and rear panels, glue and stick the trailing edge first, then stitch. Then do the leading edge on its own. That way you only have half the struggle of keeping things lined up. There's a lot of pressure on the glue and you may have noticed the panels will try and shift a bit. For autos, when I'm assembling the leading edge, when u get to the bottom pivot stitch point, I go in reverse all the way along the slide stitch line to keep the machine feet off the wet hump. I'm with you though, i hate revolvers and also avoid them but now i may start trying them again. Great job.
Thanks Jason - I’ve done it the way you suggested on a couple other holsters and it was definitely easier! Take care and thanks for watching and commenting!
I am just starting out in leather and find these videos very informative. Thank you for your time. I understand the effort it takes to not only do this work, but try and video and dub in narrative. Just learning how to do that too. I hope to have my own channel up soon to help others as well.
Thanks Larry, glad you're finding the videos helpful! If I could offer one word of advise for your videos, it would be to make sure you have adequate lighting. I need to rethink my entire setup one of these days.
getting ready to try to make my first one this weekend. I was curious, but not very confident to try. But your videos are amazing and very instructive.
Thanks for this educational video. From this I was able to obtain helpful information that I incorporated into my first leather holster project for my Taurus Tracker.
i for one.....think you qualify as an expert i have watched and learned from every one of your videos and i am trying to do some of this myself thank you for sharing your knowledge
Wish I had known (at least watched) this 50 years ago! I've carried weapons for a long time professionally, always looked for better ways. Oh well, maybe next time!!
I switched from gum trag to tokonole. Also I slick the inside with it that way I don't have to do it while it's together and it makes it bout as smooth as the flesh side. You do really great work. Your pattern skills is off the charts.
I need to give Tokonole a try. I have two questions for you. Does the tokonole inhibit absorption of water when it comes time to dunk & form the holster? I've thought about burnishing the interior with Gum Trag prior to assembly, but didn't want to affect the forming process. Second question - does it inhibit dye penetration if you burnish the edges with it prior to dying the edge? Thank you for the compliments - I really appreciate it.
Thank you, all is good. Been remodeling my workshop to enclose my leather area for heat and AC. Between my full time job and fulfilling Leather orders, I got a bit burned out and needed a break. Hope to start posting videos again soon.
Right about minute 15:00, you make a few comments about how you're "certainly not an expert" and there are many "other makers who are much better than" you -- and other such things. Let me tell you: I've been making holsters since the early 1980s and your set up is professional, your technique is very professional, your attention to detail is very expert, and your end product looks beautiful. I have found there are many factors that go into the end product only some of which we makers have some degree of control. There are many other things over which we have no control and can only do our best to fashion the outcome. You are sharing a lot of great knowledge and excellent technique with your viewers and you need to know your efforts are very kind and very well received. I'm pretty sure there is no such thing as a perfect holster. Making as many as you can is the only way I know to become "great" at it. Even then, we find anomalies in the leather surfaces, the products we apply to the leather, the tools that are forever wearing and breaking down, and our own fatigue and eyesight all become factors in the end product. So, if I have anything to say to you personally about this and your other videos, it would be: you're a great leather worker and your generosity in sharing your abilities with the world is to be greatly commended. I love what you make and I always watch your videos and try to glean something from each one to enhance my own technique and product outcome. Please keep up the great work! I, for one, and very impressed!
Thanks Jim! If it wasn't for the awesome work Jason Ingle and Sam Andrews produce with that method, I'd probably still be using the old 1/2 slide thickness plus one thickness of leather equals stitch offset. Used that for many years, but this leather strip measurement method is more accurate, and so far, the lines have been nearly perfect on the first try every time.
Thank you! I have a few ideas for upcoming videos - just have to find (make) the time. I'm sure you've seen Ian Atkinson's channel - he has some great knife sheath videos.
You're videos are some of the first ones I watched when I started doing holsters and I still watch and learn from them. You don't give yourself enough credit on your skills and your ability to teach others. I want to thank you for everything I've learned from you and I greatly appreciate your commitment to helping others learn.
Hi Bill - thank you very much for the kind words. I appreciate that very much. Glad to hear you've found the videos helpful! Take care, thank you for watching and for the words of encouragement.
I commissioned this talented man to make my holster...and “wow”, was an understatement when I received it...I absolutely love it....he did a fantastic job...thank u so much sir!
Thank you Mike - I appreciate the compliment and thank you for your business!
I couldn't help but notice how good your edges are. "Sam" talks about how you can tell a truly crafted holster is as much by the edges as anything. Well done buddy.
Thank you! I don't always pay as much attention to the edges as I should, but I do try. Thanks for watching!
Eric: Many others may have videos on making patterns (for holstes) but yours is the best explained. Easy to understand why a step is taken. You may not be as experienced as you wish, but your delivery, details and videos are some of the best. Even Andrews is tough to understand his methods in some of his videos. I think he forgets what it is like to be a beginner or novice. Thank you again.
I'm preparing to make my first attempt at creating a holster. This video has been extremely informative and I really appreciate the explanation of why things were done as they were.
I’m so smart. I’ve copied all his work to make my own holster for so much cheaper than he sells on line. So far I’ve spent $1,500 for my sewing machine, $350 for materials, $40 for pencils and $75 on stitches and band aids. I’ve used 12 yards of leather and almost have a template ready. 😂😂
Great work! If you ever get a CZ OWB I’d love to order.
That's exactly how most of my hobbies started... LOL
I may just give it a go...unless you delve into CZs
Do you have a web site
Been watching holster how to’s for a while now. Trying to get the confidence to buy all the crap and invest my time. This video is the best one I’ve watched. So much information, no wasted film time. High quality audio/video. Everything was perfect! You’re too humble, you ARE a pro!
Thank you very much, I appreciate it! Drop me a line on my website if you have any questions about tools & such. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I may never do this level of leather work, or even many levels below it, but I very much enjoyed the verbal narrative of what was being done and why. Enjoyed the video.
I just recently watched some of the newer videos with Sam Andrews and I picked up on some great techniques just watching him prepare the leather and cutting it out. He's definitely an impressive craftsmen.
I got news for you big boy, Your about as good as I've ever seen. I have watched you over the years and have used you as a source for Leather Crafting and you have never let me down. I use your Holsters as a bench mark to what I want my items to be like. Thanks for all the info and patterns I've got from you over the years. Keep up the good work.
Thank you, I appreciate it! Thank you for your business over the years as well.
Made my first holster in 1978. There is nothing like a custom holster. Very good work. I subbed.
Great Video. Your voice is easy to listen to and no blabla. I was jealous how easy you made it look and how awesome the holster turned out. I'm off to watch some more of your vids. Keep up the great work. Andy
Very nice job! When I was growing up, my father used to tell me, if some else can do it, so can you. He was right, as usual! I’m very glad I listened. Best regards, Richard
That's a good looking holster.
I would never have guessed you have little experience making revolver holsters
Thanks Adrian, I appreciate it.
I've made several molded holster in the past (almost 30 years ago, now) but I love the way you laid out the pattern! I'm just getting back into leather work. Resurrecting a 45 year old saddle that belonged to my daddy is the first order of business, making a wallet or two and some checkbook covers to hone my carving skills again (which were never great to begin with), and then designing and building the holsters that I want that no one seems to make. Thanks for the videos and the inspiration!
Just started shaping leather for the very first time and your video is amazing. I learned so very much about edges! And as I own a Taurus Judge, I am impressed with this holster!
I'm not one that easily impressed but you did ....makes me want a custom holster for my 1911
Thank you!
@@AdamsLeatherWorks how can I purchase a right handed version. And can you put a strap over the hammer for extra security?
Another great video! I have also watched hours of Yankee Workshop and I have done woodworking for 30 years. And you are right you don’t always need expensive equipment to get the job done. And the “right” way to do something is often up to the person doing it.
Can't get any better than this. True master craftsmanship. Keep it up.
Great job!!! One of the best videos I've seen on making a holster with this much detail. Thanks
Beautiful workmanship. Thank you for your comments. I have learned so much from your videos.
You are a true craftsman, I'm going to attempt my own leather hoslster soon. TO. Can.🇨🇦
I really enjoyed your video, your very talented! I am also a woodworker for over 50 years and watched the New Yankee Workshop and enjoyed watching Norm since he stated back in the 70s. His first shows were the best, as he had to work with the tools he had, like us. Once he got Delta for a sponsor his whole technique changed. Instead of making the tools he had adapt to build his project, he was designing projects to demonstrate new tools for Delta!
Amazing! My first time watching a leather working video. You transformed a flat piece of nothing leather into a functional piece of art. Thanks for the demonstration. I hope to try this when have a work area. Your demo was very instructive, to the point and not long winded, Every word you used had meaning.
Awesome job! Way to face the challenge of the unknown. I love the new format. Hearing your thought process makes the videos even that much better! Thanks for taking the time. I need to pull the trigger and order one. I've always held off due to your lead time, which isnt long comparatively. If I ordered one the last time I said I wanted I would've been enjoying it for some time now.
Thank you! My lead time bounces all over the place, but I don't always update the website accordingly. This is really just a side hustle for me and my 8-5 has been keeping me pretty busy lately so my lead time is stretching pretty far out again.
@@AdamsLeatherWorks Well I finally pulled the trigger! Pun intended. You have the style of holster I prefer and even Galco doesnt make it in the Sheild size. The amount of detail you put into your holsters both on the inside and out is what did it finally. I am usually a all black everything, all the time type of guy. But the dark brown with black accent treatment you did on this holster made me go that way. I totally get the side hustle thing. That's awesome that you take the time to make videos while you are trying to make room for everything else. Thanks again for putting out awesome videos of you making your high quality products!
I've been doing leather work for 15 years, learned a few things. Thank you for the vid.
Nice work sir! Don’t sell yourself short. Your work says you absolutely are a professional.
Hey, I built a holster for a Luger .38 Special along your video. You are absolutely right, the glue up of the body pieces is a pain in the butt. I ended up glueing and sewing the trigger guard side first. The other side has a straight stitch line and can easily be clamped down with two smooth pieces of wood. That prevents the walking….
I found glueing way easier when you do it the other way around. First the side with the trigger guard contour, then the side with the sight line. This way, you only have to worry about aligning a straight glue area.
Great work, as always. And props for mentioning Sam Andrews, you two brought me to leatherwork and holster making.
Thank you, excellent tip! I'm glad you mentioned that. It seems so obvious, now that you mention it, but I probably would have never thought to try it since I always glue the trigger guard side first out of habit.
Great build Adam you do excellent work I myself custom build been doing it for 13 years its amazing how so many builders have so many different techniques to acquire the end result I really enjoy your videos bud keep up the good work .
Thank you! I’ve been at this about the same amount of time. Part time for me, getting harder and harder to find the time! And I agree - I’m always intrigued by how others do the same task, or use different tools, etc. Take care, and thanks for watching and commenting!
Beautiful work, attention to detail and patience are your greatest gifts. Thanks.
Thank you - a blessing, and a curse sometimes.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I would like to make a holster for my Hi-Standard 22 Mag derringer. What is your thought of lining the internal contact areas with a softer leather?
Hello Sir, I look up to you when it comes to leatherwork. Your videos have helped me a lot and your stencils were the basis of many of my holsters. Thank you very much for that and many greetings from Germany, Frank
Thank you Frank, that's very nice to hear! Thank you for the support.
It was a pleasure to watch. Thank you for sharing this knowledge with us.
U R Very Very Good !! I'd say one of the best !! Beautiful Holster !! I'm a beginner & I just Love learning ALL this, especially when you have a great teacher like you !! Keep up the great work !! & I will keep watching !!
What, not a expert ? I enjoy watching anyone that has master their trade, any trade. Great job.
Thank you. I definitely have a lot to learn, but 10 years of practice certainly helps. :)
Hello sir love your work and videos. Where did you have the belt loop punch made if you don’t mind?
Thanks! They were made by Texas Custom Dies.
Adams LeatherWorks thanks so much!
Well, now you know you can definitely make a revolver holster! You should be proud of that work!!
thank you it was nice to see some one work so well at what they where doing tim
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching Tim!
Amazing to see raw leather turned into beautiful holster! Great Job!
Thanks Johnny!
Don’t sell yourself short - your work is amazing and the great videos you make have helped me immensely (too much - I now get hassled at the range to make things for other people, once they see what I made by following your instructions step by step). Always look forward to watching your work on new videos 👍
Thank you, that's great to hear!
I really appreciate your willingness to share. I will be trying my hand at making a holster.
A fellow leather worker and I have to admit you do great work man I’ve watched pretty much all your videos and you thought me a great deal your stuff works man I’d love to chat with you sometime love your work
Thank you Ryan, I appreciate the kind words and support. Feel free to contact me via my website - always happy to answer questions, if I know the answers.
Congratulations there’s never a wrong time to do it right! You turned out a very professional holster. Never be afraid of trying something new. Best regards, RiKatzman Leather Works.
Thank you for your willingness to share your method. It's a beautiful piece of work.
I just used your tips and video, made my very first, very own, holster for my S&W .38 Lady Smith. It came out not only useable but quite nice to look at! Thanks for such a thorough and easy to follow video!!!
Great to hear! Thank you for watching, and glad you found the video helpful!
recently got into leatherworking, and this video helped me so much with holster design. thanks a bunch!
Great video!!! I appreciate how humble you are. Thank you for sharing.
I thought that was an excellent video for learning how to make custom holsters. Thanks for the knowledge 👍🙏
Nice demonstration , well narrated and confident craftsmanship .
Thanks Steve - I appreciate it!
Just getting into holster making, this style of pattern making seems to alleviate a lot of headache. Great job!
When you made this holster and other revolver holster does the gun have a tendency to twist in the holster. I’ve made several revolver holster and in everyone the gun seems to twist, usually inward.
I like watching what you do and the end result is true craftsmanship. Thanks
Robert Duvall.
Impressive! I enjoyed watching you make it. Excellent work.
You and Sam Andrews are some of the best holster makers
“Flat back Pancake” is my favorite midnight snack... also a very nice holster
LOL! Thank you for the compliment and for watching!
Awesome explanation of instruction for making a pancake holster. I can't wait to start another project.
Awesome Craftsman! You got me hooked with your Avenger holster video a few years ago. You are so gracious to share your knowledge and techniques. For myself, I am greatly appreciative.
Thank you Ed - I appreciate the support!
Ha! Back in the early 20’s, I used to watch Norm Abrams’s on New Yankee Workshop every morning getting ready for work as well.
Love your stuff. Always looks awesome. And I’m leaning some good stuff. Thank you
Such a great video - I certainly learned a lot - thanks for posting. I’m going to try that pattern technique!
Thank you Jonathon! I appreciate it, and thank you for watching! Let me know how your pattern comes out. I've used it twice now and was pleased with the results both times.
All I can say , its thanks, your work it's amazing, just started on this wonderful hobby and I learning more every day, one more time thanks
A pure beauty. Congrats. I had the pleasure to share your vídeo with bunch of shooters in my club.
Excellent work Sir. Thank you for your time and effort in sharing your knowledge. I learn something from each episode.
Thanks David, I appreciate it.
Almost everything I have learned about holster making has been from you. You make some of the nicest holsters I have seen.
Hi John - somehow I missed this comment but thank you very much. I'm glad to know you found the videos useful. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Take care!
I getting ready to build my first revolver holster on a snub nose 38. I received a lot of information from you video. Thank you for showing us your method to help us in building our on.
Robert Duvall
Great how to video, made mine today and used a Food Saver to vacuum form my holster. Worked pretty good!
That was an excellent tutorial.I have just started leather work and your explanation on the pattern design was outstanding. i learnt a lot in this video. The tips and tricks throughout the video are pure gold. Many thanks for your efforts respect from a new fan from Port Elizabeth South Africa.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful. Thanks for watching all the way over in South Africa! :)
I only found the Sam Andrews videos via the related video links under yours, his work is excellent as well. Love your work! I caught a project of yours several months ago and loved it, subscribed then, and thought "Man this really reminds me of those videos I saw back in like 2010 of a guy making that Avenger holster" then I looked through your video history and lo and behold, those were your videos haha. Great job on this!
LOL! I kick myself for not making way more videos between now and then, and for losing the original footage of that video. The export quality was terrible and I wish I could re-export it! Thank you for watching and commenting.
Absolutely phenom! Thanks, we're gonna make a holster and something like your vacuum press.
Whaoo ! What a great job you’re doing this is truly a craftsman, take a lot skills and tool, do not excuse too much about you workmanship you are doing a fantastic job. Cheers from Mexico. I am watching you channel to learn. Thank you Sir.
This man said he’s not an expert if he’s not an expert I wouldn’t even be considered a beginner
Hey Particle 😉
I make all of my owb leather using Sam's method, as well as line them all. One thing that may help you when doing them like this (this applies more to autos) : when you're assembling the front and rear panels, glue and stick the trailing edge first, then stitch. Then do the leading edge on its own. That way you only have half the struggle of keeping things lined up. There's a lot of pressure on the glue and you may have noticed the panels will try and shift a bit. For autos, when I'm assembling the leading edge, when u get to the bottom pivot stitch point, I go in reverse all the way along the slide stitch line to keep the machine feet off the wet hump.
I'm with you though, i hate revolvers and also avoid them but now i may start trying them again.
Great job.
Thanks Jason - I’ve done it the way you suggested on a couple other holsters and it was definitely easier! Take care and thanks for watching and commenting!
Jt. I was impressed by how you explain it. I am just going back to work with leather.thank for the help.
I am just starting out in leather and find these videos very informative. Thank you for your time. I understand the effort it takes to not only do this work, but try and video and dub in narrative. Just learning how to do that too. I hope to have my own channel up soon to help others as well.
Thanks Larry, glad you're finding the videos helpful! If I could offer one word of advise for your videos, it would be to make sure you have adequate lighting. I need to rethink my entire setup one of these days.
I'm glad I came across this video. I'm just getting into sheath and holster making and it was very informative.
Glad it was helpful!
getting ready to try to make my first one this weekend. I was curious, but not very confident to try. But your videos are amazing and very instructive.
Many thanks for doing this video, I learned a lot. Pattern making is an art in its self.
Thanks for this educational video. From this I was able to obtain helpful information that I incorporated into my first leather holster project for my Taurus Tracker.
Glad it was helpful! And thank you for watching and commenting!
Awesome craftmanship and training tutorial. Thank you so very much for sharing your experience, tips, and creative abilities with us.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video - thanks for watching!
i for one.....think you qualify as an expert i have watched and learned from every one of your videos and i am trying to do some of this myself thank you for sharing your knowledge
Thank you Robert, I appreciate that very much. Glad you are finding the videos helpful! Take care, and thank you for taking the time to comment.
Wish I had known (at least watched) this 50 years ago! I've carried weapons for a long time professionally, always looked for better ways. Oh well, maybe next time!!
About to start my 38 special holster today. Thanks for the tips!
Im looking to do my first hoster for a single action. I love the pancake style hoster . Modern style with a classic gun
Awesome job, Sir!
Thank you!
I love your work. Very Informative, and teaches a lot. Thanks
Would love to see a holster for the Smith & Wesson 686 in a 2.5” barrel! Great videos!
Wow!! Very impressive sir!
Thank you!
You certainly make it look achievable !!!! Thank you
I switched from gum trag to tokonole. Also I slick the inside with it that way I don't have to do it while it's together and it makes it bout as smooth as the flesh side. You do really great work. Your pattern skills is off the charts.
I need to give Tokonole a try. I have two questions for you. Does the tokonole inhibit absorption of water when it comes time to dunk & form the holster? I've thought about burnishing the interior with Gum Trag prior to assembly, but didn't want to affect the forming process. Second question - does it inhibit dye penetration if you burnish the edges with it prior to dying the edge? Thank you for the compliments - I really appreciate it.
My thoughts also. Youre not only very humble, but extremely talented.
Thank you very much, I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
That is one of the most sexiest holsters I have ever seen !! I need to make one for my Ruger Sp101 !!!
Well done and well shown !
Amazing craftsmanship!
Thanks Mike, I appreciate it!
Yes, your videos do help a lot. Thanks for that. Just wondering where you are, last vid is a year ago. Hope you are fine. God bless.
Thank you, all is good. Been remodeling my workshop to enclose my leather area for heat and AC. Between my full time job and fulfilling Leather orders, I got a bit burned out and needed a break. Hope to start posting videos again soon.
Right about minute 15:00, you make a few comments about how you're "certainly not an expert" and there are many "other makers who are much better than" you -- and other such things. Let me tell you: I've been making holsters since the early 1980s and your set up is professional, your technique is very professional, your attention to detail is very expert, and your end product looks beautiful. I have found there are many factors that go into the end product only some of which we makers have some degree of control. There are many other things over which we have no control and can only do our best to fashion the outcome. You are sharing a lot of great knowledge and excellent technique with your viewers and you need to know your efforts are very kind and very well received. I'm pretty sure there is no such thing as a perfect holster. Making as many as you can is the only way I know to become "great" at it. Even then, we find anomalies in the leather surfaces, the products we apply to the leather, the tools that are forever wearing and breaking down, and our own fatigue and eyesight all become factors in the end product. So, if I have anything to say to you personally about this and your other videos, it would be: you're a great leather worker and your generosity in sharing your abilities with the world is to be greatly commended. I love what you make and I always watch your videos and try to glean something from each one to enhance my own technique and product outcome. Please keep up the great work! I, for one, and very impressed!
Wow. That was some excellent workmanship.
Thank you!
Great video, I like the way you measured the stitch lines with a piece of leather.
Thanks Jim! If it wasn't for the awesome work Jason Ingle and Sam Andrews produce with that method, I'd probably still be using the old 1/2 slide thickness plus one thickness of leather equals stitch offset. Used that for many years, but this leather strip measurement method is more accurate, and so far, the lines have been nearly perfect on the first try every time.
That was nice to watch, great work
Glad to hear, thank you for watching!
Love the manual work . Like your video and your style/Personality...! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟✔😊👍
Thank you very much!
Love your video's!!!! Please do more. Just started making holsters and knife sheathes and I've watched your video's many times trying to get it right.
Thank you! I have a few ideas for upcoming videos - just have to find (make) the time. I'm sure you've seen Ian Atkinson's channel - he has some great knife sheath videos.
Love your work,i wish one for my 38 colt detective especial 2" nose.
Amasing job.thanks for share.
Thank you!
You are very talented in my opinion. Beautiful holster! Would be interested in one for my S&W 642 right hand.
Beautiful work