Hey Bill, i just wanted you to know that you are the very first person i have ever supported on Patreon. You are a talented prop maker and a great communicator, i have learned a lot from watching your videos and taking park in the Q/A live streams. I am a fledgling prop maker and i gained my skills through a lot of trial and error as well as many UA-cam videos. I also do panels at conventions in my area teaching people the basics of prop making. I hope some day to be known for the things i make and that people will say the same things about me that i always hear them say about you aka that you make awesome stuff!
Back in the day the original holster was a reproduction of US cavalry from the 1860's the flap was removed further the scope was more exposed . Like your buckles they are well done.
Hey, just wanted to say nice job on the project. If you want some tips on working with leather from someone who works with it all the time, i work with my dad and we build custom saddles in Texas. To darken the color of the leather, we use peanut oil and depending on how many coats you use will determine how dark it gets. And if you plan on using leather regularly, we use a large sewing machine thats made for leather, its much nicer and cleaner looking.
Great video! I love seeing you (or any UA-cam "maker") work with new materials- it encourages me (or any other inexperienced viewer) to try new things and give creating props a shot!
Looks fantastic! Excellent job on this belt. I'm a beginner when it comes to prop making and cosplaying but I hope to be able to do something like this in the future :)
Bill, if the metal was getting too hot to touch, you should quench the heat with water. If it is too hot to the touch then it can be on the verge of overheating. Just a nice tip :)
Awesome build for a first try, you could fasten the lower strap to the bottom of the holster with a double rivet, 1" above the end instead of in the middle of the holster web. A minor mod which would not show or take much to move, but word make wearing more comfortable (and keep the perfectionists happy). 🤓. Personally I think it's an excellent holster and I wish I was able to match your skill at costuming. A worthy goal indeed.
It turned out really well! Especially for your first time doing leather. I just finished making a Zack Fair cosplay that I got to do some leather for the first time as well.
Would definitely recommend using cutting fluid when cutting or drilling aluminium. You'll get cleaner results, it won't heat up nearly as much, and it's less harsh on your blades/drill bits (though it will make more mess!).
Rather than bothering with the leather dye, you can get a color very similar to that by applying waterproofing oil to the cowhide. I still use a jar of Sno Seal I bought decades ago.
Looks very nice. The buckling is great work. I did use your patterning idea ( paper on your body) to pattern out my holster as well and it works great. Mine isn't leather but a vinyl fabric over a nylon belt. with all the attached "utility doodads. I would love a metal buckle and this give me some great ideas. Love your vids.
Nice video! Next time you stitch leather, use a slot punch. This sort of just cuts a line into the leather so after stitching it tightens on the thread, and looks better. The holster looks great!
Hi Bill I have been watching your stuff for a long time now you always make amazing things. I am a master leather smith, effects makeup artist and prop maker my self, if you ever find your self in Austin and want some tips on leather I would be happy to show you some things or you could always just shoot me a message on here. oh and if you ever do find your self in Austin I am also a sideshow performer and work at a oddities museum I would love to get you guys some tickets to see the museum and show.
I went to MacPhearsons Leather in Seattle, but Tandy leather has many locations across the USA. They'll have all the tools, hardware, rivets, dye, and snaps you'll need. I don't know exactly what weight I did, but probably between 9 and 12 oz
If you want to simplify your leather work you can always buy some nice latigo leather it is already colored and sealed, just needs the edges to be burnished.
Hi Bill, I'm a Star Wars fan, but do Star Trek Cosplay (I know, blasphemy on a SW build video). I'm currently working on a 2285 (The Wrath Of Khan Era) Starfleet Uniform, with a few custom touches. I'd like to add a holster for my Phaser to slide into and hang off of the standard uniform belt. I got a lot of great tips and ideas from this video, my only questions are, what thickness leather did you use, and where do you go about getting a sheet of leather (I assume Joanne's or Hobby Lobby doesn't carry the correct leather)?
First name Last name I read this, looked at the subscriber count and realised that I wasn't subscribed. I literally thought "What the hell? Why am I not subscribed?" and fixed the problem.
Great video! I'm about to start a belt holster built myself (although a more improvised one, because I'm figuring out another way to close the belt in the front) Which thickness do you recommend for the leahter? Thanks!
For a holster I'd recommend 5-6 oz leather at minimum. 7-8 is actually better if it's a holster that's being used a lot, but for cosplay purposes 5-6 hits the "sturdy enough" and "costs less" buttons fairly well. I would also recommend finding "How to Make Holsters" by Al Stohlman. It has great instructions on how to make your custom pattern, general assembly and a number of different types of holster.
Hey Bill! Trying to make a holster for my Mal reynolds gun (thank you for the tutorial), where can I find a similar type of leather you used on this build? I dont want to buy the wrong thing.
Mind if i cut in? Tandy Leather has just about everything you could need for a leather project. they are also on line. A good ten or twelve oz side would be just about perfect.
Ah, its close...but the metal buckle is different. Now that would have been an interesting story wouldn't it? If they were a match. :) How did Han Solo end up with his belt? LOL Like there wouldn't be a mass producer of holsters like we have today.
Hey Bill, always love your work, but as somebody who lets a lot of kids use my shop (after a thorough safety lecture), I need to admonish you for wearing gloves while working with your bandsaw. This is really not a safe practice, and I'd hate to see one of your many young fans get hurt by emulating it. Beyond the false sense of security, they create a new danger vector - brushing the saw blade with a bare finger will net you a cut or even a nasty gash. Brushing the saw blade with a gloved hand could snag the leather and pull your hand deeper into the machine and things get worse fast. I've seen it happen, it's why we don't do it in my shop. Better to work carefully and keep things out of the way. If you feel like you need to hold something close to the blade, it's much safer to figure out how to use a pusher stick or feather board to hold things down.
Hey Bill, i just wanted you to know that you are the very first person i have ever supported on Patreon. You are a talented prop maker and a great communicator, i have learned a lot from watching your videos and taking park in the Q/A live streams. I am a fledgling prop maker and i gained my skills through a lot of trial and error as well as many UA-cam videos. I also do panels at conventions in my area teaching people the basics of prop making. I hope some day to be known for the things i make and that people will say the same things about me that i always hear them say about you aka that you make awesome stuff!
Back in the day the original holster was a reproduction of US cavalry from the 1860's the flap was removed further the scope was more exposed . Like your buckles they are well done.
Great to know. Thanks!
Hey, just wanted to say nice job on the project. If you want some tips on working with leather from someone who works with it all the time, i work with my dad and we build custom saddles in Texas. To darken the color of the leather, we use peanut oil and depending on how many coats you use will determine how dark it gets. And if you plan on using leather regularly, we use a large sewing machine thats made for leather, its much nicer and cleaner looking.
Glue before sewing leather, why have I never thought of that before! No more struggle to keep everything straight! Thank you!
Great video! I love seeing you (or any UA-cam "maker") work with new materials- it encourages me (or any other inexperienced viewer) to try new things and give creating props a shot!
Well done! Thinking abut making one of these as well. Glad to see it can be done by someone new to leather and aluminum.
Absolutely!
More leather , more leather, more leather. please make more leather props. Bad ass belt
Great work!
Looks fantastic! Excellent job on this belt. I'm a beginner when it comes to prop making and cosplaying but I hope to be able to do something like this in the future :)
Bill, if the metal was getting too hot to touch, you should quench the heat with water. If it is too hot to the touch then it can be on the verge of overheating. Just a nice tip :)
That came out awesome. I love your videos, I've learned a lot from you.
Awesome build for a first try, you could fasten the lower strap to the bottom of the holster with a double rivet, 1" above the end instead of in the middle of the holster web. A minor mod which would not show or take much to move, but word make wearing more comfortable (and keep the perfectionists happy). 🤓.
Personally I think it's an excellent holster and I wish I was able to match your skill at costuming. A worthy goal indeed.
Really cool Bill! You put a lot of thought into the constructing a very well built prop. Great job!
It turned out really well! Especially for your first time doing leather. I just finished making a Zack Fair cosplay that I got to do some leather for the first time as well.
dude for your first leather build this is fantastic! way to go!
Well done that turned out great
No criticism here. It's a heck of a lot nicer than my first effort would turn out. Leathers the one medium I've never been good at.
Awesome work as usual Bill.
Would definitely recommend using cutting fluid when cutting or drilling aluminium. You'll get cleaner results, it won't heat up nearly as much, and it's less harsh on your blades/drill bits (though it will make more mess!).
Rather than bothering with the leather dye, you can get a color very similar to that by applying waterproofing oil to the cowhide. I still use a jar of Sno Seal I bought decades ago.
+Andrew Hasara I'll have to pick some of that up.
thatt was bloody good
Looks very nice. The buckling is great work. I did use your patterning idea ( paper on your body) to pattern out my holster as well and it works great. Mine isn't leather but a vinyl fabric over a nylon belt. with all the attached "utility doodads. I would love a metal buckle and this give me some great ideas. Love your vids.
Over all u did a good job...but the scope does NOT go inside the body of the holster ..its on the outside.
Nice video! Next time you stitch leather, use a slot punch. This sort of just cuts a line into the leather so after stitching it tightens on the thread, and looks better. The holster looks great!
Thanks for the tip! =D
Great video as always. Can't wait to see your next video.
Very awesome!
Nice!!!
Keep up the good work. Your videos are entertaining and informative. You deserve more views and subs.
looks awesome man
Not Bad. Keep it up man. It looks great!
That's one very nice holster tutorial.BTW How wide is that belt,2 inches?
good job bro! I have a han solo belt now all I need is boots and shirt... THANKS
cool belt
Hi Bill I have been watching your stuff for a long time now you always make amazing things. I am a master leather smith, effects makeup artist and prop maker my self, if you ever find your self in Austin and want some tips on leather I would be happy to show you some things or you could always just shoot me a message on here. oh and if you ever do find your self in Austin I am also a sideshow performer and work at a oddities museum I would love to get you guys some tickets to see the museum and show.
Nice job. The leg strap should be down near the tip of the holster where the end of the barrel would be.
Have you added the other pouches and greeblies yet? Not trying to be pushy or anything:). Great looking belt!
I'm a big Star wars and Hab solo Fan and this ist awsome
Awesomeness!!
Hi, well done for your work, where did you take the leather and what thickness did you use?
I went to MacPhearsons Leather in Seattle, but Tandy leather has many locations across the USA. They'll have all the tools, hardware, rivets, dye, and snaps you'll need. I don't know exactly what weight I did, but probably between 9 and 12 oz
+Punished Props Great project Bill! How thick is that lether?
If you want to simplify your leather work you can always buy some nice latigo leather it is already colored and sealed, just needs the edges to be burnished.
Hi Bill, I'm a Star Wars fan, but do Star Trek Cosplay (I know, blasphemy on a SW build video). I'm currently working on a 2285 (The Wrath Of Khan Era) Starfleet Uniform, with a few custom touches. I'd like to add a holster for my Phaser to slide into and hang off of the standard uniform belt. I got a lot of great tips and ideas from this video, my only questions are, what thickness leather did you use, and where do you go about getting a sheet of leather (I assume Joanne's or Hobby Lobby doesn't carry the correct leather)?
Hey there! Check out this video for some helpful info and links! ua-cam.com/video/42HvV9uQxr0/v-deo.html
Do You SELL the "BELT METAL PARTS" as a Kit? IF So I would love to know how MUCH You Charge for it?
Thanks.
Joe
We do not.
I need this belt in my life😫
I just realized you guys only have around 200k subs. Kinda sad since you guys make such good content.
+jordan crawford Thanks! We're growing every day. =)
I was thinking the same thing! I predict big things for you guys and several foam props for me
First name Last name I read this, looked at the subscriber count and realised that I wasn't subscribed. I literally thought "What the hell? Why am I not subscribed?" and fixed the problem.
Great video! I'm about to start a belt holster built myself (although a more improvised one, because I'm figuring out another way to close the belt in the front)
Which thickness do you recommend for the leahter? Thanks!
For a holster I'd recommend 5-6 oz leather at minimum. 7-8 is actually better if it's a holster that's being used a lot, but for cosplay purposes 5-6 hits the "sturdy enough" and "costs less" buttons fairly well.
I would also recommend finding "How to Make Holsters" by Al Stohlman. It has great instructions on how to make your custom pattern, general assembly and a number of different types of holster.
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Will there be a video on burnishing?
can you make a flash helmet/cowl
Bill, I see the DL-44's paint is coming off! are going to make a perminent accurate one?
+Punished Props Maybe you should do something like in the Tested video with the machined metal parts and a C96 Mauser kit?
Hey Bill! Trying to make a holster for my Mal reynolds gun (thank you for the tutorial), where can I find a similar type of leather you used on this build? I dont want to buy the wrong thing.
Thanks man! I really appreciate the work you do. youve inspired me to go and try to build my own small business :)
Mind if i cut in? Tandy Leather has just about everything you could need for a leather project. they are also on line. A good ten or twelve oz side would be just about perfect.
well, it's better than my 1-week build which used a lot of brown duct tape and metal cut from an old CD-Drive I scavenged.
I might just USA as the buckles
I just joined your Patreon page
Thank you very much!
the real question.. who made the holster first?
shouldnt the leg strap be way more down?
***** well it still looks pretty awesome
how much leather did you have to buy?
You could easily do this project with less than a whole side as long as you lay out first then cut.
Save yourself hours and knackered hands - get a hammer punch set. You can punch out holes all day :-)
is this similar to Jango Fetts belt?
Ah, its close...but the metal buckle is different. Now that would have been an interesting story wouldn't it? If they were a match. :) How did Han Solo end up with his belt? LOL Like there wouldn't be a mass producer of holsters like we have today.
alaskankare not really but you could use the first part as a guide maybe😀
That would sell for open carry folks.
So now we have to pay to watch You Tube, the whole thing has gone to hell since Google bought it up.
Hey Bill, always love your work, but as somebody who lets a lot of kids use my shop (after a thorough safety lecture), I need to admonish you for wearing gloves while working with your bandsaw. This is really not a safe practice, and I'd hate to see one of your many young fans get hurt by emulating it.
Beyond the false sense of security, they create a new danger vector - brushing the saw blade with a bare finger will net you a cut or even a nasty gash. Brushing the saw blade with a gloved hand could snag the leather and pull your hand deeper into the machine and things get worse fast. I've seen it happen, it's why we don't do it in my shop. Better to work carefully and keep things out of the way.
If you feel like you need to hold something close to the blade, it's much safer to figure out how to use a pusher stick or feather board to hold things down.
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Amazing build. However I fall into the category of people who have no access to all of the equipment you own.
It takes a bit longer but all this work can be done with hand tools. files, hacksaw, drill and hammer.
I might use cardboard
You just need a $10,000 machine shop to make this $10 belt!
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