Did someone say Black Ops?

Lane · #1 08-08-2011, 03:51 AM

OK Chief - here's your holster. As we go through the steps, help me know what you want. I'd prefer you post here, so everyone can follow our arguments. For starters,

told me that he liked the looks of the Tucker Gunleather HF2 Belt Holster. I hate copying other designs, but after playing with a prototype (that wound up in the garbage) I like how it works out.

Anyway, this is our model:

has asked that it completely cover the slide, so we'll modify this a bit. I've got a pattern made that I think will work, so I cut out the leather. Since this one will be lined, I use 6/7oz Hermann Oak Leather. I've found that Hermann Oak is the best quality for the price:

Here's everything with the cement applied and ready for glue up:

We'll let this set and tomorrow start with some stitching.

Lane

herefordman1 · #2 08-08-2011, 05:23 AM

Black ops in a pink holster, sounds nice. I can remember when pink and black was cool.

'member the pink and black '55 Ford?

Jim

AutoMag · #3 08-08-2011, 10:50 AM

It will look great Lane!!!

I have one question for

. Why do you need a holster, your wife does not let you carry a gun, just you little Red Ryder pocket knife!

Just teasing

, it is going to look fantastic when you get it

!!!

NAMVET72 · #4 08-08-2011, 11:52 AM

Hello Lane,
I like the one on the Right The Best, which looks Great. And would Really make Black Ops. look Really Sweet. Thank You............... I want to know which one you like the Most????????
So what else do you have in mind for it???????????

BTW John doesn't need a belt, he needs a set of Bright Yellow Suspenders too hold up his pants.............

Lane · #5 08-08-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NAMVET72

I want to know which one you like the Most????????

I'm not sure I really have a preference. I like this style - I hope I don't get sued for copying him.

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Originally Posted by NAMVET72

So what else do you have in mind for it???????????

Do you like the white stitching on the mahogany dye? I can do that - I usually use black. Also, I'm playing around with a two tone dye job that I think will look good with mahogany. I've also got that Navy leather stamp that I want to incorporate into the design somewhere. We'll see what happens.

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he needs a set of Bright Yellow Suspenders too hold up his pants.............

The suspenders are in the mail...

Lane

NAMVET72 · #6 08-08-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NormanXDm

I'm not sure I really have a preference. I like this style - I hope I don't get sued for copying him.

First off Lane, no one will ever see my Holster unless they come to my Family Outtings and or to my Local VFW.

Do you like the white stitching on the mahogany dye? I can do that - I usually use black. Also, I'm playing around with a two tone dye job that I think will look good with mahogany. I've also got that Navy leather stamp that I want to incorporate into the design somewhere. We'll see what happens.

Yes I like the stitching. Two tone sounds Outstanding.

The suspenders are in the mail...

Lane

BTW Do you know how many people have asked me when you are start to make the Belts? More then you think.

Lane · #7 08-11-2011, 03:14 AM

Time for a bit of an update. I want to try some new things that may or may not turn out. And, the Chief may or may not like.

, don't be shy if you see something that you're not crazy about.

I decided to play around with the small piece, since it'd be easy to cut out a new one if needed. Using an airbrush, I dyed the entire piece mahogany, and then after it dried, airbrushed the edges with black, resulting in a soft, black border. I think it looks very nice, and my wife agrees. I don't know how well it'll show in pictures - I took a couple to try and capture it:

You'll notice in that last picture, I also tried adding some leather lacing to the edges - this particular pattern is called Mexican basketweave. I'm not sure if its something we'd want to add or not. My wife didn't care for it - felt that it made the look "too western." I'm 50/50 on it - I've just always wanted to give it a try. It's very time consuming...

Anyway, I'm going to cut out a new piece and start putting it together -

if you don't mind, I'd like to go with the two tone dye - either mahogany/black or dark brown/black. But it's your holster, you make the call.

Lane

NAMVET72 · #8 08-11-2011, 12:30 PM

Lane Two Tone sounds Great to me........... Still Patiently Waiting...........

Just make the Holster the way you think it would Look The Best, I Trust You.....................

Lane · #9 08-11-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by NAMVET72

Lane Two Tone sounds Great to me........... Still Patiently Waiting...........

This one is now my focus. One other thing we need to discuss is any "bling" you'd like to add. I've got the USN stamp that I can add, but it'll probably be farily muted looking. I've also see the USN logo as a concho - take a look at these. Is that interesting to you at all? I'm not sure if I can do anything with shark skin - it seems that it's in short supply now, thanks to the tree huggers. Maybe we use tree hugger skin...

Lane

NAMVET72 · #10 08-11-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by NormanXDm

This one is now my focus. One other thing we need to discuss is any "bling" you'd like to add. I've got the USN stamp that I can add, but it'll probably be farily muted looking. I've also see the USN logo as a concho - take a look at these. Is that interesting to you at all? I'm not sure if I can do anything with shark skin - it seems that it's in short supply now, thanks to the tree huggers. Maybe we use tree hugger skin...

Lane

Those Concho would look Nice on It, Surprise me.............