Interesting idea for wet molding. I would have liked to see it come out of the bag, and also when finished. This did give me ideas for a double magazine holder, so thanks for that.
So funny story. I know nothing about leatherworking, but I'm looking to get into it. Especially for the purpose of making gun holsters. I was talking about it with my brother the other day, and I raised the idea of vacuum sealing it to wet form the leather, without any idea if it would actually work or not. And then I find this video! My first holster is going to be for my brothers S&W 686, and I'll definitely be using this method!
Thank You!!!! I've seen this video but never left a compliment. My Apologize, because of you im buying food processors now haha thank you. Tried my dad's shop vac and wasn't all that great. Thank You.
I know this is one year ago. I like your idea with a vacuum sealer and letting the weapon and holster set for a while so that the leather conform to the shape of the weapon. My one concern is that you run the risk of locking the front sight in the holster. I was taught to take a small dowel and set it down the sight channel of the weapon to prevent locking the weapon in the holster. You also won't run the risk of damaging the weapon. I like how you took your time explaining the process and you rational for each step, I just ran up on your channel today and decided to subscribe. Thank You.
I done this a few times several years ago and it works pretty slick if you just want a basic form fitting holster. You can rub out the bag marks with a bone tool if you like. I used to use isopropyl alcohol instead of water, it has a faster dry time to it. Mine used to dry out in a matter of hours, not days. You do have to use Dr. Jackson's hide rejuvenator or aussie cream after it's all said and done through.
@highnoonleatherworx6283 I've never done it with water so I'm not sure, but when using alcohol it seems to take a lot of the moisture out of the leather. Mine always came out pretty hard, which I suppose is good for keeping rigidity, but I always put Dr. Jackson on to restore some moisture before putting a "sealer" over it.
I’ve used a similar method for a few holsters in the past with minor differences. Recently I purchased a relatively inexpensive flap holster for a Walther PPK/S on Amazon. When it came I found that my pistol didn’t fit; it was much too tight. So I grabbed a couple of zip lock bags, inserted the pistol into one of them and threw the naked holster in the bathroom sink and covered it with water where I let it soak for five minutes. I pulled the soaking holster out of the water, blotted the water off and shoved the baggie-wrapped pistol as far as I could into the wet holster and went to bed. No, I didn’t use my real gun but rather a PPK/S replica gas powered made by Umarex which is identical in size and shape to my PPK/S that I paid $60 for. It’s worthless as a BB gun but perfect for molding the otherwise useless holster. After sitting overnight the bb pistol fit perfectly, as did the real PPK/S for which I’d previously made a very nice vegetable tanned and lined holster but lacking a flap and belt loops. The Amazon holster cost $25 and after “treatment “ is a perfect fit in addition to being made of really thick foreign leather. I never thought to use my vacuum molding system from my shop. Your idea is brilliant and thank you for your video. Best regards.
I have molded holsters by making the outer half, wrapping the gun and vac sealing the top leather against a 6 x 6" piece of thin plywood (luan) to allow me to ad heavy flat leather back later.
Is there a reason you’re running water over the holster and not filling a container with water and submerging the holster? Seems like it’d be easier to keep it evenly wet doing it like that but I haven’t done one yet
I only leave the holster in the bag for about an hour. That seems to be long enough to keep the shape. Then I let it air dry with the gun in for about another two hours. Then I remove the gun to complete the drying process.
Met a guy 20 years ago at a gun show who made me a holster like this. He used a crock pot to make warm water for the holster, wrapped my pistol, vac sealed it and told me to leave it for the rest of the gun show. Opened it later and did have to clean the pistol but the holster lived for 15 years in my hands and then passed on to someone else.
I can't say for certain, but wrapping the gun good in clear stretch wrap will keep the moisture away while forming. After the forming, I would let the holster dry for a couple of days before using.
Did you really make the video and not show the finished product? Maybe that would be a good idea to include so you could show it actually works, what it looks like, come on man.
Well I guess if you were looking for a flawless shiny finish , you could pay for one done by an experienced leather worker with big bucks invested in their tools. Personally I like the wrinkles . Gives it character.
Interesting idea for wet molding. I would have liked to see it come out of the bag, and also when finished. This did give me ideas for a double magazine holder, so thanks for that.
Seeing the, outta the bag, results would have been half the video. oh well
Vacuum forming leather, never even crossed my mind, thanks for this!!!!
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Would have liked to see the finished product after treatment.
I was about to try this using the kydex press mold method, but I'm glad I found your video. We have a big Food Saver that we use often!
Thank you. Worked great!!
I let mine sit for a while, then cut the seal. Then resealed it for more definition.
So funny story. I know nothing about leatherworking, but I'm looking to get into it. Especially for the purpose of making gun holsters. I was talking about it with my brother the other day, and I raised the idea of vacuum sealing it to wet form the leather, without any idea if it would actually work or not. And then I find this video!
My first holster is going to be for my brothers S&W 686, and I'll definitely be using this method!
Thank you so much for watching. Check out some of my other videos.
Holy intro of doom
Thank You!!!! I've seen this video but never left a compliment. My Apologize, because of you im buying food processors now haha thank you. Tried my dad's shop vac and wasn't all that great. Thank You.
So 6 months later, have you found all the other users for the food saver? Sous vide a steak yet??
I know this is one year ago. I like your idea with a vacuum sealer and letting the weapon and holster set for a while so that the leather conform to the shape of the weapon. My one concern is that you run the risk of locking the front sight in the holster. I was taught to take a small dowel and set it down the sight channel of the weapon to prevent locking the weapon in the holster. You also won't run the risk of damaging the weapon. I like how you took your time explaining the process and you rational for each step, I just ran up on your channel today and decided to subscribe. Thank You.
I done this a few times several years ago and it works pretty slick if you just want a basic form fitting holster. You can rub out the bag marks with a bone tool if you like. I used to use isopropyl alcohol instead of water, it has a faster dry time to it. Mine used to dry out in a matter of hours, not days. You do have to use Dr. Jackson's hide rejuvenator or aussie cream after it's all said and done through.
Thanks for the comment and view. I used leather sheen and protector. It seemed to work really well.
@highnoonleatherworx6283 I've never done it with water so I'm not sure, but when using alcohol it seems to take a lot of the moisture out of the leather. Mine always came out pretty hard, which I suppose is good for keeping rigidity, but I always put Dr. Jackson on to restore some moisture before putting a "sealer" over it.
why not show a finished product.....??????
I wished I read your comment before wasting my 13 minutes
Thanks for saving me 13 minutes of my life
Probably because it doesn't look nearly as cool as he described.
How much free time do you have?
Cuz obviously he's an idiot.
I’ve used a similar method for a few holsters in the past with minor differences. Recently I purchased a relatively inexpensive flap holster for a Walther PPK/S on Amazon. When it came I found that my pistol didn’t fit; it was much too tight. So I grabbed a couple of zip lock bags, inserted the pistol into one of them and threw the naked holster in the bathroom sink and covered it with water where I let it soak for five minutes. I pulled the soaking holster out of the water, blotted the water off and shoved the baggie-wrapped pistol as far as I could into the wet holster and went to bed. No, I didn’t use my real gun but rather a PPK/S replica gas powered made by Umarex which is identical in size and shape to my PPK/S that I paid $60 for. It’s worthless as a BB gun but perfect for molding the otherwise useless holster. After sitting overnight the bb pistol fit perfectly, as did the real PPK/S for which I’d previously made a very nice vegetable tanned and lined holster but lacking a flap and belt loops. The Amazon holster cost $25 and after “treatment “ is a perfect fit in addition to being made of really thick foreign leather. I never thought to use my vacuum molding system from my shop. Your idea is brilliant and thank you for your video. Best regards.
I have molded holsters by making the outer half, wrapping the gun and vac sealing the top leather against a 6 x 6" piece of thin plywood (luan) to allow me to ad heavy flat leather back later.
Awesome video .. because of this I have my 1911 wet forming right now .. thanks .. will edit with update in a few hours
any update yet?
@@TheRealTsokolat I'm assuming they will not be updating lol.
Did it work?
@@Tony2Sweet yes it did
Show it after it's done. Looks good so far thanks
Is there a reason you’re running water over the holster and not filling a container with water and submerging the holster? Seems like it’d be easier to keep it evenly wet doing it like that but I haven’t done one yet
I have done it both ways and it works either way. Thanks for watching and good luck on your project.
What a good idea, I have a holster project and was wondering how am I going to get great shape and BOOM I found an answer!!!
I used WD-40 to wet a holster once to stretch it.
Worked perfect.
Rinsed with Mineral spirits.
Wow! Would have never thought of that. Thanks for the comment.
How does the water evaporate from the sucked bag?....great method but not sure if i wanna lovk my pistol in with all that moisture
I only leave the holster in the bag for about an hour. That seems to be long enough to keep the shape. Then I let it air dry with the gun in for about another two hours. Then I remove the gun to complete the drying process.
Hola,yo trabajo haciendo artículos de cuero,y quiero saber cómo comprar esa máquina para extraer aire.
thanks! i need to make 2 holsters for a co-worker and myself.
i already have the food saver stuff so that's perfect.
Does this work with water buffalo leather? I have a leather holster I would like to be more tighter fitting
Not sure, but I would think so. Thanks for watching.
Great idea....Thank you!
Met a guy 20 years ago at a gun show who made me a holster like this. He used a crock pot to make warm water for the holster, wrapped my pistol, vac sealed it and told me to leave it for the rest of the gun show. Opened it later and did have to clean the pistol but the holster lived for 15 years in my hands and then passed on to someone else.
Thanks for the info and thanks for watching!
Will this work for a revolver ?
Don't know why it wouldn't. Thanks for watching.
Gonna have to try that when I make something that needs wet forming!!✌🏻
That’s a nifty trick good sir!
Can you sele it. Bangladesh
Great idea
Thank you for the comment, and please keep watching.
I have a home made gun it is really easy to rust because it high polish and mild steel can I do this
I can't say for certain, but wrapping the gun good in clear stretch wrap will keep the moisture away while forming. After the forming, I would let the holster dry for a couple of days before using.
What about the creases that will be transferred to the leather? I see many of these creases in the bag.
I see the creases in the bag, but for some reason they have never transfered to the leather. I am assuming it is because of the lower vacuum pressure.
What on earth is that red thing behind you on the clothes line ?
It is a devil halloween costume for a dog.
@@tomjacobs8688 LOL
This man is awesome
you didnt block the sight channel
That's awesome. Thanks for the tips.
Gotta see the end result
Wish I had known from the beginning that for some reason we wouldn't get to see it out of the bag dry. Should have read the comments first.
That music! Ahhh.
Should have shown us the final product.
Noice! Can't wait to try it.
Thanks
Thank your time sir
For the love of god, this could have been a 2 min video.
Better use some bowls with water until use tap water... save water, the world thanks.
You didn’t show it after it was all dry. What a gip.
This is not the way to properly break in a leather holster.
Thanks so much for watching!
Do you need your wife to help with the plastic wrap?
I have not before, but I might ask her next time.
Just get a bluegun
Did you really make the video and not show the finished product? Maybe that would be a good idea to include so you could show it actually works, what it looks like, come on man.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
End results not shown, don't waste your time.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@highnoonleatherworx6283 Like seriously, why didn't you show the end results?? I don't see any of your other videos showing this method.
Well, all those creases definitely transferred to the holster. Thanks for ruining my project. I don’t recommend doing this.
Well I guess if you were looking for a flawless shiny finish , you could pay for one done by an experienced leather worker with big bucks invested in their tools. Personally I like the wrinkles . Gives it character.
I’ve never had creasing of the leather. Shouldn’t be an issue.
what a great idea!