Thanks for watching! I apologize for the background noise - it was VERY windy outside and it was rattling the roll-up door on my shop. If you enjoyed this video, I'd love it if you'd Like & Subscribe - it really helps a lot! Take care, Eric.
I will never, EVER complain again about how long it takes to order and receive a good holster and magazine pouch. This magazine pouch is gorgeous. Outstanding job
Hi Cliff - thank you for the compliment. And yes, they do take quite a while to make. When my son helps me, he always asks "how many more steps do we have?". He hates when I answer. LOL
I just put in an order with Andrews Leather. Gonna be an 8-12 month wait, BUT I will be getting a Master crafted holster that will last the rest of my life and then some.
Adams LeatherWorks, I second Mr. Black. Because of Washington’s goofy laws I can’t give my absurdly uncommon pieces to anyone to make holsters for them so I’m having to create my own. Your videos are awesome. Last time I did leather craft was Boy Scouts 25 years ago.
Thank you, I was expecting another video I could just memorize and do later while crossing a bunch of bridges as I come to them but you have provided a quality video that lays out all of the details. Keep up the good work
I don't know how I ended up here.. but I'm glad I did.. I really enjoy watching you work. You make it look easy. You're a master of your craft sir. Nicest mag holster I've ever seen.
Glad you found the video! I heard Jimmy Diresta mention in a podcast from years back say something to the effect of "lots of practice, and practice builds confidence". Even though I've been doing this for roughly 10 years (on the side for extra money), I still make mistakes (like drawing my reinforcement piece curving the wrong direction compared to what I normally do). But, I hope these videos give other people the confidence to try something new. Thanks for watching!
greetings from Venezuela, I am delighted with your work, I watch your videos so carefully, I really like the way you take care of the small details, I could make a pancake holster for a beretta px4 storm pistol
This video really helped ive just started leathercrafting and always struggled with coming up with a patter and this really opened my eye to a better way of doing it
Thank you - I will probably resume taking orders fairly soon, but on a very reduced basis. I still have an 8-5 and burning the candle at both ends for 20+ years kinda burned me out.
Thanks! Some holster styles are easier than others. As long as I follow the basic formula, I can usually get something usable on the first attempt. The pattern usually needs to be tweaked after I build the first one, but a lot of the tweaking is personal preference or just adjusting the stitch line.
Wow, You really make this look easy.. Really beautiful work.. My mother and I have been trying to make a simple holster for a knife and flashlight, and so far We're totally failing, lol. However you've inspired me to give it a try again. Thanks, Love your work, keep it up ! :)
Thank you for watching! Lots of practice. :) Give the leather strip method a try - Jason Ingle at Ingle Gun Leather did a great video with LearnLeather.com a while back. Give it a watch - he goes into great detail about figuring stitch lines. th-cam.com/video/r0CgLSKvAac/w-d-xo.html
There isn't anything I didn't like about this video. Loved the SILENCE in this world of constant noise. Loved the way you drew up the pattern - so simple! And of course the craftsmanship is amazing. Personally I prefer hand stitching, but that is a personal preference. Can you do a double stack mag pattern by laying it out the same way?
Thank you very much for the compliment and for watching! Yes, the same patterning method would apply to thicker mags. It's the same basic method I use for gun holsters as well.
Thanks for showing the pattern making!!! I want to make a multi tool/flashlight sheath, and wasn’t sure how to. Awesome video by the way. Subscribed, and liked!!
Just a heartbreaker trying to follow your video the most important part the patterns especially you went so fast almost impossible to follow great workmanship I’ll keep looking for a newbie video
You need a French curve, we use them for layout in sheet metal. It has all the different radius’s you could/want. You should be able to find them in an art store, they are used for drafting as well.
Thanks Dave - I actually have about 5 of them, but rarely need to use them. I've actually worked for architectural firms for nearly 20 years. :) When I designed my little belt slot templates, I never thought of using them for curves on the rest of the pattern, but it was like a mini french curve and the curves flowed nicely since the radii were consistent. On larger holsters with bigger curves, french curves would definitely be a benefit. Thank you for watching!
Yeah, they take a little extra attention when using them. I was rounding a corner on a small piece by rocking the knife back and forth a couple years ago - rocked the blade right through my thumb nail... Thanks for watching!
I’d like to see you and Andrew (Andrews custom holsters) have a competition, like a “holster off” of sorts. Both would be given a sui generis pistol and then we’d get Pat Mac, Tundra Tactical, and Garand Thumb to judge.
Thanks Jim - I usually use beeswax on my edges. For the sake of the video and not having to keep moving the camera around, I just used gum trag on this one.
Do you have 3D printer? Then you don’t need to use actual mags and you can make pouches for mags that you don’t have access to, to broaden your range of mag holders to sell besides the 1911 mag.
What determines the difference in spacing between the top of the mag and the bottom. I’ve made a few and this is always a concern that the overall width on mine usually end up narrower at the top due to the mags of course. Do you have a formula that dictates the difference between the mags top and bottom to fit it the overall same width when done. Hope that makes sense.
Soap breaks the surface tension of the water. I don’t know if it’s true, but I’ve heard it helps the water absorb into the leather more easily. And it makes a great fly trap....
I love your work and appreciate your videos, but the ones with oral instruction are vastly superior to the ones with written instruction. I find it impossible to maintain dual visual focus and simultaneously comprehend the often-complicated process. Otherwise, keep up the great work.
Thank you Jim - I appreciate you taking the time to comment. I agree - the vocal narration is certainly easier to follow. My only concern is I hope it doesn't localize the viewership to English speaking viewers. I can always add subtitles, but I worry non-English speaking viewers might get tired of hearing my voice and move on to other videos, even though I try to show every single step of the build process. Thanks again for watching and commenting!
@@AdamsLeatherWorks I thought this video was the best magazine making video I had ever seen and I actually very much appreciated the silence allowing me to concentrate on what you were showing us. A ten out of ten for this vieo! SUBSCRIBED
Might be a weird question but with the sealer couldn't you put some in a container and then just dip the holster in it for say 10 seconds or so and then take the sponge brush and go over it when you would take it out?
Hi Brian - yes, you can certainly dip the holster in sealer. I've done it a couple times, but didn't have great results. Plus you really need multiple sealer tanks for the various colors you might use since the bucket of sealer gets contaminated with dye pigment over time. Eric Larsen with HBE LeatherWorks did a video showing his technique. th-cam.com/video/Xm4nIQj46L0/w-d-xo.html
Hi! You do a pretty good and clean job! Beautifull holster. I have just one question : what are the reinforcement pieces for?is it just aesthetic, or do they have a special role? Thank you!
Thank you! Reinforcement pieces on pancake style holsters & mag pouches are largely decorative since there's no outside forces trying to push against the holster. I offer tooling on my holsters, which I usually do on the reinforcement piece. I used to offer a model without the reinforcement, but customers always wanted it so I include it by default. I think it adds a nice visual touch, but it's not necessary.
Awesome video. Curious when I apply resolene it bubbles like crazy. I use the foam brush,try to go easy,mix with with all that stuff. Any idea what the newbie is doing wrong here? Lol
My resolene bubbles too, but the trick is to just keep brushing gently over the surface with quick strokes to keep the surface wet and allow the resolene to soak in to the leather. Make sure you don't have any fans on to help keep it from drying out too quickly. I also dilute my resolene 50/50 with water, so if you haven't tried that yet, see if that helps. Keep your brush pretty wet early on while it's soaking in really well, but eventually you want the brush to start drying out so it's just a bit damp - that will help wipe away the bubbles. It takes practice, for sure.
Thank you. I have been doing the water mix. I've been outside putting it on,and while there are no fans,I live in Florida and I'm sure that causes it to dry super fast. I appreciate the response!
Your videos are chock full of little tidbits of information that I constantly have to review over and over again for the subtleties.Thankfully, you run them at 4x speed because to get that much information at regular speed would be a full length movie. :-) I noticed during your boning process that you are constantly retracing particular contours over and over again during drying. Is there ammental guideline that you use to determine when you are “done“?
Thank you for watching and for the kind words. The leather is easier to mold and shape while there's more moisture in it, but it doesn't hold its shape or detail lines as well until it begins to dry out a bit. If you try to apply too much pressure with the boning tools and add too much detail when the leather is too dry, it'll burnish and darken the surface. You can counteract that by dampening the surface a bit with a sponge if it gets too dry and then proceed with adding more detail lines. The vacuum press helps to pull some of the moisture out of the leather so I can cut some of the time out of the forming process.
I love your work. As a fledgling leather worker/ holster maker, I was wondering where you got the belt loop stencil? I’ve been looking high and low for one.
Thanks Nicholas - I made the belt loop template with my laser cutter. I have them available on my website in a few different sizes. www.adamsleatherworks.com
Did you leave anything in the pockets when left it dry? I don’t have any magazine molds and I don’t know if I should leave my magazine in it when it’s wet for a prolonged period.
I typically leave magazines in the pouch while it's drying, provided I have mags designated for molding use. But otherwise I don't leave 'real' mags in the pouch while drying if I can avoid it. You can insert your mag in a baggie or wrap it in plastic wrap, provided it doesn't add much bulk. But be sure to oil down the mag before & after forming to help prevent damage from moisture. The safest bet is to simply stretch the pockets out after it's dry - I insert the mag in a baggy and then force the mag into the pocket and let it rest for a while. Start with a few minutes, and use longer time if necessary. Or wax the interior of the pocket and let it stretch with natural use and a break-in period.
Adams LeatherWorks Awesome. Thanks for the info. I have my holster all sewed up, now it’s time to wet mold it this weekend. Thanks for the awesome video and reply.
Awesome videos, thanks! I just started leather working and your videos have been a huge help. BTW- what laser label printer do you use and do you recommend it?
Hi John, thank you - glad you enjoyed the videos! I'm not sure what you are asking regarding the laser. Are you talking about my Laser machine that I used in my other videos to engrave my logo and cut out my phone stands, etc.? If so, that's a huge arena that I know very little about. I bought my machine used from a local seller. Lasers can get very, very expensive. If you want a solution that's ready to go without a lot of up-front tinkering to make it safe to use, look to spend at least $5,000 for something like a Glowforge or its competitors. BossLaser was what I initially planned on purchasing, but it would have been smaller than the machine I bought used locally.
@@AdamsLeatherWorks good deal thanks. I know there are some small laser printers out there that are cheap but probably won't give near the results you get with yours.
Glad you are happy with the templates! I bought my belt loop punches from Texas Custom Dies. They will custom make them to your size specifications. Mine are 5/16” wide, and they are 1/16” longer than the belt width (1 9/16” for a 1.5” belt).
I try to note the thickness in my recent videos. This one was at the 15 second mark. I used 7-8 ounce, which is pretty much what I use on all my holster related stuff. Thanks for watching!
Good question about the stitching - I've never really felt it was necessary but I don't have a good argument against it. Regarding staining the slots - that mostly has to do with workflow. I stain the leather prior to assembly, and most of the stuff I build has airbrushed accents. Which color would the slot be since the accent dye doesn't always completely cover the entire slot? And the slot doesn't get punched until after assembly, just prior to forming (while the leather is damp to help minimize tearing the ends of the slots from the punch stretching the grain surface). Dying the slots after forming is tricky since the slot is no longer flat. I usually dye the slot on black holsters, but everything else gets left natural.
@@AdamsLeatherWorks You have certainly done a lot more holsters than I have since my count is at zero. Aka… you know what you are doing and I don’t. 😉 Looking at other holster makers, some stitch the belt holes and others don’t with the latter being the majority. And I can see that staining them would be difficult. Heck the belt is going to cover them up anyway. Bottom line… you make beautiful products and take pride in your work. Kudos.
I have a Cobra Class 4. I'm not sure what the stitch per minute speed is, but I have the servo motor usually set around 12-15. I'm not sure what the max servo speed is, but I never go about 25 (and I only use 25 when I'm winding bobbins). I want to say max speed is 50, but not sure on that one.
Yeah, machines like these are pretty expensive. On the plus side, they hold their value very well if/when you decide to sell it. But, there's nothing wrong with hand sewing if you have the time!
Thank you - I used Gum Tragacanth to burnish them, and I usually follow up with a 50/50 mixture of beeswax and paraffin burnished on my drill press burnisher, but that's not a necessity, especially if you can touch them up a bit after applying sealer.
I'm really interested in your pattern,how can I avail the pattern?I'm 69 yrs old and I'm very much interested in the leather crafting,thank you very much and God bless
I used to oil everything I make, but have stopped doing it for several reasons. It does soften the leather a bit, though I don't think it's enough to worry about. I have customers that bought their holsters nearly a decade ago that tell me their holsters are still working great and get daily use, despite having been oiled. Oiling adds another day to the build time (because you have to let it soak in). Lastly, I started oiling holsters "because Bianchi did it" in his holster making DVD that I watched when I was first starting out. But, he was making a completely different style holster (Western) where stiffness wasn't as important. I didn't really pick up on that difference at the time. That being said, I've seen plenty of other makers oppose oiling holsters (and plenty that support it), but once I stopped oiling, I realized I didn't really miss it. So, the main reason I stopped oiling is to retain the maximum amount of stiffness. That's not really a great answer, but if you oil your stuff, you won't see me complaining. Just make sure you do it sparingly.
Thanks for watching! I apologize for the background noise - it was VERY windy outside and it was rattling the roll-up door on my shop. If you enjoyed this video, I'd love it if you'd Like & Subscribe - it really helps a lot! Take care, Eric.
Oh come on now. The wind don't blow in Texas, lol. I was born & raised in Lubbock & I got plumb tired of the wind & dirt blowing all the time.
Maybe sounds stupid but I really liked the backround noises.
I will never, EVER complain again about how long it takes to order and receive a good holster and magazine pouch. This magazine pouch is gorgeous. Outstanding job
Hi Cliff - thank you for the compliment. And yes, they do take quite a while to make. When my son helps me, he always asks "how many more steps do we have?". He hates when I answer. LOL
I just put in an order with Andrews Leather. Gonna be an 8-12 month wait, BUT I will be getting a Master crafted holster that will last the rest of my life and then some.
Nice project and finished product! Looks like a great future build for me. Thank you for sharing the process you used.
Thanks for watching!
Nice work Adam, professional 💯
I appreciate that!
You, sir, are an artisan - a Master Craftsman. Your work turns out not only functional, but beautiful as well. Bravo, sir, well done
Thanks Woody, I appreciate it!
I don't know why I am watching without fast-forward your videos... Amazing 😍
at least three times while watching i thought: "ok, now this deserves a like". only to realise i had already smashed the button :)
Thank you so much for your videos. I’m a fairly new leather worker and your videos are very helpful for me to learn from. Very beautiful work!
Thanks for including how you make the pattern. Much appreciated.
Hi Keith - thanks for watching!
Adams LeatherWorks, I second Mr. Black. Because of Washington’s goofy laws I can’t give my absurdly uncommon pieces to anyone to make holsters for them so I’m having to create my own. Your videos are awesome. Last time I did leather craft was Boy Scouts 25 years ago.
Im so glad i found your videos 😮❤super! Greetings from Norway Alf
Ps I’ve been watching your tutorials for the past couple years. Just now created an account. Thanks.
Thank you, I was expecting another video I could just memorize and do later while crossing a bunch of bridges as I come to them but you have provided a quality video that lays out all of the details. Keep up the good work
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. Take care, and thanks for commenting!
It has a lot of style different than most great job . Happy Trails
Hi Mike - thanks! And thanks for watching!
Incredible amount of talent and labor.
Thank you very much, and thanks for watching!
Epic craftsmanship
Thank you!
Very nice work, and we hope you will make Crab Bronck High Power
This was really fantastic, thank you.
I don't know how I ended up here.. but I'm glad I did.. I really enjoy watching you work. You make it look easy. You're a master of your craft sir. Nicest mag holster I've ever seen.
Glad you found the video! I heard Jimmy Diresta mention in a podcast from years back say something to the effect of "lots of practice, and practice builds confidence". Even though I've been doing this for roughly 10 years (on the side for extra money), I still make mistakes (like drawing my reinforcement piece curving the wrong direction compared to what I normally do). But, I hope these videos give other people the confidence to try something new. Thanks for watching!
greetings from Venezuela, I am delighted with your work, I watch your videos so carefully, I really like the way you take care of the small details, I could make a pancake holster for a beretta px4 storm pistol
Amazing 😍😍
love from pakistan
Wow ..... Round Knife cuts with both hands........cool
I tried cutting with my feet once, but that didn't go so well.
This video really helped ive just started leathercrafting and always struggled with coming up with a patter and this really opened my eye to a better way of doing it
Awesome - glad the video helped! Thanks for watching Israel.
Sweet 😎
Thank you!
Nice work! i like it.
Beautiful, thank you for the vid share and instructions.
Just beautiful work, enjoy following you. Thank you for all the help over time✌🏻✌🏻
Tnx YT recomendations. It's beautyfull
Thank you for watching!
I wish you were taking holster and magazine orders. I’d buy both in a heartbeat.
Thank you - I will probably resume taking orders fairly soon, but on a very reduced basis. I still have an 8-5 and burning the candle at both ends for 20+ years kinda burned me out.
beatiful work. tu. wish i had one of them leather sewing machines.
Good video. Thanks. When it started one of the voices jumped up and said "You know what Bubba? That sounds like West Texas in the spring"...
Beautiful job, my man, it looks fantastic.
Отличная работа. Like!
Спасибо!
Phenomenal, and fantastic work! Beautiful pouch wow! Awesome work as always!
Thank you! I appreciate it.
Im always amazed at how fast you work up designs and templates. It takes me hours sometimes to figure out the design and get the measurements right
Thanks! Some holster styles are easier than others. As long as I follow the basic formula, I can usually get something usable on the first attempt. The pattern usually needs to be tweaked after I build the first one, but a lot of the tweaking is personal preference or just adjusting the stitch line.
Really enjoyed the video! The mag pouch looks top notch!
You are the best
Wow, You really make this look easy.. Really beautiful work.. My mother and I have been trying to make a simple holster for a knife and flashlight, and so far We're totally failing, lol. However you've inspired me to give it a try again. Thanks, Love your work, keep it up ! :)
Thank you for watching! Lots of practice. :) Give the leather strip method a try - Jason Ingle at Ingle Gun Leather did a great video with LearnLeather.com a while back. Give it a watch - he goes into great detail about figuring stitch lines. th-cam.com/video/r0CgLSKvAac/w-d-xo.html
That is Absolutely Beautiful work
Thanks Anthony, I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
There isn't anything I didn't like about this video. Loved the SILENCE in this world of constant noise. Loved the way you drew up the pattern - so simple! And of course the craftsmanship is amazing. Personally I prefer hand stitching, but that is a personal preference. Can you do a double stack mag pattern by laying it out the same way?
Thank you very much for the compliment and for watching! Yes, the same patterning method would apply to thicker mags. It's the same basic method I use for gun holsters as well.
So late to the game, however,, you did an outstanding job...they are beautiful...
I really enjoyed this one 😊🇺🇸
Awesome, glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Awesome job !
Thank you!
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Thanks for showing the pattern making!!! I want to make a multi tool/flashlight sheath, and wasn’t sure how to. Awesome video by the way. Subscribed, and liked!!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Amazing work Adam!!!
Thank you Sebastian!
Крутой чувак золотые руки!!!!
Just a heartbreaker trying to follow your video the most important part the patterns especially you went so fast almost impossible to follow great workmanship I’ll keep looking for a newbie video
Looks beautiful and very classy to me, wouldn’t mind a matching holster and double mag pouch in black for my 1911.
Thank you! I'd love to make a combo for you. www.adamsleatherworks.com
You need a French curve, we use them for layout in sheet metal. It has all the different radius’s you could/want. You should be able to find them in an art store, they are used for drafting as well.
Thanks Dave - I actually have about 5 of them, but rarely need to use them. I've actually worked for architectural firms for nearly 20 years. :) When I designed my little belt slot templates, I never thought of using them for curves on the rest of the pattern, but it was like a mini french curve and the curves flowed nicely since the radii were consistent. On larger holsters with bigger curves, french curves would definitely be a benefit. Thank you for watching!
Nice. I just made some for my AK 47 mags for my bag and chest rig
I wish that y’all would let the back of the mag holder come up high enough so my love handles wouldn’t get pinched.
great work
Thanks!
Beautiful work. Nice
Thank you!
Double Stack Magazines. What considerations, if any, must you make in drawing and making the pattern? Great video. Thanks, Mike
Wonderful work man ..
continued, you are creative
Thank you very much!
That's a freaky ass looking knife, looks great by the way.
Yeah, they take a little extra attention when using them. I was rounding a corner on a small piece by rocking the knife back and forth a couple years ago - rocked the blade right through my thumb nail... Thanks for watching!
I’d like to see you and Andrew (Andrews custom holsters) have a competition, like a “holster off” of sorts. Both would be given a sui generis pistol and then we’d get Pat Mac, Tundra Tactical, and Garand Thumb to judge.
Sam Andrews makes a very nice looking product. Great speaking voice as well!
Dude should have gone into news casting for sure.
Wow looks gr8...what talent..>that’s what I’m looking for : 40 Caliber semi-automatic ...
Thank you Mike, I appreciate it!
Excellent work, I'll visit your website
Semper Fi
Thanks Pedro!
When burnishing I find beeswax including in belt holes works best. Great Job
Thanks Jim - I usually use beeswax on my edges. For the sake of the video and not having to keep moving the camera around, I just used gum trag on this one.
Holy smokes, I am ordering those templates up on the 1st.
Thank you!
Understood thanks.
Do you have 3D printer? Then you don’t need to use actual mags and you can make pouches for mags that you don’t have access to, to broaden your range of mag holders to sell besides the 1911 mag.
Adams, great work again and I learn so much from your videos. I wanted to ask what dye you are using? Thanks for posting the video!!
Hi Mario - thank you for watching! I use Fiebing's Pro Dyes, and the color on this one was Dark Brown.
@@AdamsLeatherWorks thank you for letting me know. Looking forward to learning more from you. Many blessings and a happy new year!!
What determines the difference in spacing between the top of the mag and the bottom. I’ve made a few and this is always a concern that the overall width on mine usually end up narrower at the top due to the mags of course. Do you have a formula that dictates the difference between the mags top and bottom to fit it the overall same width when done. Hope that makes sense.
Beautiful work I was able to use some techniques of learned in one of your videos and it turned out nice thanks .
TOP!! ;-)
I need 1
So this may be a dumb question but why the soap when wetting the leather?
Soap breaks the surface tension of the water. I don’t know if it’s true, but I’ve heard it helps the water absorb into the leather more easily. And it makes a great fly trap....
Very nice. Where can I get that belt loop template?
Edit: nevermind, I found it on your website.
I love your work and appreciate your videos, but the ones with oral instruction are vastly superior to the ones with written instruction. I find it impossible to maintain dual visual focus and simultaneously comprehend the often-complicated process. Otherwise, keep up the great work.
Thank you Jim - I appreciate you taking the time to comment. I agree - the vocal narration is certainly easier to follow. My only concern is I hope it doesn't localize the viewership to English speaking viewers. I can always add subtitles, but I worry non-English speaking viewers might get tired of hearing my voice and move on to other videos, even though I try to show every single step of the build process. Thanks again for watching and commenting!
@@AdamsLeatherWorks I thought this video was the best magazine making video I had ever seen and I actually very much appreciated the silence allowing me to concentrate on what you were showing us. A ten out of ten for this vieo! SUBSCRIBED
Like to have one that fits leatherman wave. Glock 19 mag. And edc flashlight. All in one
Can i make this with 2.3 mm leather ?
Might be a weird question but with the sealer couldn't you put some in a container and then just dip the holster in it for say 10 seconds or so and then take the sponge brush and go over it when you would take it out?
Hi Brian - yes, you can certainly dip the holster in sealer. I've done it a couple times, but didn't have great results. Plus you really need multiple sealer tanks for the various colors you might use since the bucket of sealer gets contaminated with dye pigment over time. Eric Larsen with HBE LeatherWorks did a video showing his technique. th-cam.com/video/Xm4nIQj46L0/w-d-xo.html
it was beautiful but why didn't you paint the arch holes ?
easily watchable at 2x
Hi! You do a pretty good and clean job! Beautifull holster. I have just one question : what are the reinforcement pieces for?is it just aesthetic, or do they have a special role?
Thank you!
Thank you! Reinforcement pieces on pancake style holsters & mag pouches are largely decorative since there's no outside forces trying to push against the holster. I offer tooling on my holsters, which I usually do on the reinforcement piece. I used to offer a model without the reinforcement, but customers always wanted it so I include it by default. I think it adds a nice visual touch, but it's not necessary.
@@AdamsLeatherWorks Ok! Thank you for your answer.
Awesome video. Curious when I apply resolene it bubbles like crazy. I use the foam brush,try to go easy,mix with with all that stuff. Any idea what the newbie is doing wrong here? Lol
My resolene bubbles too, but the trick is to just keep brushing gently over the surface with quick strokes to keep the surface wet and allow the resolene to soak in to the leather. Make sure you don't have any fans on to help keep it from drying out too quickly. I also dilute my resolene 50/50 with water, so if you haven't tried that yet, see if that helps. Keep your brush pretty wet early on while it's soaking in really well, but eventually you want the brush to start drying out so it's just a bit damp - that will help wipe away the bubbles. It takes practice, for sure.
Thank you. I have been doing the water mix. I've been outside putting it on,and while there are no fans,I live in Florida and I'm sure that causes it to dry super fast. I appreciate the response!
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Your videos are chock full of little tidbits of information that I constantly have to review over and over again for the subtleties.Thankfully, you run them at 4x speed because to get that much information at regular speed would be a full length movie. :-)
I noticed during your boning process that you are constantly retracing particular contours over and over again during drying. Is there ammental guideline that you use to determine when you are “done“?
Thank you for watching and for the kind words. The leather is easier to mold and shape while there's more moisture in it, but it doesn't hold its shape or detail lines as well until it begins to dry out a bit. If you try to apply too much pressure with the boning tools and add too much detail when the leather is too dry, it'll burnish and darken the surface. You can counteract that by dampening the surface a bit with a sponge if it gets too dry and then proceed with adding more detail lines. The vacuum press helps to pull some of the moisture out of the leather so I can cut some of the time out of the forming process.
I love your work. As a fledgling leather worker/ holster maker, I was wondering where you got the belt loop stencil? I’ve been looking high and low for one.
Thanks Nicholas - I made the belt loop template with my laser cutter. I have them available on my website in a few different sizes. www.adamsleatherworks.com
Did you leave anything in the pockets when left it dry? I don’t have any magazine molds and I don’t know if I should leave my magazine in it when it’s wet for a prolonged period.
I typically leave magazines in the pouch while it's drying, provided I have mags designated for molding use. But otherwise I don't leave 'real' mags in the pouch while drying if I can avoid it. You can insert your mag in a baggie or wrap it in plastic wrap, provided it doesn't add much bulk. But be sure to oil down the mag before & after forming to help prevent damage from moisture. The safest bet is to simply stretch the pockets out after it's dry - I insert the mag in a baggy and then force the mag into the pocket and let it rest for a while. Start with a few minutes, and use longer time if necessary. Or wax the interior of the pocket and let it stretch with natural use and a break-in period.
Adams LeatherWorks Awesome. Thanks for the info. I have my holster all sewed up, now it’s time to wet mold it this weekend. Thanks for the awesome video and reply.
Awesome videos, thanks! I just started leather working and your videos have been a huge help. BTW- what laser label printer do you use and do you recommend it?
Hi John, thank you - glad you enjoyed the videos! I'm not sure what you are asking regarding the laser. Are you talking about my Laser machine that I used in my other videos to engrave my logo and cut out my phone stands, etc.? If so, that's a huge arena that I know very little about. I bought my machine used from a local seller. Lasers can get very, very expensive. If you want a solution that's ready to go without a lot of up-front tinkering to make it safe to use, look to spend at least $5,000 for something like a Glowforge or its competitors. BossLaser was what I initially planned on purchasing, but it would have been smaller than the machine I bought used locally.
@@AdamsLeatherWorks good deal thanks. I know there are some small laser printers out there that are cheap but probably won't give near the results you get with yours.
What's that Black dye that you're using on the edges is it black Edge kote or just Pro dye or something else
I actually just used Fiebing's Dark Brown dye on the edges - same color I used on the rest of the mag pouch.
What about a triple mag pouch??
Man I really prefer the videos where you talk
thanks for the video. When you apply the acrylic resolene do you dilute it with water or use full strength?
Hi Michael - yes, I always dilute my resolene 50/50 with water. I guess I forgot to mention that in the video.
Where are you located
What punch do you use for your belt loops? Love the videos and the belt loop templates I recently received!
Glad you are happy with the templates! I bought my belt loop punches from Texas Custom Dies. They will custom make them to your size specifications. Mine are 5/16” wide, and they are 1/16” longer than the belt width (1 9/16” for a 1.5” belt).
Would be nice to know the thickness of the leather you use for your projects. Thanks. Great job.
I try to note the thickness in my recent videos. This one was at the 15 second mark. I used 7-8 ounce, which is pretty much what I use on all my holster related stuff. Thanks for watching!
Please, ¿how much this double magazine pouch?
I like too se howe the final product is worn int the belt or as a sholdderstrap.
Thank you - I doubt anyone wants to see me modeling the final product, but I'll keep that in mind on future videos. Thanks for watching!
Why don’t you stitch around the belt loops and stain the inside of them as well? Asking for a friend. 😉
Good question about the stitching - I've never really felt it was necessary but I don't have a good argument against it. Regarding staining the slots - that mostly has to do with workflow. I stain the leather prior to assembly, and most of the stuff I build has airbrushed accents. Which color would the slot be since the accent dye doesn't always completely cover the entire slot? And the slot doesn't get punched until after assembly, just prior to forming (while the leather is damp to help minimize tearing the ends of the slots from the punch stretching the grain surface). Dying the slots after forming is tricky since the slot is no longer flat. I usually dye the slot on black holsters, but everything else gets left natural.
@@AdamsLeatherWorks You have certainly done a lot more holsters than I have since my count is at zero. Aka… you know what you are doing and I don’t. 😉 Looking at other holster makers, some stitch the belt holes and others don’t with the latter being the majority. And I can see that staining them would be difficult. Heck the belt is going to cover them up anyway. Bottom line… you make beautiful products and take pride in your work. Kudos.
what kind of machine do you run,i have a techsew,that thread size looks great,was curious what speed you run at to sew so carefully,thanks1
I have a Cobra Class 4. I'm not sure what the stitch per minute speed is, but I have the servo motor usually set around 12-15. I'm not sure what the max servo speed is, but I never go about 25 (and I only use 25 when I'm winding bobbins). I want to say max speed is 50, but not sure on that one.
@@AdamsLeatherWorks TY,i have the same servo,ill give it a shot
Fine Job... Leather craft at its best.. How Much does it cost ?
Thank you! Prices vary with options, but this particular model is currently priced at $70.
What sewing machine are you using and how thick can it sew?
I use a cobra class 4, and I believe the max thickness is 3/4”
Actually it's 7/8"
@@AdamsLeatherWorks $3k... I think I'll just stick to hand sewing lmao
Yeah, machines like these are pretty expensive. On the plus side, they hold their value very well if/when you decide to sell it. But, there's nothing wrong with hand sewing if you have the time!
@@AdamsLeatherWorks Yeah my problem, I have the time, so a good portion of my work is hand sewn, but I do have THE MACHINE. UniQue Leather.
Great job! Looks real nice. What were you using on th edges?
Thank you - I used Gum Tragacanth to burnish them, and I usually follow up with a 50/50 mixture of beeswax and paraffin burnished on my drill press burnisher, but that's not a necessity, especially if you can touch them up a bit after applying sealer.
I'm really interested in your pattern,how can I avail the pattern?I'm 69 yrs old and I'm very much interested in the leather crafting,thank you very much and God bless
Thank you for watching Romy - send me an email via my contact page on my website: www.adamsleatherworks.com/contact-us/
why don't you use oil before the sealer?
I used to oil everything I make, but have stopped doing it for several reasons. It does soften the leather a bit, though I don't think it's enough to worry about. I have customers that bought their holsters nearly a decade ago that tell me their holsters are still working great and get daily use, despite having been oiled. Oiling adds another day to the build time (because you have to let it soak in). Lastly, I started oiling holsters "because Bianchi did it" in his holster making DVD that I watched when I was first starting out. But, he was making a completely different style holster (Western) where stiffness wasn't as important. I didn't really pick up on that difference at the time. That being said, I've seen plenty of other makers oppose oiling holsters (and plenty that support it), but once I stopped oiling, I realized I didn't really miss it. So, the main reason I stopped oiling is to retain the maximum amount of stiffness. That's not really a great answer, but if you oil your stuff, you won't see me complaining. Just make sure you do it sparingly.
Can you tell me the brand and color dye please? Thx
I used Fiebings Pro Oil, and the color was Dark Brown.
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Thx. Nice mag pouch by the way.
Very nice! What weight of leather are you using?
Thank you - I used 7-8oz for this.