I have to hand sew and and cut everything and make my own patterns but you give me ideas that I can implement. LOVE watching you work. As clean as I’ve ever seen. Thanks for posting!
I watch these videos when I'm relaxing and by far my favorite parts are spraying down the leather with water, the saddle soap, the dyeing, burnishing, and the like
Hey, not sure if anyone has floated this idea but I think it would be awesome to incorporate a lot of previous videos $ new ones into a new series where the theme is modern leather EDC, where the pistol grips, magazine pouch retention (pistol & magazine magnet retention) shoulder holster, belt, behind the back pistol holster (like for the Springfield Ronin EMP - compact 1911), maybe even an ankle holster for a revolver, fixed blade knife sheath, watch band, flashlight holder (with magnet), tourniquet/medical pouch, with integrated pockets & pouches for a leather wallet/money clip, phone storage, keys, etc have a common theme and are integrated together!
Obviously all of this would be too long for a single video, so it could be a series of videos/playlist that build on each other to create the whole “EDC system”
I remember watching one of your earlier videos when you showed how to sew a toe plug, it adds so much more to a holster. Beautiful job on this holster and the magnetic retention in the toe plug is something I might try. I want to make a chest rig and this would eliminate a retention strap. Thanks for sharing👍.
Seeing the whole process starting at the raw idea and taking the materials and tools and creating a functional piece of equipment is fascinating . Keep it up . Love what you do and have a huge amount of respect for the time and effort that you have put in to developing your amazing skill/artistry .
Not many people still use S&W 3rd Gen guns. I do, and I collect them too. Not a fan of tactical Tupperware guns. Like all steel or aluminum alloy and steel. I am also a big fan of leather holster and other leather items. I like leather holsters with thumb breaks. It provides a level of security during a hands of event or someone from behind attempting take your gun. I enjoy your channel very much !!! Ricky from IBM
@@RoadAgentLeather I too own many plastic guns, but down really care or them. But I would rather loose a plastic gun than a steel gun if I god forbid have to defend myself. I believe over time these plastic firearms will degrade. All the plastic and rubber over time seem to degrade. Guns made of metal have proven to last 100s of years.
I'm a bladesmith so I don't make holsters and really the only leatherwork I do is sheaths but your work always inspires me to do better keep up the good work
Cutting a frame in basswood is so clever! I really like that. The holster is cool, I liked the magnet approach first time I saw it with the 1911 holster. Oh, also: obligatory words about lasers and real leaterwork and something about "must be nice". You rock.
I have a question for you. I want to lead off by saying I really enjoy your videos ( I have no problem with your music, if I did my device has a volume control and close caption 😊) I am very new to leather working but I have seen you use what looks to be a “bar of soap” that you lather up the leather then put it in a plastic bag before you tool it. What is this and why do you do it rather than just wetting the leather? Thanks
Thanks for subscribing! That is glycerin saddle soap and I use it for casing the leather in preparation for tooling. It helps lubricate the leather fibers. This makes it easier for a swivel knife to cut through it and for stamps to give better impressions. It also helps to slow down drying a bit. It may be anecdotal, and it's not absolutely necessary, but it was a hack I learned years ago.
As always, a work of ART! Almost too nice to hide IWB. I really like the use of the rare earth magnets. I sure like watching you work ! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the reply reg the glycerin saddle soap I will give it a try. So I noticed you put it in a plastic bag, why do you do that and for how long? Thanks
It's called "casing" the leather, and there's a whole mystique to it in certain circles. But it's not that difficult. It allows the moisture to fully penetrate before drying up. Some people leave it overnight . . . but I've never found that necessary. A couple of hours seems to work. Once removed from the bag, you can begin tooling when the leather starts to lighten up and turn back to it's normal color. Don't tool the leather wet!
The Xtool is a lot louder than I expected it to be. You really should be scuffing up the smooth side of the leather prior to gluing for better adhesion due to the increased surface area for the glue to attach to. 3 magnets is 2 magnets too much.
It's been a while since I made this piece, but I sewed everything that was glued. Adhesion doesn't necessarily need to be super-strong in that case. My admittedly amateur testing demonstrated that 3 magnets were need for the retention I was looking for. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!!
I like watching talented people at work . But I never thought of , gun Holsters/ belts ect was so relaxing - but time consuming?. ( Handmade ). Thanks.
Tape doesn't work as well. The leather can still stretch. There's also the issues with removing the tape when you're done. The wooden frame works SO much better. I showed this in a previous video.
Very nice work as always. I do have a 3 part kinda question about the saddle soap casing... how long do let it sit in the bag? How long do you let it dry after removing it? & do you do anything to it before tooling, stamping, ect...?
Thanks! It's just like regular casing. I let it sit in the bag for a few hours, then take it out. When the leather starts to turn back to it's original color start the tooling.
I haven't tried saddel soap yet, but I truly love casing my leather over night. It turns out so much prettier and better burnish when tooling. Thx again!
I have a Guncrafters X2 double stack 1911 (2011) on order. I’d love to get a magnetic retention OWB holster for it and a IWB sheath for a Fairbairn Sykes that was made for me by master bladesmith Jared Williams. So…. How do I get one / place an order?
On your drill press punching them holes, try using a finish nail. It will poke the holes without the leather getting all caught up like it does in the grooves of a drill bit. Edges will burnish easier for you too if you burnish them first & then dye. Not saying you way don't work because it does, but for me it seems harder to get them burnished if I dye first.
Thanks! I used to chuck an awl blade in the press and poke the holes that way. But I prefer the drill bit actually removing the material as it just makes it easier to get the needles through all that glued material.
It's interesting how tooling leather is similar to steam bending wood. There's a stagecoach wheelwright I watch, and he showed how he has to keep the staves compressed from the ends when bending wagon bows.
Great work as usual. I just got a laser and am practicing with it now. What program do you use to create the patterns for the holster for the cut files and do you use lightburn? Thanks in advance.
Thanks! Adobe Illustrator for creating the designs and making .stl files. It's a paid subscription (I'm a professional graphic designer so already had it). Inkscape is a free web-based option that seems good. I used Lightburn when I had my Creality machines. However, Xtool has their Creative Space app and I've been using that since I got their P2 laser. I don't think it has as many features as Lighburn, but it's free and obviously interfaces with their machines well.
I just purchased this Kimber Eclipse Pro and IWB leather holster would be perfect for it. Is it possible to do a black leather IWB? if so how much and how can we talk about it.
Your work looks amazing. Do you sell any patterns? Or know where I can buy patterns? Do any of your previous videos have any explanations of the process, products used, ect..
Thanks! I currently don't sell any patterns. Most of what I make are one-offs. And yes! I have made videos where I go into more detailed explanation. You can search my videos on the main page. Off the top of my head, there was a 5-part series I did on making and tooling the "Hand of God" holster from "3:10 to Yuma". The "Fancy Spotted Rig" 2-parter is a good one too. There is also a weathering/aging tutorial video where I talk about that whole process. The videos that perform the best (i.e., receive the most views) are the ones where I just show close-ups of me working and have a chill background soundtrack.
I still used my craftool chisels. However, these actually remove material by punching a hole (instead of cutting a row of tiny slits). I've found it's a little easier when working with thick welts like this holster has.
For me it's less about time-save and more about precision and repeatability. The stacks of leather I had to cut to create both the welt and the toe plug that held the magnets would be near impossible to do otherwise (for me anyway). No effect on stitching and dyeing. In fact, you can actually laser cut stitch holes . . . . something I'll be showing in an upcoming video. The cons: There's the scorched edge and the soot to deal with. There's also the issue that you may generally waste more leather than hand-cutting or using a clicker press: You have to fit the leather into the machine somehow; which necessitates sectioning off your hide into smaller pieces. I've found this results in more unused material getting thrown into the scrap bin.
So nice to see the old leather craft has not been forgotten.
I'm speechless seeing this beautiful work.
Thank you very much!
What talent! This is really remarkable to watch! The craftsmanship that goes into making this item is incredible, nice job!
I have to hand sew and and cut everything and make my own patterns but you give me ideas that I can implement. LOVE watching you work. As clean as I’ve ever seen. Thanks for posting!
Thank YOU for watching!
I believe that might be one of the most beautiful holster I’ve seen. You are a true Craftsman. Thanks for the video.
Wow, thanks! Thanks for watching!
I can't imagine anyone not liking your videos! Great looking holster!
Thanks so much for your response on casing the leather with saddle soap. Will try it on my next project.
Talent on loan from God!!!!! I could watch you all day. Beautiful work.
Wow, thank you!
I watch these videos when I'm relaxing and by far my favorite parts are spraying down the leather with water, the saddle soap, the dyeing, burnishing, and the like
Glad you like them!
Beautiful flawless work, and retention done the way EVERY holster should be doing it.
Much appreciated!
Love how you did the magnetic retention.
I had no idea holsters even had magnets in them for that purpose. Pretty cool
That is such a cool holster man! The magnet is such a cool method of retention
Hey, not sure if anyone has floated this idea but I think it would be awesome to incorporate a lot of previous videos $ new ones into a new series where the theme is modern leather EDC, where the pistol grips, magazine pouch retention (pistol & magazine magnet retention) shoulder holster, belt, behind the back pistol holster (like for the Springfield Ronin EMP - compact 1911), maybe even an ankle holster for a revolver, fixed blade knife sheath, watch band, flashlight holder (with magnet), tourniquet/medical pouch, with integrated pockets & pouches for a leather wallet/money clip, phone storage, keys, etc have a common theme and are integrated together!
Obviously all of this would be too long for a single video, so it could be a series of videos/playlist that build on each other to create the whole “EDC system”
Amazing piece of art
Thanks!
That is so unimaginably slick!
I hadn’t seen that before, that is pretty neat laser designing and cutting…wow, what a time saver.
Thanks 👍
Outstanding work. I have started using magnets on my knife sheaths. I got the idea from watching your videos. Thank you
That's awesome! Thanks!
Dude the magnet idea was next level awesome....great work
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
The quality of your video and your craftsmanship are amazing
! . Your approach to the magnetic retention is really slick. Cheers!!!
I remember watching one of your earlier videos when you showed how to sew a toe plug, it adds so much more to a holster. Beautiful job on this holster and the magnetic retention in the toe plug is something I might try. I want to make a chest rig and this would eliminate a retention strap. Thanks for sharing👍.
Awesome! Thank you!
Amazing work sir and fantastic video. I hope you continue to share your talent!
Thank you, I will!
Another great build also great tunes.
Glad you like them!
Man that thing is absolutely slick!!!! Such an awesome video 😊
Love both the old and the new tools.
Seeing the whole process starting at the raw idea and taking the materials and tools and creating a functional piece of equipment is fascinating . Keep it up . Love what you do and have a huge amount of respect for the time and effort that you have put in to developing your amazing skill/artistry .
Thanks!
Not many people still use S&W 3rd Gen guns. I do, and I collect them too. Not a fan of tactical Tupperware guns. Like all steel or aluminum alloy and steel. I am also a big fan of leather holster and other leather items. I like leather holsters with thumb breaks. It provides a level of security during a hands of event or someone from behind attempting take your gun.
I enjoy your channel very much !!!
Ricky from IBM
Thanks for subscribing! I'm of the same mindset. Real-steel is my preferred. Though I own my share of plastic guns.
@@RoadAgentLeather I too own many plastic guns, but down really care or them. But I would rather loose a plastic gun than a steel gun if I god forbid have to defend myself. I believe over time these plastic firearms will degrade. All the plastic and rubber over time seem to degrade. Guns made of metal have proven to last 100s of years.
I can't do that kind of work. But I always enjoy the leather goods you make. Great job. Keep it going.
Thank you very much!
I know nothing about leatherworking oh, but I do know that your channel gets more and more enjoyable with every video. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
I'm a bladesmith so I don't make holsters and really the only leatherwork I do is sheaths but your work always inspires me to do better keep up the good work
Thanks!
Another great holster, I’ve only been leather working for about three months but your videos are very helpful
Great to hear!
Again, love to watch your work.
Very nice sheath 👌🏻
The CNc pattern cutting is sweet
What a great ideal to keep a pistol firm in a holster! As always, absolutely a great video! Keep them coming! 👍
Thanks! And will do!
Really great looking holster ,,,,Thanks for sharing
Cutting a frame in basswood is so clever! I really like that.
The holster is cool, I liked the magnet approach first time I saw it with the 1911 holster.
Oh, also: obligatory words about lasers and real leaterwork and something about "must be nice".
You rock.
Glad you liked it!
Great looking holster!
Thanks!
Magnifique ❤
Thanks for watching and subscribing!
It’s so cool to see how far your work has come! I remember a few years ago you would make your own patterns with paper and foam. Keep on trucking!
Thank you so much!
Anytime!! Thanks for always being a great source of information and inspiration
I have a question for you. I want to lead off by saying I really enjoy your videos ( I have no problem with your music, if I did my device has a volume control and close caption 😊) I am very new to leather working but I have seen you use what looks to be a “bar of soap” that you lather up the leather then put it in a plastic bag before you tool it. What is this and why do you do it rather than just wetting the leather? Thanks
Thanks for subscribing! That is glycerin saddle soap and I use it for casing the leather in preparation for tooling. It helps lubricate the leather fibers. This makes it easier for a swivel knife to cut through it and for stamps to give better impressions. It also helps to slow down drying a bit. It may be anecdotal, and it's not absolutely necessary, but it was a hack I learned years ago.
As always, a work of ART! Almost too nice to hide IWB. I really like the use of the rare earth magnets. I sure like watching you work ! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks again!
Great job - can you pls explain why you antique it AFTER resoline finish..??
Thanks! That wasn't Resolene. It's Pro Resist: You apply before the antique paste to prevent it from staining the leather.
I love your videos
Thanks!
I learn something each time I watch. Thanks!
Glad to hear it!
Thanks for the reply reg the glycerin saddle soap I will give it a try. So I noticed you put it in a plastic bag, why do you do that and for how long? Thanks
It's called "casing" the leather, and there's a whole mystique to it in certain circles. But it's not that difficult. It allows the moisture to fully penetrate before drying up. Some people leave it overnight . . . but I've never found that necessary. A couple of hours seems to work. Once removed from the bag, you can begin tooling when the leather starts to lighten up and turn back to it's normal color. Don't tool the leather wet!
Awesome Build!!
16:40 ever thought of installing a laser pointer to your drill press? Would be highly accurate.
Absolutely love your videos!
Thanks again for watching!
I need one of those for a right hand beretta 92fs that's awesome
another great video, i watch all your videos over and over, keep them coming
I appreciate that!
The Xtool is a lot louder than I expected it to be.
You really should be scuffing up the smooth side of the leather prior to gluing for better adhesion due to the increased surface area for the glue to attach to.
3 magnets is 2 magnets too much.
It's been a while since I made this piece, but I sewed everything that was glued. Adhesion doesn't necessarily need to be super-strong in that case. My admittedly amateur testing demonstrated that 3 magnets were need for the retention I was looking for. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!!
Beautiful workmanship!
Thank you very much!
A classy pistol deserves a classy holster.
I love S&W 3rd generation guns. The best they ever made, IMHO.
@@RoadAgentLeather I agree!
thats beautiful stitching
Unique and different. Great job.
Thanks a lot!
I like watching talented people at work . But I never thought of , gun Holsters/ belts ect was so relaxing - but time consuming?. ( Handmade ). Thanks.
And you're only seeing the highlights. I have to edit a lot out for time. Thanks for watching!
I'm curious why you make custom template holders to keep the leather from stretching during tooling, why not use tape on the back?
Tape doesn't work as well. The leather can still stretch. There's also the issues with removing the tape when you're done. The wooden frame works SO much better. I showed this in a previous video.
I've been subscribed for awhile now and I always watch your videos. I always enjoy watching your videos. Your really good at your craft.
Awesome! Thank you!
Sir, can you please upload a video of making a leather holster for a Glock 19 pistol?
Yes the jungle soundtrack is back
Were you the one who asked about it? I brought it back by request.
@@RoadAgentLeather I don't think so, but it is classic Road Agent tunes 👌
Великолепная работа! Мастер!
Very nice work as always.
I do have a 3 part kinda question about the saddle soap casing... how long do let it sit in the bag? How long do you let it dry after removing it?
& do you do anything to it before tooling, stamping, ect...?
Thanks! It's just like regular casing. I let it sit in the bag for a few hours, then take it out. When the leather starts to turn back to it's original color start the tooling.
I haven't tried saddel soap yet, but I truly love casing my leather over night. It turns out so much prettier and better burnish when tooling. Thx again!
Now That! Is some Quality Workmanship! Very Nice.
Thank you very much!
I'm subscribed! I want these leather holsters so bad lol
Thanks for subscribing!
Superbly done 👍🏻
I have a Guncrafters X2 double stack 1911 (2011) on order. I’d love to get a magnetic retention OWB holster for it and a IWB sheath for a Fairbairn Sykes that was made for me by master bladesmith Jared Williams. So…. How do I get one / place an order?
India is no one wapan shop..I like it..🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Very Beautifull i like this Pistol Covered❤❤❤
thanks for watching!
Thank you for the video, awesome trick
Thanks for watching!
Merhaba. Türk yapımı tisaş zig 14 silah için aynısından yapabilir misiniz? Browning 14 lü 9mm aynısı
I like this. Do you take orders? I'd like a sidecar rig for my pof19
Hi. I'm not currently taking custom orders. But thanks for subscribing!!
Are these for sale and where are you located in Texas. Love the work.
Thanks! Unfortunately I'm not able to take custom orders at the moment.
Just my opinion, but if you set the belt clip a little bit more to the left, as if you’re wearing it, it will conceal the gun better.
Thank you for sharing the knowledge. Your videos are awesome. Can't wait for your next project. You do fantastic work thanks again.
Thank you very much!
Fantastic work as always! Question though, why wet the leather before you add the eco-weld glue?
Makes the leather more pliable and I think it helps the glue penetrate a little deeper.
انا بانتظار 🎉🎉🎉
Your tool chest is gorgeous. You’re very talented.
Thank you very much!
Muy bueno el trabajo👍👍👍
Your videos are awesome sir. ❤
Love your videos man
Thanks for watching!
Increíble trabajo 👏👏👏👏
Well I love the tune
On your drill press punching them holes, try using a finish nail. It will poke the holes without the leather getting all caught up like it does in the grooves of a drill bit. Edges will burnish easier for you too if you burnish them first & then dye. Not saying you way don't work because it does, but for me it seems harder to get them burnished if I dye first.
Thanks! I used to chuck an awl blade in the press and poke the holes that way. But I prefer the drill bit actually removing the material as it just makes it easier to get the needles through all that glued material.
It's interesting how tooling leather is similar to steam bending wood. There's a stagecoach wheelwright I watch, and he showed how he has to keep the staves compressed from the ends when bending wagon bows.
I may have watched the same fellow.
Is that native American music in the background? Being native American myself it's very soothing.
Not sure what it's origin is. It's a free soundtrack from the editing software I'm using.
Your products are very nice, I want the same one, what is the price?
Good make I like your wark
Nice job
Thanks!
Great work as usual. I just got a laser and am practicing with it now. What program do you use to create the patterns for the holster for the cut files and do you use lightburn? Thanks in advance.
Thanks! Adobe Illustrator for creating the designs and making .stl files. It's a paid subscription (I'm a professional graphic designer so already had it). Inkscape is a free web-based option that seems good. I used Lightburn when I had my Creality machines. However, Xtool has their Creative Space app and I've been using that since I got their P2 laser. I don't think it has as many features as Lighburn, but it's free and obviously interfaces with their machines well.
@@RoadAgentLeather Excellent. Thanks for the info and the quick reply.
I really like all your videos the workmanship is second to none. I would like to see the design process for your holsters.
I made this video. I was trying to replicate a full holster & belt rig from a picture in a book: ruclips.net/video/0COb_H3K6gA/видео.html
Could you possibly tell me the name of the temporary needles you use to help align the leather while sewing?
They're from WUTA leather. You can buy them from Amazon. Look up "leather positioning needles"
@RoadAgentLeather thank you I appreciate it
I just purchased this Kimber Eclipse Pro and IWB leather holster would be perfect for it. Is it possible to do a black leather IWB? if so how much and how can we talk about it.
Thanks for watching! Unfortunately, I'm unable to take on custom projects at the moment.
This guys gonna get big quick
Thanks for watching! I'm crossing my fingers!
Your work looks amazing. Do you sell any patterns? Or know where I can buy patterns? Do any of your previous videos have any explanations of the process, products used, ect..
Thanks! I currently don't sell any patterns. Most of what I make are one-offs. And yes! I have made videos where I go into more detailed explanation. You can search my videos on the main page. Off the top of my head, there was a 5-part series I did on making and tooling the "Hand of God" holster from "3:10 to Yuma". The "Fancy Spotted Rig" 2-parter is a good one too. There is also a weathering/aging tutorial video where I talk about that whole process. The videos that perform the best (i.e., receive the most views) are the ones where I just show close-ups of me working and have a chill background soundtrack.
@@RoadAgentLeather thank you 🙏
Do you have a holster for a Beretta 90TWO and for a Beretta 21A bobcat. Please advise
Great work again!
Why the change of stitching iron's?
And it's good to hear the right music back!!
I still used my craftool chisels. However, these actually remove material by punching a hole (instead of cutting a row of tiny slits). I've found it's a little easier when working with thick welts like this holster has.
This is master of craft on another level , you should charge as much as you want for that , amazing !!!
Thanks for watching!
I can only assume the laser saves time but do you have any cons? I.e. harder to stitch or dye?
For me it's less about time-save and more about precision and repeatability. The stacks of leather I had to cut to create both the welt and the toe plug that held the magnets would be near impossible to do otherwise (for me anyway). No effect on stitching and dyeing. In fact, you can actually laser cut stitch holes . . . . something I'll be showing in an upcoming video. The cons: There's the scorched edge and the soot to deal with. There's also the issue that you may generally waste more leather than hand-cutting or using a clicker press: You have to fit the leather into the machine somehow; which necessitates sectioning off your hide into smaller pieces. I've found this results in more unused material getting thrown into the scrap bin.
well done, got to love a good S&W holster.
Thanks!
Great work
Thanks for subscribing!
I think I'm going to modify my IWB pattern...