Come On Christmas Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 I dun't wear my Union Artilleryman outfit that much. I got to thinking wouldn't my two holsters be like a po boy gun bucket for my cap n' ball weaponry. I could probably shlep my Stampedes in them as well. What I am thinkin' is cutting the flap low on the backside then have three aligned holes on the flap and the holster to reattach with black latigo for the sake of appearances. Then I could remove the flaps when I am actually shooting. My question is this. I know to buy a hand punch for the holes, but what would I cut the flaps oft with? A utility knife with a new blade? I have some inline tin snips? What tool should I use? Shameless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Come On Christmas Posted December 5, 2010 Author Share Posted December 5, 2010 Or if'n you know me you might suggest taking it to a shoe repair shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowhand Bob, 24229 Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 A dirty little secret, lots of well known pros actually reach for a simple box opener design for most leather cutting. My two favorite knives, though I am not one of those famous leather workers, are the angled head box opener and a similar shaped carpet knife. Even more important than the style is the selection of good quality reeeal sharp replacement blades. As to your abilities, go poke around this site fer a spell and look at some of the projects completed by first time holster makers, AMAZING! You might surprise yourself, with just a bit of guidance. http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/board,57.0.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Home Depot sells a nifty pair of titanium snips that have relatively short blades, but are sharper than you know what and won't cut leather leaving a chewed angled cut rather a straight (looks like a razor blade did it) edge. http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores...mp;ddkey=Search And at less than 15 bucks I'm sure that you will find other uses for the snips after the holster job. Smithy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Howdy, Pards, A box cutter or an X-Acto knife with a #11 blade will work. Just be sure to lay the part to be cut on a firm surface, if at all possible, and one that you don't mind cutting on/into. An easier, though more expensive way would be to go to Tandy/Leather Factory and buy a leather-cutting scissors. (Although they don't sell the Gingher scissors I prefer, but they are expensive, and unless you do professional leather jobs, probably NOT worth the expense.) Hope this helps! Ride careful, and stay alert! Godspeed to those still in harm's way in the defense of Freedom everywhere! God Bless America! Happy Chanukah! Merry Christmas! Happy Kwanza!(As applicable.) Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year! Your Pard, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Dog, SASS #20401 Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 There were no pistol holsters, CAValry or otherwise at Calvary. A few Roman sword sheaths is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Come On Christmas Posted December 5, 2010 Author Share Posted December 5, 2010 There were no pistol holsters, CAValry or otherwise at Calvary. A few Roman sword sheaths is all. I was going to be so careful with the spelling because I have been chastised on the wire before. I fixed it. Opps, Shameless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowhand Bob, 24229 Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 I figure if they wanna fix my spellin they will have to pay my way back through school and hope they gits more bang fer the buck than dad did! Thets one word thas a bit tricky fer shore anyhows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Dog, SASS #20401 Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 On behalf of all troopers, old and new thankee kindly Shameless. Our pet peeve y'know. But, uhhh, pard don't look now but opps ain't oops... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Kiowa Jones #6765 Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 I use these sometime. i just fold the flap back and tuck it into my belt. BRASS CAPPED FLAP HOLSTERS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uno Mas SASS #80082 Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 My mnemonic: Air Cav: Modern Day Cavalry Air Cal: Lousy airline bankrupted by popular demand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Come On Christmas Posted December 6, 2010 Author Share Posted December 6, 2010 Home Depot sells a nifty pair of titanium snips that have relatively short blades, but are sharper than you know what and won't cut leather leaving a chewed angled cut rather a straight (looks like a razor blade did it) edge. http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores...mp;ddkey=Search And at less than 15 bucks I'm sure that you will find other uses for the snips after the holster job. Smithy. I found these shears at Home Depot like you said. Worked perfectly. Thanks, Shameless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 You don't have to cut the flaps off to shoot. Just bend them back to the belt and tuck them in behind the belt when you go to the line to shoot. Then have them out when you reholster at the unload table before leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Come On Christmas Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 You don't have to cut the flaps off to shoot. Just bend them back to the belt and tuck them in behind the belt when you go to the line to shoot. Then have them out when you reholster at the unload table before leaving. Ooops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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