Gun Leather

[Tinpan58]

I Last year I had a stroke as therapy I turned to Leather Craft. I just made a key chain slim jim for a NAA 22 mag black powder gun. I open a store on Etsy, I hope to make stuff you can't find to is fun. Check it out. It took it me 1 hour to type this.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SDCaugheyLeather

 

[Dorset_Dave]

That's some great work. would you ever consider shipping to the UK?

All the best

Dave

 

[bannockburn]

Tinpan58

Nice looking holsters, especially the Slim Jim version for the NAA Mini BP gun. Keep up the good work.

 

[Patocazador]

It's much better than anyone I know could do and we haven't had strokes. It's beautiful.

 

[shunka]

My Dear TinPan -
excellent work
and I admire your tenacity!

yhs
shunka

 

[Tinpan58]

Thank you, I would ship to the UK. I'm just getting started I will look into it.

If you know some one that had a stroke urge they to take up crafts or art. These things use the right side of the brain. Most strokes like mine is on the left side of the brain and the damage like mine is in the pre motor cortex. So the right side to pick up the slack for the left.

Thank you

 

[col.lemat]

I started to say nice work, It's a whole lot better than nice work. It is Excellent work!!!

 

[Ironhand54]

Just bought the tool remington holster. Too nice to pass up.

Ironhand

 

[dickydalton]

Just bought the tool remington holster. Too nice to pass up.

Ironhand

Which one?

 

[Ironhand54]

The one with the most tooling.

Ironhand

 

[Gun Geezer]

That's some fine handiwork right there!

They make the NAA 22 in a BP model? Who knew!

 

[Tallbald]

That is sure beautiful work. I too suffered injury and disability (spinal damage) and took up leather crafting to deal with the issues. There's a wonderful picture book called Packing Iron that showcases antique gun leather mostly from the 1800's that I love to read and gather inspiration from. I won't show any of my creations in this thread. I myself focus on designing and crafting holsters for our beloved black powder guns and custom heavy duty belts to match.
Please don't become frustrated at any limitations you have. That happened to me for a while.Your work is stunningly handsome, and is artwork to be so proud of. I've found that I am at my best when I concentrate on making that which I truly love, and I strive to make those items the best I possibly can. I won't try to be everything to everyone as some seem to wish to do in our craft.
All good things to you. Don S., Bowling Green, KY

 

[jgh4445]

Beautiful work. Has a really authentic look to it. I've seen ( and held) a very similar holster owned by Jesse James ( provenance was there), and it looked exactly like the black one.

 

[midland man]

that naa holster you made I like it but I would like one that can be clipped to a pants pocket left handed can you make something like that?? I have a naa super companion!

 

[Tinpan58]

I am most grateful to to you!

I am most grateful to to you! for look at my store I had over 300 views and sold 3 holsters THANK YOU! I am dedicated to 1800 art. I don't see a slim jim, I see America Art, even on a dusty road you strap on your iron something beautiful!.

If there is anything you want to see i my store let me know.

the pics is my first rig, inspired by pale rider

the other pics are of my collections.

GOD BLESS YOU!

 

[LoneGoose]

Well, I just added your Etsy page to my favorites. I'm relocating to another state in the near future, but once I get settled I'll be in touch with you about one or two holsters. By the pictures, you do excellent work. Congratulations on your choice of endeavor.

 

[Corpral_Agarn]

Do you make holsters for SAA's?

I have a 5 1/2" SAA barrel that could really go for a cross draw setup

 

[DTOUR]

I am most grateful to to you! for look at my store I had over 300 views and sold 3 holsters THANK YOU!
GOD BLESS YOU!

You just sold four more holsters! The designs and quality appear stunning. Can't wait to receive them.

 

[Ironhand54]

Just received my 2 holsters. Absolutely top quality. The tooling is beautifully executed and they fit perfectly. Great work.

Ironhand

 

[Tinpan58]

WOW! Dtour Thank you! When I called my wife, she a ready saw the already the order. I said aren't you glad I bought all the guns, she didn't not answer?

Corpral agarn I probably at some point. I I'm interesting a period late 1840s to 1870s and the gold rush and the drive west. I lived in Fresno during 90s, for 2 years every weekend I was on hwy 49 looking gold. The stories I was hooked.

Thank You!

 

[Old Fuff]

If you have not already done so, consider buying a book:

Packing Iron - Gunleather of the Frontier West: by Richard C Rattenbury.

In it you will find superb illustrations and text that cover you're interests in finite detail. (www.amazon.com) will likely have both new and used copies.

 

[CraigC]

Ha ha, that's cool! Folks don't realize how hard it is to make such a tiny holster. Nice work!

 

[aarondhgraham]

Here's a pattern for you Tinpan58,,,

These are "Keyslingers".




The red-ish ones are manta skin,,,
The orange-ish are frog skin.

The patterns are probably 50 years old,,,
I had to enlarge them just a tad to fit longer modern keys.

They make great motorcycle/lawn tractor/gun safe key holders.

I have attached a .pdf of the patterns,,,
They are great little gift items.

Enjoy.

Aarond

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[Panzerschwein]

Those are some cute and good looking little holsters!

 

[DTOUR]

Lost track of this thread, but I did receive my holsters rather quickly, and the fit is superb! VERY nice leather and detail. I am quite impressed. A++++ all the way!