I honestly chuckled a little when this was finished because without anything for scale it looks like a leather rifle scabbard. Im happy with how it turned out, couple of slips but all good. Got a little ahead of myself stitching, was going to add some cartridge loops. It will serve its purpose just wanted it in a holster for dropping it in the pack or on the side.
Hand cannon scabbard
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You sir are talented! I still love the rifle rest straps you made for me!
xphunter
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Nice - Which Hand Cannon?
500 S&W?
500 S&W?
3 Meter Para Bellum
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That is a cool piece!
I know a couple of fellas on here do leather work . would you guys tell me , what I could use to soften a leather wallet ? years ago , my Dad had one made and could not get used to carrying it in his rear pants pocket . recently Mom gave the wallet to me . I can't use it , it's like having a piece of 1/2" metal in my pocket , and it was empty , I didn't put anything in it . thanks guys .
3 Meter Para Bellum
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Some sort of oil I think would do the trick, but I'm not sure what kind would be best. I have heard people use neatsfoot oil specifically for leather, so I think that is a good option, but I have never used any. I have used food oils like coconut oil (don't over do that or it can start to bleed out as a pasty mess) and I have used olive oil to soften my leather work gloves, treat leather furniture, and soften baseball gloves. I'm not sure that food oils are the best option, I just have used them because that is what I had. I haven't had a problem with olive or coconut oil though, except that overduing it can cause it to bleed off, which is extra weird with coconut oil.
Ralt71
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If you have any of Murphy's oil or their saddle soap. You have to work it in over multiple applications, but it works wonders.
Wolfshead
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There are various types of leather conditioners available that could work.
I would try and avoid food oils as some can go rancid.
Neatsfoot oil is what I would recommend for leather.
Also it sounds like the wallet may be thick?
A half inch empty wallet is kinda thick and if that is the case there isn’t much else you would be able to do I don’t think.
I would try and avoid food oils as some can go rancid.
Neatsfoot oil is what I would recommend for leather.
Also it sounds like the wallet may be thick?
A half inch empty wallet is kinda thick and if that is the case there isn’t much else you would be able to do I don’t think.
thanks for the suggestions fellas .
neatsfoot oil is what I had thought of , but wasn't sure. I think I have some of it . I use the liquid Murphys oil soap to bath my dog , so I have this .
the wallet is not as thick as it feels . I think it will be good once it gets some curve in it to match against my body . I just can't use it enough to break it in .
neatsfoot oil is what I had thought of , but wasn't sure. I think I have some of it . I use the liquid Murphys oil soap to bath my dog , so I have this .
the wallet is not as thick as it feels . I think it will be good once it gets some curve in it to match against my body . I just can't use it enough to break it in .
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Yes its the 500 S&W X-frame with the 8+" barrel
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I second the neetsfoot if you have some already, other options would be some boot oil/conditioner, I like Obenauf's leather oil for softening and helping break in leather
