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Member Section => The Leather Shop => Topic started by: outrider on November 14, 2011, 01:37:45 PM

Title: Intro
Post by: outrider on November 14, 2011, 01:37:45 PM: I thought I would take this opportunity to introduce myself. I have been working with leather since the 1970's when I started making off duty holsters for my fellow LEO's. I am self taught and started with a book by Al Stohlman entited "How to Make Holsters" this book is still available at most leateher supply houses. In the early 1990's (1992) i joined SASS and started doing Cowboy Action Shooting and also began making gun rigs, sheaths, scabbards, and western related items. However, I never gave up on the conceled carry leather and will be going full time next year when I retire.

I am glad to see this Leather Shop forum

Welcome to all
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Dalton Masterson on November 14, 2011, 02:02:34 PM: Glad to see you here Outrider!

I have been doing "real" leather work since 2003 or 2004, but have dabbled with it some since the 90s. I got into CAS, then decided that my soft holsters that I had made would not work for competition, and I couldn't afford store bought. I found a piece of leather, and made myself a new set of holsters.
Everything since has been self taught, with the assistance of the CASCity Leather Shop forum, and a few videos once in awhile.

Most of what I make is cowboy related, but I have been branching out into the more modern world making some CCW type holsters. My real love is to recreate vintage gear, but the modern stuff is gaining an appeal.
DM
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: langloisandy on November 14, 2011, 04:40:26 PM: I do leather a bit as well...ok, I do it full time! I have also been a cop for 14+ years....

I specialize in rifle slings and belts, but also do a Yaqui Slide and Scabbard Style holster (mainly 1911). I'll delve into other rigs if needed but like to make 1911 holsters!

I am here:
http://www.andysleather.com
http://www.shottist.com

Regards,

Andy
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: ellis4538 on November 14, 2011, 05:19:04 PM: Welcome one and all.

Richard

PS: Andy, did you have a booth at the NRA Convention in PA.?
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Dalton Masterson on November 14, 2011, 06:06:03 PM: Good to see you here Andy. I am looking forward to your work. I like 1911 holsters best too, cuz that's what I got.

Ellis, good to see you too!
DM
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: ellis4538 on November 15, 2011, 03:52:56 AM: Thanks Dalton. It is nice to have easy access to knowledgable holster makers.

Richard
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Ned Buckshot on November 15, 2011, 05:12:21 AM: Howdy All I'm Ned Buckshot.

I've been doin' leather work for along time now! Since 4H years!

Started professionally about 1982 but I don't do very much anymore.

I'm glad to see some old pards here as well as new ones!

Take Care Ya'll!

Ned
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: outrider on November 15, 2011, 05:19:57 AM: Howdy Ned,

Glad to see you....how have you been doing? Hopefully we will see more of you and your work on here. :D

Best Regards

Rich
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Ned Buckshot on November 15, 2011, 05:43:56 AM: Howdy Outrider!

Did you get my message about attaching spoons to a boot knife?
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: outrider on November 15, 2011, 06:03:47 AM: Yes sir I did...appreciate the info
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: SgtGing on November 18, 2011, 03:40:41 PM: Hello everyone! I'm SgtGing, a full time police sergeant in Central Illinois. I've been making holsters and accessories since April of this year. I see that there's alot of talent here. I hope to learn more about this fine craft. Thanks for starting this forum up!
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Dalton Masterson on November 18, 2011, 03:56:40 PM: Welcome Sgt Ging.

And a belated welcome to Ned!
Good to see you both here!
DM
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: outrider on November 18, 2011, 06:09:35 PM: Welcome Sgt. Ging......I was also an LEO but in NJ
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: denster on November 18, 2011, 09:33:27 PM: I retired from law enforcement after 30 years in 2005. Leatherworking and holster making was a long term hobby of mine and a logical choice for a retirement business. I never imagined it was going to be this successful. So much for retirement. ;D
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: kid terico on November 20, 2011, 09:14:48 AM: Sorry for the late intro. I,m slow at everything. Just noticed it. I started leather work 6 years ago. Totally self taught. Sew everything by hand and am still learning every day.. GREAT SITE Great People. KT
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Dalton Masterson on November 20, 2011, 09:51:04 AM: Welcome Denster and KT!!
DM
Title: Signing in from the Georgia side of State line road
Post by: ST8LineLeathersmith on February 15, 2014, 06:54:12 PM: Hey Outrider I swear I am not stalking you LOL
I just now found this site.
I am an old burn out from the saddle making industry of years gone by then a few years back i decided to get into the hobby side of leatherworking making belts, billfolds and holsters ect. now folks see my hand made leather gear and want to buy from me so I am slowly evolving from hobbyist to doing it as a business. i figure selling some of my leatherwork is a good way for me to be able to keep a stock of supplies to continue my leatherworking prowess.
I figured since i live off State Line Road the name St8Line Leather has a catchy ring to it so that is what I am going with as a maker mark
anyway I'm here 8)
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Dalton Masterson on February 15, 2014, 10:41:05 PM: Welcome!!! Enjoy and bring friends. It's pretty slow as of late. You probably hit a cobweb when you posted.