Making a Cowboy Action Fast Draw Holster and Belt Part 2

In this video I apply the leather dye, stitch all the various components together, and carry out the final assembly of the belt and holster.
This updated version of the 3.10 to Yuma ‘Hand of God’ rig exceeds the CFDA requirements, and so would be a great choice for CFDA events.
Here’s a link to my Etsy shop where you can place an order for this 3.10 to Yuma, ‘Hand of God’ Gun Rig. etsy.me/2q3hMJn

[@landroveraddict2457]

There is something about the sound of quality leather that cannot be matched by any other material. I love the work you did on this belt. You won a new sub from Wales 👍👍 💙💙💙💙💙💙 💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@londonjacks8371]

Thank you

[@Sourdo1]

Wonderful! Your work is of the best standard in the business. All the extras and attention to detail. This Rig will be handed down through many generations of satisfied Gunslingers!

[@londonjacks8371]

Sourdo1 Thank you for your kind comments!, it’s very much appreciated!, I have every confidence that my leatherwork will indeed out live me!

[@fordfan3179]

Your hands must feel terrific after a stitching session like that!

[@londonjacks8371]

The last stitch is the best one for sure.

[@TheLoneRanger745]

AWESOME,. BEAUTIFUL, OUTSTANDING,. AUTHENTIC CRAFTSMANSHIP ,. Thank you for allowing me to watch a Master Maker

[@crypto_pinto2660]

It was the first time I've ever seen western-style belt made and that was awesome. And I have to work up the courage to attempt to make one for myself knowing it will not look as good

[@londonjacks8371]

Thanks Robert, Once you've learnt a few basic leathercraft skills you will amaze yourself with what you can make, start small and work up to a bigger project like a gun belt.

[@gvet47]

Years ago I would watch my mother-in-law as she did her leather work. It amazed me how she could work the leather. You sure show the same great skill. I forgot how she could color a design and not have it bleed to other parts. How is that done

[@donashworth5982]

Beautiful work. Enjoyed seeing the various steps involved in the process. Thanks for filming

[@londonjacks8371]

Thank you.

[@jamesrobertson2465]

Nice instructional video. I look forward to having you make a holster in similar fashion for me to use in my fast draw competition.

[@malcolmturner8389]

What a beautiful job👍👍

[@londonjacks8371]

Thank you.

[@jounipehkonen9539]

Wow, that is wonderful craftmanship, absolutely flawless. Your work has truly inspired me to do leatherworks myself, keep up thr good work!

[@londonjacks8371]

Jouni Pehkonen, Thank you Jouni, happy to have inspired you!, leather craft is very rewarding.

[@montycrain5783]

That dye works very well on wood too, especially Maple.

[@londonjacks8371]

I’ve heard that people use it on wood, I bet it looks real good on a nice piece of Maple.

[@antonygattis1211]

You are hands down an artist!

[@londonjacks8371]

Antony Gattis Thank you.

[@551taylor]

Love the work, but I would line the belt with a thin leather to protect the stitching from wear and tear, and to make it look neater. As for the copper rivets, the formula is 1.5 times the shaft diameter exposed above the washer for secure peening. The rivet setting tool has a domed cutout that is used to form the head after flattening it slightly with your hammer. If you use the deep hole to set the rivet you shouldn’t need to hold the washer in place with a screwdriver. Hope this helps.

[@londonjacks8371]

Thanks for the information John

[@elvengods]

Holy moly that's a nice rig. I'm gonna have to have a custom built rig for mi twins

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

You need to take that rivet setter to a grinder and take off that mushrooming, I had a piece of metal removed from my arm that broke off of something like that many years ago. Great work by the way!

[@londonjacks8371]

Yes I’ve been meaning to get that done for awhile now, Thanks for your comment.

[@johnnylgulledge6899]

Fantastic job, really a nice looking holster!

[@londonjacks8371]

Johnny L Gulledge Thanks Johnny, your comment is much appreciated.

[@lvxleather]

Love the videos Sir, you are a true craftsman.

[@londonjacks8371]

Thanks for watching, I keep practicing.

[@coryturner476]

Thanks man I appreciate you taking the ti E to answer my questions 👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Great work, John. My favorite rig, and you did it proud! Thanks for the tutorial.

[@londonjacks8371]

Thanks for your comment, it’s much appreciated! glad you enjoyed it.

[@erwinadams6848]

It's called barnising

[@1977Mappy]

Very nice work, great content, informative, & helpful. Thank you.

[@outfitr9703]

A+ workmanship. Gorgeous!

[@mrwdpkr5851]

Wait a minute , London Jack ...English Bob ...Unforgiven !

[@londonjacks8371]

He was my great grandfather

[@walden6272]

Very nice workmanship, mate!

[@retrorider5387]

Amazing skills

[@k4vms]

Your design is very good and craftsmanship is terrific. Now a days no one use an antler or edge coat. My only comment is I like a smooth leather on the back of the belt and inside the holster. Stitching 2 pieces of leather together so the inside and outside both have smooth leather. Especially inside the holster. Even the treatment of the inside the holster will over time mar the finish of a 6 gun. And there is still a lot of friction when drawing the revolver when there is no smooth leather inside the holster.

[@londonjacks8371]

Thanks for your comment, I agree about the lining, and that’s what I do on the other holsters and belts I make, this particular pattern is from Will Ghormley, and is based on an early period design, when holsters were single thickness. I now make this rig with a fully smooth leather lined holster and belt to give it even more durability.

[@williamavery9185]

Beautiful work of art.

[@fjimenezbotello]

That is what I call Perfection ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍😃

[@londonjacks8371]

Thank you very much.

[@johntyson9102]

Thanks

[@helodriver20]

Beautiful job!

[@londonjacks8371]

Thank you.

[@SAGHAJAR]

This is perfect.

[@PierreClavie]

Wow, Want one!! Cheers

[@scotthamp384]

You know, the holster is a darker, tooled version of what John Wayne used, but with a 3/4 skirt instead of a half skirt

[@saintbabylon7250]

I really want & need that wrist thimble needle pusher you either made or purchased. i’m not a professional by no means, but I been investing in my own leather smith tools mostly for holster, Knife stealths & magazine pouch making mainly for myself as well improving on leather products I purchase from others & tend to customize by recoloring, stamping my own designs on as well & edging/slicking since I notice from the last shoulder holster I purchased from Craft holsters which was a very nice quality leather piece still needed proper slicking throughout some areas as well as the entire strap I wanted slicked and made water proof. I found leather working very relaxing & stress relieving because i’m doing it for myself only so no pressure or rush if it was a business that might change so where can I find one of those wrist thimbles m8, lol

[@londonjacks8371]

Its great that your enjoying leather crafting, its very rewarding, but can be stressful when done as a business with constant deadlines to meet. You can get those stitching palms from Tandy Leather and on Amazon as well probably.

[@bobbowen65]

Hi London Jacks. I have enjoyed watching you make both this Fast Draw Holster and Belt, and the Metal Lined Eastwood Style. Watching them has inspired me to have a go at making my own. Can I please ask, when making the shell loops, is it better / easier to stitch the loops on as in this one, or cutting slots and weaving the loop strap through slots made in the outer belt layer. Based on .45 shells, what are the spacings required between each shell and how long a strap would be required for, say 30 shells? Many thanks in advance. Bob.

[@londonjacks8371]

Hi Bob, Certainly laced loops are easier to do, and more durable, I use a 7/8” wide lace and a spacing of 5/8” between loops. Each 45LC loop takes about 2 1/2”, so for 30 loops you would need a lace 75”, this is not always possible unless cut from a side. I typically use two pieces cut from the 50” wide shoulders I use. Good luck.

[@bobbowen65]

@@londonjacks8371 Thanks for your reply. I'm looking forward to giving it a try when I get a chance soon. Many thanks.

[@dedalus4855]

Beatiful!

[@casagrandechuckyd]

John, you have been mentoring me through my first build, thank you for that. Almost to assembly, the leather lace for the hammer retainer. Is this something you purchase or do you cut it yourself? Awesome craftsmanship, thank you for this video!!!

[@samuelbrantley3625]

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[@551taylor]

Your rivet setter should never be allowed to mushroom, as the edges can shatter and cause an injury. Grind them off regularly for safety’s sake. Engineering 101…

[@MaxRank]

I’m not a leather worker by any fashion however I am a master carpenter. With regards to the toe plug, when inserting it into the holster surely the glue would rub onto the inside of the holster near the bottom? If you cut a piece of wood the same shape and size as the toe plug and screwed it onto a piece of dowel for extraction, you could push that into the holster and then insert your toe plug from the bottom. Am I way off base here or missing something? Again I’m not a leather guy in anyway. Great video really enjoyed watching and will probably order from yourself. I’m an expat living in the states.

[@londonjacks8371]

Thanks for your comment, that’s an interesting solution, I’ll try it out.

[@MaxRank]

@@londonjacks8371 hopefully I’ve not created a solution to a non issue, but happy to help if it works out

[@Chris-Caddy]

Mate that's beautiful best rig making video on you tube! I want to make my own rig I have recently got into leather work and I love John Wayne ! Did you make that hand strap for pushing the needle ? Would love to know how you made it very useful.

[@londonjacks8371]

Hi Chris, Thanks for your comment, no I didn’t make the sewing palm, they are available from various leather crafting supply shops, Tandy leather for example, also places such as Ebay and amazon. I’m a big fan of the Duke as well.

[@Chris-Caddy]

@@londonjacks8371 just out of interest buddy was the colt and the bullets used in this video a replica being in the UK ? Which replica was it ? Many thanks again Chris

[@londonjacks8371]

Chris Caddy Yes a replica by Pietta.

[@Chris-Caddy]

@@londonjacks8371 thanks mate

[@jerroldstonger7000]

What kind of leather do you use,I like the creaking sound,but stuff I’ve seen doesn’t sound like that?😊

[@londonjacks8371]

Vegetable tanned leather, it’s the finish applied either satin or gloss that creates the creaking sound as the pieces and parts move against each other.

[@robinkilby221]

An awesome video and so informative. Can you tell me where to get the pattern from please, I am keen to make one myself. Thanks

[@londonjacks8371]

You can get the pattern from here www.willghormley-maker.com

[@DS-mf4is]

The thing strapped to your hand when you were sewing the toe plug, what is that called? I need one! Did you make it yourself? If so, you should do a video on it. It's awesome.

[@londonjacks8371]

Its called a stitching palm, also known as a sailmakers palm, leather with a metal insert to push the needle through whatever you’re sewing. They are available from Weaver Leather, Tandy Leather and on amazon, ebay etc.

[@1guncrazy1]

LOVE this. I have this pattern pack and made a Hand of God myself(albeit ugly compared to your work). The trigger guard shelf and the skirt snap bits are new to me. Do you think Will G. would send those pattern pieces to someone who previously bought his patterns?

[@londonjacks8371]

Thanks for your comment, I would recommend you buy the new pattern pack from Will, he’s included a lot of detailed instructions on fitting the upgraded parts, and the pack covers all the other firearm models as well, its well worth it if your interested in making these holsters.

[@johnhenkel4825]

Great work,but why line the belt hole strap and not the holster??? john john

[@londonjacks8371]

Thanks John, I line the billet strap because that gets all the wear, so lining it gives it more durability. The pattern for this rig is designed as a single thickness holster and belt, it could be made as a fully lined holster and belt, and I do plan to make a lined version very soon.

[@mickaelwittmann4177]

Vraiment tres joli j aimerai avoir . Ou le faire moi même . Merci pour cette tres belle video .

[@mikeleahey9190]

Very nice work! Did you make the needle push pad that you were wearing?

[@londonjacks8371]

No you can buy those from Tandy Leather, or Weaver Leather, I believe Weaver do a Lefthand one as well.

[@johntyson9102]

Hello from fl who did you say to watch for the stitches

[@londonjacks8371]

Nigel Armitage is the man, Here’s a link to his channel bit.ly/2PAeyds

[@mikemarshall3765]

Knowing the number of bullet loops required how do you work out the length of the strap??? Mike UK

[@coryturner476]

What size thread are you using for the belt and holster?

[@londonjacks8371]

1mm Ritzer Tiger thread is what I use, available from Weaver Leather

[@rjmallord6849]

John, I've noticed that you have put your belt catch loop under you chape whereas Will G. put his near the end of the belt under the tip of the buckle. Is there a reason for that?

[@londonjacks8371]

Yes I prefer that method on a single ply belt, rivets are ok but it just doesn’t look as good in my opinion. I make all my belts as two ply now and the keeper is stitched in between the layers, I learned that method from John Bianchi.

[@rjmallord6849]

@@londonjacks8371 Good thoughts! Do you make the main body of the belt a couple inches longer to be sure there is enough under the billet to pass through? I hope that is clear. Thanks for being such a good teacher!! Very clear and pleasant!!

[@londonjacks8371]

@@rjmallord6849 Yes you could do that just to be on the safe side.

[@coryturner476]

What size lace are you using for the hammer thong ?

[@londonjacks8371]

Its 1/8” Natural lace, you can buy it at Tandy Leather, but I’ve started cutting my own a bit wider and it makes a stronger braid.

[@WV591]

Imagine they made these back in 1800s no sweing macines and sold them for only few dollars.

[@londonjacks8371]

Sewings machines were certainly being used by the harness and saddle shops back in 1800s and a few dollars back then would be equivalent to several hundred today.

[@johnreeves5543]

Leather

[@londonjacks8371]

English Pit tanned Ox hide

[@RockIslandguy]

do you thin your walnut dye at all or your it straight??

[@londonjacks8371]

No I don’t thin it down.

[@dantaylor4954]

London Jacks, Would you repeat in print the name of the substance applied before burnishing the backside of the leather? Same substance for edge burnishing? Also, can you repeat what you use to remove dye from fingers?

[@londonjacks8371]

Dan Taylor, Gum Tragacanth is what’s applied before burnishing, it’s available from Tandy Leather.com, Abbey England, Weaver leather as well as many others, I use methylated spirit, or Rubbing alcohol to remove the spirit based leather dyes, but better to wear gloves to avoid getting in on your hands in the first place.

[@dantaylor4954]

@@londonjacks8371 Thanks for the reply and all the tips in your videos.

[@londonjacks8371]

Dan Taylor Your welcome, and I will be adding more content as soon as I get the time.

[@LewisSkeeter]

Great video. May I ask where you buy Pro Oil, now Tandy is no more?

[@londonjacks8371]

Thanks, Yes you can get Pro Oil dye from Abbey England.

[@Bobshouse]

Should of used screw on rivets, especially on the buckle.

[@londonjacks8371]

Yes Chicago screws are an option.

[@Bobshouse]

Shoot, Chicago, Nashville, Seattle, I don't care where you get them from!

[@johnpoelking6249]

Co. Name and cost of catalog please.it's stunning

[@londonjacks8371]

I don’t have a catalogue John, here’s my website, www.londonjacksleather.com

[@freetaylor72]

Is there a pattern for that rig

[@londonjacks8371]

Yes there is, you can purchase a downloadable PDF pattern at www.londonjacksleather.com etsy.me/3H0I8iO

[@ThermalDynamicSevices]

Is there anyway one of these could be made to fit a Chiappa Rhino?

[@londonjacks8371]

I would need a gun mold of it to make a working pattern, not sure if ones available for that gun.

[@ThermalDynamicSevices]

London Jacks what about a colt python?

[@londonjacks8371]

I do have Mold for that one so when I get the chance I’ll see how that’ll work. What barrel length?

[@ThermalDynamicSevices]

London Jacks 6” thank you

[@stevenjolls8968]

You cannot buy pro die in California! They won’t mail it. If you try to order Tandy or Weaver, a message comes up saying it is against California regulations and won’t finish the order. We have no choice but to order the cheaper die. I have no idea why this is the law.

[@londonjacks8371]

Steven Jolls That is frustrating and I don’t understand it either, a fellow leather crafter I know who lives in CA stocks up on Pro Dye and contact cement etc when he visits Phoenix every year, so maybe a road trip to AZ is an option for you.