Making a Leather Slide Holster for an 1851 Navy -- Leather Craft ASMR

In this leather craft video I make a fancy slide holster for my 1851 Navy .36 black powder (cap-and-ball) revolver. This is technically a modern Pietta reproduction with a Uberti grip frame. Yes, in this aspect the two are compatible! It's sort of an evolution of my previous leather slide holster seen in previous videos. You see a little of me designing the new pattern out of cardstock at the beginning. After that I cut it out of plywood with my laser.
My laser is the xTool P2.
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[@jenkins1979]

love your videos,I try not to miss any.Great looking holster.I am partial to the Ox Blood dye you use.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

First comment!! Thanks for watchinG! Yeah, it's been a while since I've used the oxblood

[@doapex]

I am amazed by your artistry, time and time again.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks again!

[@6Sally5]

Another gorgeous creation! I have that gun and now you inspired me to try making a holster for it! LOVE the background music loop, too!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@keithlincoln1309]

Beautiful holster!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks!

[@iamnoone.]

First, I said wow on your Lazer work then I said dubble wow on your brass match stain and the holster turn out superb

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Lol. I was trying to match the colors of the revolver. Amber-brown, brass, black. It came close . . . but not quite.

[@warrengoss7547]

I own this pistol. I really do love it.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Love the black powder guns. Thanks for watching!

[@edgell3]

Beautiful work of leather craftsmanship. Thank for showing the most important first step and practice in handling any weapon. That is ensuring that the weapon is not loaded before handling it. Again Great piece of craftsman ship.😎

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks! Yeah, on a cap-and-ball gun I just show there's no caps and no balls!

[@rmoore321]

amazing work J.S. !!!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks!

[@gaeltrejo1372]

If the Wild West still existed, I'm sure every gunfighter would come to you for a good holster.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

ha! Thanks for visiting my channel!

[@thingsthatgobang19k]

Beautiful work as always!!! You, sir, are AWESOME!!!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks!

[@tommccall4005]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@maddawgnoll]

I think this is one of the better holsters you've shown. And you've shown some really awesome pieces. That laser makes filigree perfection. Kinda jealous I can't get one... yet.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks a lot! There's some inexpensive laser engravers/cutters on Amazon. Even the lower power ones can cut leather this thick. Just max the power, slow the speed, and increase the number of passes it makes.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Excellent.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Many thanks! And extra thanks for subscribing!

[@matthewb8229]

Over the time I've been watching your videos, which has been quite a while now...I don't remember when I subbed, I've learned to visualize the final shape and watch it come together. This one, I couldn't think of how the long strap was going to be used, and then you folded it back for a belt loop. I laughed at myself over my inability to see that. Great looking holster, as always.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

The technique is often referred to as a "Mexican Loop". Thanks for watching and subbing!

[@LKS-1976]

Holy mackerel, its gorgeous

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@megarouge61]

i always look forward to your videos and am never disappointed in the amazing work. This one is exceptional!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Wow! Thanks again for watching!

[@dkstudioart]

I just got into guns, this makes me want to get back into leather crafting too. Beautiful holster.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you!

[@Nguyenvietphuong10266]

I learned a lot from you. You are my inspiration. Thank you teacher.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching! Happy to help!

[@jeffallen3382]

Another great looking hokster!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks again for visiting the channel!

[@bobbydotson3856]

Very nice work clean and simple 😊

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks!

[@johnearhart8811]

First video from you. Enjoyed it. Very talented

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you so much!

[@Psychobilly]

Another work of art brother!!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks man!

[@Amphiron]

I just picked up an 1851 and was looking for holster ideas!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Awesome! I love shooting black powder.

[@shannonrinehart4635]

Very beautiful work!!!! Thanks for sharing! vr, S

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you very much!

[@melvinshew5127]

Beautiful as always

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you! 😊

[@23fyrebird]

I'm imagining the belt that could go along with this, with a shot pouch and powder flask holder.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@carlithebikerguy3873]

I love your videos. Always amazed at your work. Thanks.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks a lot for watching!

[@geraldstamour1312]

Dope AF results, @RoadAgentLeather!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@geraldstamour1312]

@@RoadAgentLeather Absolutely!

[@olafwustehoff2648]

Tolle Arbeit super von dir ✨️💯👍👍👍👍

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@anibal_cuero_de_arte]

GREAT creation from Spain I❤revolver

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@larrylovejoy4171]

I am not sure I have ever caught your name but I watch your videos every time they are posted. I have a suggestion for you how about a belt leather cell phone holder

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Hi. Thanks for watching! I haven't made a cell phone holster. I just keep mine in a protective rubber frame and slide it into my pocket.

[@danmooney7192]

Now you need to circumsise the gun barrel so it doesn't stick out so far! LOL

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Lol. I make holster like that too. It's just a style thing.

[@Suit_and_tie_reptile_guy]

If you dip your stamps in water you can measure out if they will fit perfectly or not before committing to it

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Good tip! I'll try that next time.

[@gregwilsonnaturephotography]

I really like the laser cut out design! How do you get rid of the burnt leather smell out of the finished project? Another awesome video! Greg

[@RoadAgentLeather]

I work in my garage, so I just open the door and turn on the fans. ....but it gets hot in there on warm days. I just recently acquired a smoke/particulate filter which will be featured in my next video.

[@gregwilsonnaturephotography]

I mean the burnt smell of the leather, not the room you work in. I thought dye and Meetfoot oil would help . Do you have this issue? Greg

[@bobchronister3429]

Once again an outstanding job on a beautiful piece. It really is a joy to watch your work. Also very informative. I always learn something new when I watch. Curious though why you didn’t machine sew the lining? Either way, superb work sir.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Eh, this was a small enough job I didn't need the sewing machine. That and I was using a very specific size/color of thread that won't run on my machine. Thanks for leaving a comment!!

[@bobchronister3429]

@@RoadAgentLeather roger that…I was just wondering because I’ve seen you do it on other projects. But you know a helluva lot more than me. Again my hat is off to you sir. Keep ‘em coming. And thanks.

[@jonas-mb6cf]

Very nice 👌🏻

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@steveholbrook4729]

nice

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@jarodhall1910]

Where can I get the hole puncher iron you use? That really would save me a lot of time and frustration! Excellent work as always!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Tandy Leather sells them. Thanks!

[@N98858]

Amazing... ';-) Thanks!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

thnx!!!

[@sianarlira3305]

Perfect.... 😍

[@deanransom2350]

Quite impressive. Do you apply a final finish..resolene, top coat, etc? Again, watching you work has inspired ideas for my own work. So thank for sharing. One day I can be a Jedi too. Keep filming keep crafting.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

On this piece, no top coat. The antique paste is essentially just shoe polish. If you rub and buff it enough it get's all the excess off. What's left just acts as stain.

[@deanransom2350]

@@RoadAgentLeather Thanks. Another question if you don't mind. I notice you cut you dye in half (+/-) with isopropyl alcohol. Does that help reduce streaking of the dye on the leather? Using that swap or sponge help with streaking?

[@bearsouth1984]

That was an awesome video. Your work is flawless. I have a question for you if you don't mind. The pins that you used with what looked like caps on them to hold your work together while you lined up your sewing holes? Where did you get them and what are they? I really need those.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks! They're positioning pins. You can buy them from WUTA leather on Amazon.

[@dillonpropst1454]

That’s beautiful! Do you find your designs online, or do you come up with your own?

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks! Mostly my own designs. But I do purchase patterns off Etsy sometimes.

[@erikthered9357]

Have you ever made a shoulder rig like say the Miami?

[@Skinner0608]

Very nice work 👌🏻 do you prefer Tokenole to Gum Tragacanth? And also what are those pointy screw things you used to keep the two sides held together ? I’ve never seen them before 😅

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Lemme put it this way: I haven't used gum trag since discovering Tokenole. Those are leather positioning needles. You can buy them from WUTA leather, or just from Amazon.

[@Skinner0608]

@@RoadAgentLeather I’ll have to have a look, they seem very handy 👍🏻 I always struggled stitching thicker pieces together and matching the holes up

[@seacitadel]

I notice you don't apply any type of resist before your antique paste. Is this to get a specific effect? Do you ever use a resist? Just curious because I've tried both ways, and depending on how naturally smooth the leather is I find the antique can act like a stain.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

What you said: It depends on the effect I'm going for. I sometimes use ProResist. Like when applying over basking weave tooling. But in this case, I was going for the "vignette" effect of a darker edge feathering into a lighter-colored body (sorta 'sunburst'). So I let the antique stain the edges and blended it into the center.

[@Dynamytguy]

Beautiful. I have that pistol. Need to spruce up the plain old holster I got with it. I'm a lefty anyway, and it's not. What did you do to your hand?

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks! I had a minor skateboarding accident. Ended up using my hand (and the right side of my body) as a skid plate on the pavement. I was in considerable pain while filming those last couple of scenes.

[@Dynamytguy]

@RoadAgentLeather Thanks for the considerable effort to make videos. We, as fans, love them and can't get enough. You truly are a master craftsman in leatherwork. I usually watch videos once and delete. I re-watch yours a lot.

[@dodgemanolaf4426]

Puuhh, wieder eine sehr schöne Arbeit. Mich würde interessieren wie sich das Innenleder verhält bei Benutzung des Holsters. Das müsste sich doch abnutzen, oder? Wie lange hält es? Allerbeste Grüße 👋👍

[@RoadAgentLeather]

The inner lining is milled veg-tan leather. It's relatively thick (about 4-5 oz). I haven't seen one wear out yet!

[@maddawgnoll]

It'll outlast all if us if taken care of correctly

[@davidchetcuti1356]

When you wet the leather prior to working it, what is it that you brush into it after the water? I’m still just a newbie, making a few items for myself and my friends.

[@redspoonredspoon1298]

Looks like that: www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&sca_esv=a51250772207ca05&sca_upv=1&q=saddle+soap&udm=2&fbs=AEQNm0A6bwEop21ehxKWq5cj-cHa02QUie7apaStVTrDAEoT1FdmHTSMJP_rxgj2yFrTtBkpn7UArWKMytkxok4kynJeftYBbqn-Ez1pg2pPqfulAAELa9yA80L_cabL9a6EJ4sNogkLT1whdNbW2y6Ka0Llqz6M0tEc1mD0fQnpgheyhLwK9mtDc-zJ2yTyPMZ0mV7RzKWn&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwik_KWhl6eHAxWJhv0HHdeACAgQtKgLegQIFBAB&biw=1920&bih=899&dpr=1#vhid=vvYeHGAUwyIC3M&vssid=mosaic

[@RoadAgentLeather]

It's glycerine saddle soap. Not necessary, but something I do before tooling. Gives better stamp impressions and slows the drying down.

[@davidchetcuti1356]

@@RoadAgentLeather thank you. It's great that artists like you are willing to help newbies.

[@oleg_konovalov]

👍👍👍

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@firefighterfarmer3772]

Great video as always! I have a laser and I was wondering if you could tell me how you do a tooling pattern with it? Please!! I.e. how do you put it in the xtool program?

[@RoadAgentLeather]

check out my video "Sketches to Patterns to Laser Files" from April!

[@firefighterfarmer3772]

@@RoadAgentLeather great!! Thank you!!

[@Michael.Nelson]

Amazing work! What is the surface you are using for punching the stitching holes please?

[@RoadAgentLeather]

That is an OKA Factory punch board. They're kinda pricey but well worth it!

[@Michael.Nelson]

@@RoadAgentLeather Thank you; I will check them out!

[@ChrisPasch-so1fy]

Where do you get your knives from

[@RoadAgentLeather]

There's a very large knife shop in my area. But Amazon is a good online source.

[@Stuingtion]

What are those pin things you used to hold the holster together for stitching?

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Leather positioning needles from WUTA leather.

[@Stuingtion]

@@RoadAgentLeather ah, good to know. I was wondering where I could find those. Thank you.

[@williamf57]

Can you tell me how I can reach you to discuss ordering a holster or two?

[@robertomartinmartin6052]

Beautyfull holster, but the buckle...... Bad side to put.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Perhaps. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@Semerich_Knives]

👍👍👍🤝

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@user-et4rg9nj2j]

👍✋️🇧🇾

[@18deadmonkeys]

Stunning work as always. Always a treat to see your video in my feed. Thanks!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks again!

[@jeromerand8208]

Don’t like the bucket rubbing on my leg

[@RoadAgentLeather]

You mean the barrel? When I used to sell on eBay, this style of holster was one of my most popular.

[@Skinner0608]

Very nice work 👌🏻 do you prefer Tokenole to Gum Tragacanth? And also what are those pointy screw things you used to keep the two sides held together ? I’ve never seen them before 😅

[@RoadAgentLeather]

duplicate comment?

[@Skinner0608]

@@RoadAgentLeather so it would seem 😅