Making a Vintage Leather Money Belt & Holster Pattern for Cowboy Western Cosplay Leatherworking

[@markteaney8381]

Was hearing wriders in the sky while you made this pattern you are a artist I have been doing leather craft for 40 years and you are doing a damn good job i am just a old cowboy from Texas who loves to design leather god bless

[@xxwes997xx]

really like that you show how much of a pain in the ass making a pattern is, i think alot of people lose that aspect in videos that cut straight to a design already being ready to trace on the leather. Anyone can trace a pattern and cut it out, but actually making the pattern and having it work in a manner that the gun fits and can be stitched up right at the end is where the real craft skill is.

[@mrwdpkr5851]

I'm in your debt for this vid , pardner . Of all the great rig videos this 1 is my favorite . That's saying a LOT . And how I never heard about that book untill now is past me . I can't wait untill my copy gets here in about a week . I've been looking for ideas on simple border tooling and it looks like this book has just what I'm looking for .

[@jfbft5007]

looking at your's videos is a realy great pleasure

[@FatManLeather]

This process is my favorite part of the craft. Be it an old style western rig, or for a modern auto loader, I go through the same process. Re-creating something from a picture is the best challenge. I like how you used reference measurements in the picture to translate to the real firearm.

[@MyRanger12]

Good trick with the backing material. I like to hand stitch my self I seem to have better control.

[@joshuapoche5137]

Now its a good Thanksgiving. Hope yall have a good holiday

[@mrwdpkr5851]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone .

[@JustBeAdude]

You have a fabulous eye for details and great patience. Excellent build.

[@Kellyricky684]

Amazing work cowboy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@johnhenry7097]

Idk if this would help you at all but i figured out if you take two pieces of blue painters tape and stack em on top of each other and place it on the leather. It will act as a stop for the stitch groover. Like lets say you have a line you dont wanna cross or you wanna prevent yourself from going way too far with your groover. Place the tape down and the groover will stop when it hits the tape and will NOT cut through it. Is a safety net for preventing mistakes when using it. Helps also with the wing dividers and such. So you can have a more accurate border easier without the fear of making a mistake and cutting too far and having to start again cause the blade got dull or something and it jerked forward

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Great tip. Will try that next time!

[@LewisSkeeter]

Wonderful video. I've done my own version of that Rice holster.

[@russellcraven251]

Beautiful work!

[@bobbyroberts5751]

You are amazing at your craft! I just started custom leather work and could only dream to be this creative.

[@johnpacheco2800]

Absolutely beautiful work!

[@kennethwomack915]

Keep up the good work!

[@el_benja]

Woao. Really a outstanding job

[@m80wulf]

you have defiantly gotten better sence this one but its still good

[@theraven8401]

Great job. I have that book also,love it.

[@davefletch3063]

Great video. It is nice to see your design process

[@mccalltjtm]

Very nice!

[@vickiefowler1429]

The creak of leather… ❤️

[@SlickSixguns]

Very cool thanks for sharing

[@chuk11011]

Go to Sams, paper towel section, between layers on pallet is 3ft square cardstock they just throw away, perfect for patterns!

[@rafaelfranciscocarreteroma5214]

Un gran trabajo.Very Good!!!!!

[@johnhenry7097]

More content like this!!!!!!!!

[@zszs123]

Excellent video thanks for the vdeo and time 👍

[@6Sally5]

Nailed it! 😍

[@АлексейБронников-э1е]

👍✋️🇧🇾 Очень красивые у Вас работы .

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@daveintheshed4870]

Great video! I heard you say " capillary action" .....maybe this is a longshot but only model builder's that use Extra Thin solvent say that.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

You caught me. :) I've been building scale models since I was a kid.

[@ShumaiAxeman]

Wish I could find a pdf of that book. Trying to find ideas for a simple but still nice looking rig for my schofield replica bb pistol, one of those ones that uses the fake cartridges to house the bb or pellet.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

There's several listings for used versions on eBay right now. But expect to pay $100 for them + shipping!

[@2rueblue]

When you first offer up the template to the leather, after you have outlined would it be easier to use the swivel knife as your first cut and then follow with a better blade? I do understand it's double work but would that first cut give your main cutting blade a trough to follow and take some of the strain off when you are trying to cut through the hide and also follow the line? I am new to this so please forgive me if this is a stupid question. All the best from Scotland

[@sonnyby]

Bellissima.

[@jacksonleme5589]

great job, i also build holsters and knives, and i'm new to working with holsters, do you offer online courses? Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful work.

[@cwpetersonschannelofthings7785]

Where didare you get the long straight edge you use in this video ? I look forward to your reply, CW Peterson Grass Valley, California; USA

[@RoadAgentLeather]

From Amazon: Swanson SVE480 48-Inch Savage Straight Edge

[@blueduck9409]

Thats a beautiful rig. I especially like the holster. I would like to know how much this rig costs. I could not fine one on etsy.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

look me up on Etsy. "RoadAgentLeather"

[@TheWoodWorkingPilot]

I love the knife you are using to cut the red foam. Could you pls send a link?

[@RoadAgentLeather]

tandyleather.com/collections/tools/products/al-stohlman-brand-straight-trim-knife

[@johnhenry7097]

Can you do more stuff on gunbelts and bullet loops :) like how did you learn to do them? Cant find alot of great info on how to do em :(

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Al Stohlman writes about them in his books. The patterns sold by Will Ghormley have belt and cartridge loops. I'd start there.

[@Stuingtion]

So this is just something I'm curious about, what kind of a SAA revolver is that particular revolver you have?

[@RoadAgentLeather]

It's a Uberti "El Patron" in 45 long colt. 4-3/4" barrel. Stainless steel version. The grips are aftermarket.

[@Stuingtion]

@@RoadAgentLeather nice! Is that the only SAA revolver you own?

[@billrussell7227]

WoW

[@enriqueorlandotorressandov915]

......genio....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@skyjac92]

Outstanding video. Appreciate that you show the pattern process. One question, what thread are you using when hand stitching? I really appreciate your craft.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

#277 bonded nylon. Same stuff that's in my Boss stitcher

[@skyjac92]

@@RoadAgentLeather thanks much

[@johnhenry7097]

Do you have a link to the foam you are using to build patterns with?

[@RoadAgentLeather]

It's just from a craft store like Micheal's

[@fordfan3179]

Lovin' your channel. How thick is the leather you work with?

[@RoadAgentLeather]

it's 9-oz veg-tan

[@williamramsey9879]

The pliers you use what are they called? You sure are patient and talented

[@godislove201]

I usually feel relaxed watching your videos, but man this one did the complete opposite watching you screw around with that pattern...

[@strycian]

Are the patterns you use hand made or do you get them from somewhere? If so, where do you get them from?

[@TheKkaelin]

What weight of leather did you use for that belt? It looks soft, flexible, and comfortable.

[@shawnwbell4404]

Truly enjoy watching your process. Mine is very similar. I also own that book. It's a great resource and reference. Are you on Facebook? I'd like to be your friend. I hope that you have a happy Thanksgiving! Again thanks for sharing your talents with me! Respectfully Yours: Shawn W Bell

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Not on Facebook anymore. I just do KZbin at this point.

[@Texo_McKevo]

Is it possible of this holster to be made off of a model .3 schofield?

[@terrymcguire4800]

I like it, you would have to remove the belt to get your money, makes it difficult

[@mikebaker2116]

What weight leather do you use for your holsters?

[@RoadAgentLeather]

10 oz

[@antoniopannese7052]

🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@texashighlander5498]

Where can your stuff be purchased

[@christopherjohnson7501]

Assuming you saved the too small holster and didn’t finish…would you sell finished of course…Bet it would fit a heritage 22 …

[@dave5176]

When you added 1/8th inch to each side of the pattern, you said that equals 1/4 inch. It doesn't, because you're moving each side away from the center, and when folded and put together, it only equals 1/8 of an inch further away from the center. Make sense?

[@rickwhetstone4687]

What pattern did you start with

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching! It was one of my own patterns.

[@aaronwhite5206]

Where can I get that book?

[@RoadAgentLeather]

It's been out-of-print for some time. Your best bet will be websites like eBay.

[@RockIslandguy]

i like it, but the pistol is too far in for my taste. I like to have a little more clearance for my paw to grasp the butt. Its pert near perfect otherwise.

[@thomashorner7474]

love your work but would like to see you eliminate the two stitches you put between the cartridge loops, cartridges could eventually fray them and honestly looks bad. I don't mean to be critical or an ass,but would like to see a slot and weave style loop strip that ajar france uses. only problem is he doesn't show enough detail when doing it whereas you usually do very well covering the trickier details .

[@tacitus7408]

Dude, I appreciate your video content, but please spend a little more time editing the audio and video. Thanks

[@Gunsmith-4570]

Beautiful work!