Making Leather Pocket Holster For Smith and Wesson Bodyguard

[@kennyb2497]

Just made one for my Lcp using this video and it turned out impeccable, lots of great ideas in this video. Love your wet mold press

[@SugarcreekForge]

Hi Kenny - Thanks so much for letting me know that, buddy. I am really glad that yours turned out great. I carry an LCP too in the very same holster. All the best, Tim

[@str8shooter290]

Nice job . Good looking holster . Thank you for sharing.

[@SugarcreekForge]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@crossknives8926]

Will have to give that a try thank you Tim for sharing

[@SugarcreekForge]

Cool. Let me know how it works out for you or if you need any info :-)

[@ron78]

Great work

[@SugarcreekForge]

Thanks, Ron! I appreciate you leaving me a comment :-)

[@AussieMark909]

Nice work as always Tim. Of course here our laws prevent honest folk carrying anything at all for self defense, so only the bad guys do! I hope our cousins in the USA guard every freedom well. Once lost they are gone forever. Best wishes, Mark.

[@SugarcreekForge]

Hi Mark! I appreciate those wise words very much. I hope that you are doing well, my friend!

[@andrehawk100]

Can I ask about the press you used to mold the leather? Was it heated or just some special foam? How long do you leave it in there? thanks

[@SugarcreekForge]

Hi Andre - Absolutely. The press is a homemade one that I use when I make Kydex sheaths. I just got the leather damp and then clamped it in there. I left it in for about 3 or 4 hours and it just molded the leather to the gun's shape. You could use any foam. Mine is just a little bit heat resistant for molding heated Kydex.

[@brittanyyoung9380]

I'd like to ask what the purpose of the threads on each side of the holster opening are for? Also, what weight and type of leather do you use?

[@calebldanner]

To hold the leather together since its 2 layers thick

[@pacman10182]

I've never understood this style of holster, but then again my hands do not physically fit in normal sized pockets if I'm holding anything

[@SugarcreekForge]

Hey Tyler. I can understand that, buddy. If you have big hands it would be tougher to pocket carry with a holster like this. It always good to go with what works best for you.

[@cigarcaptain]

cool stuff, thanks

[@SugarcreekForge]

Thanks, CC!

[@kaziklu79]

Great job!

[@SugarcreekForge]

Thank you!

[@bigredc222]

Very cool, I'm going to try to make one. Thanks

[@SugarcreekForge]

Go for it, buddy!

[@BudgetGunsandGearReviews]

Do the layers separate over time where they weren't sewn (around the mouth and muzzle)?

[@SugarcreekForge]

So far I have not had that problem, but I wonder if it could be over a long time. The mouth is more critical I think. It certainly wouldn't hurt to do more sewing there and to add a few stitches to the muzzle.

[@obxguy1]

Where can I buy this for my LCP 2?

[@SugarcreekForge]

Please contact me on the Sugarcreek Forge Facebook page :-)

[@sween187]

Every day is a school day, lovely work Tim, keep the great videos up.

[@SugarcreekForge]

Thank you very much :-) I appreciate the encouragement.

[@4trout12429]

I have to seal black dye so it does not rub off on clothes, hands etc. Did you use a sealer or wax to seal and water proof the holster? Looks great, I will use your video to make one for myself.

[@SugarcreekForge]

This dye is really dark brown. I wet the leather before I apply it and then put on several coats. Then I rub it with a cloth vigorously to take off any excess. Then I put a spray sealer on it.

[@grumpyoldphart7325]

Do you reside in Sugarcreek Ohio?

[@SugarcreekForge]

Yes sir, I do :-)

[@grumpyoldphart7325]

The reason I ask is we have friends here in Florida that have a home there as well. I can route your info to them. My email is [e-mail]

[@SugarcreekForge]

@@grumpyoldphart7325 That sounds great. My forge is at 105 N. Broadway Street in Sugarcreek.

[@texaslonestarrider]

Beautiful and Well Done Tim! Stay safe my friend!

[@SugarcreekForge]

Thanks, Rex. I hope you are doing well, buddy!

[@red58impala]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing. I have a couple of questions I hope you don't mind answering. What weight leather did you use to make this holster? What type of adhesive did you use? I'm brand new to leather working and I think I might be able to pull this off, functionally not sure about fit and finish. Thanks!

[@SugarcreekForge]

It is a fun project for you to try and not very complicated. I used 2 thin pieces of lining leather. I used contact cement to glue them together.

[@vameejlauj]

Hi how do i to contact you because I need you make leather holster for me

[@SugarcreekForge]

[e-mail]

[@alainjanssen9393]

what is the brand of glue you use? grtz from Holland thank you

[@SugarcreekForge]

Hi Alain - I use "Weldwood Contact Cement"

[@jeremyschott5777]

merry Christmas

[@SugarcreekForge]

Thanks, Jeremy. You too and happy new year.