Making a Pancake Leather Holster with Thumb Break, 1911 Commander
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- čas přidán 7. 02. 2017
- This video demonstrates my process of making a pancake holster for the 4.25" Commander sized 1911 with a thumb break.
I start off by making the pattern, including how I dissect the pattern into individual pattern pieces. Then I demonstrate the entire assembly process, from cutting out the leather, to burnishing (admittedly, I didn't burnish this holster to the extent I normally would because I intended this to be my personal holster), sewing, forming, then final finishing, and tweaking the pattern for a slightly tighter fit.
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As a kid and young teen, I worked at the family gun shop and custom leather goods store. The entire family worked there and everyone did something. I started out doing menial tasks like tracing patterns and cutting stuff out. Later I would be hand stitching holsters and tanning skins. Eventually, I would be carving rifle stocks. Even after leaving home I would do this type of work from time to time. Now, my dad has passed, my grandfather is long gone and watching this video brought back so many memories. I miss the smell of leather and the satisfaction of a job well done and how customers appreciated our craft. I value the time I spent working into the night at my father's side. How I miss it. Thanks for posting the video and doing such quality work.
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I envy you. My parents werent gifted handcrafters. I wished I had a family like yours
@@christianblattler6518 You can create a family like that! Pick a craft and make a start of it. Best of luck and thank you!
Nobody says that you can't still do it. Get with it.
Sir, I’ve been making holsters and leather goods as a pastime since I was 12 years old. I just passed 71 a couple of weeks ago. I still try to watch master craftsmen at work, because one can ALWAYS learn something new, see something that will make a task easier, or discover there is a “better way”. Getting a good usable pattern established has never been easy for me but your video showed me some glaring mistakes in what I have been making for years. Excellent work, and doing it all shot from above, all steps clearly shown, shows you are an excellent teacher. Not chattering during it all is a blessing. And, thank you for NOT introducing the video by “ Hi Guyzzz”. Well done.
I'll never scoff at the price of leather holsters again. I had no idea so much labor went into them. I was mesmerized watching that .
Best holster tutorial I've seen. Thanks for including the pattern making. A lot of people work from premade patterns, so you rarely get to see the complexities of that process. Thank you.
Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for watching!
Do you have a template for this you would be willing to share? Also, what kind of sewing machine do you have for this?
Hi Justin - sorry, I never saw this message come through. Yes, I have a pattern available on my website. I use a Cobra Class 4 sewing machine from Leather Machine Company.
What does the water/resolene do to the finish?
The 50/50 water/resolene is the protective top coat. Resolene is an acrylic finish. It's not necessary to dilute it, but it seemed common practice among other makers, so I did the same. Diluting it makes it a little less glossy.
Ahh that's what I was thinking. I'm not a big fan of high gloss so I will try this. Does the acrylic harden the leather at all?
This was mesmerizing to watch. Great job looks like fantastic quality.
Attention to detail shows in this video...old world craftsmanship. No 3D printer could accomplish what those two hands created...well done!
HANDS OF AN ARTIST, SOUL OF A POET, WEAPONS OF A WARRIOR! Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful work on leather, executed by a genius, whose skills come to perfection. I did not know this technique here in Brazil. Congratulations and long life.
Magnifique, sublime!! On en redemande tellement vous travaillez bien!! Merci!!
Wow! Surely enjoyed this. Awesome to see the steps and the quality turns that make these holsters highly desirable.
This is the first time I have ever seen a leather holster made.... I am at awe.. this was amazingly crafted! My mind has been shifted to a leather holster now. :) Amazing!
Eric, your experience, and talent show in your finished holster. I have a drawer full of holsters for various carry purposes of the 7 hand guns we have. They include Blackhawk molded polymers, Galcos, a couple of klydex. By far the most cherished and used are the custom holsters, ordered for a specific model, and waited on for weeks for delivery. Like the holster in your demonstration, those will be heirlooms and handed down with the pistol/revolver they were made for. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. It's made me appreciate the holsters I have all the more.
Thanks Roman for the kind words. Take care, sir!
Great job, would never have thought of vacuum bagging to mold leather but makes perfect sense 👌
I've been doing leather craft for about three months now. I really enjoyed that video. That holster will last for decades.
A craftsman at the very top of his profession ...thank you for sharing your talent .
Very very nice job. Amazing craftsmanship ! Thanks for the video.
Thank you!
Work of art. Well made, and beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration.
in our "digital" world it s nice to see people like you still making handmade beautiful product with heart and passion !!!
Went through dozens of videos looking for they way you mold with vacuum and boning. Nicest molding I have seen, great video, thanks much.
Thanks for bringing us through this process, it was absolutely intriguing!
Truly a master at work.
fascinating process, I really enjoyed seeing how you designed the holster, great stuff, Thank you.
Spellbound for the entire video. Superb craftsmanship - in these days of vac-firmed polymer everything, it’s refreshing to see a handmade item of such quality. Having made a couple of (crude) holsters and archery items myself, all I can say is that I am in awe.
Thank you! I appreciate it!
I see why leather gun holsters are so expensive now. So much time and great skill go Into making one. Awesome work .
Thank you - they do indeed take a lot of time!
Belíssimo trabalho! Com certeza fruto de muita dedicação, esforço e prazer no que faz.
Obrigado pelo elogio. Eu realmente gostei disso! Obrigado por assistir.
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Burnishing all the edges is fantastic! And so is all the rest, from draftsmanship, design, sewing and finish!
Great craftsmanship.
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
I’m watching your videos for couple days and I’m impressed with the precision and talent that you put into your holsters... great job... I have couple guns that I gonna be glad to have the holsters made from you...
That is amazing i wanna build a holster like this for my Glock 17 plus make a triple mag pouch for my glock
I have made a few leather items for myself and friends during the last couple of years and always pride myself on figuring out the best process for making nice looking quality items. But now I watched this video and the voices in my head keep saying "Why didn't you do it the way Adams did?" HAHA! Your work, sir, is VERY impressive and I enjoyed the video very much. It's like leather makers porn! Can't stop once ya start watching. HAHA! Thank you for sharing! I have subscribed!
Thanks for taking the time to show all steps. Very informative !
Thanks
Robert
I would just like to say thank you for the insight in to how the layout work is done, that was a great help. Not sure that I am quite at the level to be successful with my own yet, but at least now I know enough to know where and how to start!
Круто! Мастер!
am I the only one watching the drawing in the beginning and lost as fuck Dx in so confused
yeah i was lol
yes! haha!
You have to build enough holsters then you would understand lol.
Me too.....
Mr. Eric Adams,
i'm a bit late watching your video. thank you very much. i have many holsters all are passable.
time to learn some new skills and after watching you i have gained some knowledge so the task will be accomplished without too many errors and mistakes.
thank you
tony
KJ’s hubby, first holster I’ve seen made, though I’ve owned several. Awesome job!
Excellent, but you gave away all your steps for free, why buy one now? ,,Oh yea, the tools, equipment, area, time, supplies, skills, practice, ect. but nice to see what all goes into it...
Thanks for watching! Your comments are exactly what prompted me to create my first video. I figured customers would enjoy seeing all the work that goes into a holster, and it'd help them understand why my holsters were so much more expensive than off-the-shelf stuff they can pick up at the local gun shop. Take care!
Eric Adams plus some people might see what goes into it and decide they don’t want to put in the effort. Or they realize that they don’t have the skill. They also might try it and give up two seconds in.
If you really want to learn how to make holsters buy his video. It's amazing!
hehe, try making one :D its not as easy as he make it look.
Anyone can do it with a little patience and remember to measure 2x and cut once. Same thing applies to stitching or gluing reinforcements then realising its on the bottom end instead of the top.
*ThIs TrIgGeRs Me*
You must be a member of PETA. LOL
Hells yes. Outstanding fit, function, and quality!!!!!
This made my evening. You sir are a true craftsman. Beautiful piece.
Probably one of the most enjoyable presentations on CZcams I watched since I 've had a computer. Thank You
Great presentation, Master craftsmanship & a truly beautiful piece of work.
Thanks for watching Dave! Have a great day!
Just thought I'd watch the first couple of minutes but this just mesmerizing to watch... Amazing craftsmanship
Well damn! That is some of the finest construction I've seen so far. Incredible attention to detail.
Thanks Daniel, I appreciate it!
Thanks for the reply and posting this video. I'm starting my own leather crafting journey and have been seeking out any videos or how-tos I can find. Even with no commentary I learned a lot from this one! I like the method you used to plan out your work first. Do you remember what weight you used for this project?
a headturner for sure, very beautiful Pancake Leather Holster w/ Thumb Break.
Astonishing! Outstanding! Amazing!
Kydex don't hold a candle to this masterpiece
Something that started as a silhouette of the middle finger is an appropriate salute to what Kydex wishes it were
YOu Sir, are an Artist with leather! I am in awe of your talent! Thanks for posting! Will buy one of your holsters!
This video is so relaxing. Im gonna consider getting one for my officers 1911 bc you sir are an artist
as a belt makers son who has seen most of the procedures they do at the atelier, I never knew about this way of leathercraft. It's awesome and you did a fine job. Keep it up, sir!
Thank you! I'm sure I could learn quite a bit from your father. Thanks for watching!
you made that look so easy, thanks for showing all of us how its really done.
For over 30 years I ran my gunsmithing operation. You make very high quality leather work..
E' un capolavoro. Rimarrei a guardare per ore un artigiano così. Niente da invidiare ai nostri artigiani della pelle fiorentini. Vorrei tanto imparare questa arte...farei da garzone di bottega gratuitamente per "rubare" l'arte del mestiere. It's a masterpiece. I'll pass hours looking at this magnificent artisan masterpieces. I will work for him for free, just to get the art of doing these jobs. Thank you for showing us your skills!
Thank you for the kind words, and thank you for watching! Have a great day!
Wow, what an awesome job you do. Thank you so much for taking the time to make/edit/post this video, I am in awe of you & your workmanship.
Best Regards,
Jon
Thanks for the kind words Jon, and thanks for watching! Take care
Well done my friend. Keep up the great work.
Have a blessed week.
Amazing work on leather, you're the best . Congratulations.
I’m not sure what is more impressive, your leather work or your drawing skills.
Very nice makes you appreciate your art and skill . As well as quality, watching this justifies cost . Thanks for sharing
Thanks Brian - I appreciate that!
I was fascinated watching this video. A true work of art.
majestic work. absolutely impeccable, neat, functional. I congratulate you, you're a genius.
Eze from Argentina
Very well executed. Lots of work that goes into this.
Nice! This made me want one of your holsters! Outstanding craftsmanship 👍🏼
This holster is just amazing ! That absolutley incredible, this know how, WELL DONE !!!
Thank you!
I could watch that all day, beautifully done.
Excellent craftsmanship! Thanks for sharing your skills.
I watched your video this weekend I made my first ever gun holster it looks amazing I have a vacuum sealer it worked I'm so happy thank you took 12 dollars and made something for life
I think this holster is very nice! I don't have anything like this at this time but this has a lot what I am looking for.
Couldn't turn it off!! Amazing skill. Thank you.
OUTSTANDING! AWESOME WORK WITH MUCH ATTENTION TO DETAILS! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Sir. You are a craftsman of the first order. That is a beautiful holster.
I also forgot to say that you make a very clean and nice holster,I like it a lot... thank you for sharing your fine work.
Thanks Alan - and thanks again for watching!
Thanks. I'm not trying to put yours down in any way you do absolutely beautiful work but there is just something that draws me to an Andrew holster but I'm sure I will probably get one of yours in the future. Thanks again
Absolutely amazing job. I really like the vacuum forming of the holster! Great job. Best regards, Richard…..
Thank you for showing the design process - this is extremely helpful.
I absolutely love the vacuum trick that is cool can’t get any better than that nice
Thank you! The setup has worked pretty well for me over the years. Thanks for watching!
As a tanner it is great to see what a piece of leather can become with great craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you, I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!
absolutely amazing and super clean work. great eye for detail! thank you for posting a great walkthrough. you are truly an amazing leatherworker.
Thanks Randy - I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
Older video, just found it. I would proudly wear that on my hip with my Colt Commander! Very nice job on that holster.
Thank you!
It's satisfying watching a skilled craftsman at work..
I always watch it with pleasure. Thanks!
Wow! A great craft and a very skillful craftsman! Beautiful Job Well Done
Marvelous piece of craftsmanship. Great work
YOU ARE AN ARTIST WOW! AWESOME WORKMANSHIP. THANK YOU SIR.
One craftsman to another…fantastic video and you do excellent work.
Your videos are inspiring. Keep up with the good work. Awesome quality. Inspired. By them, I've decided to add leather working too my DIY portfolio.
Thank you, I appreciate that. Thanks for watching!
Nice to see a craftsman at work.
Beautiful, like the way you check the gun for safety....great job
AN OUTSTANDING PIECE OF CLASSY LEATHER WORKING. BRAVO!
Thank you Stan! I appreciate it!
I really enjoy the hammer tap, and burnishing clicks in this video haha
wow what a great vid. I have watched it 5 times. you have great leather skills. I would like to try and make one of my own.
I am sitting here watching the artistic craftsmanship and wondering, "Could I make that?". The answer is yes, I could. Wouldn't go quite as well, nor as fast, nor as beautiful. Then I realized I can do what I do well, get paid for it then pay YOU to make a piece of art to hang on my belt. Excellent video, GREAT editing and speeding up the process without hiding any steps, TREMENDOUS product placement so there are no secrets, we know what you choose to use. Bravo! I'll be back for more. Thank you SO much.
Thank you! I appreciate your comments. The part about paying others to do what they do totally hits home with me. I tend to think "do I really need to pay an XX to do that work? Surely I can learn how to do it on CZcams...", then I end up spending tons of money on tools, only to realize I should have just payed someone else to do it. :)
A work of art. Impressive fine tuning to the design as well.
Thanks Conrad!
This is freaking amazing!
Thoroughly enjoyed watching - made me want to start making something with leather right away :)
Thanks for watching!
Michael LEONA
Very good work, laborious and difficult for many of us who would like to execute it, congratulations.
Thank you!
C3leatherworks here: I started out watching your videos. It's six year later and I still learned something from watching this video today!. Thanks for all you do.!!
Great to hear! Thank you for the support and thanks for watching!
something i like in your video is you always check your gun good !
EPIC WORK!
Nicely done!
THX for the vid!!!
Just Fantastic. A historical art. There is nothing like leather against your firearm.
Thanks D.C.! I'm blessed with children that are all very creative and want to help with the family business when they grow up. Thanks for watching!
Bravo majstore vrhunski odradjeno.Sa uzitkom sam gledao ceo video.puno pozdrava
Wow very impressive skills and product! Well done!
Incredible work. I loved every second of this video
Incredible work. Beautiful piece!