Leather Carving For Beginners with Dominic Whitaker // Making Custom Holsters

This promotional video invites out-of-town customers to visit a gun store located at 2819 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL. The store offers a wide range of services and products, including custom holsters, gunsmithing, concealed carry classes, custom laser stippling, custom slide cuts, and a proprietary line of products like 'Shark Coast Customs' and 'Shark Coast Gun Candy.' They also provide laser engraving and gun polishing, catering to a diverse customer base with various firearm needs.

This guide details the process of creating custom Kydex holster molds using 3D scanning and modeling techniques, as demonstrated by Isaac Botkin from T.REX ARMS. It covers capturing firearm geometry with a 3D scanner, cleaning and rebuilding mesh data in software like Lightwave 3D, and preparing the model for CNC machining. The emphasis is on achieving precise fit and function for high-quality holsters.

This video details the multi-day process of crafting a custom leather 'Saddle Style' (pancake) holster for a Glock 19 by Sam Andrews of Andrews Custom Leather. It covers essential techniques from pattern tracing and hand-cutting to lining, stitching with a Landis 16 machine, edge finishing, wet molding using a hydraulic press, and final sealing. Key insights include design principles for smooth draws, protecting firearm finishes, and achieving professional-grade edge work.

This guide details the expert-level construction of the Andrews Custom Leather Carjacker holster, as demonstrated by master craftsman Sam Andrews. It covers advanced leatherworking techniques, including pattern tracing, specialized cutting, hardware installation, intricate stitching with vintage machinery, precise wet molding using a hydraulic press, and meticulous finishing processes for a durable and functional cross-draw holster designed for vehicle use.

This guide details the expert process of crafting a Western Cowboy Fast Draw Rig, emphasizing traditional leatherworking techniques. Master craftsman Sam Andrews demonstrates precise cutting, stitching with vintage machinery, and wet molding around a Single Action Army (SAA) revolver. The process highlights the importance of material selection, specialized tools, and meticulous finishing for a functional and aesthetically pleasing holster.

This comprehensive guide details the intricate process of crafting a Monarch shoulder holster rig by Andrews Custom Leather. It covers everything from selecting and cutting various weights of cowhide leather using specialized clicker dyes to the detailed assembly, stitching, molding, and finishing stages. The video emphasizes precision, material selection, and the use of specialized tools to create a durable and functional firearm concealment system.