An Avenger for Dave
 

I'll use this thread to document the design and build of Dave's holster. I've never done an avenger style holster, but it seems like most leather cutters have one in their lineup. So, this will be a good exercise for me... other than its another LEFTY...

Dave please add comments as we go - I'm pretty thick skinned, if its not going how you want let me know.

Lane

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I saw "Dave" and "Avenger" and thought of him in a Mighty Mouse mask with a towel safety pinned to his shirt:D

Sorry, couldn't "hep" it

You should draw your vision then post the picture on here.

I couldn't draw a straight stick man

I always picture Super Dave! :eek:

Lane, go here;http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=65965

I'd like, if possible, to have a 30 degree cant to the Holster. Can that be done?

Yep! I'll mock up a prototype and post some pics.

Lane

You know that it will be a good one if Lane is making it!!!:)

Protoype
 

OK - I've finished the prototype, and think I'm close (but, Dave gets the final say on that). Couple of things, the stitching is pretty sloppy, I was just trying to make sure it works; it's not dyed cause I didn't want to wait; I didn't use my vacuum press for molding (just lazy); and I know it's a righty - I need to make sure I've got the pattern right, then I'll flip it over.

Anyway, here's the pattern I came up with:


Here's the parts cut out:


Front view, with a gun and a "belt":


and a back view:


A couple of things I noticed - the belt slot and "tunnel" are too small for a thick belt. My carry belt is 1/4" thick, and it should fit one of my belts right?

Also, I think the belt slot is too close to the edge - I need to make it just a tad wider throught that area.

Anyway, take a look, Dave, and let me know what needs to be changed. Please don't be shy.

Lane

Looking good imo.

Coming along real nice Lane!!!:)

I like it!

Looks good to me lane. Besides, I never look a gift-horse in the mouth.

oh, when you make it, remember I need a sight channel, I have a .195 front sir.

This has nothing to do with horses or dentures. Make sure we get it right. What you want. I didn't mold a sight channel in the mock up but there is plenty of room and I'll use a small dwell or something to mame sure there's plenty of space.


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Thank you Lane! Appreciate all this.

Lane,

It's turning out very nice. You turn out some beautiful holsters.:)

Greg

+ 10 I Agree With Greg ...........


Clyde

Prototype #2
 

OK - I think I've got it. The next one will be the "production" version. For me, it seems to take 3 tries to get a pattern the way I like it. Anyway, I lined and dyed this one and used the vacuum press to make sure everything was close - and I made it wrong handed. :D

Here it is fresh outta the press:


Here's the resized belt tunnel - I got it right this time:


and the back view:


Dave - take a look and give me your input. I'll remember to mold in a sight channel in the final version.

Lane

Looking good Lane...

Looks great Lane, like the color too! You just gotta cut the belt loop. Did you add the extra you were talking about?
Dave

Yeah - this one is about 1/2" wider through the belt slot area. I also added 1/4" to the belt tunnel. I'm pretty happy with it so far - the hardest part is getting the stitching nice and tight to the slide. This one is pretty good.

Lane

Freshly dyed
 

OK - we are getting close. I've got the holster and matching belt (Dave has volunteered to be a victim...er, tester for my belts..) stitched and dyed.

Here's what they look like now:


And from the back. It's still a bit wet, but hopefully, he won't mind that I put my "mark" on it. :D


Tomorrow night, we'll get the holster wet molded.

Lane

Where do you sign up to be a volunteer. Looks great Lane.

See? What'd I say Lane! Looks great,can't wait to see it molded. As for your mark, I'd expect nothing less. I'll be showing it to all my shooting friends.

+1 to what Scott posted...............



Clyde

In the molding vacuum
 

Here's a picture while in the vacuum press:


Lane

It's pretty cool to see the process, thanks for posting all the pics. I have to imagine you have one seriously heavy duty sewing machine to go through that leather.

Cool Pic...................


Clyde

Outta the press
 

I use a Tippmann Boss - technically referred to as a stitcher. It's totally manual - one pull of the lever creates one stitch. It'll stitch through about an inch of leather without much effort. I'm totally ready for the slot machines...


Lane

Now that is a Purdy Holster for and Ole Geeser.................HEHEHE


Clyde

Lane...what can I say? I'm speechless. It's beautiful!

Now don't go getting all mushy on me... :D

Lane

Beautiful Lane.:cool:

Beautiful work Lane. :rock:

Congrats again Dave. You picked a nice design and it turned out great.:)

Greg

Thanks for all the pics,this is very interesting!