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Tooling/Stamping isn't really my thing, but I thought this turned out nice. The whole set is lined with lightly tinted Kangaroo Hide.





Enjoy!

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I will never forget you Lou......February 21, 2009

John Ralston
5 SHOT LEATHER, LLC - Finely Crafted Custom Handgun Leather

http://www.5ShotLeather.com

Nice!! Kangaroo, now thats different!

Wow John!!! Just wow!!!

I think the owner is going to be thrilled!

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That's a really nice set. What advantages does the Kangaroo offer vs. standard leather?

RJM

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AWESOME !!!

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The Kangaroo is nice and firm and has a smooth grain to it. Some of the French Calf I have used in the past is really soft, and works great for boots, but not the best for holsters. I have used split Cow in the past as well, but I thought I would try the Kangaroo for this project.

If you are hand braiding whips - Kangaroo is the hide of choice due to its elastic properties.

John

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I will never forget you Lou......February 21, 2009

John Ralston
5 SHOT LEATHER, LLC - Finely Crafted Custom Handgun Leather

http://www.5ShotLeather.com

Those are slick!

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Pretty slick, John. I like it a lot!

DAMMITanother trip crosstown to John's is now in the offing!!!!
Beautiful work John--now what do I want???

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I just got a rig from Mark Garrity that is lined with kangaroo and it is absolutely the slickest stuff I have ever seen in a holster. The draw on the Garrity is similar to an Alessi that I got from Lou over tweny years to give you an idea. It wears very well, looks great and reminds me a bit of shell cordovan in appearence and draw. Just like buttah!!

could the kangaroo be tanned and used outside as well. or is it too soft?

It would work on the outside as well, but I didn't think the finish was as nice as the cowhide (at least on the piece I had).

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I will never forget you Lou......February 21, 2009

John Ralston
5 SHOT LEATHER, LLC - Finely Crafted Custom Handgun Leather

http://www.5ShotLeather.com

There is nothing to add!

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If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you
hire an amateur.

I had a customer a couple of years ago who wanted a "fire engine red" shoulder rig for a 4 inch N-frame. I pondered the request and thought that red dye might be a problem both in arriving at the color he wanted and remaining color fast. My search brought me to some Italian Red (how appropriate for me ) aniline kangaroo. Because of some lighting glare, the color in the photo might look a little pinkish but it was RED as he wanted. The kangaroo is amazingly tough (resists stretching and tearing) for being so ultra thinw I would get a red die to work. Anyhow.....I'm posting a photo in response to jbart's question.

Matt:

A beautiful response to an unusual request (a bright red holster ? Really ?)

I've enjoyed reading the responses from the holster makers regarding the use of different leathers, would like to hear some more comments of the ease or difficulty of working in materials such as shark, ostrich, sting ray, etc. Not looking for a how-to, just some observations from the leathersmith's perspective.

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Matt,

That is a much smoother piece than what I found - where did you find such a nice piece?

Jon

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I will never forget you Lou......February 21, 2009

John Ralston
5 SHOT LEATHER, LLC - Finely Crafted Custom Handgun Leather

http://www.5ShotLeather.com

Damm Matt, that is pretty classy actually. It doesn't really look bright red and the work is awesome as usual!

I am still trying to get the image of Burton wearing that and the high heels out of my mind

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I will never forget you Lou......February 21, 2009

John Ralston
5 SHOT LEATHER, LLC - Finely Crafted Custom Handgun Leather

http://www.5ShotLeather.com

Thanks guys! My first question about the request (from a third party) was ," Is the guy a retired Firefighter?" Nope, just liked red.

John:
It's aniline. Did you get matte?

Mine was not dyed - I got it from Sheridan Leather

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I will never forget you Lou......February 21, 2009

John Ralston
5 SHOT LEATHER, LLC - Finely Crafted Custom Handgun Leather

http://www.5ShotLeather.com

John, Your hard work did not go unnoticed. The new owner of this rig called, and is thrilled with your work. He was leaving to work back east for awhile, but I'm sure you'll be hearing from him

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Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.

TR

Thanks Ted - glad he was happy with it!

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I will never forget you Lou......February 21, 2009

John Ralston
5 SHOT LEATHER, LLC - Finely Crafted Custom Handgun Leather

http://www.5ShotLeather.com

John:
You may already have it but I'll email the vendor info on the aniline Kangaroo.

Very nice! The basket stamping is a classy touch to an already beautiful rig.