Making a Leather DL-44 Holster

Описание: Step-by-step instructions on how to make a leather DL-44 holster using the patterns available here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/11475541...

Make a DL-44 w/ Adam Savage:    • Adam Savage's One Day Builds: Han Solo's D...  

I designed this holster rig to match Luke's blaster rig in Empire Strikes Back but fits most full-size DL-44-style blasters including the Han Solo ANH large scope blaster. Pattern is also easy to mod for your specific needs.

0:00 Intro & Patterns
1:35 Prepping the Leather
4:49 Dyeing
7:07 Burnishing the Edges
8:10 Finishing the Leather
8:51 Punching Holes
9:50 Attaching the Straps
14:06 Snaps & Rivets
15:58 Stitching the Side
18:24 Toe Plug
21:22 Final Burnishing and Snap
22:24 Final Thoughts


Here are links to the tools and supplies I used or the best affordable version I've found via Amazon affiliates. Of course you don't need everything listed but I wanted to provide a comprehensive list:

Retractable Olfa Knife 9mm - https://amzn.to/3LzOpUP
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