Beaver News #20 – September 14, 2015
There is a large number of tools out there but not all are essential to start doing Leather Work.
In Part 1 we talked about Awls and Cutting Tools, now in Part 2 video we cover:
Pliers and Mallets
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7 Essential Tools to start Leather Work – Part 1
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Beaver News #19 – August 31, 2015
New Video: “7 Essential Tools to start Leather Work?”
This little video series is by request. There is a large number of tools out there but not all are essential to start doing Leather Work. In this part 1 video we share two out of the seven
Awls and Cutting Tools.
New Mare’s Leg in our Online-Store
Beaver News #18 – August 17, 2015
Mare’s Leg Holster “Last Bullet”
As previously announced you find now yet another variation of our best selling Mare’s Leg Holster in our Online-Store, this one is called “The last Bullet”. This makes it six variations in the Mare’s Leg Holster family and all of them you can order through our online store.
When you check out the “Last Bullet” Mare’s Leg you will notice a cool new feature that we added to our website.
When you hover over an image in the online store, you can now inspect in detail the quality of our products with a Zoom Magnifier !
Try it out, it’s really cool.
Testimonials
we got awesome feedback lately for our Mare’s Leg Holster, here two of them:
Nick from Pemberton BC wrote [quote]:
“The only thing I regret is I didn’t buy one sooner! Amazing quality fits perfect”.
Trevor from Manitoba says [quote]:
“I received the holster this morning and I am very pleased. The belt fits properly. Thank you.”.
How awesome is that ! It makes our day to hear that our customers are happy with our products. Our goal is to manufacture a product that exceeds your expectation and wildest dreams AND that is also useful and practical at the same time.
How to clean and condition leather goods (Video)
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Video: “How to take care of leather goods?”
This is a question that we are asked a lot, so we decided to answer it in this weeks Beaver News and also make a video about it.
First of all: You only need to do this every once in a while ! The main purpose is to put oils onto the leather that then impregnate into the leather which will keep it nice and pliable and above all protected.
Here a short summary of what to do and what NOT to do:
Step 1
Before you use any of the products we suggest, make sure you take off all the dust and dirt. Use a small soft brush and some lukewarm water and brush off the dirt and then take a nice soft cotton cloth and wipe it dry.
DO NOT immerse the leather into the water and make it soaking wet.
Step 2
Take the product of your choice (Neatsfoot Oil, 4Way Care, Lexol or Natur Glo) and apply a moderate amount onto a soft cotton cloth and wipe down your rig or leather product.
DO NOT apply directly onto the leather
Step 3
We use some Fiebing’s Aussie Leather Conditioner that helps protect the leather.
Step 4
When everything is dry (after about 2-3 hours) take a soft brush (or a cotton cloth) and buff it out. The heat friction will help penetrate the conditioner and help create a coating on the outside. It also give you a very nice lush color and makes your leather look really good.
Watch the video now by clicking here, or on the play button in the video below.
Mare’s Leg Variations
Beaver News #16 – July 28, 2015
Mare’s Leg Holsters with Cartridge Loops
Have you noticed that we have added new products to our Online Store? Two of these newcomers we would like to introduce here. Both are a variations of our best selling Mare’s Leg Holster and both sport some cartridge loops.
This makes it five variations in the Mare’s Leg Holster family and all five you can order through our online store.
- HLML standard Mare’s Leg Holster
- HLMLC Mare’s Leg Hoslter with concho and keeper
- HLMLL Mare’s Leg Holster with cartridge loops
- HLMLCL Mare’s Leg Holser with cartridges and concho/keeper
- HLMG Mare’s Leg Holster “Grizz”
Soon we will be introducing yet another variation, stay tuned !
New Video in the making
While we took a short summer break a new video is in the making and will be released in the first August Newsletter. The topic is
Looking after your custom leather goods
If you missed our last June video (we talked about why it’s worth it to get your holster fitted to your firearm) click here to watch it.
Custom Fitted Holsters
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Beaver News #15 – June 16, 2015
New Video: “custom fitted holsters”
In this short video Mark demonstrates what separates a standard store-bought holster from one of our custom hand made fitted holsters.
Because we case the holster and mold the leather to your gun, the holster fits snug like a glove and has some retention. Your firearm will not fall out, even if held upside down, yet you can pull it out quite easily. This is really nice to have it that way because when you don’t want the firearm to bounce around inside the holster when you are walking around.
bif>Our holsters do keep their integrity and retention as long as you maintain the leather properly, meaning, you don’t over oil it. (We will be doing a video soon on how to maintain your leather goods)
Pimp up your rifle
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Beaver News #14 – May 25, 2015
New Video: “Pimp up your rifle”
Buttstock covers are not just for decoration, they also serve a purpose, they offer you comfort for your hands, let you have a better grip of the rifle or shotgun by providing a less slippery surface.
A butt cover is a sleeve that goes on the end of your stock, and we go one step further and make a boot style cover that is enclosed at the butt plate.
Because we custom make them for you and to your specifications, you can also add padding for your cheek, cartridge or shell loops, fringe, you can choose if you want a sling with it or not, a lever cover (short cover) or a forearm sleeve or anything else that tickles your fancy. In this short video Mark introduces you to 3 variations of leather buttstock covers that we made recently.
Hand sewing a pancake holster
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Beaver News #13 – May 18, 2015
“Hand sewing a pancake holster”
Even though he has several heavy duty industrial sewing machines, the best way to sew a leather product is by hand.
Mark shows you how to prepare the project, what tools he uses and what techniques he learned and developed over the past 40+ years since he is doing leather work.
Episode 10 “Glimpse into making the Mare’s Leg Rig”
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Beaver News #12 – April 27, 2015
Episode 10 of the series “A Glimpse into making the Mare’s Leg Rig”
“last touches and quality control”
you see Mark putting the leg ties and hammer tab on and finishing up the holster and belt. There is a lot of TLC that goes in to everything we manufacture and before a product goes out the shop we do quality control.
Episode 9 “Glimpse into making the Mare’s Leg Rig”
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Beaver News #11 – April 20, 2015
Review HACS Show April 19, 2015
Despite the fact that at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds was the BC Rod and Gun Show ‘Surrey’s biggest 3 day new and used outdoors show, we had a good turnout at the HACS Show in Chilliwack last Sunday. If you want to come visit us at our booth and touch our high quality leather products, stay tuned for the date of the next Gun Shows that we post on our website.
Episode 9 of the series “A Glimpse into making the Mare’s Leg Rig”
You see Mark sewing the holster and belt on the sewing machine. He explains why he still has to do some hand sewing despite the fact that he has a big heavy duty sewing machine.
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Episode 8 “Glimpse into making the Mare’s Leg Rig”
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Beaver News #10 – April 13, 2015
you can see Mark all dressed up as a Mountain Man. Also we provided some of the trophies for this shoot, so check out what else we do but holsters and belts.
Episode 8 of the series “A Glimpse into making the Mare’s Leg Rig”
Mark shows how he laces the bullet loops and why he makes them with a 3D effect.
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Episode 7 “Glimpse into making the Mare’s Leg Rig”
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Beaver News #9 – April 6, 2015
In the Shop with Mark
In this mini video series Mark gives you a glimpse behind the scenes on how he builds the Mare’s Leg holster and Prospector Belt.