Holster repair

Roadster 02 · 06-09-2023, 12:09 PM

Now that Jerry has retired due to health reasons, and not doing holster repair anymore, is there anyone else that can do that kind of work? I have two holsters that need repair that I bought specifically knowing that he could fix them, and now they are useless unless I can find another craftsman. We have all lost a valuble resource when Mr Burney ceased repair operations.

cirelaw · 06-13-2023, 06:55 PM

Jerry, WE lOVE
YOU!!!

Peter S · 06-14-2023, 10:28 AM

Jerry retiring was a great loss to our community. I too have a couple of holsters that need that special touch and have no place to go.

I wish Jerry all the best in his retirement.

ithacaartist · 06-15-2023, 03:49 AM

I hope Jerry considers writing a book about all his trials and triumphs so that his immense craft knowledge doesn't simply disappear.

Our community has lost too many fine craftsmen to natural attrition and mishaps already, so Jerry's health issues and withdrawal from active work sadden me beyond just the human/personal aspects of it.

Happy retirement trails, Jerry. Who will "keep us in stitches" now, I wonder?

Pete · 07-13-2023, 06:29 PM

HELP - I was planning to send Jerry a 1916 holster that needs the strap restiched and the pull up strap replaced. Looks like I need a plan B. Would like to try my hand at the stitching and wondered if there are any info/resources some one could bird dog that would help in selecting the proper linen thread and needles.

Ron Wood · 07-13-2023, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ithacaartist

...Who will "keep us in stitches" now, I wonder?

Sew help me, I have no idea.

Norme · 07-13-2023, 08:28 PM

To paraphrase both Shakespeare and Sir Walter Scott:
"Oh, what a tangled thread we weave, when first we practice to deceive".
Norm

spangy · 07-13-2023, 09:31 PM

WOW ... shocking news

I had no idea that Jerry was 'retiring'.
Jerry has helped me sort holster issues a few times

Ron Wood · 07-13-2023, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norme

To paraphrase both Shakespeare and Sir Walter Scott:
"Oh, what a tangled thread we weave, when first we practice to deceive".
Norm

I am confused. Who is deceiving whom here? What am I missing?
Ron

grantman · 08-02-2023, 11:16 PM

I am saddened to hear of Jerry's health issues and subsequent retirement. Jerry has been a huge help to me in holster repair, identification and procurement. His assistance and generosity will be missed.

Peace be with you, Jerry

V/r
Grant

Pete · 08-05-2023, 02:36 PM

I came across a guy (Scott Tollefson <scott@fatmanleather.com) on utube doing Luger holster repair. I am certainly not an expert but it sure looked like he knew what he was doing. I have sent him a 1916 dated P08 holster that needed the flap hold down strap resewed and a new lift strap. Has anyone here used his services?

lugerholsterrepair · 08-06-2023, 02:36 PM

I have talked with Scott a little. You can see a couple of vids on Youtoob under FATNAN LEATHER, He's starting out much as I did 25 years ago.

As an aside, I AM writing a book...Titlred All the things I don't know. and am up to 1200 blank pages. Will be a really quick read though.

06-09-2023, 12:09 PM	#1
Roadster 02 User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 311 Thanks: 173 Thanked 248 Times in 86 Posts	Holster repair Now that Jerry has retired due to health reasons, and not doing holster repair anymore, is there anyone else that can do that kind of work? I have two holsters that need repair that I bought specifically knowing that he could fix them, and now they are useless unless I can find another craftsman. We have all lost a valuble resource when Mr Burney ceased repair operations. Last edited by Roadster 02; 06-09-2023 at 12:57 PM.

06-13-2023, 06:55 PM	#2
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Jerry, WE lOVE YOU!!! Attached Thumbnails

06-14-2023, 10:28 AM	#3
Peter S User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 37 Thanks: 16 Thanked 37 Times in 16 Posts	Jerry retiring was a great loss to our community. I too have a couple of holsters that need that special touch and have no place to go. I wish Jerry all the best in his retirement. __________________ -Peter

06-15-2023, 03:49 AM	#4
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,342 Thanks: 7,264 Thanked 2,569 Times in 1,363 Posts	I hope Jerry considers writing a book about all his trials and triumphs so that his immense craft knowledge doesn't simply disappear. Our community has lost too many fine craftsmen to natural attrition and mishaps already, so Jerry's health issues and withdrawal from active work sadden me beyond just the human/personal aspects of it. Happy retirement trails, Jerry. Who will "keep us in stitches" now, I wonder? __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

07-13-2023, 09:31 PM	#8
spangy Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 617 Thanks: 3,065 Thanked 1,057 Times in 429 Posts	WOW ... shocking news I had no idea that Jerry was 'retiring'. Jerry has helped me sort holster issues a few times __________________ Whoever said that "money can't buy you happiness" never bought a Luger. WTB - Take Down Lever & Trigger Plate (#90) for an Imperial Artillery.

07-13-2023, 06:29 PM	#5
Pete User Join Date: Feb 2023 Posts: 5 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	HELP - I was planning to send Jerry a 1916 holster that needs the strap restiched and the pull up strap replaced. Looks like I need a plan B. Would like to try my hand at the stitching and wondered if there are any info/resources some one could bird dog that would help in selecting the proper linen thread and needles.

07-13-2023, 08:28 PM	#7
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,603 Times in 933 Posts	To paraphrase both Shakespeare and Sir Walter Scott: "Oh, what a tangled thread we weave, when first we practice to deceive". Norm

08-02-2023, 11:16 PM	#10
grantman User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Northern Idaho Posts: 84 Thanks: 2 Thanked 34 Times in 22 Posts	Jerry..A living treasure I am saddened to hear of Jerry's health issues and subsequent retirement. Jerry has been a huge help to me in holster repair, identification and procurement. His assistance and generosity will be missed. Peace be with you, Jerry V/r Grant

08-05-2023, 02:36 PM	#11
Pete User Join Date: Feb 2023 Posts: 5 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	I came across a guy (Scott Tollefson <scott@fatmanleather.com) on utube doing Luger holster repair. I am certainly not an expert but it sure looked like he knew what he was doing. I have sent him a 1916 dated P08 holster that needed the flap hold down strap resewed and a new lift strap. Has anyone here used his services?

08-06-2023, 02:36 PM	#12
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,771 Thanks: 4,928 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	I have talked with Scott a little. You can see a couple of vids on Youtoob under FATNAN LEATHER, He's starting out much as I did 25 years ago. As an aside, I AM writing a book...Titlred All the things I don't know. and am up to 1200 blank pages. Will be a really quick read though. __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."