Van Dyke Innovations

Van Dyke Innovations Custom laser engraving and cutting, remote music recording, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) design, fi****ms customization, etc.

Custom grade appointments on this J-frame holster including recessed stitch channel and high polished black edges!
04/01/2021

Custom grade appointments on this J-frame holster including recessed stitch channel and high polished black edges!

Been off of holsters for a bit, but sure enjoyed making this for my buddy, Jamey N Sandy Shepherd!
03/18/2021

Been off of holsters for a bit, but sure enjoyed making this for my buddy, Jamey N Sandy Shepherd!

Some recent holster work, both for R***r Redhawks! One is a regular belt holster while the other is a convertible chest...
12/02/2020

Some recent holster work, both for R***r Redhawks! One is a regular belt holster while the other is a convertible chest rig/belt holster combo!

Wrapped up a couple custom crossdraw holsters today! I’ve never carried a crossdraw holster before, but after designing...
08/16/2020

Wrapped up a couple custom crossdraw holsters today! I’ve never carried a crossdraw holster before, but after designing and working with these two, I feel like they can be a very good option! In spite of the ‘crossdraw’ moniker, it can be worn in almost any position from 3-9 o’clock, giving it an edge in versatility over a standard strong side holster with an 18 degree FBI cant. Really enjoyed making these two and look forward to more!

Doing a little pre-wet molding edge work on a custom holster today! The devil is in the details, as usual!
08/14/2020

Doing a little pre-wet molding edge work on a custom holster today! The devil is in the details, as usual!

Had the pleasure of making a couple custom gun belts last week! These were the first two production belts and feature a...
07/07/2020

Had the pleasure of making a couple custom gun belts last week! These were the first two production belts and feature a few refinements that were not on the prototype I shared a couple weeks ago. First, I added numbers to the adjustment holes to give some reference to preferred settings when using various rigs and also to track upward and downward waistline trends. Also, conventional belts adjustment holes are usually 1 inch apart. I opted to go with 3/4 inch spacing to allow for finer adjustment in getting the fit 'just right.' The new belts also feature a high quality, solid stainless steel buckle instead of brass. And because I can't stand to make things that are normal or conventional, I decided to extend the Nylon 6/6 stiffening panel all the way out to the edges of the belt. Each stitch hole passes through the 1/16" thick stiffener, creating an ultra-rigid belt that will carry the most robust load out with ease!

As seen in the photos, these belts can be engraved with a name or saying on the keeper to complete the custom look! Also pictured is my prototype holster I made a couple months ago for my S&W 442. It has been carried under hot, sweaty, adverse conditions and is holding up beautifully! Please don't hesitate to ask about matching holster and belt combos!

I've also had folks ask about my cartridge carrier! It is the last design I created during my tenure at Power Custom, and I'm glad to be making them available as well! They house five rounds of .38 Special or .357 Magnum and feature two belt clips that can be re-positioned for a variety of carry positions or removed completely for carrying 5 rounds in your pocket. They're fully CNC machined from high quality Delrin composite material. It also functions as a gauge block since the channels are cut with an actual .357 chambering reamer. If a round is too tight and won't fit in the block, it also won't fit in your gun! I personally use these every day, and really enjoy the way they function! For those of us who still like to carry revolvers, it's nice to have a few extra rounds on hand!

In addition to a very positive response to my holsters, I have been getting quite a few requests for pistol belts as wel...
06/23/2020

In addition to a very positive response to my holsters, I have been getting quite a few requests for pistol belts as well! Made a point to carve out some time yesterday to work up a design and make a prototype. Although I do plan to make a handful of small tweaks, I'm very pleased with the results!

This belt utilizes a Nylon 6/6 inner panel to add rigidity, and is sandwiched between two pieces of 6-7oz leather to yield an overall thickness of .270 inches. To meet a wide variety of needs and budgets, I will be offering stainless stiffeners as an option, and heavy, single-ply bridle leather belts as well.

Don't hesitate to give me a shout if you need a quality pistol belt that will last a lifetime!

For those of you who are still looking for a last minute Father's Day ideas, I'm offering gift certificates! This will ...
06/19/2020

For those of you who are still looking for a last minute Father's Day ideas, I'm offering gift certificates! This will be valid for Van D**e-Harms guitar parts as well!

Enjoyed working on this sign in conjunction with Brad Page @ Reclaimed! He does amazing work, and always enjoy collabor...
06/18/2020

Enjoyed working on this sign in conjunction with Brad Page @ Reclaimed! He does amazing work, and always enjoy collaborating with him on projects!

Proud to be sending this Redhawk holster to New York today! I guess if you’re going to have to live in a state that doe...
06/18/2020

Proud to be sending this Redhawk holster to New York today! I guess if you’re going to have to live in a state that doesn’t let you have many rounds, at least carry a big gun... 😜

Another J-frame holster out the door! This one is in a ‘Black Cherry’ finish!
06/16/2020

Another J-frame holster out the door! This one is in a ‘Black Cherry’ finish!

And another holster for your consideration and viewing pleasure! This one fits a S&W J-Frame. Conventional wisdom says...
06/10/2020

And another holster for your consideration and viewing pleasure! This one fits a S&W J-Frame. Conventional wisdom says that most holsters of this type use 8-9oz leather, but I've been working with 10oz leather the last couple weeks and find it to be exceptional for this application. The boning detail isn't quite as sharp, but that's purely a cosmetic concern. I'm concerned about performance! The shell is harder and more rigid after it's formed, and retention is positive but still maintains a smooth, fast draw.

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