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LawDawg

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About LawDawg

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  • Birthday 09/20/1963

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    Chino Valley, Arizona
  • Interests
    Leatherworking of course!
    Historical reenactments...
    period rifle building...
    Competition shooting...

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    Law Enforcement Equipment
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  1. Ok Ladies and Gentlemen, As promised, the begining stages of my sporran. As I stated before, the pieces on the top are domed copper, covered with yearling. The cantle is made of 5-6 veg tan and the sporran front is of deer tanned cowhide. This started as a scrap bin project and kept evolving until what is present. The two side pieces have not been fillegreed as of today, as the wife received a new Chihuahua puppy for Mothers day and baby sitting him is a full time job until he's house broke. I will post more pics when it is complete. Thanks to all for your assistance. Daniel
  2. To all, Thanks for the help... I attended the Highland Games in Prescott this weekend. I had the chance to study some very unique Sporrans, and got creative today... Monday I think ! I was working a twelve and covering for one of the Officers that was attending his mother east of here, so please pardon the horrible grammer! It's amazing what sleep deprivation does to a body after awhile. Anyway... I drug out the Pipes and Kilt, and fun was had by all. I will eventually have pictures, when things slow down a little ! But for now, thank you for your motivation and keep up the good work ! Scottishshoemaker... Let me know if I can assist in getting you what you need for another Sporran. Wait until you see the cantle and let me know. I would be honored to assist. Daniel
  3. Many of you as laether working artisans have inspired me to... Well let's say stray off the beaten path. Scottishoemaker! I was intrigued by your use of wood intigrated into your work... With that said, I pulled out the pattern box, conducted some ducsting and dug out a part of my past that I hadn't seen in quite some time. I located enough scrap to cut all the pieces out of, and probably like all of us, started improving the blasted thing until I backed myself in a corner. I used copper plate that I domed and covered those with leather, similar to a quarter circle aproximately 1.125" wide. I have gone through every celtic knot book I have in my library (a lot !) and have drawn a blank, I have made these conchos in the past using the same method and filigreed the leather to reveal the copper underneath. I will eventually post some pictures of the sporran as soon as I get some pics and figure out how to upload them to LW. In the meantime and suggestions I would find helpful. Keep in mind this sporran is a roundtop hunting style. I used to be good at this, I guess I'm getting older. Thanks, Dan
  4. There is an aire of liability in all the products that we make. I have run into this in saddlemaking as well as holsters. The best way to assure that accountability is not your is to have the individual sign a waiver, or simply attach a card stating that the liability falls upon the user, and that the manufacturer only assumes responsibility of any manufacturing defects. I have designed and manufactured holsters for duty, pleasure and concealment and everyone of them leaving my shopare tagged with cards making this statement. Of course there is probably a lawyer that would find a loophole that would convict, however, by attaching the card to the product, the consumer has to physically remove it, making them liable for misuse. My cards also state that the product id designed for professional use, and that the intensional misuse of this product voids any warranty or repair. Add on the back side the care instructions for leather and they usually keep the card for future reference. I know each country differs, and we cannot forget about state laws, as well as county and local ordinances. Those just place more confusion, so don't concern yourself... I hope this is as clear as mud... Daniel
  5. Rayban,

    Shoot me an email at danandk8@gmail.com and I'LL try and illustrate something useable for you...

  6. About your retention screw that you talk about in your post today....I often see a screw in the area that you speak of but I've never been clear on just how it works.....the t-nut, air hose, etc.

    Any way for you to illustrate how it goes together and works??

    Thanks

  7. Fiebings, Weaver and Anchor brand puts out the purest neatsfoot available. When applying it to leather there are several things to consider. The most important is what was it stitched with. Pure neatsfoot will not affect Flaxen or cotton thread, where the Neatsfoot Compound contains mineral oil and distillates that will in time destroy natural fiber threads. pure neatsfoot has a tendancy of evaporating, and therefore must be applied more often, where as the compound will last longer. With that said, Pure neatsfoot will never let you down, and is used widely amoung professionals. Daniel
  8. That is some fine work Lad ! I have six designs of sporrans and using wood for your cantle is ingenious. If you want it ornamental, get ahold of Jason Hawks in Arizona. He and his father are two of the finest carvers I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Jason is an excellent resource for knives and daggers as well. I believe they moved to Arivaca. His number is 928-863-8454. He is a free spirit, and works as a Tactical tracking instructor, but finds the time for his art. Daniel
  9. Let me start by saying that your attempt to be unique paid off. I have been doing leatherwork of all types for over 35 years now. Holster making is of it's own, a creature that is hard to tame... I, like you started modestly years ago, and started making my own duty gear for Law enforcement, due to the fact that there was something I did not like about store bought goods. Through the years I have developed and improved all the accessories and holsters, and have field tested all of them. Pancake holsters are a half breed of compromised duty rigs that are more convenient to wear. Your holster has a strong developement, and the proper cant that has been tested by the Air Marshalls and FBI. It appears that the cant you developed is close to these, so that the weapon can be accessed while sitting or driving. I however would do away with the clothing shield that is excess. It will eventually break down and get in the way, making it difficult to reholster the weapon after use. The basic holster itself is sound in design, but missing a retention device to keep the weapon in place in case of spills, or in most cases an attempt to gain control. This is easily rectified by using a T nut in 8-32 threads, a hex head screw of about 1 1/8", a small piece of auto vaccum hose 1/4' ID and a saddle washer. Placed just below the trigger guard, these items work more effective than a thumb strap. Trust me when I say that a few cows died in vain during my research and developement stage, but now I have repeat customers all over the world, that utilize my products. Stick with it and look at the designs used by the commercial makers, that can be implemented in your personal designs. The day we stop learning is the day they fill the hole in behind us... You have a strong grasp, keep moving forward. Daniel.
  10. When constructing a 1911 holster that is not meant for duty, it's best to not even add a thumb break device. the best way is to work your pattern to utilize a single or double tension screw. This is easily done by redesigning the holster and widening the pattern below the trigger guard by 1/2 to 5/8 of an inch. Use T nuts on the reverse side in an 8-32 thread and hex head screws with saddle washers on the front. This design utilizes 1/4 inch ID rubber auto vaccum hose inside creating a friction device that proves to be better than a thumb snap for retention of the weapon. If one insists on a thumb strap, I may still have a pattern that fits any 1911, just adjust for length of bbl. I have made dozens of these for off duty Officers and they wish they could use them in their departments. Without knowing the application and the level of security that it needs to be, I can't really direct you further, however I will be more than happy to help where I can.
  11. welcome to the site

  12. Greetings everyone ! They say when one stops learning, you pass on in life... I am here to learn and help. I have over 35 years working leather, and it teaches me something new daily!

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