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Nice work, but for me, that style holster doesn't fit the gun, all curvy leather, and the 1911 has all straight angles. For me, it looks like you put the gun in the wrong holster. Nice work on the holsters, though.

That's very nice work, love it. I think the thin leather might have some challenges of its own, like how it hangs the right interfacing and where to use it. I can't wait to see it with you're skills, I'm sure it will be beautiful.

Thanks - Yeah, just finished creating a holster template using acrylic for a 1911 thumb break pancake holster. https://pastorbobleather.com/product/1911-holster-template-for-full-size-with-thumb-break-acrylic/ The brass stamps from Sergey are the best. Crisp, easy to use and align, especially the pattern stamps. The white is Marble slab sink cutout. Its only 18" or so in diameter. Nice looking setup!!

There's no such thing lol. My shop is 16'x44' and I need more room. Sometimes I have several saddles needing minor work or deep cleaning. Other days I have an ATV or motorcycle needing either a bag or carb work done.

I have both a Vevor hand press and a 25 ton clicker press in my shop. I love the hand press for the one-off (or few-off) pieces with smaller dies. Small footprint, easy to use and, in my opinion and situation, well worth the $200 spend even with a more than capable 25 ton close by.

I wanted to share these dies weaver made for me. I thought they were fairly cheap. But I had 4 made at once & they cut me a break on price. They do make nice dies. These at the time we're $68 each.

Hello Everyone, I am looking for a feed up the arm sewing machine. The only one's I know about are the singer 11 series. I am needing a straight stich. I am in the Charlotte NC area and can drive to surrounding states if anyone knows of one available. Let me know, Thank you Phill

Don't laugh. I need more space!

The ones I have been making are 8-9 oz veg tan lined with 2-3 oz veg tan. Then oiled the heck out of the liner and not quite so heavy on the outside. I like split ear head stalls. The leather I’ve been getting from Tandy, but I just ordered some Hermann Oak from Panhandle Leather, I can’t wait to try it out. I also ordered some Latigo to try lining with. Here is a picture of one I built that I’m starting my 3 year old in, and another I built for my daughter to ride her mule in. Hope this helps.

@PastorBob Good looking 1911 you got there. Holster project I'm assuming. What do you think of the brass stamps? I see them there in the picture. I just started dipping my toe in the water and picked up a set of brass backgrounders. Also, what's your work surface and does it span the whole length of the bench? Is it a white UHMW?

I don't have a clean pic, but here is part of it. It spans the back of my 6 foot work bench. Apologies for the mess. work in progress....600-800 holes drilled. lots of them.

@bruce johnson That's a lot of tool density in a little area. Love it! I'm trying to plan ahead as my tool collection increases. My last solution (in the background) I outgrew really quickly and it never was quite right (poor tool density, super heavy, etc.). The rolls in a box I like! It would be nice to not have to pack up a tool roll when I go mobile. I've had my eye on some new Wayne Jueschke tools, but haven't pulled the trigger. Still in the process of getting more of the basics from Barry King. I have a Bob Beard basket weave stamp I'm on the wait list for. Haven't heard of a lot of the other makers. I'll have to educate myself.

Ridgeback, I like that rack and the fact it tips! Mine has been a work in progress for about 35 years. I have used rolls, cans or cups, and blocks over time, and now it is all three. This is the bench as it sits today after my wife took up the leather tooling. My set up was a bit different when I was building a lot. I see a few weights on the bench. Mauls to the right - easy grab for the right size maul for a particular stamp. Swivel knives in a sleeve (glad to see that!). If I laid one down, it was on a piece of scrap sheepskin so it wouldn't roll and hit an edge. I don't know what Rundi does, I just sharpen them now. The handiest thing is the little block sitting at the back of the stamping block. It holds the tools in use for that particular project. Set it up and go - then put them away when done. The bigger racks behind the bench are mostly sorted by maker then type of tool are grouped within those loose knit sections. Barry King, Robert Beard, Gore, Clay Miller, Brooks, Gomph-Hackbarth, Horse Shoe Brand Tools, CLT, Craftools, etc. When I was making a lot I did not have the rolls to the left, they were standing up in a drawer. I had that bench area open for longer projects. She does some belts but mostly smaller work and wants the rolls within reach. Just leather rolls with pockets. Those rolls hold the "good stuff" sorted by makers - Ray Hackbarth originals, Wayne Jueschke, Don Butler, Elton Joorisity, Walt Fay, Don King, Bill Woodruff, some of the McMillens she uses fairly often. The drawer has pill vials holding those stamps that get some use, but not often for her - mostly McMillen and Beards, some Don Kings, swivel knives from Robert Beard and Don King, and mauls from both.

Yes. I know. I have a short attention span or maybe I'm just impatient, so this works well for me.😄

Nice looking headstalls! I'm wanting to make an old timer style, I'll try to attach a picture of the one I made a while ago.

$75.00 w/shpg.the shaft can be hard to get out you need to sand it lightly as it gets rust & dirt on it.Then oil it so it slides out easier.

Did you realize that thread has no activity for 13 years. The OP (original poster) hasn't been on the site since Feb 2012. I'll tag the member to see if they are still active/alive/connected/interested. @corinowalk long time since you've been around. You have some interest in your saddle from 13 years ago.

I moved your post to Saddle and Tack Accessory Items

That's the approach I've been taking, along with some gentle taps with the hammer. I'm going to try some diesel therapy today. How much is a new stitch length cam? I've never had a main shaft out...is that straightforward to do?

Turn it all the way one way,run it ,then turn it all the way the other,it should eventually go more & more each time.

Well, you bring up a very good point! I would be making small to medium holsters with veg-tan ranging from 6/8 to 8/10. Again, thanks for your insight CH. Nick

@SUP looks like it works great. They dont take long to make. It takes longer to finish the edges and everything than it did to stirch together. There's a bunch of ways to make them which can be fun too.

Across the posts I've seen a ton of different organizer solutions. Most of them are home grown. I'm always looking for the next better mouse trap, so show me your tool organizer. Here's my current solution, but show me yours. Uses a 3 foot section of 2 x 4 cut in 2. One of the boards is slimmed down to create an opening that does 2 things. Keeps the dirt, leather plugs, etc. out of the bottom of the hole and lets me see the color marks on the back end of my stamps. For stamps that look similar I mark the back ends with some colored electrical tape. I've never seen anyone else do this, but it just makes sense to me. Easy to spot the low angle beveler vs the standard angle beveler when I inevitably take both out and leave them on the stone as I tool. Biggest shortfall I have is that the capacity is limited. I punch columns 1" on center to allow finger space to either side, but the tool density could definitely be increased.

Dang lot of good work and really good materials. I like the bag!!!!! But heres your problem, I can buy a duffle bag for 17 bucks online. I can see you are new to leather work and selling your work. Here is a thought on making a success out of your endeavors. Think about it this way: what type of person would want your product. Does that type of person have a reason to buy your product over others on the shelf. A guy who wants a mil spec type duffle bag usually has a reason for a well-made rugged bag to hold some sort of crap. hes not really looking to spend big bucks especially when he can get one made for an army for under a 20 spot. Now if you change your pattern, colors and hype, you can sell a gym bag or a traveling bag to a guy with a few more bucks in his pocket and one who may be wanting to show off a bit in public, you know a guy who doesnt want to look like he is carrying a 17 dollar duffle bag to the gym every day. Bikers also use these types of bags and want something a little cooler on their custom Harleys. Good luck to you and I wish you all the best. you have a good idea but maybe the wrong customer base for high quality products