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Thanks for let me in, i'm new in this world Dear All Toyota fans I need a little help Q: What are these 2 "button for the green and red arrow are pointing at? And how can i freewind so i can only run whit pulleys so I can fill up my bobins or if someone have a manual i can get will i be grateful Thx in advance

Sorry bsshog40 . . . personally I've often thought it would be a really nice addition . . . but it probably is more than a 30 minute fix. May God bless, Dwight

Making a chest holster is really pretty simple as long as one does not get all wrapped up in technicalities. Take this simple picture of a slim jim . . . instead of a flap going down over the belt . . . a slight oval or round part is cut in the pattern to allow the back of the pistol to lay against your chest. Into this oval . . . three tabs are made that simply go thru a "D" ring . . . and on each side of the holster . . . and are riveted thru the oval. I like an inch and a quarter belt going from the D ring as you see it on the right side . . . it goes all the way around your back . . . and attaches with a snap hook to the D ring you see on the left of the picture. Just make it adjustable enough to wear with a Tee shirt or your favorite cold weather hunting coat. Attached to the top D ring is another strap that goes up over your left shoulder if you want to wear it off center . . . or over your right shoulder if you want it to point pretty much straight down between your legs. Personally . . . I prefer the left shoulder . . . it is more comfortable for me. You can put a thumb break . . . a hammer loop . . . or a suicide strap on it to retain the gun . . . and some guys like a loop that goes down to their britches belt to hold it from flopping if you are running or going down hill in the brush. Seriously . . . this is a simple rig to make . . . and I've never had anyone say it is seriously un-comfortable . . . while I have heard that with cross draw holsters. I've also included a similar rig I did for a guy who wanted one for his plastic fantastic pistola. May God bless, Dwight

Nope your wrong, I just looked, the boss has a 1 year warranty on parts and service. I'm not two hours from anything, who cares, I wouldnt want to live in your world. new parts for the cowboy were on my doorstep in three days from my call to Ryan. Would think same time for the boss. Aluminum galls, cast iron doesn't. I'm man enough to pick them Both up. Neither of my machines use 415 thread. Both use 345 but the boss doest look as good. The cowboy has a longer arm for more work area. Both machines sew the same thickness leather, I know because I did it. Leather that didn't fit the cowboy also didn't fit the boss. Are you affiliated with tipmann? I have both, no dog in this fight. I like the cowboy better and it seems better designed and a lot more sturdy. Your the reason that I purchased this boss, you claimed it was superior to the cowboy. YOU ARE WRONG, and now I have spent my money on a machine that I feel is sub par to my original plan to pick up another cowboy. May God bless you too.

I didn't think of a chest holster, not surprising seeing that we're not allowed to have them so I haven't tried one but yes, that could work quite well, the down-side is that it will be a lot more complicated to make. It could be a bit daunting for someone without a lot of experience making holsters?

Good job, like the style better than steam punk.

Nice job, very clean.

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Didn't know where to ask this. Is there a like button anywhere? If I like a comment in a thread, I'd like to be able to hit a like. If I made sense here! Lol

The Boss is lifetime warranty as well. The "cast iron" is just advertising gimmikery . . . the aluminum body on mine has lasted a full 25 years . . . has never had a problem . . . and when I have to move it . . . I'm darn sure glad it is aluminum . . . Probably best thought there . . . can you drive to either location for service. I'm 2 hours from Tippmann . . . I call em . . . they tell me they're waiting for me to get there. May God bless, Dwight

We have a lot of the same things going for us. I'm 80 . . . and while I can walk pretty good . . . I don't add extra if I don't have to. Given all of the particulars you mentioned . . . I would not do a cross draw . . . I would do a chest holster . . . with probably a hammer thong to hold it in place. I think could be made so it would fit the 45 as well as the Remington clone. Laugh if you will . . . but I would make the holster for the larger of the two (I'm thinking the Remington would be) . . . and letting it also be used for the 45. If there is a big difference in the barrel length . . . a short piece of wooden dowel could be dropped in the toe of the holster to keep the 45 from falling all the way down in. Tie a slim leather thong to that piece of wood . . . and it could be pulled out for the Remington. Cross draw holsters for large pistols are uncomfortable for me . . . chest holsters are much better . . . but you'll have to make that decision. Making the holster standard or rough out . . . makes little difference unless the flesh side is really rough. Don't add a lot of finish to the inside of the holster . . . as the finish is harder than the leather. Also never leave your weapon in the holster when you come back in. Also keep them minimally oiled . . . as the excessive oil will be picked up by the leather . . . then dust . . . and it will act like sandpaper. For what you are doing you should not need to line it . . . just make it and use it . . . Have fun. May God bless, Dwight

this guy makes some excellent parts: https://heprecision.com/shop/ols/products?page=1

I have zero experience with using a revolver like you want to (we are only allowed to use pistols at a range, definitely no hunting with them) but from what you've described I would think a Slim Jim should work well. They were originally intended to enable a revolver to be carried safely and to protect the revolver, hence they tend to cover most of it with usually only the grips and hammer protruding. They are also a "minimalist" style without all of the extra bulk of the rear skirt of the later styles so a cross-draw should sit comfortably when driving and again hold the revolver safely. As for the leather, no reason it shouldn't work. The only thing to watch is attaching the belt loop, don't use an uncovered rivet as it will scratch the revolver, better to stitch the loop before folding over to stitch the edge. Anyhow, it sounds like a plan to me.

I can't help with sourcing parts but I'm curious why the foot has a "fin" in the middle. If it was mine I would grind it off as I can't see any practical purpose for it.

Hello folks, amateur sewing machine operator here I believe the Adler 205 I picked up has the harness presser foot (inner and outer). The inner foot has a groove fin on the bottom that leaves unsightly marks on the lighter leather projects I have been sewing. Seems great on the heavy belts I sew with 346 poly thread, but lighter wallets with 135 poly no so much. is there a member advertiser here on this site that carry’s presser feet for this machine I can purchase. I’m having a hard time finding info online to point me in the right direction. i found a page on a Cowboy site that lists different feet, but I can’t find where I would order? See 2nd pic thank you

So I did the dollar tree run, but the scrubbies I grabbed were SS not steel wool. Finally got some wool today to start over, but lo and behold the vinegar was tinting! Yellow, not black, but hey. So I’ll let that go and see what happens while I start another jar with wool clearly my first rodeo, AZR

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I have an outlaw and boss. The outlaw is worth the extra money hands down. It's cast iron and lifetime warranty, just call Ryan he'll get you fixed up quickly.

@kgg Thank y'all for your responses. I have a bit to think about.

I want you guys to try something drizzle olive oil on vanilla ice cream then sprinkle on sea salt sounds nuts huh? give it a go

Hi I joined back in 2019 and and had a really good time on the sight. I am back now and got some more questions . I have a piece of 7-9 vegetable tanned leather that has been sitting in the laundry room for close to 3 years,will it still be ok to make a couple of slim Jim Holsters from? It has not been wet nor exposed to the elements. If so I am wanting to make a Slim Jim holster for use to deer hunt with a Pietta Remington 1858 New Army with an 8 inch barrel and just curious whether the slim Jim would make a good holster for my purpose. I am old and disabled and unable to walk very far so I would be useing a truck or a SXS to drive within a hundred yards or so of where I want to hunt on privately owned farm. Then I would walk out to the general area and find a good place to sit down with my back against a big tree,and take the Cap and ball revolver out and sit there until or if I see a deer that I want to take. I am thinking that a Crossdraw Slim Jim Holster would be good for either the truck ride or a SXS ride,I would also want hammer thong in case of a bunpy ride on the side by side and also would feel better about the gun being secure and Unable to have the hammer pulled back by brush or a limb and this combined whith the depth that it would ride in the Slim Jim holster. I also want to make the same type of holster for a Pietta GWII 45 colt / with a 45 ACP convertible cylinder.It has a 4-3/4 inch barrel. I think that both of these revolvers are good looking revolvers so I would not want to unduly rub the finish of of either /also have the 5.5 inch barrel 1858 and the Pietta has a color case hardened finish. Would making the holsters rough side out help along thos lines or be better lined ? I have never made a rough side out or a lined holster and it has been years since I made a holster at all. I would appreciate ya'lls input

anyone tell me what this is and use? Any help would be great,

I have an outlaw and it was my first machine. Used it exclusively for about 2 years. Loved it! I now have a 4500 so it sees most of my work, but will always have the outlaw on hand to use if needed. It’s a great step up from hand stitching!