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You will be on your way. If you are normal, you will be looking at sewing machines before you finish that first project. It is okay, though. Thread and needle size will still be a something we have to learn, then their is that blasted oiling and dying stuff, what dang leather do I need. Carving or Geometrics, Man this leather stuff, it is going to take me a lifetime and I am in my stinking 60's already. Sorry I had to ramble a little. Stitching is rewarding, just takes time they say. I once stitched a belt by pulling every stitch with a pair of pliers. My iron holes were a bit small for the needles, I picked to large of thread, it was double thickness, Herman Oak on outside, a piece of pigskin for a liner. The pigskin was to soft to keep a decent hole after it was punched. I stitched on it about an hour thinking it might get easier. Had to much stitched to back up and do something different. By the time I got that thing stitched, I created a hole punch with a tiny screwdriver to help widen the stitch hole, bought a new set of Irons, some smaller diameter thread, and smaller stitching needles for future projects. Stitching has become easier, have purchased yet another set of irons for less stitches per inch. I never mastered the putting both needles thru like all the YouTube videos demonstrate. Victor George a Youtuber and Master Craftsman does not stitch that way. He uses the One thread thru at a time deal. He has excellent videos for learning about making projects start to finish. https://www.youtube.com/@viktorgeorge9144 other Youtubers I found very helpful for learning, Don Gonzales Saddle Maker, Joe Meling, and Makers Leather Another thing I have learned is you will come up with your own process which will be a combination of advice from others and your experience in the process. I know this information does not help in the least with your stitching, but I hope it gives you some encouragement, and helps you to enjoy the process. I am Still dreaming of that Cobra Class 4. I need a few more Dollars and I might be able to get it. I am having trouble convincing my wife that it will look fine in the Living room, until I get that spot fixed in the shop outside to hold all the leather stuff I am accumulating.

Bruce Do you sharpen tools, specifically slot punches. flat blades I can sharpen fairly well I have an osborne 1 3/4 slot I can't seem to get sharp. I think I can maintain it if it ever gets sharp.

I know a year late again. Very nice. If you get a chance check out London Jack on YouTube, he has a Build with a light gauge metal in it. Called the walk and draw.

I know I am late, but yes it is nice, looks like a solid carry holster that would be comfy. I would like to build one like it with a light gauged metal, like the London Jack walk and draw on YouTube builds for Single Action's, but the size of your rig. Nice

This is a great Holster, London Jack makes it look so easy. As an Eastwood fan, especially cool, because you never really get a good solid look at Clint's weapon systems. The 45 you could see easily, but the rig not so much. Lee Van Cleef on the other hand, his gun systems were always showcased I'm sure to his request. He was an avid Gun Collector of Old West. Two Greats in my opinion. Thanks for sharing the videos.

what size Cobra do you have? That is what is available in my area is Cobra, shipping cost as much as a machine. I would drive to pickup a used one, but I never see one for sale. Found a ton of Sold machines. can't seem to find the for sale area hear at leathernet yet either. Found some posts but no general for sale area.

Is there a difference between a Cowboy 4500 and a Cobra Class 4? Does one have an advantage over the other? I am also ready to purchase a Machine, but I do not see any used machines on the market for sewing Leather up to the 7/8 inch thickness. Most of my projects are 1/4 to 3/8 in. But I have had some thicker and want that added capability for Bridle and Breast collar work and repair. I enjoy hand stitch, but would like to spend more time building than stitching. I hope this is an appropriate place for this question. If not I apologize.