Slickbald
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Thanks everybody! Going to try my hand at bezelling some turquoise into some flower centers on the next one. My wife's Vaqueros have stones set in the grips and she wants a matching holster. We'll see how many it takes to get it right! Ha!
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This set was won at the Hell on Wheels SASS Regional in Cheyenne. I sponsored a $1500 GC for the event and the winner only wanted a $650 rig;
I felt that wasn't quite right and "filled in" with some matching accessories. Hope he likes them! -
This is Jenna Allen- She is the first graduate of the Slickbald Customs Holster School! Congratulations Jenna! She will be using this holster often as she is a SASS shooter...at 14. She did an outstanding job!
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Glad you like the patterns!
The models I have ordered are the SAA 4 3/4"(7" available), (Old) Vaquero 5 1/2", Blackhawk 6 1/2", 1860 Army, 1851 Navy, and 1858 Army. Available are the Schofield, Mdl3 American 8", Small Frame Birds Head Colt SA, P38, Luger, Webley MkIV, and .22 Frontier Scout in 4 3/4 and 7", Colt .25 and .32 Auto, J-Frame Break Action, Hi-Standard 22 Auto as well as bullet and shot shell molds. No pics yet, but they are "Ken and Barbie" beige and seem to hold specs. I'm working with a small shop and I'm his first wholesale order- Your patience is appreciated while I get this set up. I am hell bent to offer these, if I end up contracting them made myself at a local shop! Thanks for the interest!
Chris
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Woo-Hoo! I just found a wholesale source for most all single action plastic holster molds including the SAA, Blackhawk, Old Vaquero and many more. I'm taking pre-orders for the SAA & Blackhawk at $50, likely a 6 or so week deliver. PM or call 303-641-0861
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Woo-Hoo! I just found a wholesale source for most all single action plastic holster molds including the SAA, Blackhawk, Old Vaquero and many more. I'm taking pre-orders for the SAA & Blackhawk at $50, likely a 6 or so week deliver. PM or call 303-641-0861
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Sweet! Thanks!
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Hey Team-
I'm looking for a 10-12" horse hair brush for my buffer motor- I've Googled, looked for shoe making supply places, no luck. Any guidance?
Thanks-
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Regarding the "helper"... As a one man shop, I use bench clamps (third hand clamps) available from Weaver and likely other places.
Regarding the "helper"... As a one man shop, I use bench clamps (third hand clamps) available from Weaver and likely other places.
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Thank you all very much! Those of you going to Sheridan- feel free to stop me and introduce yourselves if you see me- I'll be wearing THAT patch.
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This was a custom order- wasn't sure how the veg would fold, but it turned out pretty well I think.
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These are a couple of sets of bags I've done recently and some magnetic "patches". Cheers!
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My two cents- The Bee Natural "Leather Finish" works great. I put it in Weavers edge dye tool instead of dye and just roll it on. Quick and leaves a great edge when burnished.
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Thank you!
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Nice work! Simple and clean. The lace work makes my fingers hurt just to look at it! Very nice.
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Made these to work out the lid design and to put on the table when I vend at shows. Cheers!
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I got to see this in person today. The pictures don't do it justice! Great meeting you Bob!
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This rig won "Best in Class, Western Holster" in John Bianchi's Master Holster Making" class this year in Wickenburg. Thank you John, Matt, and Travis!
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Thank you all for the kind words!
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Very nice! Can't wait to see the rig!
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I have been remiss in my attendance on L.N. so I thought I'd better get back with it! Here's a smattering of some recent work... Cheers!
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I just got the quote on the Kingmax 441... $100 MORE than the Cobra list! ROTFL!
I'm way to opinionated to take most other opinions personally. Experience is what it is, and everyone has their own.
I spoke with Steve a great deal and discovered our worlds were pretty small. He has me sold on the Cobra (mostly he and you all have me sold on STEVE!) I'll likely be getting one at the Southwest Show in October, cash flow not withstanding!
Thank you all for your opinions and recommendations!
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Thank you both! The info came from the Kingmax dealer in Denver, and I came here for just this reason! (I don't trust salesmen!) They do look identical on the their web sites.
My main anxiety with this type of machine is my belief that I'll spend as much time working on it as using it, or be down while it's "in the shop" as it were. I built production equipment for 15 years and am darn tired of dinking with them frankly. I'm looking for dependability, dependability, and dependability; quality stitching assumed equal between the brands.
Cobra Steve is rumored to be calling me to discuss, but I would still like opinions on any either of the two brands here if anyone is willing...
This is an end of year purchase, I have time to pick and choose! Thanks again!
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At a visit to our local industrial sewing supply house for thread, I inquire about Artisan machines. I'm told with no lack of certainty that the Kingmax brand is the actual maker, and Artisan (and I suspect Cobra) are marketers. The same way most tools are made in the same building, by the same company, and marketed through (ordered and sold by) Skill/Dewalt, Grizzly, Milwalkee, etc. Anyone that has worked in high tech knows about contract manufacturing and re-branding.
The Toro-4000 and Cobra Class 4, are the same machine as the Kingmax GA441 (manufactures brand). The only real difference is the table style and a couple of bells and whistles. I'm told they are less expensive in the Kingmax brand and will confirm when the quote comes in tomorrow.
The question: Does any one have experience with the Kingmax brand? At this point it comes down to customer service and price; love some opinions of any brands of this level stitcher. Thanks!
Chris
Looking Fror A Strap Creaser
in Old/Sold
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Hey Makers- I need a strap creaser and just can't swallow the $1300 for a new one- I can clean/re-furbish if the rollers are good. 303-641-0861 I'll be at the Boot and Saddler's Round next month and would be happy to pick up there if that works! Thanks-
Slickbald