steelhawk

I think these are great. I really want to make one for me this year, before summer, of course. The quiver I currently use is still good, although somewhat beat up. I got it in 1974. But I really want to make a new one. What size did you use for the tubing? I'm assuming it is something like schedule 40 PVC pipe.

It turned out well. I certainly learned more about my machine and belts in general while doing this. I didn't charge enough money for it, though. It is harder to work on one that long, since all my work spaces are shorter. I ended up getting a 6" wide piece of lumber 8 feet long to clamp to my work areas. This made work easier.

I have one for my business but don't really know how to use it in the most effective way, and have trouble keeping it up.

I trim my sweat shield enough so the holster back doesn't cover the magazine release. Nothing is more irritating than having the magazine fall out, seemingly all by itself. I also use blue loctite on the threads.

lws380, a burr possibility had occurred to me, but I don't think there is one, as brown and white are going through the machine just fine. George, I am using 277 on top and in the bobbin. For holsters and belts, should I be using 207 in the bobbin? I am very new to sewing with a machine. Also, I don't know what the needle size numbers you referenced mean. The packages I have show 23, 24 and 25 as sizes. I am using 25, the largest. What is a lube pot?

I like it. That design is one I have been meaning to try as well, just haven't had the time yet. FYI, I use 6-32 T-nuts, #03775. I had the hardware store order a pack of 100 from Midwest Fastener. Lots cheaper then paying .33 for each one.

I used some Feibings Oil Dye on my latest holster after forming. Normally I used alcohol based dye. Does the oil based dye take the place of an application of Neatsfoot oil or should I go ahead and do this step?

I like it. How did you secure the straps to the pouch?

They all appear to be bonded, so maybe the black is bad. I'm going to order a new spool when I place my next order from Springfield.

I'm looking forward to seeing the final result.

I miscalculated how much was on the bobbin, but I believe it would have held enough to do the job, as long as I put as much on it as possible.

I don't know if it is bonded or not. I don't know how to tell, if there is a way, or how to find out, since I can't seem to find AH Brands anywhere that works. Their website is gone and the phone number I found is disconnected. I will have to buy a spool from someplace else so I can finish up some things.

The thread appears to be the same size as the white thread, and also the brown thread I just got. The brown thread works just fine. All three say 277 on the spool. The black is by AH Brands, and it looks like they may be out of business.

I like it. I certainly makes belts a whole lot easier. I'm still not quite comfortable around all the curves, so I do some hand operation around them, but I have gotten lots better at using it. So far, I have made 3 belts and 3 holsters with it. Prior to this, I did it all by hand. I used a drill press for the holes with a 1/16 drill turned upside down. I sharpened the flat end with a grinder. This way, it doesn't remove leather, or get clogged up, but makes a nice hole.

Very nice. I like it. Never thought of green for a holster, but they seem to go together. I got a Caiman tail not long ago and will be using it for something in the near future.

Here's a list for the last few months. I used the customer's gun for some of them. Glock 19, 26, 30 XD9/40 sc XD45 M&P 9, 9c S&W .45 Mountain Gun Ruger SR9c, LC9, LCP Colt Commander 4" EA Witness S&W Mod 60, pro series .357 Charter Arms UC Lite .357 Taurus Millenium

I have used the real thing, with a few rounds loaded in, which reminds me of an incident a couple of months ago. A customer loaned me his .40 cal mag. When I got ready to mold it, I had no ammo. I don't own a .40 cal handgun. So I called a policeman friend and asked it I could borrow a bullet. He agreed, but looked at me kind of funny when I came to pick it up, until I explained why.

This is the first holster I stitched up with the Cobra 4. It is for an EA Witness, and goes with the belt in another post.

I finished this gun belt, sewed it on my new Cobra 4. It is 72" to the middle hole. I didn't put enough thread on the bobbin, so I ran out during the stitching.

Based on recommendations like Lobo's, I went with the Cobra 4. I am still learning how to use it, but have made two belts and a holster.

NIce work on the belt. I should be starting on a large belt today as well. The 84" blanks should arrive before end of day.

Thanks for the responses, guys.

I have a belt glued up that I had an order for, but the customer canceled. I haven't done anything to it yet, so no big deal, really. However, if I were to cut it to length and stitch it up for sale, I wondered what size to make it that would be most easily sold. I tried to search and see it this was covered, but was unable to find anything.

I have noticed that with my new machine, that the black thread I am using is frayed after sewing. I did not notice this with the white thread. I even closely examined the white stitching and don't see any fraying. Am I using cheap thread for the black. It is a different brand than the white thread. Is there better thread, or is black a problem?