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Jim - update to your much appreciated help. Came back to Alaska with a full double shoulder and got to work. The slide, with a minor modification, came out rather well. I did not get a snap set. Due to the remoteness of my post I made do with what I had. The holster- thanks to your tutorial- came out better than expected. I mis-measured something because, while my pistol fits, it is a forced tight squeeze. Pics of the second attempt to follow. Thanks, again. Mike

I was thinking about attempting to make some home made leather dye for my holster project I am undertaking. Has anyone had any expierences making dye out of strong coffee reduced? It would seem that brewing strong coffee and then further reducing it on a stove would yeild a useable dye btu wanted to ask before i wasted my time or hosed up my work. Thanks. PEACE

Thanks, Jim. BTW - thanks for the tutorial about making holsters, as well. I was looking to make it for 10 rounds (.44). Thanks, again.

I am trying to bring all the leather working knowledge that was taught me by my dad and many summer at YMCA and Boy Scout camps back to the front of my brain. I have found some really great tutorials on 2 of the 3 things I am focused on making, right now, but needed to know if anyone had a simple pattern for a belt slide? Former S.A.S.S shooter so I am familiar with the basic layout but putting one together is escaping me. I wanted to get something that would hold a second and third load for a .44 (Alaska has bears) without going to a dedicated belt. Thanks, in advance, for the help and advice. PEACE "One man scorned and covered with scars still strove with his last ounce of courage to reach the unreachable stars; and the world was better for this." - Don Quixote

2 places I just found might help (I am brand new, as well). The very top of this thread has a FANTASTIC tutorial about making western holsters. If you are looking for more modern or autos try www.jdlawhon.com Hope it helps. PEACE