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Thanks for the advice so far. I'm really only looking to make a simple pancake-style OWB holster for a Glock 19. If it turns out well (after 3 or 4 attempts), maybe I'll try another gun or holster style. For now, I just want to keep things simple. Dirtclod - you mentioned an awl and blade. What would these be used for?

Hi everyone, I found this forum last night, and am really impressed by the quality of work I've seen so far. I've decided to try my hand at holstermaking, and am looking for some advice. I have no leatherworking experience (or tools), but after reading several of these posts, I've put together a shopping list of what I think I might need. These items are all from the Springfield leather website: CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE 111-807400 Groover,Stitching,Adjustable $10.00 111-8807411 Groover,Freehand $12.00 111-809100 Overstitcher,Set,Sz 5,6,7 $16.00 7-1 Punch Set,5 Pc $6.99 130-119500 Needle,EZ Thread,10pk $1.99 144-120552 Thread,Wax,PureWht,Heavy,50y $3.00 144-122002 Thread,Wax,Poly,Brown,4oz $10.00 26-201400 Wax,Beeswax,1oz $2.69 34-01 Gum Tragacanth,4oz $4.29 34-210007 Dye,Fieb.Reg,Cordovan,4oz $4.99 95-201702 Cement,Contact,Masters,8oz $8.99 I am going to try working with Herman Oak 8oz leather, and buy only a few square-feet to get started, unless someone has a better idea. I added two different types of thread - which would be better to use? Also, I know I need some kind of finish so I'm open to suggestions. Am I missing anything else? I appreciate any feedback you can offer. Thanks, Curtis