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I would probably have to figure the design into teh style of holster, like as in the Glock 42 ink design fits the Glock 42 holster design. No ink crossing stitch lines, flags follow contours of the finished shape.. 'n' such. But I'm not obsessive. That's my story, 'n' I'm stickin tuit.

Spot on, Josh - THANKS Love the color in that rig, too!

That's great advice Josh! Clear and to the point. And useful. Got a quik pic of the finished result? He'd surely benefit from it, and I don't mind seeing one more pic of your work

Man, them there sold QUICK Guess I better gitta makin patterns for those

Now that's a legitimate, specific question! Yep, with ya.

You seem to be missing my point. Probably my fault, I may not have spoken clearly. The duration of the video is not prime importance but, rather, the content. If it's useful information, then common sense dictates that the video be long enough to convey that information. I don't know that there is an "optimum" length, or if that even matters. But if someone (anyone) learned leather from videos and online photos, then why not refer others to those materials (since they seem sufficient to the task)? This is a bit of what I refer to -- the making and re-making of the same content. Seriously, there are many videos of some guy with a ruler, marking some distance from a gun or a sketch of a gun... which stohlman covered in 30 seconds and didn't need a video!. In fact, it seems quite petty to me to learn by watching videos and/or pics by someone else, and then charging others for information which was / is available free of charge. This is why much of my content is available free, and will continue to be. Sam Andrews is one good example - to me - of both sides of this coin. He made a very informative, useful video about making "saddle" holsters (aka "pancake"). What he does is nearly exactly what I do, with the exception of an aluminum burnisher and my slight envy of that stitcher One side of the coin, his information is clear, including basic reasoning why he's doing it. It's useful, to the extent that [short of giving you the pattern] a guy with no experience could actually begin to DO what he showed you. Other side the coin -- because a guy could MAKE a 'saddle' holster just from that video, then to make another video which adds nothing to that, would perhaps be teh fruit of a 'small man complex' from someone in need of attention. Better, I think, to simply copy the link, and when someone asks about how to go about making a 'saddle' or 'pancake' holster and wants video, just send them the link to that one (unless, of course, a guy has a link to a BETTER one). I've been sending people to that video for a few years (prolly more). Hence, no video from Jeff about that same style holster. Hank and Sam covered that very well. I assume they put a good amount of "work" into it, but that's also not a factor for me. Someone spending all weekend on a video has wasted the weekend if the video isn't useful to the people viewing it. Perhaps just my own impression, it almost seemed a slight tone of 'correction' in that post (weird, huh). So without creating arguments 'n' such, I 'll just state that I'm a simple guy. My big problems at the moment are my coffee cup is nearly empty and I can't find my nail clippers I just try to offer people useful information, presented in a manor they can use without killing 3 hours to do a half-hour project. Some will use them, and just say thanks. Some will use them, not say thanks, and almost expect more. Some will refuse to use them. Whatever -- each his own. As for any comments, past or future, from me - again, I'm just simple. I make comments with little regard to where I am. Cards are on the table -- I do not say anything about someone that I wouldn't say to that someone, and anything I say can be freely repeated when and where anyone sees fit. All I ask is that people repeat what I actually said... not some skewed perception based on their own tendencies (or lack of them). I now return you to the original question : So, seriously -- those who just want to bicker and argue, please do it elsewhere. Otherwise, DO tell me where the video is that ACTUALLY DOES show me how to design / make a holster. I know about the one Sam Andrews made (which I applaud). Is he still the only one?

Been out for a few days.. gittin' people to move my stuff safely Good to see you folks takin' up that latest holster pattern!

I really don't 'get' it... if somebody said 'hey- pay attention to me while I take up 20-30 minutes of your life and you gain nothing'.. very few would be 'in' on that. And yet.. No point going on about it. My suggestion is: when you watched a video, maybe jot down what you actually got out of it. I understand that some people WANT to be distracted from actually doing anything -- I'm talking to the other ones

Okay, well .. after a week 'n' a day, iss juss you 'n' me goin on about sam -- which I take it to mean either 1) there is no video that actually offers useful info, or 2) there is,but issa secret Either way -- guess I'll make one juss fer me. Maybe some info about making them there 75/25 holsters (seam not down teh middle)... but I'd be the only one interested anyway. Everybody else appears content with bad music and videos which don't actually inform

I have quite a few spools from Thread Exchange, and some from Superior as well. Lately, I bough some 277 and 346 of Bob's "Cowboy" thread. Haven't use a lot of it just yet (I only bought natural and black in nylon) but it seems quite painless. Rolls off the spool smoothly and pulls in tight.

Kaint say I understood the part about snipping a snap

I bought some in the 80's - right off the shelf - seemed to work fine They're packed for the move, so I can't tell you what they actually say. But I just look for a texture -- the stamping on them only matters to collectors.

Sometimes, a guy kin git a break.. just sometimes. IF ya had a 'blue' gun in XDs fashion, aguycould download a pattern fer it over there

Glad ta help. Gotta keep an eye open most the time ... there's some folks relyin' on us leather folks to not check on these things!

I was fixinta upload another holster pattern er two afore the lights go out around here (moving truck here in the morning). But...not sure my wife is on board with that Wait.. ya know--- she ainta bossa me! XDs pattern uploaded shortly Okay, there ya go!

You boys almost got me wanting to try the weldwood! I really do like Renia glue, but it's not in may stores - and certainly not local for me. But the barge is - I think - not a good idea. I know it sticks REALLY well (used a lot of it) but it seems the fumes aren't good. Leather folks seem to develop a talent for arguing with statements which were never stated

Yeah, some folks ya kaint tell 'em nuthin'... usedta call 'em "fireaters".. just aint happy if everything goes smoothly Which for some folks means lots of money for lots of tools -- just so they can say they have 'em , sometimes. I really like my utility knife (Menards) and my x-acto blades (anywhere at all). It's not teh $10 I paid for that 100-pack of blades - it's the countless hours I was making projects instead of sharpening knives! I generally don't find it necessary to oil a holster, except the ones which have been tooled (repeated wetting). I'm not opposed to it, either. I do like to have dies for some of teh more popular models. The more turns and twists.. the greater the time savings (again, it aint about having dies, but rather about gitter done - correctly and quickly). I got one more die aint showed up yet... and I admit I spent a bit of time designing it Thing about Sam's videos, he got that 'good ole boy" routine pretty much down. But the real issue is he actually shows the process, in the order along with the 'why' of it -- so even a fella unfamiliar to holsters could make one when done watching. In contrast, most of the munkys just interested in how many minutes they can keep you sitting there while they throw poo

I may not have been clear there. The prices I just quoted were for ANYBODY... and the price is for anyone wanting to insure that package for $200 with the usps. No business account required. My Gramma can get that price

I have the Commander blue gun, and it weighs 11 oz WITH the dowel attached to it. I assume that you have the "weighted" version of teh blue gun, which is done for "realistic" training purposes. Hardly necessary for holster molding, but not harmful, either. As a general rule, flat rate boxes are MORE expensive than the other priority boxes. With holsters, most of the space you are shipping is air. The flat rate boxes will save you money if you're shipping heavier items. When I ship one holster, or say a holster and a mag pouch, i use these boxes... https://store.usps.com/store/browse/uspsProductDetailMultiSkuDropDown.jsp?categoryNavIds=shipping-supplies%3apriority-mail&categoryNav=false&navAction=push&navCount=0&atg.multisite.remap=false&categoryId=priority-mail&productId=P_O_1096L And yes, I was using a business account, so my packages insured for $100 (not $50). But today I shipped 2 blue guns priority, and added insurance, and still only $9 for the PAIR. For two or 3 holsters, I like these: https://store.usps.com/store/browse/uspsProductDetailMultiSkuDropDown.jsp?categoryNavIds=shipping-supplies%3apriority-mail&categoryNav=false&navAction=push&navCount=0&atg.multisite.remap=false&categoryId=priority-mail&productId=P_O_BOX4 Definitely cheaper than the medium flat rate box. But you can use any box and still ship priority mail. But I'm not talking about 2 guns, or 3. I'm takling about 40 guns. So, if they cost me $39 each, and I charge $40 each, then people are saving about $10 per gun, and there's no way to get me to think the shipping on that order would be more than $40 (which I would make at $1 per gun 40 times). Same principle with leather. Retailers will send you one side of leather for $20. Hermann Oak sends me 10 sides for $50 - so I'm getting great leather for LESS money AND avoiding about $150 in shipping charges. Oh -- in my 'example' of 5 guns, say they weigh 4 lbs (they probly wont but they could). Total cost $200. Shipping from me to 85201 would be $12.54 for priority mail, insured for $200, using a regional A box (which is free from teh post office just for the asking). I just checked If you use the medium flat rate, it's a bit more. Priority mail 56377 to 85201 in med flat rate with $200 insurance is $16.95 Which still aint so bad... considering you're talking about 5 guns, so about $3.40 each.

Boxing up the rest this weekend -- so do speak up now or hold yer piece ... or something like that

There's something to be said for in hand

8 oz is 8 oz (except over the pond, where it's 3mm). Just a thought, tho.. 2 x 4 oz means a guy only has to buy one weight of leather

Yep, they sure would be. Depending, of course, on what they are for -- lots of holster boys (n girls) round here, those are always popular, for example..

Okay, seriously -- I love it. AT THE RISK of being the jerk who added something less "positive" sounding (though it's intended to be helpful) --- I wonder if teh whites of the eyes aren't a bit bright for the rest of the pic. Lemme guess... that part is acrylic? STILL.. the coloring is fantastic -- I'm with Monica.. those aged and work-worn gloves nailed it! And I know that black background is no walk in the park, neither! WELL DONE.

What song? You heard a song? I haven't seen the shoulder rig discussion -- perhaps I'll watch that one day. I DO recommend his video on "saddle" holsters when someone asks about how to this or that. Yeah, I could make a video, pirate someone else's music, and do the same thing Sam does, but that would just be re-inventing the wheel. This, of course, if what poo-tube is... a couple guys actually offering useful, logical information, and a million others wanting in the spotlight (we used to call this a "small man complex", but I suppose that's no longer acceptable?) Now, on the other hand, I saw the one he did on McCheese, or whatever he called that IWB model (no offense Sam, just playin') and I personally thought that was a bit remedial... like they were both okay, but if you saw one, no point seeing the other. Sam made the point himself (correctly).. that you can teach anybody leather in a couple days, the rest is just practice.