JLSleather

Nah. But I did get the sweetest note this morning from a lady who apparently found some value in the info on my site. Darn nice note, too -- gotta appreciate that.

Well, you may be right about the 'secrets' On the other hand, all the basics are there, start to finish - unlike most videos which generally are either a time-lapse joke set to unrelated music, or some long-winded poop about "that one time" they did something I was merely pointing out that you are getting definition in your leather, and a poly bag as described by the vacuum boys should eliminate the texturing. Maybe. I actually don't know about the rubber, either. I would think that at least one layer would need to be relatively soft, else I don't know how you would get good pressure on TWO heights short of having a mold shaped to the desired result. Tough to tell from the picks, but the last holster looks relatively flat-backed. Are yours also?

Great color ya got goin on there!

Couple points here... This vacuum thing has been going on a while - seems every couple years someone "invents" it This thread from 7 years ago got some good pics. I haven't seen your kydex setup, but seems like that should work by itself with enough pressure At the very least, if people are getting acceptable results with poly bags (no texture transfer) then seems you should be able to press as always -- just put a piece of poly bag between teh foam and your leather. Not sure there is a "right" way, but the best holster making video currently available shows Sam Andrews using a hydraulic hand press to form holsters

For 277/207, I like a size 24 with an LL point. Depending on the thread you are using, too. Some threads are stiffer and seem to work better with a #25 needle (I have some brown that is 'moody' in a 24 needle, but works just fine in a 25). http://www.ebay.com/itm/400730390609

Yeah, that do sound like me If you get the needles with the LL point, most of that is taken care of. It's the "D" and the "S" needles that leave them craters http://www.ebay.com/itm/400730390609

You might try a #26 needle, Ron. Some people say use a #27, but the #26 general works. If your getting a stitch skip "once in a while" the #26 would likely fix the problem painlessly. I don't have any 346 at the moment or I'd sittch ya a row (trying not to buy any til AFTER the move).

Product issue? Is A-grade Hermann Oak not desirable any more?

Weird.. guess I expected a bit more response than I saw, simply due to the many posts that always exist about low funds, tight budgets, etc. No matter, I have to rent a moving truck anyway

You are not "obligated" - ever. Always have the right to "just say no". As for being sued, your product does not need to be "unsafe" to get sued. Can things happen? Absolutely. But the holster maker isn't responsible for EVERYTHING you do with a gun. CARS are inherently dangerous. But if you cross the center line and hit someone, it's not the auto maker's "fault". GUNS are dangerous. But if you rob the local store with one, the gun maker isn't guilty of the crime WITH you. Even at the gym.. they have barbells, but it's UNDERSTOOD that you are responsible for your use of them. Years back, I was there and saw a guy get carried to a waiting life-flight helicopter from a barbell to the forehead. It's dangerous - but the barbell maker didn't do it. But this doesn't mean they won't be named in a suit ANYWAY. In fact, it seems the only people likely to NOT be sued are those with little enough money that it makes it not worth the time and trouble to sue them! I can't help with the pattern, since I have never made one of those. My reasoning may be slightly different than some others, but still ....

On teh CB 4500, it's right on teh top right (same as the cobra thing). On the 3200, and 3500, push the thumb button to wind bobbin

The Cowboy machines DO have bobbin winders.

For what you're making, have you compared this one? http://www.tolindsewmach.com/cb3200.html

One of the "issues" with people today. They admit they have nothing to add, but feel the need to comment anyway. I don't let it 'get to me' too much, but I'm never likely to grasp why, when someone ask a question on a forum, some feel teh need to pop in to say "I don't know". By the way, where is Tannery Row? Up the street from Skid Row, maybe?

Very easy to deal with the folks down there. Good products, fair shipping (charges and shipping time), friendly service.

Marking. Interesting, though -- the 'cobra' site says that thing is 52 cm high. So that thing is only 2 feet off the floor?

Yeah, I get bored with that whole web thing. I used to do exactly that, but honestly didn't like the people I was meeting. The only real downside to wordpress (other than what i already mentioned) is it's a bit of a pain to see it before it 'goes live'. Not interested in setting up a server,blahblah... If it gets out of control, I'll likely just split the galleries into smaller 'batches'.

Actually, my name is Jeff (the company is Jay Ell Ess - not JL's ). And you can certainly tell him I used words like well-spoken, focused, and impressive Little fella is takin' over -- I like it!

Tha's quicker'n' me.. I got about 4 and 6 seconds from here.

Thanks, Boss I noticed this morning that two pics werent' showing (just the 'alt' text) and to "fix" I had to re-send one and delete one. Darn rasafrassin' upgrades ... :!@@#!@#~!

I kin live with that, but that's like the outside number... prolly jus look for a nuther way to pic up

'Preciate ya fellas!

HEY, I'm moving up yer way shortly! So yer timin' is great. OR it sucks, depending on who ya ask I know a bit of here 'n' there in leather (least, that's what I tell myself), and would likely trade leather tips for walleye jigs http://www.jlsleather.com/jls-leather-moving/

K's are better than Meg's for us Do you not have an image program to shrink em? Or perhaps another place where you can upload teh pics (say, your own site or space provided by an ISP) and then you could just link here...

Do we jus' hate web people yet? My site is not particularly 'fancy' -- in fact that is my position and my strategy... no frills common sense QUALITY without the HYPE (really.). But there's the downside of "open source" software.. somebody always creating "improvements" and "upgrades", and suddenly what worked just fine now doesn't. Well, now that I think about it, i don't hate 'em .. I just like it better when they aint around Somebody check that site for me.. lemme know if it seems to load quite slow in the galleries.... http://www.jlsleather.com/gallery/more-leather/ http://www.jlsleather.com/gallery/holster/