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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/

That little fella is lookin' good! Confident - which is awesome in itself. Good to see the young ones learnin' and doin' -- not to mention an early work ethic. The accent is heavy enough it takes me a bit to follow it - but he probly say the same thing about me. That's one for the leather portfolio AND the family album. Makes a complete bag, without dragging out a video into a tv series, and made it for his Mum. Well done, youngster!

Yep, that would do it right there. Solve both issues quick

Yeah, different out there, Big Souix. We measure in acres, some folks measure in square feet -- as in no place to park a car to the point it becomes a pain to have one!

Yeah, that would work. But some of us would have to travel considerably to come measure yer wife On shoulder straps, I just usually 2-piece the thing and add a buckle --- she can adjust it from there.

FWIW ... I think Goliger only sells full sides. I ordered leather from Weaver once. I will not do it again. Springfield Leather will sell you a back (side minus belly). It will be a bit pricey, and the quality is a crap-shoot.... I've got some that were okay, and some that were just crap. Since they are jacking up the price by 50% and MORE, you'd think they'd have just the good stuff. Still, I mention them because they HAVE sent me a decent piece here 'n' there. I'm with Alex, I can take a wrinkle before a "smooshy" back side. Wickett & Craig will sell you a side OR a back, and you can order from just 1 to a full stack. I get backs there, great holster leather in their skirting. As a rule, I get HO at HO. There IS no such thing - I think - as spotless leather, but HO backs (no belly) works out about $10/ft for A grade AFTER shipping charges. You do, though, have that minimum order thing. Tandy's site shows a pretty good drawing of the part of a cow you're getting. https://www.tandyleather.com/en/leather-buying-guide.html

A $2 conway buckle makes the whole thing adjustable, for that matter.

If you jus gittin ONE weight, I'd do 7/8 oz. Versatile weight for holsters - all but the small pocket holsters. You "could" do 6/7, but on many rigs you'd be wanting to line it to beef it up, and that's more money and more work. There isn't really an "unusable" portion of hide, though some portions of some hides are unusable. I generally don't order bellies - just get the backs (side minus belly). I would NOT make anything from belly leather - the exception being small pocket wallets and such where there's virtually no stress on it. Still, bellies do have their use in linings, wraps, etc. You will be billed more per foot for backs, just FYI. This last order, I got sides (with belly) wondering if it might be faster. It wasn't So I have like 4 bellies I'm sure I will put somewhere before its over. Generally, the bend is the best part of the hide. I like backs - which is just the bend plus a single shoulder - since i can cut belts from teh bend and holsters from the shoulder, and the texture and color are the same (theory). Out there where yer at, aguycould maybe call em up at Goliger Leather (this would be my 'best choice' if I was there). OR, some folks said okay stuff about Maverick, though I've never bought HO from them (sometimes, you get good intentioned "reviews' from people who don't really have much experience with what "good" leather is). In order of desirability (at JLS, which is all I can speak for) I like bends, backs, sides, shoulders, in that order. Bellies are somewhere else

Still a pancake. A "pancake" with belt slots is not called a "slot pancake". You'll see "IWB" holsters which are nothing more than a pancake with belt LOOPS instead of belt SLOTS. A building which collapses down on teh floor below is said to "pancake".. simply meaning two layers slapped together (as a flapjack would be). Each his own, but I'm not seeing the benefit of this "channel" between layers. Either way, the thickness is the same (two layers of holster plus the belt) and you're relying on ONE layer of the holster to retain its position on the belt instead of both layers. In other words, marketing ...

Or, to use your 8" drop.. guessing your handles are 10" apart, then 1/2 of 10" is 5", SO 5^2 + 8^2 = L^2 25 + 64 = L^2 L= (89)^-1 L= 9 7/16" So the strap would be 18 7/8" long.