JLSleather

The previous owner may have adjusted it down (less travel) if not needed to go that high. Got the manual? Those are decent little machines, and you CAN adjust the foot height up/down. http://www.consew.com/Files/112347/InstructionManuals/206RB-5.pdf

Yeah, ther's a cupple details that coulda been a bit smoother, it's true. But that's still a nice lookin' rig ya got there. Stamping is decorative but not excessive, colors work, stitchin' looks good (including the thread color). I even like the waya got the gun linin' up on the inside stitch and the 'bag' of the holster linin' up on the skirt stitchin'... great detail that adds to the piece, if'n a fella wazta ask me If I wazta offer just one 'whatif'.. I'd say maybe recess yer stitch a bit on the INSIDE with thread that heavy. I dont' think it's goin' anywhere, but just to keep from hangin' up on it.

I personally think folks should be working leather. But if you absolutely have to watch tv (instead of working leather) check why-tube for ed hubbs.

I've used a paasche vl for quite a while. Get the entire set for about $60 ... including the cup, the hose, blahblahblah.. everything but the compressor. Basically indestructible.. lasts forever and sprays everything from dye to top coats. Simple use and clean-up. Each his own, but I don't see teh 'value' in saving $20 to get something that's basicaly a pain in the back to use.

Nah.. I'm talkin about one that fits in them other holes. Easy to use, works good (I had one on my other machine, somehow ended up with a 'spare'). I'll find something to put it in and ship it down there... been riding the top drawer of my desk for WAY too long The magnet is good if it's strong enough to not move around, but easy enough to adjust without trouble. And you could always look into spring-loaded edge guide feet if you're sewing close to the edge. And you could drill & tap holes in the machine for a "drop down" guide. This, though, is somewhere between those methods, and lets you use the holes already there. I think the holes are standard, and if not its simple to get different screws. These are inexpensive.. money not an issue -- just better to send to someone who'll use it than continue to move it and store it! If you can't use it, or prefer not to, then just pass it on to someone.

Still haven't done a pattern for the ruger.... got a "dummy" for it, but I been a bit busy keepin up with the glock users!

Well, though that may be - to use your words - "rough".. I like seein' a guy jump right in and git his hands dirty I think you'll find that with holsters, it adds a bit of "solid" with a stitch line under the guard. Hmmm.. wonder where a guycould pick up a pattern for somethin like that for little money.. or even maybe -- dare i say it -- for free....

Or have the back piece snap off and BECOME the gunbelt... now THAT would be sumthin ...

Line 16 snaps work in 8/9 leather. Sometimes called segma snaps.. MUCH less bulk - still strong (I've used 'em on belts for years).

I got the angelus pens.... they work great, and for a couple bucks per. Aguycould do the same thing with a piece of felt, but this just keeps it a little neater in the drawer

What's wrong with this picture? I don't need one, but always curious (plus, I wanted to see if it's ANY different from the little pens that angelus puts out). Google search took me to a fakebook page. Fakebook page says "request bob's web site' (or sum such), and clicking that gets a message "you have requested bobs site". Bob - seriously. Nevermind

See, now -- I didn't even think of that. See if you got a couple threaded holes in the top of the machine, that would fit this roller edge guide... and let me know. I have one of these little roller thingies you can have if it works.. free is good, right?

If ya gotter, that'd be awesome. If not, not the end of the world. I just want to either start the projects, or refund these boys' money. R E A L L Y am not going to be "that guy" who holds yer money for a month for nuthin' Did you just get that W/C? Wonder if there splitter gauge needs checked? I talked to Matt about it, told him I'd just keep this leather for other projects. But I still got some chestnut comin', and that REALLY REALLY needs to be about 7.5 oz.

Yeah, gotta check.. mine was "supposed" to be 7.5/8 oz.. but not so much "Preciate ya. Cash or trade, no difference here. I haven't had the chance to snoop around this leather for a thiner spot... wench wife had me cleanin out the house of all the stuff i told her not to buy over the past 5 or 8 years ...

Yeah, I'd wanna use the same W/C that one guy got before. THANKS for checkin' !!

The wench wife is from New Zealand -- she has no idea the temps she's in for Already told her, might as well give away that toy snow thrower.. that aint no good up that way. But my boys are excited to see 60" fish, so it all works out (the musky around here top out about 52-55", and only a couple o those a year). I think she picked the house she wants ... so itza done deal now .... I could just refuse to go.. but she's kinda tough..

Tha's lookin' like you done that before

Off to the gym for a bit, but I'll check on this. Keep in mind, that trades are possible as well. Got what I need, but you need some natural HO? or buckles? or thread, or dummy guns, or patterns? Here's yer chance to really pad the bill... here's the one time you can price-gouge and not have me blastin' ya fer it

well, no great "favor" really.. just not chargin' what some "retailers" (pronounced con-men-tractors) charge. A-grade leather I order in backs (no belly leather) is about $9-something, comes to right around $10/ft after shipping. No matter one way or another. If it helps a fella, I'll stick it in a box with a shipping label. If it dont' help a fella, I'll stick it in a box and put it on the moving truck.. Either way

Or, perhaps just read these 45 words. Bob got a little 'conversational' more than technical, but the facts are all there.

Thanks -- No trouble. Bunch o folks tolerated me blabbin' all this time.. otta least gitta pattern every now n then. I'll still have cowhide, and still be doin' what i do - just more fishin'

Oh, and this is sold, by the way ...

I got some 4 oz I guess I could line with some 3 oz if that's the only way ...

I need some leather about 7.5 oz and I have some about 9 oz. What i want: Somebody SPLIT this leather for me, OR Somebody SELL me a bit of W/C black drum dyed skirting, holstered and split to about 7.5 oz This is to keep some boys happy who have already ordered. I could give them back their money, but they don't want the money- they prefer the holsters they asked for (that's why the ordered!) Some would say since I'm closing, doesn't matter - but I don't like to "do business' like that, even if it's not "for a business". I've been known to refer others to do the job(s) when I couldn't fit them in to customer schedules. I like seeing the customer AND the crafter gettin' 'er done! But this time not do-able. One of these is for a Boberg pistol, that i designed a while back. Designed for my buddy Robert (mecopocketholsters.com) so not up to me to share the design. So, somebody got the means to do one or the other IN THE NEXT WEEK OR SO, just figure a fair price, and then DOUBLE IT, and let me know Not about the money. SO, if you got some as I described, send me a 2 foot chunk and a bill for what... $40? Call it $50 with the shipping? Gotta be pretty darn nice for that price, but if you got the good stuff, $50 is acceptable

Lake Mille Lacs. Wife is moving to Minneapolis/St Paul area of MN, but I'll be on the lake She don't take no offense.. she knows I kaint passa good size mud puddle without stoppin ta see what there's a fishinthere...