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I might be missing something in that thing Jim put in there. I've looked at it before, but didn't really pay too much attention just yet. So then, in that figure 32, he's talking about NOT lining the entire skirt, but he's actually making an UNlined holster. And when he gets down further, making the LINED holster, it looks like he DID line the entire skirt (figures 87 and 89). Now, a guy could stop the lining where he talks about back at fig 32... and the stiffness I was talking about would be aided by the shaping of the skirt around the body of the holster (much like forming and putting bends in sheet metal makes it more rigid). If you taper the edge of the lining (where it stops) and sew around it as suggested, that would work. The "stop" would be hidden on teh back side, and the stitch line would be hidden behind the bucket of the holster. Hopefully, though, you're burnishing those slots whether they are lined or not - making that part of things a non-issue. Adding - as for "masterpieces"... It's getting that season where time is at a premium... but in the world of holsters made for revolvers, I try not to miss too much of what Josh is talking about

Yeah, I personally like the W/C skirting.. but I do use HO, and for those HO users on teh west coast, seems like a guy'd wanna go pick it up where he can see it if it's close..

If you're using alcohol dyes, that's fairly normal. Without the long-winded poo about particles which aren't absorbed.... the short version is, that 'tint' should buff off.

Makes for a firmer, more solid project, too. This is what I mean -- not just about what "shows". Lining - in this case a holster skirt - helps retain the shape.

Lining not always about visible. But i don't 'finish" the flesh side (though I sometimes dye it).

Any of the die makers listed around here should be able to make that for you easily. Some of them listed below in alphabetical order ... Economy Die Makers (ON Canada) http://www.economydiemakers.com/ Global Die (Auburn, ME) http://globaldie.com/ Intl Die (Clarkesville, GA) http://intdieco.com/ National Steel Rule Die (Vandalia, OH) http://www.nationalsteelruledie.com/ Progressive Service Die Co (No Carolina) http://psdcdies.com/index.html Texas Custom Dies (Mansfield, TX) http://www.usacuttingdie.com/ Should be able to get this "flat" - for use in a clicker press - or with a handle for mallet use.

Should be good for the larger models... don't think I'd personally care for it on a pocket holster, for example, due to the size of the scales.

Lining over the top like that, then yeah -- line it all the way out. Look a bit cheap and unfinished if not. I have, however, made lined "pancake" holsters, where the lining stopped at about the belt slots on teh sides (didn't go all the way to the edges). Didn't see the point of gluing a lining just so you could skive it back off.. so I tapered the edges of the lining down to feather edge, and then glued in between slots. Once the 'pancake' is sewn, the inside is fully lined and the edges arent' bulky.

Well, not so much the rock, as teh table. The rock he has is fine -- I just like about that much MORE table on the other side of the stone (where he has that vertical thingie). And a table at least 4 feet wide is nice, too... so belts don't hang over the edge - makes 'em tougher to tool

You are correct... I mean, translate: "Quality isn't top of the line" but we " spend time taking glorious imagery outdoors and in coffee shops with some few hired model". Other words, "instead of improving the product, we spend our time trying to convince you to buy it as is". Which - you may or may not have noticed - is exactly what I said two weeks ago. That whole "social" thing is just ONE of the many things wrong with hand made crafts these days. Some people could stand to spend a bit less time "marketing" (we used to call it @$$-kissing) and spend that time IMPROVING their skills (or acquiring some). Try not to take it as just rudeness, but this gains nothing so I won't be adding to it. Not my site, so not up to me - so I guess you can continue if you like. Consider, though, that this site does come up fairly well in search engines, and statements like " Quality isn't top of the line ..." , interests like "interested in: learning about leather work", and your apparent anger probably aren't broadening your customer base.

Ooo.. ouch. See, I woulda never known that, since I aint never instagrammed (or, however ya say that).

I got a wooden one. Don't know how "original it is", but I just cut strips... the art don't start til after that part...

Silly me. I thought this site was about leather. I probably do know people with those throw-together "name brand" items. I have a niece who is pretty much TERRIFIED of being found wtihout something the other girls have. But if instagram, or fakebook, or tweetybird, etc.. is all that necessary and wonderful.. I do have to wonder WHY then such talented and socially gifted (is that a thing?) people would be here wasting their time on silly old me. I dont' date guys. So those who do, it would make sense to go where there are guys who date guys, much more than trying to convince little ole me Just one example, really, ... I mean, WHY were you "hoping" I could "get the message"? WHY would that be important to you? In fact, if I did that, and got good at it, wouldnt' that then increase your competition? Not that either makes any difference to me... just food for thought (as in THINK, not just copy the next guy who also didn't think).

Gotta git back to work, but just takin' a minute to say ...

You make my point. Innovator of leather? What exactly do you, or saddleback, do that makes you an "innovator"? I've seen teh web site, and their product certainly looks okay on the surface (though I don't endorse it until I've touched it). But it's very much a "marketing" business, more than a leather business. What is it that goes into their product that is so "innovative"? It looks to me like if the gal on the 4th sewing machine over quits today, they could replace her by Tuesday and continue on. Translation, what they do-- ANYbody can do. Since YOU are clearly the smart one, I won't bother to define "innovative" for you. I like to see a DIFFERENCE in teh product, not simply the person with the latest camera equipment and the longest speeches. JLS Leather Custom Leather Without the Hype. Really.

Whatcha makin' with the caiman? I've tried it a few times, but the scales are large enough on them things that it doesnt' look so wonderful on some smaller items. I mean any caiman, not just from these folks. The shipping seems to be the common factor here, so far. Mine, the shipping was a tad high - perhaps - but it was also quick, so ....

search why-tube for "simple leather wallet" returns 28,500 results. Remove the "simple" and just search "leather wallet", and you get 5 times that many. Should be about covered Guessing that's about the same size as my little pdf file. Tell ya, though.. I DO like the way you stitched all around the project. Those little things where somebody stitched over the pockets, and then just stop, leaving the middle not stitched, always look unfinished to me. Like the maker just couldn't be bothered to stitch that last couple inches.. So in the end, I think your project looks good.. I like the size, and the color, and the stitching. But I think I'll pass on a video

These can't be that hard to find. They closed two machine shops around here, so not as quick as it used to be. And i used to get work done at the college -- like as in the boys get some actual experience, the college makes a little money, and the customer gets a savings for having the students do it. But maybe they don't do that any more-- certainly not as simple as it used to be (politics). And let's face it... this project is a first year machinist student project. NOT that difficult. My wife says just buy my own lathe (I think she'd rather see a bill for a new lathe than listen to me complain ). But maybe after we move.... The drawing is FREE folks... copyright and royalty free. Print it and HAND IT to the machinist. Unless the guy's dull, this shouldn't take more than an hour... HALF that for the second one....

I'll check ... purdy sure it is.

Lookin' good fellas

There was a comment about that in one of Stohlman's books years back. I can see making a point of NOT sewing across a stirrup leather, or a pulley strap, but I doubt that enough force could be applied on a belt to make a difference. Long as you don't use it to tow your vehicle, shouldn't matter. Still, it isn't necessary -- you "could" just stop the stitching at each side of the belt as you have it, without the line going across. The project looks good, but I agree that 10 oz leather is heavy for a small pouch. About that size, I'd prolly use about 6 oz [2.3mm] - but the 4mm is fine for the belt.

I'm with ya, actually. I usually include a 'stiffener' with my patterns cuz some folks look for 'em. But if you got two layers glued together, she's already 'stiffened', with less bulk and a smoother profile.

The problem with Angelus is the headache ya git from trying to decide between all them colors.

What the what /!@?!@ ! Gimme about 8 minutes .... Card_H04.pdf Assuming you're using about 4 oz leather, skiving edges to about 1/2 thickness, using cement at edges, and familiar with my little carrot "witness" marks (yeah, thas how i spell it, too).