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Welcome. And that's 209.5 x 158.75 to you Re-loading with metric measurements. I'm even going to proof read this time before sending

I have dealt with Ray and Bunkhouse a number of times and have no complaints whatsoever. Good product, good service, fair price, all from knowledgeable and friendly folks. The molds I bought for the Colt Python and Ruger Blackhawk fit like a glove. And I do like the aluminum molds from Duncan's Outdoor as well. Last I knew, gun molds were $50 and mags were $15 (recently). The mags are (in case Zach is listening) one of the reasons I shop there.... $15 instead of nearly twice that some others charge, but more importantly they are molded on the end as though they are loaded, which is a BIG plus in time savings...

The first of several variations of the field notes notebook cover ready for download. I added 1/4" to the height, for those who care to lace the edges instead of stitching. This one uses 4 separate pieces, so you can use up some smaller pieces. Rumor is this will get listed at a small cost on Cutesy, so smart money says download the free one while the sun shines (or something like that). Find it in the "OTHER DIY" section: Field Notes Style A Color added since the pic, but I wanted to show the style and size of it (only). Bob prolly got a tooling design for this one ready to go anyway

Let us know if they're on top of it!

Welcome. And thanks fer stoppin' ta say 'thanks'. And thanks for not sayin ya git whatya pay fer

Those look pretty good, but you might back off the presser foot just a tad. Got an inconsistent "witness mark" along your edges (maybe you could crease it right there so it's consistent), and it looks like maybe your pocket got hung up on the machine (first photo pocket booger).

That embosser isn't that difficult. I should maybe drop a line to Ray and friends and ask permission to put that on my site for 'em.... Meanwhile, don't let that a laid back good-ole-boy tone throw you off... I'm guessing Ray hasn't forgotten anything since back in '74 Have we heard of SET SCREWS? Those guides ride on a bolt. Once you set the width to the width of your strap Then a fella what was observin stuff might see that those guides run on a DOUBLE NUTTED BOLT (aka: set screw). And if a guy could tell, looks like that might be about a 16 pitch screw. Meaning 1/16" between each thread peak. Meaning each full turn, the nut moves 1/16". So, really --- if you back off the outside nut ONE FULL TURN, and tighten the inside nut ONE FULL TURN, then you've moved the guides (which are already set the correct width) exactly 1/16" to the left (out). TOO simple.. thanks, Ray T.... Oh, yeah ... keep in mind if you're trying to 'center' a roll on a strap, distance moved should be HALF. If you're side (border) measurements differ by 1/8", move the bolt 1/16". And if you're off by 1/32", run the strap through and don't worry about it

Yeah, I been there with the backin' out stitches I'm using a c4 too, but somehow I get a project done ocassionally ANYWAY. I bought it back when I didn't know any better, and while I aint proud of my mistake, I just mention it to let you know taht you CAN run 277 thread with a 24 needle. I do it all the time.. HATE those holes left by teh #25 needle.. always worry I'll fall in one of them gaping holes ... 24 with 277 at about 6spi

Truth be told, I don't know what I mean, neither. But that's a 794 needle I like the LL point needles. Aint gotno 25's though.. just lots of 24's. I ordered some in 25 from wuna the boys around here, but instead I got "D" point and a story about how it's the 'same thing' Did I mention I want the LL points?

What series? What machine is it for?

File uploaded discussing the 'tech' behind why the stitch lines are where they are. This 'theory' stuff is separated from the instruction files since many want to make holster patterns but aren't interested in that math stuff. Incredibly boring -- do NOT read this file unless there's something wrong with you .. like you're a machinist or draftsman, or such Cut it down about as much as I could and still make the point. But it IS a 2-yawn article, so IF you are using my layout instructions and want to know where the numbers come from, then ... well, don't say I didn't warn you. HOLSTER PATTERN THEORY

Oh.. worth noting, your passport booklet is nearly the same size (1/2" shorter vertically), so this could just as easily be used for either or both. Or you could reduce the height of this by that 1/2" for the passport folder. Get it...worth "note" ing .. This is a picture, not intended to be full scale. I'll make it prettier (and verify the use of 3/4 oz) before uploading the 'done deal', but this will work.

Man, those arrived QUIK. Pattern gone through with actual numbers now, but I'll have to make one. I originally thought 3/4 oz leather, but these things are even more flimsy than I thought, and 3/4 might be a bit much for this..... guess I'll know soon

Yeah, as a rule I do like W/C leather. But these days, I want to see that prior to purchase too. Some waste is expected, but .... I don't know if they offer a "bend" like you were talking about, but they do sell backs, which is the bend with the single shoulder (or a side with the belly cut off, same thing). I distributed a good bit of W/C leather recently for less than half what I paid for it. It was NOT worth $10 per foot, I would NOT have paid that had I seen it ahead of time, and I will NOT sell it to someone else at that price. So instead, I just 'took the hit' and mark it up to [yet another] lesson about buying leather. But I will say that W/C has sent me some absolutely BEAUTIFUL leather in the past, and if I was in PA I'd likely be camped on their porch

All the leather aprons I've seen were made from about 3-4 oz suede cowhide. And I would absolutely recommend S-T Leather. Great leathers, but they keep costs down by not having you pay for their (excessive) advertising Personally, I probably would go with denim or canvas for myself, maybe add some lightweight leather POCKETS.

Well, I know I'm going to sound like the 'stuffy' old guy again I don't order either of these. SLC has had theirs returned repeatedly (can't say I didn't give them enough chances) and the 2 sides I ordered from Weaver were so bad it was insulting and I don't intend to order there again. Skip that "anybody can make a mistake", or "give em a chance to make it right" (which I did,when I sent them my money). Truth is, I dont' want to do business with anyone who even has that in their "A" pile. Maybe they honestly don't know the difference. Or maybe they do, but they think I don't. Either way... Not to say that EVERY piece at those places is bad. But I've seen enough that I no longer buy leather I haven't seen. So, instead of just complaining, I offer a suggestion. If you don't have call to order 10 sides from H.O., get a couple guys in your area who could use 2 or 3 sides each and split an order. It's $8 "A" grade instead of $12 "B" grade.

Maybe I read that wrong, but I thought he specifically wanted LR -point needles. Yes? No?

NEVER gits old hearing that, Bob --- welcome, and glad I could help!

Yeah, I'm still at the point of 'if it aint for you, don't watch it'. In all the videos I've seen, I actually recommend ONE of them. And I recommend it because of one simple fact: at the end of the video, you could actually DO what you were supposed to learn from the video. Doesn't mean everyone will do it, but they COULD. If what you were told you would learn isn't there, then it's just useless noise. If the next guy wants to watch a bunch of videos, that's -- as they say -- no skin off my nose But, I might be able to show 'em how-to WITHOUT that poo

Yep, everywhere any more. Hermann Oak leather is about $8 / ft from them . and that's the "A" grade. Go somewhere else, and pay $11 and up for B or even C grade. I've never had much respect for "retailers".. which is of course another way of saying 'we don't make anything, we just want to get paid for what somebody else makes".

These folks got 'em up to size 19 (and they're FAST). http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Groz-Beckert-135X16LR-Leather-Needles-For-Sailrite-Ultrafeed-Consew-CP206R-/401049598968?var=&hash=item5d606b3bf8:m:mFIJehXZgfs1biItZLGQ1jg

That's actually a good point. I've always liked to see belt keepers made from the same hide as the belt (but split down some) for exactly that reason, so not sure why I missed it with holster liners

That's a NICE lookin seat. But to git me watchin' videos, gotta put a girl in it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWNKHi2joJE

Finally remembered to order those silly little notebooks, so when they arrive it won't take long to lay out teh FULL SIZE pattern for this. Long as I'm at it, I guess I'll make one for the passport case as well. Really no idea why a fella would pay for both, when they're so much the same, but maybe I'll just lump 'em into one section.