JLSleather

well, even standin' still the difference between 4mm and 5/32 aint but bout half a sliver , so yah. Got any pics where ya used it?

You don't "need" to sew, though I often do. I've seen some of the "old days" projects from years ago, glue held up surprisingly well - better than I thought it would have. Wallets don't get a lot of strain and stretch, so it's likely fine without sewing. Course, at some point you'll probably replace the lace ...

I ordered lace and chisel from these folk. Never heard of em before. They don't have a printed catalog, and their web site is almost painful to use, so I called. Seemed polite as could be (one guy, who then put me on to one gal). But they don't HAVE lace, might take a week to "get it in" (whatever that means), and I couldn't tell from their pic if the chisels are straight or angled... so they're going to get me the angled (again, not sure what 'get" means). So... not inspiring worlds of confidence at this point. But, y'all know me.. I'm SO fair that most people can't stand it. If you treated me right, I'll absolutely tell people about you. Other hand, if I didn't get what you said I was getting, I'll tell people that too. I have neither the time or the patience to order something... wait for it... find out it's not what i was led to believe it was ... send it back... order again...... Nope. Send me something other than what I thought I was getting, you won't have to worry about doing it again.

You mean assembling by itself.. as in separate from any leather? Could be intended to be used on leather/materials 1/8" thicker? I've never been in need of 1000-packs, so maybe this isn't my topic.

SHOOT ... we should have yer post removed ASAP -- before some genius decides to make THAT video... hour and a half long, drawing around a dummy gun Plus another half hour showing you links to instagram, fakebook, twister, tangler and tugger - all while telling you what a favor he's doing you Oh, those is both Sig pistols.. if somebody wantsa stretch 'em with PhotoScape, or scape-goat, or whatever... to scale.

By the time I've tested it, seen the result, adjusted the pattern, made another test, .... I have spent DAYS getting a pattern right. But it was RIGHT. Not "close", not "sorta". Not 'acceptable" or "okay". Not box, not fox ... Do a search on WHYtube and you'll get a JILLION "leather holster making" videos. Each one line up to draw around the gun, like they don't know that HUNDREDS of other videos show that exact same thing (some people make 20 videos that ALL show that same thing). Yet .. NO video of this "very easy" stuff

Well, that's kinda my point.. it's just a screw Unless you are doing production and need 1000 of 'em that actually match, then i might just order 'em from wherever I was already ordering something else... split the shipping costs.

Or if you're already in St Louis, aguycould hop over and pick some up at S-T Leather (17th)

That link shows 34¢ per screw, which I would consider extreme. Length of post would affect cost a bit, and it would likely matter what "bulk" means - what is "a lot" to one may not be much at all to somebody else. Looks like SLC - which I certainly would not classify as "wholesale" - has 1/4" for $28/100, which is about 16% less money, and not what most people would consider "bulk" order. Beyond that, I refer you to Google.

You aint got no time make them holsters... you should be spendin' yer time TEACHIN ME ta make those Thassa nice look -- elephant, er buffalo?

That machine for that price is almost THEFT. Unless it's beat up, buy it.

or a mallet

Well, sounds interesting, but it'd be pretty tough to put custom requests in a database

what does your press look like? probably a simple fix if you have the "shop press" type thing used for bearings 'n' such

Now THAT is an answer. To the point, from somebody who actually does what the question asks. I'll have to look into that further when time permits. Looks like it does much of what i already do... would be great to find a way to cut some of the admin time (now if there was just some way to make a pre-filled invoice for every possible combination coming out of a custom shop ...).

Some smaller pieces of what Springfield calls "B" grade H.O. Without being willing to debate teh grade, I'm not using this in my projects. I don't make THAT many small projects, and I have enough larger pieces to make linings 'n' such (not long enough to line belts). And, folks round here seem more fond of "natural" wrinkles than I am ... so... These pieces of H.O. "B" total about 3 1/2" sq ft... SLC cost .... about $50 + shipping? Get these (roughly 36" x 6", 28" x 5.5", and 11.5 x 11.5") 3/4 oz pieces for $30, shipped. That's not $35 plus shipping, that's $35 INCLUDES shipping. Get this out of my storage and I'll toss in something ... just cuz. Running shoes and lazy dog not incl.

What software are we using? About time to renew, and I'd almost prefer something that takes less time to input. OR something that would create an order list WHILE entering the transaction.... maybe.... What are you using, and why"?

So, somebody convinced you that the Cobra was "better"?@!

It's a bit background-heavy for me, Kid. I'm not one to think that "traditional" means they all have to look the same (they shouldn't), but this is too much "open space" for my taste. To be clear - the background you did is quite consistent and well done, just a bit much for the design. And .. uhhh... did you stop the lining layer short of the back fold? Kaint say I'm big on that look. I infrequently run the liner all the way to the end - including the fold -- but most often stop the inside layer AT the fold line. The steers I can't help you with. My knowledge extends only to the difference between a steak and a loin

I have dies made FOR me. I just use 'em. I also don't build my own cars - just drive 'em. Can't be in all the places all the time. And that's a consideration too -- if I got the stuff to make my own dies, WHERE would I PUT it?@! $2k for stuff to make some dies, $35k for addition on the building.

You will absolutely find that these "maker mark" things are important only to the mind of the maker. Customer really doesn't care about that at all. I'm in the middle... use a mark, don't use a mark, whatever - no matter to me either way. Just don't get the cart before the horse - I've seen SO many "makers" with a shiny "maker stamp" who really don't do so well with the leather. $50 for a "maker mark" and $4 leather just isnt' the way to go... put teh leather first and you'll do fine. Personally, I put the 'mark' NOT at the top of the list of things to do to my leather. Sometimes, projects get out the door without it. And if somebody were to request there NOT be one, not a problem here. More important to make the GOODS memorable (if they aren't , you don't want your name on there anyway, right?)

Sew it together inside out, then turn it out. The seams will lay flat so you can stitch and the edges will end up inside the bag - no burnishing. Might need to enlarge you pattern enough to have some "meat" outside the stitch lines.

I did custom work for YEARS without a "mark". I do have a couple here, but I think it's mostly just an ego problem. Much like the small guy often feels the need to be loudest. If you're in it to sell goods, and you are selling goods, I dont see a problem.