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HEY this one slipped past me. Don't mind the auto rig either, but I'm really likin' that "bleedin' shark" wheelie

HEY I LIKE IT... great color and "texture".

OH.. well that guy SUCKS. But you "could' wet form that, it will work Just WET the leather - don't SOAK it. I generally get it a little wet, OPEN it up with your finger or a stick, and then dunk it in water for a couple of seconds. Idea is to get the moisture going THRU the holster.

What template? Probably some ARE meant to be wet formed, and some are NOT. Which do you have?

Yup, that works in teh states too And PUH LEEZE .. no more "cool to the touch" If my thermostat is set at 64, the leather is ALWAYS "cool to the touch", no matter wet or dry. If you're toolin' in San Antonio, I doubt there's much "cool to the touch".

Some folks just put a band aid there BEFORE stitching. If you do it with any regularity, it will toughen up right there and likely won't bother you any more.

uhh.. you answer yer own question -- those panels on the holsters are Hermann Oak tooling leather dyed with Fiebing's mahogany (thinned about 2 parts dye to 1 part reducer, or so).

http://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/82797-slcs-gift-to-you/?tab=comments#comment-559909

SOmetimes happens, and sometimes pretty tough to see it coming. So sometimes, like on this one where they need to match, I dyed the mahogany panels for the holsters AND the mag pouches (not yet done) at the same time and THEN cut out the pieces.

Subtle tones and stylish layout. You prove again that "observation is 9/10 of the law" I like the finished product even better than I already liked the carving.

Hey, thanks! Tricky part here was getting the gun to ride as low as he wanted it, but still be on the belt!

SHOOOT .. assa wrong one! Here ya go...

preciatecha Her's a new shot .... still no finish applied, just a little elbow grease buffin'

That's a cool tip, and it's SO WAY refreshing to hear somebody openly state that he didn't INVENT EVERYTHING that ever existed

ORdered small, simple cutting die. Thought I should make sure they had current address and card on file, called em up at Intl Die, found out the die I ordered THE DAY BEFORE was DONE and ready to ship out Can't say enough about these folks.. email em a drawing, tell em how you want to pay, git ta cuttin'

Have you tried one size bigger needle? Sounds like you gittin' "stuck" at the hole on the bottom side.

I asked, and per R.D. at SLC, these ranger belt "parts" have about 1" between holes, and about 3" from last hole to the tip point. Shoot if I didn't fergita ask the leather WEIGHT they cut these from, but I assume it's around 7 er 8 oz. Might save Rusty answering the same question a dozen more times. https://www.springfieldleather.com/1-Natural-Billet-Set_2

Lengths are easily adjusted -- really the only consideration as far as "holding one" is teh diameter of the shaft. You can try varying amounts of knurl on the barrel, some more course than others, but the main thing you'll want to consider is how big it is around, which you should be able to tell right there at Tandy. Ask em to show you a 3/8" diameter and a 1/2" diameter. There IS a bit of difference, much like your airbrush example. I tried the 1/2" and didn't care for it -- maybe Im just used to the narrower one, don't know. Beyond that, you WILL have people trying to sell you the most wonderfullest cooliest most bestest knife ever made that your great grandchildren will be proud of you for having the vast wonderful insight to choose. But it won't likely cut better than the others. Go to the tandy, ask em git out a couple different ones, and a piece of leather damp on a table. Most of them have this for various "classes" they have.

Nah, no gun required. I'll just do like you already see everywhere.... leave the stitch line where it is, "mold" it in to fit your pencil,.call it a "custom" fit ... you know the rest of the story

hey, my new PR guy!

his web site lists sales@ihlusa.com

Couple rigs for a fella down south .. colors was his idea. Pic in teh gallery. Actually mahogany dye, but "black n mahogany" doesn't flow well as "black n burgundy" eh? Double mag pouch for each to follow afore long ...

A matter of hours from the question to not only the answer, but the specs too