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Yes it is.

I have a Boss that is approximately 10 years old. I purchased two Cobra machines and no longer use the Boss. Looking for $800. I am located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA and would prefer not to ship. I also work in Carson, CA and could bring it there if that helps.

Yes I do, there is everything from 12 x 12 to 4' x 8' you can call me direct at 909-239-2394 if you are interested. Jim

I'll take them both. How do you want payment.

I just wanted to say thanks to Rob at RMB. My wife ordered some guns from him for me as a Christmas Gift. She told me that Rob really went out of his way to get them to her in time as some of the ones she ordered were out of stock. Rob expedited the shipping and I got my guns. Thank you Rob and I look forward to buying from you again. Jim

Thanks for the info, Who do you recommend for a supplier? I have not seen any of those at Tandy

I am having some issues with beveling the inside of the belt slots on my holster. When I try to get into the tight radius, the beveler mars up the leather. I am currentelly using Tandy bevellers. Any suggestions on either a better beveler, or better technique. Thanks,

I glad it worked out for you. Send me a photo of the finished bench when you get it done. Jim

I think I will try the Hot water next and see what that does for me, but not to Hot. Once, I tried to soak the leather in Black tea before a vinegron bath. I guess I was a little anxious and did not let the Tea cool enough. It was like a shrinky dink, the leather shrank up it 1/4 of the original size. It was about 2 minutes after boiling the Tea. Lesson learned. Any idea on where to get 2 inch rubber for a better price? Thanks for the help.

Yep, you are right they are 1 inch. Cool, looks like I am one the right track then.

You have the type of forming that I am looking for around the edges. I will keep trying to increase pressure. How wet is your leather when you are forming it. Mine was wet, then set to dry until it dry to the touch but still cold and very flexible.

Okay, here are a few photos of what I did the night before last. One is before any pressing and the other is after pressing. The last, is the holster in the press to try to show the force. I did not put alot of pressure on it, just untill it got tight. I am only using 1/2 inch rubber on top and bottom. Another possible issue is that my top steel plate is not mounted to the ram. I am not sure if this is good, bad or does not matter. Thanks for the input, Jim I am suprised they did not give more detail, guess it is a case of CYA. Thanks for looking into it for me, i appreciate it!.

Dwight, I understand what you mean about the detail, I have been using a vaccumm press for a while now and I do the boning after it is out. What I am looking at is when i vaccumm mold, the leather will for suck up around the gun more around the slide, frame and trigger. I want the same from the press, I am just very concerned about over doing it. I saw one post that they really put alot of tension on the press, for both blue and real guns. I am just worried about over doing it. 12 tons sounds like a lot of pressure. i will make another holster tonight and post some progress photos tomorrow. Jim

Thanks Rob, i would very much like to know what Blue Guns says also. I got the guns from you last week and just picked up the press (on Sale) Friday. Anxious to get started.