Lucas

Just a hunch, but I think models would help you out a lot better than brands. Several brands of gun may be near identical, look at 1911's or peacemakers and clones.

A needle scaler with different bits adapted to it? Interesting concept I'm sure that some out there could use it to great effect, not sure if I'd be one of them.

I use veg tanned leather, and dye using fiebings via an airbrush prior to assembling/stitching. I get my best results this way, although I haven't tried dip dyeing.

Pretty sweet! Nice work.

I've made a few holsters of that style. I sort of dig the look.

AFAIK, Yes you can use any compact 1911 for a pattern.

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That is a great idea. I have one of those hand operated hydraulic wood splitters laying around. A coworker wanted rid of it a couple years ago, I've always intended on making it into a small shop press. Clearance will be low for me, being constructed out of an I-beam, but I'll give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration.

Very beautiful work!

Hello everyone, I'm Lucas. Been tinkering with leatherwork as a hobby for a couple years now. Here is some of my work. Any tips or advice is greatly appreciated. This project started it all for me. I wanted a gunbelt for my Ruger Vaquero, and an older gent whom I used to work with was gracious enough to help me make one at his shop After that day, I bought a few tools of my own and started making projects on my own. Some of my early projects didn't turn out so well, some turned out somewhat serviceable After a few more attempts with varying degrees of success, I've finally gotten to a point that I'm happy with my work. I realize that my work is nowhere near the best that it could be, but I'm still learning everyday. Thanks for looking!