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Hi all,I wonder if anyone knows if the above style gun case was around in 19th c USA or was it an English thing of later times?I am asking because I have seen one for sale that needs restoration but don't want to do it if of limited use to anyone.thanks for info

hi,i have a wooden strap cutter that has given me good service but i am finding the spare blades hard to find and expensive so i would appreciate suggestions for a replacement with readily available and reasonably priced blades.even better ,one that can utilise a number of different blades.also ,preferably available in the uk .thanks.

hi,i have a wooden strap cutter but find it difficult to source replacement blades so would appreciate recommendations for a new cutter with readily obtainable blades.thanks.

Thanks for reply,will go with black.

Hi all,making an infantrymans belt of the south side ,would black brown or oiled be more authentic?

Hi,how did you mould the double pouch?i want a triple mag pouch but have only moulded single pouches,i would love to know how you achieved yours.nice work by the way.

hi all,i want to make a copy of a flap holster and triple mag pouch for the Norwegian m1914 copy of the m1911a1.My query is how to achieve the multiple pouch by moulding.I usually use a wood former for pouches but this has me stumped,any advice welcomed,thanks,mark.

hi,i have just finished stitching some faux sheepskin to a padded guitar strap but it took an age,is there a technique or is it just a pig to do?

thanks,appreciate all your help thanks for your kind words.

thanks,it was scary messing with someone elses stuff so tried to keep it low key,was terrified i would destroy them!

Thanks for the help and advice, I decided on a minimal approach and have settled on using a water based dye and wax Polish and bit of wire wool to ding them up a bit. Have got some before and after pics. Thanks again.

thanks,will give it a go.looks good,like the colour

thanks for replies,would brown dye then tan polish and a light scuffing be reasonably accurate for a ww2 holster?

can you overdo the neetsfoot oil and clog up the leather or should i use progressive light coats of oil?

i would like to go with the idea of oiling and representing darkened rubbed areas but do not own an airbrush,any ideas to create a similar effect?what about dye applied sparingly with a cloth?