CodaWolf

Thank you very much!

Thank you very much!

After a quick search I couldn't find the information I needed. Do you guys know if the XD40 subcompact blue gun will work for molding an XD9 subcompact? Thanks!

I found it at tandy of all places... they have added a few new heavy duty clasps. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/department/Hardware/Bag-Clasps-Closures/11400-04.aspx

Ok as promised the pictures... I still have to put the mounting hardware on. BTW where the heck can you find the anti twist brackets for a windshield mount?

The wear is one thing you won't see with the rooned leather if anything you will start to see a grey color where it gets a heavy scratch or cut but a little oil or finish seams to darken it right back. The leather gets real stiff when rooned, if you are wet molding it is easier to do before you roon it or at the same time. I am curious to see how well it holds up to the sun. I guess I will find out. When I get it completed later this week I'll post pics. Thanks.

Thank you for the reply. One more quick question, Have you tried it on leather that has been vinegarooned? I really like black I can get with it but it does seem to make the leather a little more resistant to water (at least initially) and you can't stamp it after words

OK I have made a few holsters and other fun items but I have decided to make a tool roll for a friend. After searching for an appropriate finish for a project like this All i have found is further questions. For my holsters I typically use mop&glow cut down 50/50 with top coat of a neutral shoe polish. Will this hold up the constant sun exposure or are there better finishes that can be used on a bike. Thanks -Lon I will also be sure to share pictures when I get it done

I am curious also?

Shooter, I think it looks darn good! But when I asked the better half she thought a pink gun calls for a pink holster

I like it. Is that a magnetic latch under the concho?

I made a copy of the butt end out of an old 2x4 then wet molded the cap, let it dry, marked the sewing channel and cut line then cut it out. From what I could see there are bound to be a couple of wrinkles but when you glue the end cap in place and sew it down they will pull flush with the other piece. For once I am happy with a first project.

Sorry about the image quality but I only had my cell phone. This is my first attempt at a butt cuff for my dads rifle. I can say the end cap was a pain to sew, but then so where the bullet loops. I think I will try the lace style bullet loops next time.

Benjiumen, Hello from just down the street in Odessa, MO

Not my first leather projects but my first attempt's at saddle stitching and using veg tan leather leather for projects. The belt was my first attempt to saddle stitch anything. Growing up I have helped my dad chrome tan a few deer and sheep hides even a few brain tan projects, then mainly primitive projects for black powder and rendevues. Dad has switched over to a bark tan for his sheepskins, man they turn out nice that way, he has even managed to get my little sister interested in doing them that way. Nothing better than a pair of wool lined moccasins for the winter

Thanks the feed back always helps to give one a little more confidence. The stamping started off a lot deeper but as I formed the throat it stretched the leather and caused it to fade out. She has some great projects but I just can't get her to put any of them up hear yet. But if it is helping with the stress levels that is all that matters. Lets face it doing something with our hands can be a great form of stress relief. I may never sell any thing I make but the benefits to my mental state while making sewing a belt or holster are well worth the cost of materials for either myself or the better half. Besides it allows us to show the kids that you don't have to play on the computer or xbox to occupy your time there are many hobbies out there that you can do and maybe make a little side money or gifts. I know the kids love to pound on the leather with her.

I'll second this. I had some tandy leather that did this and I was able to give it a tea bath after my first vinegarooning. The second treatment evened it right out.

Ok folks at the urging of my kids I have decided to share my first belt and holster. I have to apologize about the photos but I didn't want to get the big camera out ( I had a full weekend getting certified as a 4H shooting instructor.) The belt was my first large scale hand stitching project it is two layers for a total of 1/4" think with the outer layer being vinegarooned. I have been wearing the heck out of it and I must say I am enjoying the stoutness of it. The holster is an IWB for my Tanfoglio Witness 45. My only gripe is the thickness of the leather did not allow to bone the details that I wanted. I only had 8-9 oz from tandy and my stitching below the trigger guard was a little low. I had talked my better half into trying stamping and carving a while back to help with her stress levels and she took to it like crazy and it has proven to be just the outlet that she needed. So she did the basket on the mouth piece. I think about the only things I would change currently is to move my stitching closer to the trigger guard and go down to 6-7 oz leather maybe even 5-6. And reduce the size of the re-enforcement for the throat.