Rising Sun Leather Co

give me a call or send an email. I may be able to help you. (702)371-3125 Joey@RisingSunLeatherCo.com thanks, Joey

I used the awl method a few times and it worked out ok, but I think the best way to go, at least for me was, the single, double and four prong diamond hole stitching punches in different sizes. ( stitches per inch). All of my work is hand sewn and it looks as even and consistent as a machine. I wouldn't recommend any other way. Joey

I can definitely help with this. I have made a strap exactly like Merle's for a Vegas Merle impersonator. the best two ways to reach me are by phone or email. (702)371-3125 Joey@RisingSunLeatherCo.com Thanks, Joey

hello, check out my website and Facebook page. if you like what you see give me a call. I'm sure I can make a collar for your dog that you'll love. www.RisingSunLeatherCo.com Thanks, Joey

Hello, I would like to take a look at these patterns. My email is Joey@RisingSunLeatherCo.Com . Thanks, Joey

That's why it's called a "tuckable" IWB. You can tuck your shirt in under the clip.

Ok then. Lets change gears here to lighten things up. I wasn't going to get involved with this one because of lack of experience with any sewing machine, especially a heavy leather stitcher, but here goes. This is going back to the"bumps" on the back side of the leather issue. First off, up until today all the stitching I've done,(and it's been a lot) has been by hand. I do have a tippmann boss stitcher(which I did use today). When I first got the machine it was used and had some issues with it. It didn't feed the leather proper, it missed stitches, the stitch length wasn't consistent, it scratched up the backside of the leather, and it left those "bumps". I sent it to tippmann industrial, where they completely restored the machine and sent it back to me. When I received the machine, I couldn't wait to use it. Pulled it out of the box, set it up, grabbed some leather, and away I went. Well, let me tell you... It's just not that easy. The machine was repaired and yet it was still not stitcing the way it should be(this was my error this time). And it was leaving the "bumps" still. I put it away and went back to stitching by hand. Later that week I went to my friends, who happens to have a Cobra 4. He let me play with it and I decided I have to get one of these(so I have one on order). Anyway, when I was done using his machine, I looked at the bottom stitches, and guess what, the were there. Today, I took my Boss back out of the box and played with it, adjusting the tension settings and stitch lengths untill I got it working so I was happy with it. I made a holster and belt with bullet loops and it worked perfectly(didn't miss any stitches, evenly spaced) and guess what... No "bumps". Yep I said NO BUMPS. The secret is to not take short cuts. When I stitch by hand I put a stitching groove on the front and back pieces of leather (this makes the stitches level with the surface of the leather so they won't get rubbed and worn out.(i think it adds a very professional touch). Anyway, I did the same thing before I used the Boss. No Bumps, and you can't feel the stitches. Problem solved, use stitch grooves. Also, I am selling my Boss for $1100 + $30 for shipping.(to help pay for my cobra 4) I will be putting it on ebay monday or tuesday, so if your interested send me a P.M. before then. Thanks for taking the time to read and I hope this helps everyone. Here is the rig I made. Another satisfied customer. Sorry, I didn't take any close ups of the back because I wasn't going to get involved... But trust me, "no bumps".

That my friend is something that you will have to find out for yourself. When I used it, I dipped black suede in the solution just long enough to get wet all over. Then I let it dry. It became a little stiff when it dried. At that point I just rolled it in every direction and it softened up to it's original feel. I would say, try to wipe the solution on lightly with a cloth or even maybe mistit on with a spray bottle. Sorry I can't be more certain what else might happen to the front side. I do know that when i did it, not even the smallest trace of black ever rubbed off. Hope this helps, Joey

Use a 50/50 water to vinegar solution.

Then stitch only the outside border and only glue the inside connecting pieces? uote name='Bluesman' timestamp='1335817094' post='245860'] Check out the fonts in Word or Excel. There is one were the holes in "b" and "o" have cnnection lines runiing from the inside diameter to the outside diameter.

Hey all, I was wondering how do I cut the top piece of cowhide so that the exotic skin underneath looks like the letter it is. What i'm talking about is the shape of the letter. Most are easy, I'm stumped on the ones with holes in the middle. IE. A,b,d,e etc... If I cut out the outline it's not really a proper letter, but more like a blob. The only thing I can see is gluing the center on top of the exotic, but that doesn't seem proper or that it will last very long before falling off. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Joey

This one was made so while riding his horse it wouldn't rub on his leg and could still draw and holster it with ease.

Here's my 2¢ worth: any time I have a difficult customer, I add an additional charge for the "ick factor". That charge varies depending on how much of a pain in the butt they are. Sometimes I'll quote them a price so outrageous hopeing they'll go elsewhere for the work. This is then a win win situation for me. Either I dont have to deal with their BS, or I will make a lot more money than normal. I also add $20 to the price anytime I have to order a dummy gun, and always get half up front if they are local and paid in full if they are not local. The other thing I thought I might mention is the quality of your work. Your molding looks very good and your stitcing also looks good. The only thing I would do different is stitch much closer to the gun. In time the leather will soften and the molding will open allowing the gun to wiggle and move inside the holster. Here is a picture of one I made for a Ruger SR9C. Otherwise, great job and keep up the good work. quote name='glockanator' timestamp='1335727589' post='245728'] He came through with the judge but not the sign paid up front also. This is what I came up with.

Whenever I add throat reinforcements, after I have located where exactly I want it and marked it, I glue the reinforcement piece to the main piece laying flat. Once the glue has dried, I then stitch the two together, while flat. I also line all of my holsters, so I do this before I put on the liner. I do not stitch the top of the reinforcement at this time. That will be stiched at the same time I stitch in the liner. I do it this way because it hides and protects the rest of the stitcing. I bend the leather over after I have edged and burnished most of the leather. Hope this helps. Joey

Can someone please explain how to use the t-nuts. I'm guessing you only use the front side of the male part of a snap and screw it to the t-nut. If that is so, what type and or sizes all go together, (t-nut, snap and screw) . Also if there is something else I'm missing please let me know. Thanks, Joey