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Im not sure about chrome tanned leather but why not finish them with Snow Seal and make them waterproof?

5,6,7 are the normal SPI for most but not all things. The leather sounds like garbage but a picture would help. It should not flake off or turn the cloth brown. Needles are normally blunt. Try not to get the ones with the large eyes from Tandy. If you can find them start with a #0 Harness needle. Thats a good size to start with. You may later go to a #1 or #2. Larger number smaller needle diameter. The punches do not work as well for most people but some people love them. A diamond all is a good/better way to go if you want to learn the old ways. Some people, not me, will drill the holes out. It sounds like you got the wrong stuff.

I have a pint of vinegaroon that is a little over a year old and has turned from a tea color to a rust color. Still works great. I also have a quart of new vinegaroon. Any reason I can not mix them together? Just trying to save a little space. Michael

Another trick is to wrap the cloth around a flat wood block. Put some dye on the bottom cloth and press it against the area you want to only dye the top of the leather. You can even wipe along the leather if you practice and don't press hard. Its called block dyeing I believe. Looks really nice. Im in the middle of waiting for the glue to dry on a gun belt so I may use your idea of the dyed makers mark when I finish it. Michael

IF and I mean IF you let the oil dye dry at least 24 hours first and then buff the hell out of it before you clear lac it.

I finally found my tension gauge. My upper tension taken from the outside of the left hand side of the machine, after it exits the pass thru after the take up tension arm. The tension arm so completely down and not adding tension. My upper tension was exactly 6 lbs. Bottom tension is 1 lb. Hope that helps.

Ignore this I didnt see the "2"

Cant argue with Mom.

In this case its not a liner its 2 pieces of 4/5 glued together to act as one piece of 9/10. When molding it, it works better when its glued together first. Just treat it as a single layer of 9/10 and you get the best results in this situation.

Interesting, I normally rivet the clip before I sew the piece on and just use my center presser foot on that section. Its not much wider than the needle and goes by the clip like magic. This way I get the whole thing glued down. I can see a few places where your way would be helpful. Michael (Great looking rig BTW)

Looks good. One comment, The makers mark on the first one spoils the layout. Maybe smaller in a corner or this might be one time not to have one on the leather and brand one on the wood instead. Just a thought.

Yes, glue it together first and treat it as one piece. Tips for lasers and lights?? make a pattern first and expect to make some mistakes. It is one of those things that is learn as you go. Remember to consider the laser or light when measureing the thickest part of the gun for your stitch line. Michael

you can also lighten the bobbin thread tension a little. That should let the top tension pull the thread up. It is a balance between the bottom and top. On my Boss I have a light bottom tension and then adjust the top until it pulls the two threads into the center of the hole.

On the Tandy tool I place the leather on the edge of the table and the bottom of the tool does does not touch so I can cut deeper. Just make sure the side of the tool stays against the leather. Pratice with it a few times and you will see what I mean. I have also done it with another piece of leather underneath and just behind the edge of the top piece so the tool cuts deeper.

That tool works well but if you can afford the metal version it will last longer and stay locked to a setting. If you have to go with the plastic one get 2 or 3 and leave them set at the distance you need. They are a pain to get set up and the screw holes tend to strip so with more than one you dont have to change them as often. The plastic one can be had for 4-7 dollars. the metal one is 35-45 dollars and worth it.

TO quote Wizcrafts Sorry, As far as I know it won't work with waxed thread. Michael

The thing to find out is what kind of leather, Veg-tanned is what you need for carving and stamping. You can stamp and carve dyed leather as long as its veg-tanned. Chrome tanned and the other types will not work for carving or stamping. Yes, glue it flesh to flesh to make it thicker and give you a good looking surface on both sides. Leather is measured in ounces. 1 ounce is 1/64 thick 2 oz is 2/64 thick etc. so with a caliper you could measure the thickness and tell us what you have. I am going to bet that it is chrome tanned because of what it is used for. Michael

God I love this Forum. Service from the Dealer right in the forum. I have never seen this type of service on any other forum no matter what the type. All the good vendors participate. Thank you CowboyBob. You made points with a future customer.

Buy your leather from Springfield Leather and they will sell you a 7 foot long X feet wide piece. Last one I got was 84 inches long and 2 feet wide. They had no problem handling the order and sold me Herman Oak leather for a great price. There was no extra charge for the less than full side order. Springfield will solve that problem. Michael

yes it does, 207, 277, 346 and more

Looks good. Something else to think about it leaving the bottom of the holster open. This way dust, dirt, water debris and stuff doesn't collect in the bottom of the holster.

Really nice. I like this design better than the one people make with the "Wings". Job well Done. Michael

I wonder about interstate shipping since he makes a point to say within your state.. Smith and Wesson does not use an FFL to send or receive your firearm for service so they dont need one but who know if anyone else does for interstate. I solved the problem by getting an FFL. Michael

Sorry, I havent been able to find my trigger pull gage. Im going to look hard this weekend

Much nicer. What size and type of needle and what size thread are you using. It looks like its not a 794 chisel style needle or maybe its dull? Could be that machine doesn't use 794 either. But its looking 100% better. Well done.