K-Man

Never mind.

Actually they still do make (and offer) the same design you pictured. http://shop.alessigunholsters.com/Ankle-Holster http://www.bulmangunleather.com/ankle.html Ralston at 5-Shot Holsters makes it as well: http://www.5shotleather.com/ankle-pocket.htm

I've had the opportunity to try/use the same and other leathers that you mention. I've found H.O. to be the best in every area. I would estimate that I've spent $30 -35k with them over the past five years or so. I've only sent leather back to them once, for a total of 3 backs. I expect exceptional leather for what I make/offer and that's what I've received. W&C's leather was too mushy for my making of holsters and other stuff. Sure, you can order one piece at a time versus 10 from H.O., but I've just not been satisfied with what W&C sent/offered. I've had leather handpicked by a couple of other places mentioned, and ended up sending it back on more than one occasion. Yes, I was reimbursed for the cost of the leather or new leather sent. But even in those instances, it wasn't much better than originally sent. I would suggest calling H.O. and talking with Judith. I've also talked with Lee and Shep, but have had better results with Judith. YMMV.

Regis: That's a steal of a price for that machine. I wish I had room for it in my RV. I'd be interested in learning what other items/stuff you have for sale. I'm just up the road from you near Mammoth Cave, KY.

If you find it, be ready for the sticker-shock price for it. The last time I saw any of any size, approx one square foot, it was $400.... And that was from a long-time reputable source.

Thanks, folks. Here's one I did a couple of weeks ago. Hermann Oak leather with a sterling silver overlay buckle from Hansen Silver. Floral pattern is from the Bill Gardner collection. Done for a young fellow who has played violin/guitar for some of the top name country music artists. The name here is for a new duo. He's ordered a second one that I'm working on currently.

Thanks for the kind words, very much appreciated.

Where do you get the "braided" buckle sets you use on your ranger belts?

Just finished this one. Hermann Oak leather, inlaid with genuine elephant tail, silver-plated conchos. Fits on my strat and tele, though shown with my acoustic. Having a good time doing the guitar/music related stuff.

Was wondering if anyone had some of the neon chap leather available (like what's used on chaps/chinks). Looking to buy just a small amount of approx 2-3 sq feet, 3-4 oz thickness. Would like some of the red and some of the gold. Give me a shout through email (Kevin ((AT)) kdholsters ((DOT)) com) or by phone at 850 .. 723 .. 5037. Thanks!

whinewine: It would be a wild guess for me to try and come up with something, but I'll give it a try. I'm going to say they were about 8-10 inches wide, and the pouch was probably about 6-7" deep. The gusset was probably around 3". Again - that's a shot in the dark.

Thanks for your interest. While technically they're still available, they're not accessible. They're in a storage unit in Florida, and we're in Kentucky. Don't know when we'll be down that way again. Wish you had said something about a month ago - I had made an overnight trip down there and could have got them out for you.

Nice choice for guitar. Martin makes some very sweet sounding guitars. I prefer the sound mahogany gives over indian rosewood. I'd consider kydex for your stiffener. You can get it in various thicknesses, and it will mold (by heat) to the shape you need; then you just mold the leather right around it.

Unless I missed it, you forgot to mark where your stitching goes on the overlay piece itself (especially around the area that the belt will slide through). Or are you using the main body piece and placing that over the piece and marking the stitch lines the same as your glue lines? Might be a little bit easier to mark the stitch lines on the overlay piece itself IMO.

Knipper: How much for one of the small ones (what's pictured in the top right corner of your picture)?

Campchair, I'd like to get 10-12 of them if you're going to make up a batch. My preference would be stainless steel. Send me a pm or email with cost, etc. Thanks, Kevin

Something else to keep in mind with respect to shipping is that if the customer used VISA or Mastercard to pay for their order, a signature receipt is required on the customer's end. If the customer disputes receiving the holster/item, and they didn't have to sign for it, then VISA/Mastercard are going to give them their money back. Delivery confirmation, insurance, etc., will not suffice to show they received it. My shipping costs average between $7-$8 for a 1lb box shipped USPS priority mail with signature confirmation.

My recent research showed that you're not going to find anything in the sub-$100 range from a vendor/supplier. You might find something on eBay, but nothing on a recurring basis. The custom makers/engravers are going to run you in the $400+ range.

Shelly: Please check your pm's.

Guy W: Check your pm's.

I just got an advertisement email from Springfield Leather this morning. Within that email was a listing for a book on how to do the bookbinding: http://springfieldleather.com/product/26746/Book%2CBookbinding-Step-by-Step/. You might take a look at that and see if it helps you.

I'll take the Diamondback .380. Email on it's way.

It seems there's a growing number of people who want to be a holster maker, and they quickly become a self-proclaimed expert, with only a few months experience. Of course, I've seen the other end of the spectrum as well - those with XX number of years experience. They're still making stuff that is poor quality, poor craftsmanship, and a hazard to wear/use. And the really sad thing in those instances is that they're passing on their haphazard skills to the next person as they extoll their experience. I would encourage you to continue to set high standards for yourself. Don't settle for anything less. Part of that, too, is recognizing where one's skills really are. You may not be any good at making ___________________, but you sure can do an exceptional job making ____________________.

Sorry to hear of his passing. It sounded like he was recuperating well from his recent hospital stay. Condolences and prayers for his family.

I have a Kahr MK9 available. I also have some of the Ring's Blue guns if you might be interested. Price for any of them is $30 + $8/shipping.