mishka
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Whats the good source for getting quality veg tan leather here in the US?
TIA
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Thanks guys. I think i got some pretty good results on test strips by sealing with tan kote. Will play some more with this.
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Im using a veg tan undyed/unfinished leather for buttstock wrap. I have some Tandy's Neatsfoot oil compaund so im not sure if its worse then pure neatsfoot oil. Yes i agree it does darken leather .
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I'll be interested in one
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From reading up a bit more looks like I need to :
1. Deglaze leather before dying
2. Dye ( I use Fliebings pro)
3. Buff/rub with clean cloth
4. Clean pigment residue with saddle soap
5. Apply conditioner ( whats the good conditioner btw? )
6. Fiebings Tan Kote
7. Resoline/Acrilic 50/50 w water top coat ? Or leave at step 6?
Im I on the right track here?
TIA
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I used brown Fiebings Pro dye on a project , applied some BLO after and then put some atom wax on top. Looks good but seems that some dye is rubbing off. Please advise on how to seal leather after i use Fiebings pro.
TIA
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Thanks guys. Was thinking some simple two/three piece cobra style with no padding. Planning just adding the same border stamp to match the butt stock. But I quite like yours Josh too.
If i decide to do without any lining or padding, whats the best way to finish underside of the leather? Dye it , then Gum Trag and slick it up?
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Hey Guys, here is my latest project I did for myself.
Here is my first attempt at this, learned few things from it
Next I want to try to make a sling for it. What weight leather is recommended for it? And is there any good templates?
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13 hours ago, Tugadude said:Take a look at this video. He shows a workable method.
Thanks, it gives me a starting point. Guys, any idea if I can pull needle between glued layers of leather?
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On 4/30/2016 at 8:13 PM, Tugadude said:I see you got no responses so I'll give it a go. No videos that I am aware of. This is assuming the leather is folded over where the stitching occurs. Punch the holes with a round awl. I would begin with two needles threaded on a length of thread and feed one needle through from one side to the other, in between the layers. Loop through twice and then fed back across, again, in between. Loop twice again and then stuff the thread in between again. Cut it and push it back inside. Should result in what you see on the straps, two double loops, one piece of thread and no loose ends. Not the most secure way to go but it is what it is. The one with metal strap keep can also be done with one length, four stitches is no harder, just do as above and then pass back across to the other side of the keep, do both sides and then cut and tuck.
Would you be able to post some pictures of this method?
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I'll try to get to leather supply store to pick up some material this weekend, I'll post back with progress
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our local club runs idpa style matches (not official idpa matches), so the rules are a bit more relaxed. kinda mix of idpa and uspsa.
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I would love to see some pics of single pouches for a double stack mags. As i plan to use them for idpa competition and not for carry. I will prob need to make four of them, so i can space them out on my belt nicely.
It looks like i have two options: 1. fold over, stich and wet mold 2. Wet mod it on the wooden template, nail it, dry it and then stich it.
Any other suggestions?
Thanks everyone.
@katsass - very nicely done, how do you attach them to the belt?
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Hello everyone,
im new to this forum and hope to find some advise.
I wan to make a mag pouch for double stack mags ( want to use them for competition). Need advise on what type of leather i should use and any templates or techiniques to implement.
I have some experience in making hand stiched leather watch straps and i hope i can utilize my skills on this project.
Down the road plan on getting into holster making, but for now just want to start with mag pouch.
Thanks
Where to get veg tan leather
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