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Looking for a holster pattern for a 45 .......7 1/2" Ruger Vacq . The holster Kurt Russell wore in Tombstone. More than happy to purchase one Not sure if it a Cattleman or Cheyenne with the Mexican loop designed changed. Looking to make it has a gift for a friend and I do not have a dummy gun or the real gun to make a pattern. Thank you in advance

There is a good facebook page called "Tips and tricks for the Cobra Class". Awesome tips and you can ask any question you want. Sometimes just reading all thee threads help you understand your machine better. This group is supported by Cobra Steve. Enjoy https://www.facebook.com/groups/101589880193668/?ref=br_rs

If you weld or know someone that can take a pair of vice grips and on one side weld a circle piece of metal and glue down a piece of rubber. On the other side weld a washer with a rubber o-ring. It allows you to tighten the chicago screw without I spinning. I would not use contact cement because you only want to stop them from coming loose by accident but you or your customer may need to take them off in the future. Just my 2 cents.

I use Weldwood but I leave it for 1-2 hours before I put my 2 pieces of leather together. I don't have any problems with my edges at all. Also a little trick I use is I put the can in hot water for awhile, shake it up then open the can and pour it into clear plastic bottle like you would use for mustard. I find I make less of a mess and can put the glue right where I want it.

Get a stitching pony. I don't know what tools you have but would be happy to help you out. Making one is not hard but time consuming. Check out you tube videos. What is your experience level?

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Go to a fabric store and you can get plastic of different thickness. Comes on a picture roll used to cover tablecloths. It works great!

The key is to find something you like to use and is comfortable to use. Whatever you use make sure it doesn't have and knicks in it otherwise it will mark up your leather. I also have a pointed antler that I use for small places.

Yes. Always make one first, make your adjustments as needed, make another out of leather if your satisfied then you can make your pattern out of plastic if that is what you want to use. I also mark on my patterns little notes like steps in the process of putting that item together, weight of leather used and the size of my holes punched. I find I save on leather due to less mistakes and don't waste that much time trying to remember how I made something in the past. Also being organized in your work area really helps.

I think it looks nice the way it is. Trying to take off the Leather Balm could end up with throwing your album in the garbage. I would keep it as is and mark it as a lesson learned. JMO

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I use clip board. I buy large sheets at a printer. Easy to cut and lasts a long time.

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When I want to hand sew a project I use chisel also. First I groove my sewing line then use my chisel to punch all my holes. If your holes from your chisel are leaving marks from pulling it out of the leather then you need to sharpen your chisels. If you have a buffer I would use the white rouge and sharpen your chisels or use a small file. I hope this helps. I love to hand sew but my hands just can't take it anymore so I had to buy a sewing machine.

Does anyone have a manual for a Durkopp model CL17-1-1. Would be willing to purchase a copy from you or if you know where I could find one. Thanks

I use blue guns. I make my holsters so they are tight.....leather will give a little in time. Hope this helps.

Go to a place that does granite counters tops only. The same place where contractors buy their granite. They always have pieces that are broke and they will even cut the place to the size you want. Very reasonable in price too. Tile will crack even if you glue it......just not thick enough. I took my granite piece and set it in my table top so it is flush. I also have a piece of granite that I can move around where I want it. Good luck

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Yes there is a big difference in quality. Everyone as there personal favorite. Tandy is a great place to start with. When you want to start producing better quality looking project.....then you will start looking for better quality leather. Working with better quality leather really does make a difference. Each person needs to look at what type of projects you want to do like wallets, holsters, bags or etc. Are you tooling or stamping? Are you ok with scars or marks? Different qualities of leather will also make a difference in how it sews, burnishing, forming, and in dyeing. There are places that will sell Herman Oak in small pieces......my suggestion would be to find a small project and do it using a poor quality leather then try the same project in a better quality leather and compare them. There are some good places out there to buy quality leather from. Just my 2 cents

Yes.....it is a folding hoof pick. Besides Weaver (I know they have them) if your only looking for one I would try a local tack shop or a livestock supply store. You can also check out Jeffers or Horse.com. If your looking for one you can contact me......I'm sure I have one.

You are going to love it. Never got a bad hide yet, fast and friendly service.

Does anyone have a pattern for a right handed Double Pommel holster? Thanks in advance

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Sometimes I have to wet mine. Also make sure to store them tip down. They work great.