SooperJake

Bruce, which item numbers on your website are "round edge creasers" or "layer creasers"?

Thanks guys. Looks like I get to buy some more tools! Jake

And, how is this process done, if you please?

recommendations, Mike?

Is the edge of the loop on this Karla Van Horne holster the result of using an edge creaser do you think, or some other technique? The edges on it, and the holster itself practically look as rounded as upholstry piping. I can never seem to achieve that kind of radius on the edges, and I'd like to. http://www.purdygear.com/images/Holsters/Modern%20Holsters/Brill%201911%20Holster%201000.jpg Jake

From which machine are your bobbins?

Looks pretty darn good to me. Jake

:spoton: ...and three thumbs up is really difficult to do.... Jake

I guess my question should have been: Does the blue coating on Ring's Dummy guns come off on the holster during molding? And, if yes, Can you prevent it? Jake

Awesome. Jake

Eric, you are saying that there is a clear topcoat over the blue. Is that right?

I see Rings Blue Guns are available in black, and I have heard of the blue coming off on a holster during molding. Do any of you have a preference for one color over the other? Does it really matter? Jake

Looking good, Abram. It is more work, but a continuation of stitching at the toe and along the top of the trigger guard would really dress up the front. There are two schools of thought...or really, three. No stitch groove at all, stitch groove only, and stitching. For pure asthetics I like stitching that circles the perimeter, at least on the front. Jake

Nice looking holster, Rob. What vendor did the hide come from? Jake

I thought you get all that with an account like godaddy?

I had to download the pictures because I keep coming back to look them...

Any purchase made online or in a store, even, is payment up front. Shouldn't ever be any other way. Period. Was this an ebay sale? If so, how'd they get the merch without paying upfront? I cut my association with ebay and paypal years ago. Jake

Is there a rule of thumb for slot spacing? I get the whole pinch and bend part of the analysis, but figured I'd ask if anyone had a sort of "standard" for slot placement. On one holster I made a while back, I had them too far out it didn't hug very well. Also, on the Horseshoe's holster..Is that a weaker loop design? Seems like the back side leather around the loop would have more stress on it than a regular loop with two thicknesses of leather taking the load. Looks nice from the front though. Jake

Killer idea, Shooter! What weight is the main holster body,? Jake

Welcome. PM me with any sharpening questions, Cheryl. Or ask them here if you'd like. I 've been a woodworker most of my life and taught tool sharpening for nearly 13 years. I think I've used (and own) pretty much every kind of sharpening stone, jig, widget and machine that's been invented. You can lubricate an oil stone nicely by adding dish soap to water. Once an oil stone is saturated with oil, you will never remove all the oil from it, so it is best to continue using oil. Kerosene is an old time lube for Arkansas stones. A little thinner than mineral oil. By the way, you can use unscented lamp oil in place of mineral oil, and you aren't paying for something labeled "food safe" Heck, any cooking oil would technically work. Abrasive technology has come a long way, yet is well rooted in the past, still. Natural Arkansas stones and quarry cut japanese water stones are among the best sharpening stones you can get. But, they are getting more rare each day. Of course there are modern versions too. Also, keep in mind as regarding grits of stones that there is more than one "grading system" Here are a few useful comparison charts: http://micro-surface...page=page&id=16 http://www.fine-tools.com/G10019.htm Jake

An update from me : Things are going well. My anxiety with the machine is gone and I'm ticking right along. I just needed to tinker. Now I'm ready to switch to the smooth plate because the tooth marks on the backside of my stuff is pissing me off. Haven't made any holsters lately. I made a quiver belt hanger attachment for a family member and he showed it to a local archery shop and next thing i know I'm producing these things for them. Apparently crossbow hunters don't always like to carry the quiver attached to the crossbow. Jake

I recommend Leonard Lee's "A Complete Guide to Sharpening". About $15 or so from Amazon. Money well spent. Jake

Mike, Just be thankful they didn't have to hit you with those damn lightning rods. Your eyes go bloodshot to hell and your tongue turns black. Although you'd be all set for Halloween. I think I'll make one of these for my XDM .45. Thanks for sharing the details. Jake

Well deserved once again, Lobo! Jake

Thanks, Horrrk. I like it too