SooperJake

Lost: bowling bag full of leather tools. See Jake for details and small reward. May have been left behind at bowling tournament near Hickory , NC.

Nice one, kats.... Is the paddle 4 layers of 4/5?

Ken, Yes, I'd like to see a picture. Ronnie, it's the "while you sew" part I'm trying to get around. My Cowboy will wind while I sew, but I wanted to avoid that aspect if possible. Jake

Nice work! Jake

Is there such a thing as a dedicated bobbin winder that will work with the 441 type machine bobbins and is anyone using one they would recommend? Jake

Where do you get the Angelus in quantities large enough for dipping?

this is a picture of the item in question.

Which black from Angelus do you prefer, Dick? Jake

My neighbor's dog chewed on a pair his boots and he asked me if i could make the missing piece. Figure I'll make two so they match. The boots are a riding boot and have what he called a kilt on them. I liken this piece to a similar design on my dress shoes....it is a fringed flap that covers the top of the foot. I have a whole one for a pattern, and one chewed up. It looks like plain, very thin brown leather, kind of soft and pliable. I'd guess the weight at around an ounce, maybe. grey colored on the back side. What would you suggest i use to make two new pieces for his boots? Thanks, Jake

Is there another order break/ cost savings if you ordered double that?

Very nice as usual, Eric. But, something about the reinforcement of the second holster bothers me, though. Not terribly, but the overall shape seems a bit off, compared to your usual designs. I see a spoon shape on the front whereas you usually have an asymetry which I like much more. The back side of that same holster's reinforcement is asymetrical and doesn't have the same effect. Know what I mean? The first holster is a perfect example of the opposite effect. It has an asymetrical harmony front and back. Jake

George, is a minimum order from Ring's qualified by amount of guns or value of the order? Jake

Looks good, Dawg! Jake

Nice Work JRC. Say...where'd you get your elephante' from? Jake

Welcome aboard from St.Croix County! Jake

I think angle depends on the shooter's preference, body type, and the gun itself. An angle of 15°-17° on a belt slide for my XD works nicely. My LCP lays better at 20°, and gives me a more exposed grip that is easier to grab. As an aside, a snubby without a trigger guard makes me nervous. TwinOaks has some good ideas there. Mental note... Jake

Isn't a holster such as a Crossbreed just a flat backed holster? Why couldn't you make one like that only swap the kydex for some 10 oz veg, and vac mold the front leather first, then sew it to a backing piece? It's probably already been done, but it just occurred to me to make it that way. Jake

floyd, You need something sent to you over there for leather work, or anything else, you let me know. PM me with what you need an where to send it. No, I won't send you my new Cowboy stitcher. Jake

Not too late and pretty near identical, although I'm eyeballing with a ruler vs. calipers. If I understand your length measure, the LCP is shorter, but I don't think that presents much worry. Thanks 03! Jake

Which movie are you referencing for a "Lee Van Cleef style"?

+1 on coOL! Jake

Welcome aboard from Wisconsin! Jake

I wouldn't mind a tutorial on the casting methods, myself.

Nice job! I just got Will's pattern pack last week. I want to make a skirt holster for this Jake