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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

Dwight, what does Jo Ann' Fabric call the material? Sold by the yard I assume, also? Thanks, Jake

And sometimes the dummy runs faster than you do, I suppose?

Does anyone think advertising "molded with a real firearm" would gain favor with a prospective customer, especially when they are buying from your website? Jake

Meaning, You are putting more than one holster in at a time to form them, Mike? Jake

20 mil or 30 mil? Seems like 20 would allow better boning through the bag. opinions? Jake

Old post that never got answered, but I think I just figured out how they do it. Caught a clip on youtube that said the rawhide is impregnated with shellac. That makes sense as the shellac should soften the hide just like water, and then dry to a very hard finish that would adhere the rolled up rawhide into a cylinder. It also explains why they look shiny. I'm going to make one this week. I will post my results and pictures if I figure it out. Jake

Yes, Please. I want to make a holster and pouch for my Brother-in Law's birthday, so I don't want to ask him for the measurements. if the mags are way off, I need to order one with the blue gun. Jake

CT, take a look at this website, I think it might help you with your photography issues. http://www.shortcourses.com/tabletop/ Jake

Nice Work! Jake

Why can't a leather or rawhide face be applied to a metal hammer to protect the stamp? Just curious.. Jake

Nice work, Dick. What color / brand is the Glock / Commander rigs dyed with? Minimalist is cool, too. Jake

Email Sent Jake

If you are using a drill press to put in stitching holes, cut the grove on the back after you drill the holes. This way you can cheat the groove if necessary to keep the holes inside the grove. You'll want a groover that protrudes from the end of the handle like a pen, not the "L" shaped kind to do this . I made mine from a nail, but you can buy one. Making mine allowed me to drill a larger hole in it, so it makes a bigger groove, which helps tidy up the back. I didn't use a drill press though, I bought stitching chisels. Use a ruler on straight runs if your drilled holes are pretty straight Better would be to pick up a leather working book that shows how to saddle stitch properly ( Al Stohlman Holster book for instance). You put the holes in with an awl, , one at a time, stitch, pierce, stitch, and so on. This method allows you to put the groove in on both sides first, and steer the awl so that it comes out in the back groove. Much practice is needed, and it is time consuming to hand sew, but it is the prettiest when done well. I just set aside my stitching pony for a machine a few weeks ago. The time savings is tremendous, but it still looks better when done by hand. Jake

Yes, it would be awesome if they would. Jake

Will the LCP mag work in place of a Bodyguard Mag for molding? Jake

Thanks Paul