SooperJake

Oh yes..I've got the making of scraps down pat Jake

Is there a class somewhere for learning how to use an industrial sewing machine (441 clone)? Jake

Drum dyed black and chestnut 8-10oz standard grade skirting and I think another one split down but its been so long I can't remember. Jake

Is it normal to wait a month or more for an order from W&C? Jake

Looks like you could mimic a brindle pattern with that technique. Jake

Hey Shooter, why does that holster appear mottled or marbled? Jake

I was curious if any of you sell your holsters wholesale? If so, how has that worked out so far? Thanks, Jake

I sent the manufacturer an email today explaining what the application would be, asking if it was any stronger than Kydex, and if so, how a sample might be obtained along with molding instructions. Stay tuned.. Jake

If you are interested in some of the symbolism associated with Man and trees, (and a lot more) get hold of a copy of "A Reverence for Wood", by Eric Sloane. I recommend all of his books, actually. We are forever intertwined, after all. Don't we all have a trunk, limbs, and roots of out own? And a Family tree? and on and on..... Jake

Please PM me if you have any Baird books for sale. Please include title and price in your PM, too. Thanks! Jake

Find a local blacksmith and have it made. You could do a trade or something. Maybe even learn a little bit about forging. It's real good for hand strength. Jake

Cool. I've read mixed reviews on using an open ended metal belt clip vs. a loop, as the whole holster might come out with the gun at a very inopportune moment. Jake

How well does the holster stay put on a quick draw? Jake

Many of you may already have or have read this book but I just finished R.K.Campbell's "Holsters for Combat and Concealed Carry" and wanted to recommend it, especially to my fellow novice holster makers. It is quite informative. It's not about building the holster, but the holster in use. He covers the many types and styles of holsters, including their drawbacks as well as virtues. There is also a section on holsters designed for women. Anyway, I thought it a useful reference. Jake

The angle of the picture is an illusion.. The slots leave 3/8" of leather outside of the slot. Is that sufficient or still too thin? Jake

Free pattern with pouch purchase.

Something like this? http://www.kirkpatrickleather.com/conceal-acc./compact-double-holder-99 Jake

I'm trying to get a sample of this product http://www.alimed.com/carboplast-sheets.html to replace kydex. It is a heat-moldable carbon fiber/ fiber glass composite used in podiatry. My ski boats are made of a similar material ( if not the same thing). It is pricey stuff. Jake

One suggestion I would make is to take a look at the pinned post in the "How do I do that" section on edge finishing. It is amazing how much difference a smooth edge enhances the overall finished item. It is a little extra work that pays huge dividends. Yours aren't terrible but they can be improved. It helped me out a ton once I did same. Jake

I think it is more a visual aesthetic than anything. If you are want to making things with a more primitive look, I think it helps for that. But I prefer Barbour's size 6 linen thread aesthetically, so far, for hand sewing. Jake

Cool sheath! What thickness of leather will 100 watts cut, Stitch? Thanks, Jake

First thing I'd say is Welcome to the forum! Second thing is the pics are a tiny bit too small to get specific on comments but from what I can see you are doing fine work. I'd like to see an enlarged picture of the revolver holster, if you have one. Jake