St8LineGunsmith

making a bag and selling it from a pattern you bought from say TLF or a pattern you found on leatherworker.net is not copyright infringement however copying the actual pattern and putting the actual pattern up for sale is without a doubt copyright infringement.

I use holster molds/blue guns and leave the mold in the holster until it is dry if i have to use a real gun then I lube it up with thick oil and wrap it in a piece of saran wrap then let the leather completely dry the holster don't seem to hold the gun as snugly when pulling the gun out before the leather is completely dry. I will also periodically press the leather against the mold while the leather is still damp to ensure that the holster forms to the shape of the mold or gun as snugly as possible I think it makes for a better looking pancake or paddle holster and friction sheathes that way,but that is just me... YMMV

very nice looking belt

Hey Chief I just wanted to say i posted your instructional videos to my forum http://chattownleatherheads.proboards.com/thread/14/mexican-round-braid-video-tutorial

well that is actually good to know because even the small Al Stohlman maul can weigh on your arm after swinging it a while a lighter maul can come in very useful when using seeders and other stamps that can penetrate through lighter weight leathers. and I just dont like using mallets or heavy mauls for stamping. if i need more force I can always swing harder

the whole rig is 9 ounce unlined and the finish is Eco Flo antiquing gel rubbed on with a large dauber i used the same product on the flesh side and rubbed it in well to smooth it down The Eco Flo antiquing gel is an amazing product for this type of finish and is versatile enough to use for background inlay And the holster, Flask holder and bullet pouch is double loop laced. the belt buckle strap billets are saddle stitched to the belt.