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Hey, thanks for the reply. It helped a lot. I make 3 holders, basket stamped, than molded. First one was a little to wet. The rest turned out OK. I also watch a video on UTUBE by Denny & Liz at Springfield Leather, that subject came up while he was making a phone holder. Thank you for helping me. Howard

Hey everyone, I have a question. When would you tool a phone case, before, during, or after wet molding? Howard

Dwight, Can"t make the trip for 16 mo., going on gov't paid vacation across the pond. Leaving on Wed. They even buy the sun block. You take care, I'll making your holster on my trip. This is my retirement trip. God be with you, Howard

I like it. i want it. got to have it. Great job, plane and smooth. Is that 6/7 oz. with saddle tan dye? Thanks, Howard from Toronto, Ohio

alpha2, yes I have other leather. After posting this thread last night, I decided to make a new wallet outed. I agree with you, thats the only way to make a nice wallet. The kit had thin waxed thread. Thanks for your input. Howard

The leather kit holes are soooo big. What size thread would you use so that the holes don't show after stitching? I have aways used an awl with 207 or 277 thread, and they look thin in these holes. I only hand stitch, it helps me to relax. This is my first and last kit I will do. A friend bought the wallet kit and wants me do the carving/tooling, doesn't want it laced. Any ideas would help. I'm going to try some para-cord with scrap leather to see how it would look. Thank, Howard Have a wonderful holidays

Wizcrafts, Yes I can get the info, but in a few days. Its at another persons home. They are off the grid so to speak. No phone. I came across the family while deer hunting. Thanks, Howard

Hi: Its great today, sun, clear skies, 97 degrees. Can you use a parachute sewing machine to sew leather? I plan on buying jest for the table. it sews ok, but just was wondering. Howard

northmount, thanks for your responds. I always wondered about thin/thick because of the (oz.)

Where does thin leather stop and thick leather start?

First post was for fun, but I made one of those for metal detecting. Some people use a screw driver.

Looks like 2 metal rods welded together. LOL

Why coaster leather sealed? I thought coaster were for moisture protection. Howard

Hi, All, How do you cut out patterns? Do you cut on the line, on the inside edge of the line, or on the outside edge of the line? The reason I'm asking, is because sometimes my pattern parts don't match up. Some were on this site I seen this discussed but can't find it again. It had something to do with the width of the pattern line. Thanks, Howard

Moto, I also like a stump for leather working, but I live in the upper Mojave desert of California. Not many big trees here. I went to our water district and got a cut off of 20" PVC pipe. I made a base and top out of glued 3/4" oak plywood that extended 3" into the pipe Filled the pipe with compacted sand, than installed the top by forcing it into the sand. Screwed the base and top with SS screws. I than attached a strap for my tools. I have used the stump for 3 years now, and really like it. Howard

Good morning all, I have a customer that wants a wallet, gun belt, and holster, all made from oil tanned leather. And, all to be tooled. I have never used oil tanned and can it be dyed and sealed? Any help would be great full. Howard

Good day all, What are some of the things to look for when selecting hides? I won't to go to the store and pick out my leather. I have always ordered over the phone and lately received not bad, but fair leather. The edges are hard and dry, and sometimes a little stiff. This doesn't happen a lot, but don't like sending it back hand having to wait another few weeks for a new delivery. I do understand about bites, cuts, etc., its the quality of the leather its self. I make plain holsters, gun belts and wallets for now. I am teaching myself how to carve, using Billy Hell's post "25 Rounders. Thanks Howard

Thank you all for your responds. Sorry, it took so long in replying, forgot I had a shooting match at the local range today. I do use painter tape on the inside of belts, that was for protecting it from the dye. Tonight I'll give the carving a go. Thanks again, Howard

Hi , I have made holsters and belts, but I haven't not stamped or carved any of them. I brought some coast rounds from Springfield Leather and a BK Starter stamp set in order to teach myself. My question is, would I need to put a backing on the rounds? Also, is their a rule of thumb as to when to use backing on leather? Thanks, Howard

I want to start making my own projects and was wondering what weight leathers do you keep on hand? I don't have a lot of storage space. I want to make holsters, belts and wallets. I was thinking on getting 3/4oz, 6/7oz, 8/9 oz., and so lining leather. My reasoning is that, I could double layer if I needed thicker leather or lining holsters. I have been using kits to get a understanding of different construction. Also, I don't plan on doing much tooling, as I am not very good at it. I have good stamps, just bad operator. What do you think about getting a splitter? Any info would be great. Thanks, Howard

Hi. all How long of belt can I get from a double shoulder? I looked for measurements for different hide cuts. Is there a chart for average hide cuts sizes? I have a request for a 56" gun belt. Howard

Thank you all, I live in Ridgecrest, in the upper Mojave Desert of California, and as far as I know their is only one other person here that does leather. I think I'll do what JLS suggested and buy 6/7 oz. and see if I can make some blanks. I was thinking about buying a crank splitter, as I don't have the strength I use to have before retiring in 1998. Thanks again, Howard Have a great holidays

I would like to split a belt blank for a liner on a gun belt. I was wondering how to split its full length. Most all blanks come 8/9 oz. and I'am not ready to start cutting my own blanks at different weights. I made a gun belt using two blanks, and it turned out to thick. Thank, Howard

RockyAussie, Thanks for responding and I am going to try the T shaping tonight. Thanks again. Have a great and safe day. Howard PS, Duty Calls, off and running

I'm trying to make my first and only wallet, using 1-1/2 to 2 oz. goat. The wallet has 4 card pockets and a bill pocket. My problem is, the edges are so thick. What can I do? Any help would be great Thanks, Howard