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Hello Do you still have any of these? Thank you

Hello I have a request for a bit less bridle. The customer wants the nose band to have a liner with the rolled edges. What type of leather can I use for this type of liner? What do they typically use for this liner on english tack- neoprene?

Thank you for the info.

Hello...I mostly build holsters but I have been given an opportunity to make some wallets, tool bags and saddlebags for a local biker apparel store....what type of zipper should I use for the wallets? Heavy duty coat type? Where can I get the chains or chain I can cut to length? What type of leather and what weight should I use for the tool bags and saddlebags? Hard or soft? Thank you

Hi there! I have a question about marketing? I have a website and I am trying to get my seo set for all my products. I have an analytics app so I can track traffic to it. I was getting a ton at first but out of 200 visitors not one sale. (My prices are lower than a lot of holster makers but my work is comparable). I have a business Facebook page but I barely get interactions on my posts just clicks from my friends and previous customers. I do post on a few sales pages on fb and I get an occasional customer. My question is what else should I be doing to get exposure? Thanks https://www.horizoncountryleather.com

Thank you! Funny I just realized all those pics are with the drum dyed havana. It is a favorite.

Hello.. Here are some pics of my recent gun leather projects....I wouldn't be able to do this without the help of some of you who gave pointers back when I started this journey. I still have so much to learn but I am game....tips and critiques are always helpful and appreciated....

Hello I know there is a formula for determining the size of chap yokes for a proper fit. Is there a similar formula to determine the size of the back belt on mounted shooting rigs? I would think that one would adjust the size of the larger oval per the size of the shooter and I want to know if there is a rule to get the correct size. Thanks

Hello. I can't seem to be able to attend the various leather shows due to scheduling so I can't attend the classes offerred. So I am looking for an experienced chap and chink maker who would be willing to give me a few days of private instruction on building chaps and chinks. I have made a couple pairs but my mistakes are costly. Thanks.

I was thinking about hooking up with my local tack shop. He orders from Hermann Oak directly and I thought maybe I could have him order a few fro me at a time. It is worth a shot to see if a shop in your area will help you out.

Try Black River Laser. She has belt templates of all sizes which are perfect for collars. You just have to add the length.

I really love your basket stamp. I take it you did it manually and it is not a stamp?

I ordered the hooks from Brownell's.....Strap works has the rectangles to match.

Hello, I am about to start my first pair of chinks and I already have three friends wanting a pair.....I have watched the Cow Camp DVD and will be using his pattern. I feel pretty comfortable with adjusting the leg measurements but..... My question is, how do I modify the "drop" measurement from the waist to the upper thigh? How much does this measurement tend to differ on adults? Thank you, Tawnya

I ordered from RJF...it is very clean #1 leather. $8sf. Drum dyed backs are $8.25 sf

Depending on the style, 5-7 oz is a good weight. I dye most of my projects and finish with Tan Kote.....as for the strap attatchments, I believe this would be preference as much as style.....

I am fairly new to leather as well. I have found that everyone will have their favorite products for various reasons. I usually try to buy the smallest containers of the various products and try them myself. It is all going to come down to personal preference and experimenting.

Hello. Does this model have any dial or markers to reset to previous thicknesses?

I have been in contact with them as well. I was emailed forms to set up an account and they will send samples of what ever I would like. They said they have a couple veg tan leather in the 5/6oz range. I will be looking into it further....

Those are great. What leather did you use and where did you get it?

Hi.....what is the difference between the motors of this and the 4500? Thanks.

Thank you, I will look into those options......

Thank you so much for the info. Lobo your information on the design and business aspect is very valuable. I am a Correction Officer and former Reserve Officer so I am familar with handguns. Though to be honest, I have never put much thought into the holsters. My experience is only with the duty holsters assigned to me and the cheap plastic holsters which came with my personal XDs. I have never owned a leather holster and like my horse tack, I didn't start thinking about how the items were made until I wanted to try working with leather. Now, I am studying leather items everywhere I hope to build my skills to the point I can sell my items. Holsters are indeed a good product to develop but also more difficult due to the vast varying guns available. Knowing which are the most popular firearms to buy blue guns for is just beginning I know. It seems XDs are not as popular but since that is what I own then it is the weapon I will learn with. I would love to snap my fingers and be a pro working for myself but I know it is a business to grow over time. I feel holsters are a good product to work on in order to refine my skills as well as develop products for a successful business. At the very least, I hope to at least be successful enough to pay for my hobby. Again, thank you guys for the help.

Hello, I am fairly new to leather work and hope to begin making holsters and sheaths. As I will be focusing on semi autos for now, when do you use a welt? Also, when you mold the holster to the weapon, do you typically mold both front and back? Finally, is a sweat guard personal preference or necessary for types of holsters? Thank you, Tawnya

Ian Atkinson has a video on youtube for using the arbor press for rivets, makers stamps, snaps and kydex. Good video and good ideas.