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Nice job Colt! Will you provide details on materials used, finish, etc? Gary

Thanks! I used Saddle tan pro oil dye and then applied antique without sealing the leather - made a nice dark finish. Knife fits snuggly because I made a welt that is almost exactly the thickness of the blade. Not worried too much as it will be in a kitchen drawer! Thanks Noob!

Good to know! I have powder horns made from cow horns that I have used for 50 years and they look as strong as ever, but they really don’t have any stress points on them. I’m sure your friend will enjoy this bag for many years! Gary

Really nice looking bag. Have you used D rings made of horn before or have you tested their strength? Just wondering if they will hold up in the long term. Gary

Made a protective sheath for my son’s kitchen knife. Tandy 8-10 oz veg tan with 207 thread. Finished with Fiebings Saddle Tan Pro dye, Dark Brown Antique, acrylic finish and Giardini Black Dense edge paint. Gary

Hi Mutt - do the snaps from Buckle Guy work ok with the Goldstar press? I am using Goldstar snaps and they seem to work ok, but if there are better snaps out there I would like to use them. Gary

Stetson - I like it! I have a question and a comment: Does it fit in a shirt pocket? Seems that 3 layers of 4-5 oz plus the pocket notebook makes for a pretty thick package to put in your shirt pocket! I think a lighter (thinner) thread would be more visually appealing - just my opinion. Anyway, nice job and gives me some motivation to try freehanding some designs. Gary

Mike - the top of that skull looks amazing (whole project looks great, but that particular detail really pops!) Gary

Nice looking family Ryan! I have 3 brothers and 4 sisters and there is nothing like growing up in a large family, especially during the holidays, birthdays, etc. Now that we are all grown with our own children and grandchildren it is difficult to get everyone into one picture! We need more family values in this world of ours. Gary

I use a small dead blow hammer with a disk of 10-12 oz veg tan glued to the face.

You can buy sides from Wickett & Craig in PA - they will normally split it to whatever thickness you want at no extra charge. I get their monthly email specials and you can usually get nice sides for $150-160 plus shipping. That should last you a fairly long time if you are doing small projects. Springfield leather also has nice leather at reasonable prices and they will cut smaller pieces so you don’t have to buy a whole side. I have heard good things about most of the advertisers listed in this forum, but I have only dealt with W&C and Springfield. Gary

I ordered a template on Sunday, Feb 24, and received it in the mail on Thursday, Feb 28. Nothing to complain about that! Gary

Great looking holsters and really nice photography! Gary

Welcome Bruce! I have. Techsew 2700 - these are nice machines for lighter leathers. Gary

Cowboy Bob sells them at Toledo Sewing - see banner ad at top of this forum. Gary