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I think it looks very nice! Can you post a few more pics of the rear side and bottom? I was thinking about making something like this! Gary

Looks pretty smooth leather - I would try an acrylic finish like Resolene or even Mop N Glo. Another option is Fiebings Atom Wax - 2 or 3 coats of this will give a nice shine. Gary

I really like these Alex - colors are great! Gary

Heidi - sounds like you got a good buy there. The wick does run underneath the bar in your photo. Contact Bob at Toledo Industrial for parts, thread, needles, etc. He should have everything you need and he is an advertiser here. He’s up in Toledo, OH Gary

Mutt - looks like Chicago screws - 4th picture down has a pretty clear view of reverse side and you can see slots in the heads. Gary

I see that you can buy that narrow slot KH set on Alibaba for $76. Before I buy any new parts I am going to play around with settings and stitch line. I think if I plan ahead I can reduce the problem with my edge stitching. I normally don’t use my 4500 for thin leather, so not such a big problem for me. Gary

I moved it next to the meandering stamp design - almost looks like I planned it that way

Well, I sewed my holster and immediately ran into problems! Must not have had the holster angled properly and needle came out the side and hit the feed dog - didn’t break but rolled the edge. Replaced needle and decided to move stitch line in 1/8” and no more issues until I got to the end. Turned around and presser foot slipped off the edge and stitches look wonky. Live and learn I guess. Next one will hopefully be better I’ll post pics in a separate thread.

I have a Consew 206RB that I bought cheap and it works great on thin leather. I would look for something like this in the used market. Gary

I can’t believe it has come to this! I guess popularity over all the years forced this to be implemented. I used to ice fish up there and it was like a city built in the middle of the lake. As large as the lake is, hard to think it became so over fished Leech lake still ok to fish and catch?

Thanks for the tip. I am going to sew that holster today and I’ll check the feed dog height before I commit. On another subject, I left MN in 1986 to move to GA and I sure miss walleye fishing on Mille Lacs lake!

Got it now - I will give it a try your way and see if it works for me

The reason I asked is that your stitching looks so close to the edge. I don’t feel comfortable stitching that close to the edge. I try to leave an extra 1/8-1/4” and then trim to the stitch line after in stitch. When I have tried to sew really close to the edge I have ended up with stitches that punched through the edge on the back side. Guess I need more practice!

Jeff - another nice holster. Do you sew, then trim edges before you mold the holster to the gun? Thanks for all the good information and templates you provide. Gary

Kudos to Jeff for posting his design. I made one for my S&W Bodyguard and keep it in my front pocket. Looks like a large square wallet or phone with no printing of the pistol at all! Gary

I’ll have to look into this as well, even though I haven’t been cutting through mine. I tend to make several lighter cuts rather than one deep cut - maybe that’s why I haven’t been having any issues? Gary

I keep NFO in a mason type jar with a pump dispenser. Noticed a lot of white particles in it after sitting in the cool basement for months. Put it in a hot water bath for about one hour and it turned crystal clear again! Gary

I use a cutting mat from Joann fabric - they are pretty inexpensive and don’t gouge easily. In the sewing section. Gary

I spray Resolene thinned 50/50 with distilled water with an airbrush - works every time. Gary

I have three machines and I always turn the piece around after the needle has risen about 1/4” so I am certain the hook has caught the loop. Never have problems with loop at bottom, but maybe I am just lucky! Gary

Welcome and that’s a nice looking holster! Gary

I bought the Tandy Pro splitter around Christmas when it went on sale for $199. I have been using it to skive straps and it works very well. I have no regrets about this purchase. Gary

Atlas Shrugged - one of my favorite books! I feel we are fast approaching this type of society... Gary

Thanks for posting this adjustment information. I have a 206RB-4 and reverse doesn’t work - just sits and keeps stitching in the same hole. I tried to rotate the stud but even with the Pinch screw loose, it just seems to follow the movement of the Feed Regulator. I can see the set screw on the bottom of the Feed Regulating Base, but I have to get a much longer screwdriver to reach it. I am hoping it is loose and by tightening it up I might be able to rotate the stud as you described. The stud in my unit has a bolt head on it, but I couldn’t budge it with a wrench. Not much room to maneuver in there! Gary

Congratulations - you did a good job!