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Thanks everyone.Max, that stone is a product made up of real turquoise and acrylic resins which make it very machinable.It come in slabs.But the process would be the same just harder with solid stone.When doing an inlay of this type, I figure the design first then file in a lip around it sort of like an upside down top hat.Thats pretty much it for flat projects but for shaped things like sheaths and holsters you have to shape the back to match the contour.I use a belt sander for that. Dave

I did a sheath and knife similar to this several years ago and my customer saw it on my website and wanted one like it.Anyways, simple pouch sheath with a turquoise inlay.Hope you like it.Dave

Peter, you can still mold and do a full inlay.You just have to mold the innner liner first then apply the skin, then wrap the outside.Dave like this

Max, I just got off the phone with the owner as I was in need of some more Caimen or Crocodile. He told me they got in a lot more skins, all kinds.Since he is a distributor he gets in huge amounts.Dave

Peterk, I may be the one Max was talking about.I use a stamp similar to a mulesfoot for doing my faux snakeskin patterns.After doing my pattern I dye using different color dyes.My friend and mentor Sandy Morrissey use a tool similar to a seeder to do faux rayskin.Just atkes a little effort and some imagination.The big majority of my work involves using the real stuff, but I like to play around some.If I can be of help let me know.Dave Faux Snakeskin by me Faux Rayskin by Sandy Morrissey for whole hide or scraps contact these folks http://ostrichmarket.com/

The only two ways I do it is to drill and countersink for flathead screws, if you want it removable.For fixed I would just some construction adhesive.Dave

I probably looked alot like that before Blade Show, until my wife cut a couple of inches off my beard and ponytail,lol.Dave

Very nicely done.You definately are showing some skills.Stick with it.Dave

Nice work Luke.I have that book as well, but I would caution doing lower trigger cutouts on modern semi-auto's.I am fortunate to have several customers and friends that are LEO's and gun safety instructors.When I started making holsters, that was an issue that came up immeadiately.One of them told me a story of a police dept. that ordered new holsters for thier Glocks (which have no seperate safety).The new holsters had a generous cutout and within months the dept. had numerous as in almost 30 accidental discharges mostly due to LEO's grabbing the trigger on extraction.So I no longer have cutouts on semi-autos, better be safe than sorry. I don't know how true it is, but the same fellow told me that cutout was designed by the Texas Rangers and just kind of stuck as a prefered way of doing holsters.Anyways I like your holster and I'm sure you'll have a happy customer.Dave This is how I do Glock Holsters now

Another one here with a 31-15. I have the five spoke handwheel with a v-belt.Dave

Randy, you will probably be stuck running no finer than 100 grit unless that spindle sander has fairly low rpm.I have a Burr-King 2"x72" belt sander I use for my knives and also doubles for my leather, but it is a variable speed and I can slow it down to a crawl.I can go down to 400 grit without too much trouble.sadly price tag is about $2500.00.Dave

I agree with Tom on using that style of clip.I really don't like belt clips much and did this one for a police officer using a leather belt clip.Dave

Very nice work Rhome.I haven't had much call for shark( must be because I live near the beach in Fl.) but it is nice leather.Dave

I picked up a 31-15 from a co-worker who got it at a fleamarket.Paid $50.00 for it with table and almost new motor.Won't do heavy stuff but will take on belts and some other time consuming stuff.Dave

Are natural horns ever used versus the polished ones? Dave

I had a bunch of fish leather given to me at the Blade show.I haven't used any of it yet bet it does have kind of a neat look.Dave

Congrats on the score Bruce.I had the same luck in buying a 31-15.One of my co-workers bought it at a flea market and sold it to me for $50 and I got a table and new motor with it.I have a couple of parts to make then I'll be up and running.Dave

Thank you Alex.Dave

For your first, I would say that is exceptional. I would agree with the changes you said but overall that is very well done.Dave

Thanks and if I can help in any way let me know. Try here for for your skins and remnants http://ostrichmarket.com/ Dave

Thank you all very much.Dave

Here's a set I just finished for a Glock 19.The holster and mag pouch are both lined and inlaid in Nile Crocodile.The holster has sewn in sight rails and both are laced in a basketweave style, 3/32" on the pouch, and 1/8" on the holster.Hope you like em'.Dave

Nicely done on both but I am partial to inlays and really like that one.I am presently doing a Glock holster and mag pouch inlayed in Croc. Fun stuff.Keep up the great work.Dave

Just finished and shipped to a friend on another forum.Nothing too fancy, just a fun project.Dave

Super looking holster, and yes the lining will make it that much better.Dave