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That's it Bruce. Here in Brazil this is also known as shoemaker stich (in portuguese "Costura de Sapateiro). I do the way you describe. So, maybe it is a matter of pratice to do a fine job... Tomorrow, I'll spend the day training in scraps of leather, before the real one. Thanks !!

Hi. What's the best way to do the hide stich ? I need to do a sheath for a dagger, using this type of stich, but I never get a even finish using this kind of sew. Thanks

Very beautiful job man. I agree, the color is awesome.

Hi, I receive a request for a holster for a Ruger Super Redhawk (7"1/2 barrel). I have some patterns, but not for this gun. I'd like to know what guns are compatible, or ... if someone has a pattern, it could be very helpful. Thanks !!

I'm in process to make my first pancacke holster too. So. How to burnish inside the slots ??? Tks. Regards from Brazil.

Hi Friends. These are my second and third try on the holsters world. Suggestions are very welcome !!!

You forget just one thing Candy... The most valuable of all.... The support and friendship of you and all people of this forum. One more time, thanks a lot !!!! Regards from Brazil.

Thanks for information ! Until now, I made some western period insipired holsters (I'll post some photos later), but I want to make some "modern" (Bianchi style) hoslters and I think it is more complicated. I'll buy these books, thank you very much guys !! And about this book ? It seems to be a good source of information about carrying, ergonomy, etc http://www.amazon.com/Holsters-Combat-Conc...3508&sr=1-2

Hi. I'm searching good books about making holsters. I find Al Stolhman titles and a few others at Amazon. Any suggestions ?? Thanks a lot

Hummm... I think I'll use my double action airbrush just in my model airplanes... I'll try !!!! Thank you very much !!

This topic will be VERY useful for me. Here in Brazil there is no factory that made this tools. I boght mine from Tandy, and, besides these tools are not very expensive, adding the shipping, the taxes etc, the final cost goes to the space !!!

I bought the basic tool set from Tandy and two basketwave stamps. I made a smaller beveler from a nail. What are godd tools to buy next ? Thanks !!!!!!!!

Very elegant sheath !!!

Hi, I never can achieve an even finish with my dyes. Here, there is only one good option of dye, an alchool based dye called Enigma. I tried various ways, using a sponge, a pice of wool, diping the piece... Th best result I can get is diluting the dye in alchool (1:1 or even more...) and apliyng various light layers with a soft paintbrush, but I'm not satisfied. Any suggestions are very welcome, its drives me crazy.

Thank you Ken. I'm thinking to do something like this tool using a large nail, flatening and sharpening the tip.

Another silly question, I'm sorry.... What's the best tool to make the slits to do lacing ? I'm using an awl, but it's not wide enough and I didn't find another to buy. Here we don't have a wide range of tools, so most of them are home made. I plan to use a lace that is 1/8" wide. Thanks !!

Hi !!! A have a problem with the veg tan leather. Some of these, rusts a lot the blades of the knives I made the sheaths. What do you use to prevent corrosion ? I do my sheaths unlining. Thanks !!

Thanks for information !!!!!! I'll buy some right now !!!!!

Is rawhide from a dog bone a good source ? Won't deteriorate ? If so, I plan to do a knife sheath with this.... http://outdoors-magazine.com/s_article.php?id_article=330 Thanks !

Wow !!! Very, very nice work !!!

Rayban, I'll seriously consider your comment. I agree with you. Many people told me to buy a sewing machine, but I prefer to do by hand, simply because... I like it, and I do some fancy stiches too. But, like you said.... In the other side of the coin..... The customers always wants to receive the itens.... yesterday !!!! Century way, unfortunately. I guess we need to fight this "century way"

Amazing pattern DC. Do you made this with a mule's foot tool ? On the point of the sling, is a rivert or a button ? Thanks !!!

Hi. I want to start to learn about braiding and lacing. Well.... Could you explain how these tools are used ? Sorry about my silly question and my poor English !!!!

It looks fancy to me Bruce !!!! Very beautiful belts, too.

The most time consuming for me is : sanding and burnish the edges. I wonder : is a Dremel useful to do this job .... ?