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Ya Jordan, what size is poplar? BTW, your work never ceases to amaze me! Randy

Hey Guys, I'm just checking in. In the spring , I discovered the fun and addiction of USPSA shooting and haven't had much time to build many holsters. I'm working on a few new designs right now. I see we have some new up and coming holster makers on the forum. Welcome Randy

Bruce, Nice looking holster. I too have problems with Fieblings light brown dye. My light brown turns out maroon and I've had the same problems with blotching. I guess I need to try deglazing a little better. Do you use the dye full strength and if not, what do you cut it with? Randy

A friend of mine would like to build a leather canoe. He asked me what he could use to waterproof the leather. I've been doing leather work for several years and couldn't answer his question. Any ideas? Randy

I've been working alot of OT at the PD lately. Darn criminals are getting in the way of my holster bulding. I will get the photos posted soon.

Jordan. I will post some photos as soon as I get some time. Randy

Drac Great job on those holsters. 99 years ago when I joined the police department the open trigger guard revolver holster was the standard issue uniform holster for many police departments. Legendary US Border Patrolman Bill Jordan, was instrumental in the design of this holster which was known as the Jordan River Holster. I'm sure the name of this holster had nothing to do with the river in the middle east, but to Mr. Jordan's exploits along the Rio Grande River. I carried my S&W model 28 in one of those holsters into the late 1980's when I started carrying an autoloading pistol. Mr. Jordan also authored a book on modern gunfighting titled "NO SECOND PLACE WINNER." Enough of a holster history lesson huh! Randy

I have have always been taught to stitch then mold my holsters. I'm now thinking of molding then stitching a holster to see how it goes. I think with the proper pressure foot, I should be able to pull it off. I'd like to hear the opinions of my fellow holster makers. I stitch with 277 weight thread through my Artisan Toro 3000. Randy

Rhome Nice job on your holsters. I'm sure you will be glad to be stateside again and building holsters. Randy

Kamac, As they say "necessity is the mother of invention." You needed a holster and with limited materials, you built yourself a functional holster. It looks good to me. This forum is a great place for new holster makers to be. I've learned alot since I been here. Welcome to the forum. Now get busy, build more holsters and don't forget to post photos of your progress. Randy

Nice job on your holster. I'm sure your dad will think so too! What weight leather did you use on this one? Randy

Very nice job on the holster. What weight leather are you using for your pancake holsters? Randy

Jordan I purchased that press through Weaver Leather Co. I also have the pads to use the press as a clicker. Randy

Thanks, I'd like to see photos of your shop. Randy

Mikeymoto Thanks that's what I wanted to here. I never want to go back to setting snaps by hand! BTW, great looking sheath. Randy

I use a arbor type press and dies to set my line 24 snaps. Would I be able to use the same dies and press to set pull-the-dot snaps? Randy

Attached are a few photos off my little corner of the leather working world. Randy

My shop is no where close to being as clean as Mikes or the K-Man, but so far it works for me.

Welcome to the forum! There are a bunch of friendly and talanted folks on this board. Don't be afraid to ask questions and post photos of your projects. Best Wishes, Randy

Shorts Nice job on the holster Randy

I think your holster looks real good. I've never designed or built a western holster yet. Maybe one of these days. Randy

Luke Nice job on those sheaths!!!! Randy

John, Nice job on this holster. After 2 years off, I don't think you missed a beat. Randy

Well Jordan you've out did your self again. Nice work on your holster. I just picked up an XD45 myself for duty and competition. I haven't had time to build a holster for that one yet. Randy

Great job on the sheath and cover. I'm sure your buddy will really like them too. Hell, I wish I was your buddy! Randy