Dorado

It should. I've used a similar mix on my back quiver. Heat the wax mix and warm the leather and apply mix in a circular fashion working it in as you go. Once dried heat again with a heat gun or hair dryer so that the leather absorbs as much as possible. Then let cool and buff with a soft cloth to remove excess. I did that and never had a problem with my quiver even with my sweating, movement, and weather conditions. One thing though, if you are applying to dyed leather, let the dye dry and cure for a day or two before applying.

Before I start yes I know there are better products that's not what this is about. Anyways... This weekend I ordered two bottles of Eco-flo leather dye, one Dark Mahogany the other Range Tan. When my order came in I received two bottles of Dark Mahogany. I called the store and he is sending me the bottle of Range Tan that I wanted at no cost. Didn't even want me to send the other one back. That's the way to do business, with integrity. They owned up to their mistake and are making it more than right. Thanks Tandy Leather. Now that that's out of the way, I could have ordered spirit based dye but I've heard that the water based is more color fast in sunlight. I'm not concerned about water just sun.

I've got the outer layer of the holsters cut. I'm using a 8-9 oz leather that I had. I'll be lining it with 2-3 oz. So far they've come out good. I'm stuck waiting on some tools before I continue though. I'll be ordering some 7-8 oz for the belt and I'll get a strip of 4-5 oz for the bullet loops. As well as the holster lining. As far as the belt itself is concerned, I'll be using my current belt as a rough pattern. It's 2 1/2" ranger style belt, It fits just fine I'm on the middle notch which is where I'm supposed to be. My current one is still comfortable, just faded from the sun and has gotten a bit beat up. I'm just wanting something different and prettier.

That's not a bad idea. What I was thinking of is since I'm making lined slim jim holsters and belt I'd dye the lining and cartridge loops a darker color than the outer leather, and then on the holsters I'd add a belt around them sort of what is found on Mexican loop with a decorative concho in the middle. I don't think I have any stamps left. I gave them all to my brother. I'll look though, I might be able to come up with a border pattern.

Alright so cut belt with a smile to it. That helps. I'll have to wait until after my next payday to get the leather but I may go ahead and get the tools and hardware I'll be needing.

Thanks Dwight, So if I'm reading this right: Curve is necessary. Do I cut the belt in a curve or is the belt cut straight and the curve comes as I glue on the inner liner? For the loops you'd recommend punching on hole per loop and weaving the thinner leather around a bullet. Right? Somewhere between 4 and 6 oz leather. Perhaps I should look into getting a pattern for a gun belt and follow that. I'm thinking I'd like a 2" or 2 1/4" belt, I have a 2 1/2".

Hi everyone. My first post and I've got some questions. I'm looking to make my first gun belt. I've got a pair of Uberti Cattlemen .357 revolvers that I'm wanting a new holster rig for. I've been looking up different patterns and things and I've found a nice Slim Jim holster pattern that I'll follow. I'm wanting a right hand straight draw and cross draw. The patterns are in the set. My problem though is with the belt itself. I can't seem to find much help on what to do about the belt. What I'm wanting is a two layer belt with continuous cartridge loops. I can't seem to find anything on how to do that. I don't have the money to spare on videos either. I've never made one before what I'm thinking is that before I glue the two layers of the belt together that I can either sew the loops on to the outside layer, or I can cut a series of slots and weave a thin strip through. Then, either way, I can glue the two layers together and sew. Which way would you suggest? What thickness leathers? Do I sew it flat or on a curve? How? What tools would I need? I have a basic set. I think the only thing I'd need would be an oblong punch. I figured that what I'd do is pre-punch the outer layer first and then once glued use my awl to punch the inner layer. Is that the right thing to do? Oh, I can't carve either so I would entertain suggestions on dressing it up a bit. I'm looking at a brown color scheme. Thanks in advance. Dorado