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Thats pretty cool! Only thing I'd note is do you have anything protecting the Ruger from the snap on the inside of the holster? YinTx

Madmax22, Sorry you had a difficult experience with them. My experience was entirely different. I ordered several rolls of handstitching thread, and the 25# box of thread. The box came with a sizeable hole knocked into it. I send a photo of it back to them, without opening, presuming I would have to send it back or document what was in and what was missing. Without missing a beat, they resent the entire order no further questions asked, no charge, and let me keep the original shipment. I will certainly give them my business again. YinTx

NVLeatherworks, Any particular recommendations on books? Not much showing up on Google or Amazon... YinTx

Items received promptly, payment was easy. Simple transaction, thanks! YinTx

That is a really neat idea and well done. What kind of leather dye did you use? YinTx

"Is it possible there are no coincidences?" (Graham Hess)

VMTinajero, I am still working to close the gap. the belt keeper is two layers, stitched, and then formed to the belt. I am always afraid to skive too much and have thin leather outside of the belt, and I can't skive the keeper after it is stitched. Eventually I will have made enough to have it down to a science.. but not just yet. Thanks for the compliment, tho. YinTx

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Not sure what non brewed condiment is, but assuming it is just vinegar. You should get a really dark black if things go right, and you have to keep it out of the "orange" stage. There was a post here a while back about how to make the stuff pretty fast compared to the traditional techniques - I may try it next time I need a batch. Myself, I've just soaped some 00 steel wool to get the oils out of it, fluffed it up some, and dunked it into a quart glass mayonnaise jar (mason jar, etc will work fine) filled with vinegar, with a very loose lid and waited for a couple of weeks - over 75F. Never bothered to stir it, then gently decanted it into another glass jar. Apply to leather, wait 15-30 seconds, and dunk in the baking soda rinse, and then rinse really well in a clean water bucket. Let it dry, put on some neetsfoot oil, and off to the races with some nice, black leather! (sometimes, you have to wait a few days for the odor to subside...) YinTx

Haha. I had not been back in a number of years, and when I went this summer, I was like "whats this Christmas chile??" I still call all soda "coke." And when they started selling "Hatch" chile here in Texas, I could tell you it wasn't Hatch. Turns out they are growing it in "the valley" which is here, in Texas. Bah, not the good stuff lol. Bernielink, we look forward to seeing more of your work! YinTx

Hehehe..TX. Great place, but the TexMex.. not my thing after growing up on NM chile. Course, lots of folks think TX and AZ border each other... hence one of our fifty is missing. So they don't know about that Hatch Chile thing.... YinTx

I spoke to someone a year or so ago at Bogle-Greenwell about my sewing machine, it was an older gentleman. He was not able to help much, it seems they don't do much servicing, or didn't at the time. It appeared as tho they mostly rebranded imported machines, and I was able to determine a close enough match to other machines to get parts. Perhaps someone there can help you with that. A photo would go a long ways towards someone here recognizing the machine... YinTx

Si Senior's upped the ante: chips on the table, red and green, also a really hot sour cream chile sauce... and for Coke, always the tea! I was confused when I got to Texas, and they asked "sweet or unsweet?" when I sat down. and everything was smothered in this red runny stuff with runny cheese all over the top of that... miss the Hatch stuff. Of course, no one asks me if I need a passport anymore lol. YinTx

Not to mention, going through 2 or 3 layers of 8 oz leather is going to really add up, and cause a lot of friction when you try to pull your thread through! Just stitching 10 oz of leather (two 5 oz layers) can get tight...add to that heavy heavy thread...

Some nice looking work, both. I think perhaps the thread is really thick for that size awl, and using the scratch awl to direct where that backstitch goes as Bigfoote suggests may help in your case. Let us know how it goes! YinTx

Hard to say without seeing some pictures, and some details. What are you using for an awl, what size/type of pricking iron, type and thickness of leather you use, what thickness of thread are you using? YinTx

You have a unique style. Welcome to the site! YinTx

Those are really nice. Look forward to seeing some images in the Show off section, would love to see more details! Welcome to the site! YinTx

I like the style, welcome... NM..... "Red or green? What kind of Coke do you want?" ahh the good old days... YinTx

I have been admiring your handiwork on the photos you have put on the LW site. Really nice stuff, thank you for sharing, and definitely welcome to the site! I look forward to seeing more of your craftsmanship. YinTx

Tugadude, I used the CS Osborne chisel to mark the stitches for this: It makes for a very chunky stitch, but works great if you are using heavy thread like the 132 size linen rope I did the holster in. All in all, they are very well made, very stout, and work well for heavy items (ie thick leather). However, if you are using thin thread (332 and smaller) on small jobs with thin leather, probably not the best option, as they leave really big marks on the leather. They aren't intended to punch through the leather, either. They do not come in 2 prong versions. They work great for their intended purpose. Just my experience, YMMV. YinTx

That is a really cool bag, and I agree with you, an awesome color. Would love to see photos of the inside if you have them. I've had the same issues with rub off when the oil dyes get wet also, despite significant buffing, so I'm waiting patiently to see if other have been able to solve your problem. The responses I have gotten in general just state they don't have the problem... YinTx

Absolutely awesome! I really like the color matched one, definitely says "custom!" YinTx

Absolutely brilliant! Thanks for sharing that idea! YinTx

Absolutely fair statement. I must say I was pretty bent originally considering the performance I felt I got from my purchase, and I was clearly not giving the supplier an opportunity to rectify the situation before venting. As well as the reviewer, Mr. Armitage, so my apologies. I will see what if anything they do regarding my purchase. YinTx