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Now thats a cool case.

Just wanted to bumb this thread as I am working on my second holster and its gonna have more boning in it then my first one. The info here has been very useful, wish I would of searched for it before I started.

Looks pretty good, I like the color. The lacing looks interesting as well. As far as myself Ive only done one round braid lace type and did the whole thing as I went along. I didnt think of going around several times. I just followed the instructions in "Encyclopedia of rawhide and leather braiding", great book if you dont allready have it, its well worth the money.

Great tutorial thanks a bunch. I had totally forgotten about that thing with making your own awl, had read there write up on that a long time ago and filed it away lol.

Test it out first. I know what you mean about the wet weather up here. Infact its raining right now lol. I would try your technique out first on some scrap if you have it and see how it works out. The biggest concern I would have is the anitque is more of a stain I guess but they dont penetrate the leather like dye does. I would definatly think of some kind of sealer like tan kote or similer then once thats dry put your wax on top of that. Im sure some others on here have experimented with this so hopefully they will chime in.

Just my little bit of experience as I handstitch all my stuff and have made 4 double layer belts and am working on another. The first one is a pain in the butt, you will realize quickly the above comments how helpful they are. The first one will be a pain, the second one will be alot easier but still kind of a pain, by time your on your third itll be like lets watch a movie and do some stitching. One good thing about doing a few belts, itll make stitching a sheath or something smaller seem like a piece of cake.

All looks really good. Sure you had some happy customers.

Those are some great looking combos. Love seeing your work. Looks like ya took it right out of the past. That beading looks amazing, gotta try and learn that one of these days (Ill add it to the list lol).

Nicely done Storm, very clean work.

I think they are chrome tanned right, or similer. Dont think they will take to dying very well but I have not tried it.

Well I must say I have been missing out. I got around to trying out some of the stuff I got. Mixed about 60bees wax and 40rosin, with about a teaspoon of olive oil. I only have some hemp thread unwaxed that I used it on. Wow what a difference. It is so nice being able to control how much wax is on the thread. Made for easy threading and the thread layed down very well. I know this isnt much news to those that do this all the time but for us beginners I must say give it a try, youll be very happy you did.

Those are some nice looking wallets. Good job.

He does make some nice mauls. Ive finally gotten around to using mine for a few projects and love em. So much nice then the mallot I was using. They have a crisp clean smack, feel really good, are balanced great for my use. Im really liking my little guy also (got one of the sets), that little guy is great for the small stamping beveling where you dont need a big amount of weight.

Yeah did a good job. I like the look of that knife sheath, it just has a cool apeal. On the wet forming did you use a press or just a block and finger/hand tool work? Came out real nice.

I use atom wax alot and it will pull up dye if not dried properly or if there is extra dye ontop that didnt get absorbed into the leather. That being said I have noticed the same thing with tan kote and resolene. As Ray stated sometimes the leather wont absorb it in certain spots. That or there could be something from being out at the retail store on the leather. I noticed this alot more with tandy leather. One thing you could try is some oxilic acid or whatever it is, lemon juice and water also or a good deglazer, variouse methods. I use alcohol on mine to clean it up. Still this wont help if its a tanning process that is the culprit. When I do my atom wax I usually start with a thin layer quickly applied. Let that dry, buff it out, then come back with a thicker layer. I do about three coats and let it sit over night to dry up nice and good. Then buff it out.

Maybe thats why I cant find them anywhere. Seemed like it would be a good idea but as with anything if its poorly executed then it aint gonna be worth much. Ah well.

That looks really good. The carving is nice and clean and the lacing looks superb. Good job.

I cant seem to find one but isnt there a setter that has two little blades that you use to basically cut the two holes for the spots then you push the spots into place and bend the tabs. Seems like that would work better then the above setup.

Great looking holsters. That design is very advantages for hiking, camping, hunting type activities as it really protects the firearm. Once practiced with it you can still get a decent pull time on the weapon as well.

Thats a nice looking seat. Great job.

I like it, I think you got the colors just right for the design and everything. Really clean construction as well. The art that you did, is that something you made up, is it based off something else. Looks kind of different but pretty cool.

You do some very nice work. Good job.Where you located? Should update your profile.

That actually looks pretty good. Looks like there are alot of possibilities there. Thanks for sharing. Oh and did you do a finish on it as well. Wondering how it will look once oiled and finished. I think you could get a really cool old school look to it.

Thanks for the compliments guys. Dave I get mine from http://www.closedcel...m/neoprene.html , Ive gotten a few orders from them, kind of slow shipping but great product. Ive gotten a sheet of 1/8" thick which I found to be about just right for slings and such. At first I tried some thicker stuff but the 1/8" with a bevel on the edge covered in 2-3oz suede seems to be just the right thickness for comfort without being to bulky. I used there 3/4" stuff for my motorcycle seat (layered it up). Oh and they are up on ebay if any one doesnt feel like making there own or just want to check them out and need a sling. They wont go for too much but Ill recoup the price for the supplies. One of these days Ill get around to getting a website together, once I get out of the military lol.

Got my rosin in today. Nice amber color, cant wait to start mixing and matching with some bees wax. Been wanting to try it for a while now. I think the rodeo place still has the sale going on. Got my 2 lbs worth for $14 shipped.