BruceGibson

I like the holster--like Jeff said about fit--if it fits, ya nailed it. I've broken a few with the press, but not in a few years. I found that once you've got it pressed down comfortably using one hand on the bar, it's pressed enough. It's leather, so if you go to using two hands on the bar you've gone too far. Not much gives me that sinking feeling of hearing that Blue Gun "pop" and knowing I just broke it in half. Never used the vac system, but watch Eric at Adams Leather Works use his, and now I want one. Highly recommend Eric's YouTube channel if you're of a mind to check it out. Here's a link: https://www.youtube.com/user/particlerealities

Very cool! Nice work, and that stamp sets 'em both off!

I like it! I've never done a pocket holster, but I plan on starting to offer a few. I like everything about this one. The one dye color that has always given me fits--to the point I gave up and don't even offer it anymore--is Fiebing's Light Brown. That stuff would go on beautifully, then when I wet it for molding, it would develop dark "splotches" and just turn on me.

Very nice!

Love it!

I've used both, but the last several years I've gone to polyester exclusively. For all of the reasons you outlined above, plus more consistent machine performance over nylon.

Have you checked with Cary to see if he has any on-hand? You can contact him through his website at www.CarySchwarz.com

Very nice!

I've got a bunch of Jeremiah's tools and three of his DVD's. I highly recommend all of them. They're pricey, but worth it. His DVD on floral carving made all the difference for me. I always order direct from him and Colleen, and they're both a pleasure to deal with.

Beautiful work! The first word that comes to mind is "clean." Outstanding.

Very nice job!

Beautiful work! And I can relate to the frustration of ordering/receiving the wrong number of the "little stuff."

Welcome aboard, Jim! This is one of the single-best overall resources out there.

Wow! Outstanding!

I was curious to hear if anyone's having shipping issues with the US Postal Service. I use Priority Mail exclusively, and with the new Postmaster General and the moronic changes he's made since June, things have gone off the rails. I have one package shipped out to a customer 100-miles from me that arrived in Pensacola (the destination) overnight. However, the next day (today) it's in Austin, Texas. I have another, from a supplier, that's been laying idle in Jacksonville, Florida, since August 7th. I've also noticed my incoming "snail mail" has dwindled down to near-nothing. That's only two examples for me personally, but I'm thinking I'll open UPS and/or FEDEX accounts and bypass the ol' postal service completely. At least until the political sabre-rattling ends. Any thoughts?

LMAO! And I agree with the "poverty is owning a horse" statement. On top of the endless expense, they're always looking for a place to die.

Love it! That looks awesome!

Thanks, Rhale!

Thanks, Josh! I haven't been doing much this year, but the Leatherworker Forum always motivates me. I miss hanging out around here and seeing what y'all are creating!

Thank you for the comment. I rambled on, but I was trying to cover what I did and what I used.

LOL! Thanks, Dwight...it's actually really good advice! Thank you--I wish I could take credit, but it's the Hermann Oak leather. The stuff's a joy to work with.

Feedback's always welcome. This is an OWB/belt slide/pancake for a 4" or 4.25" Commander-length 1911. Ride's high, excellent retention and concealment, slots are for a 1.5" wide, dual-layer (1/4" thick) gun belt. The leather is two layers of 7/8 ounce Hermann Oak, and the stitching is #346 white polyester on top, and #277 polyester in the bobbin. I sewed this on my Leather Machine Company/Cobra Class 4P. The sight-track is molded-in using a wooden dowel and all edges are beveled and finished (including the belt slots). Fire away! Questions are always welcome, too.

Very nice!

I like the heck outta this one. Beautiful job!