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  1. deloeracustoms
    I've decided to sell my trusty Tippmann Boss... It works exactly as it should, no issues, I'm just wanting to upgrade to a Cobra machine. It will come with some needles, thread, several bobbins, and the roller edge guide. Asking $975... willing to ship anywhere in the contiguous U.S. Please text/call me at 256-310-9144 or email me at eric@dcgunleather.com. Thanks and have a blessed day! (Stand not included unless you pick up locally.)
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    I've got one I'm selling... $975
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    Sorry, I found one. Just curious... you bought one new and never used it?
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    They can be found slightly cheaper... That being said, I order mine from www.bluegunstore.com... they are $50 including shipping, have a huge selection, and I've never waited more than 5 business days.
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    I'm looking to buy a used Tippmann Boss. I'll pay shipping, but must be in perfect working order. If not, price should reflect that. Please call/text 256-310-9144 or email eric@deloeracustoms.com. Thanks.
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    I've been building leather holsters now for a while with since success, but I've had so many requests for wallets/cardholders that I can no longer ignore it. What weight leather do you use for a simple, one pocket cardholder? I may do some multipocket stuff,bit mostly would be the layers (at most). I'm thinking 3/4oz would be about right, what does everyone else use? Thanks in advance!
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    Makes you feel safer, don't it? Some folks need a gun like they need a hole in the head...
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    Yup... LOOKS like the XDM40 would be for the 4.5"... only on Tuesdays, of course.
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    Not all Tuesdays... only those that follow a Monday. Unless it's a leap year.
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    So, I stopped by the local Hobby Lobby on Saturday and picked up a basic leather carving "kit", including a swivel knife and some other shiny things? Anyway... I wasn't really thrilled about the idea of getting into carving leather— but after several folks expressed interest in having some carving on their holsters (shameless plug: I make and sell custom leather holsters, see the links in my signature) I decided it would be worth attempting. Well, after my first "attempt" I think I am hooked. There is something relaxing and very enjoyable about it... even though I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing. See the attached pic. I don't think my shading is right, and the beveling doesn't look dark enough to me? The whole thing just kinda looks unfinished IMO. Any critique/comments are greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.
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    Well Lobo, I've definitely managed to make a profit, but it's definitely a hobby as of now. I sold three last week and that is the record so far. I guess that's my concern, I don't do enough volume to feel comfortable investing in several molds/guns. To Red's point, the wife isn't to thrilled with that idea either... anyway... The initial holster will cover the cost of the dummy gun (plus about 10 bucks) but if I never get another order for that gun, I'm stuck. Guess I could sell it like Trader suggested. After all, I'm not working for toy guns here, I like that green stuff
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    I've had some folks request holsters for which I have no blue gun... and honestly there just isn't that much demand for them. How have you found is best to handle that? I hate to lose a customer over it, but I would also hate to be stuck with a blue gun that I'll never use again... I could fulfill the order if he purchases the blue gun I could fulfill the order if we split the cost of the blue gun I could quit complaining, fulfill the order, and eat the cost of said blue gun. Just the cost of doing business? Something I'm missing? Thoughts?
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    Same here! Trying to help you get to that "mythical 1,000"... lol Good luck! Why don't we have a "sticky" for this purpose? Sounds like a good idea to me... (I may be a bit partial). Be a good way for new members such as myself to build a presence on social media.
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    File 13...
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    Speaking of which... mucho appreciado to anybody that can click on the FB link in my signature and like that page...
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    I've recently expanded into social media... namely facebook. Seems like driving traffic to the website is pretty much going to be a full time job without paid advertising so I thought I'd try that route too. This is not something I'm doing for my main income— just an expensive hobby so I'm not willing to spend very much, if anything, on advertising. I figure I can do pretty well by sticking with 1911s and Glocks for a while. There's a lot of opportunity to build a solid reputation with those platforms since they are so popular... even sold a pair to some guy in Italy yesterday. I reckon now you could say I'm one of them there international operations
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    @JLS— after our conversation the other night, I've probably drawn and re-drawn the entire design 10x. I think it's exactly how I want it just gotta sell the other 3 I made in the process so I can buy some more leather... lol @Jon— he's been a great help so far. Obviously knows what he's talking about!
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    Are you a jean-e-us or sumfin?? No really, that's brilliant. Makes total sense... once I ignored that part about the cosine and focused on the pictures... lol. Can't begin to thank you enough for your time. I'll definitely update the thread once I've had time to make another (with those changes of course)
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    You like the second uploaded pic better? I thought the first much better... lol to each his own. Not sure what you mean about "to pull that back (toward the bottom of the weapon)"... could you elaborate? I like the idea about angling the stitching... definitely going to incorporate that into the revised design!
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    Maybe I should have clarified... My first pattern used a narrower "belt loop piece". I always layout my patterns on cardstock, and the "belt loop piece" didn't overlap the stitch lines... all was well. However once I wet molded, the "belt loop piece" magically shifted. When I say that, I mean it seems crooked. I'm assuming it's got something to do with the way the leather stretches? I'll post a picture of what I'm talking about. The first pictures I uploaded weren't actually the "first" shot at this style... Anyway, the reason the "belt loop piece" overlapped the stitch lines on the 2nd attempt was because I was trying to make up for the "magic shifting" that takes place during wet molding. Clear as mud?
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    Very good point. I hadn't even considered that If you'll look at my site again, it's been updated accordingly... THANKS!
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    Ok, so here goes... first attempt at an "Avenger" style holster. I don't think I've got my patterning down just right yet... The reinforcement/belt loop piece keeps wanting to occupy the same real estate as the stitching that follows the form of the pistol. This wouldn't be a problem except for the reinforcement/belt loop piece obviously has to be sewn on before the holster is stitched together... and it's a real headache trying to guestimate where the belt loop should be so it's not in the way when I go to do the final stitching (suggestions??) Any suggestions, thoughts, criticisms, experience, suggestions, or suggestions (did I mention suggestions?) you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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    Very nice!
  24. deloeracustoms
    ^^^ what he said! Lobo/JLS: your advice is truly appreciated. As soon as I can pry myself away from the workbench I plan to implement some of it... Doing this part time, it's hard to do what needs to be done. Know what I mean?
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    Good stuff there cleanview. Reputation is very important...
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