Aerie53

This is good information from both of you; I really appreciate your help. I have used Springfield leather purchasing a Herman oak piece 8 to 9 ounce which worked great I will stick to that; again thanks to both of you!!

Thank you so much for your critique. As to the leather, I picked up from Hobby lobby it was prepackaged 4–5 ounce veg tan tooling leather. I also lined it with a piece of suede about the same thickness. To form it I dipped it in warm water for about 15 seconds.

Please folks, tell me what you think. Also, why would the leather wrinkle like it did?

Thank you Joe, good info..

Thanks to all of you, I appriciate your responses; I hope to post pics soon!

Thank you so much!!

Good morning my friends, I am new here and new to leather work, but have in deed falling in love with this art; specifically, holster making. My question is, what type of surface should I use to punch in belt loops etc? It seems to me a hard marble, or granite surface would eventually destroy the punching edge (Craftool Heavy Duty Oblong Leather Punch 1-1/2), JMO. Please, can someone offer me some advice? PS, the fellowship here is AWESOME!!!