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ya well mine didn't either but I got one.

That is the same oil pot I use on my cobra 4 I think it works great!

I didn't read all the answers but it could have also been for a liner if it was a lined holster, a lot of makers will sew in a liner all the time, if you take a look at Slick Bald Custom leather you will find many fine examples of that.

sorry for being a little late here but here is my response, Yes I did try the one that Sanch Gave to me on one of the buffer motors that I have ( a HF ) inexpensive buffer and it did not spin the burnisher straight so that was a big draw back, the other that I found with that particular burnisher is that the groves were not machined deep enough to be usable, and having been busy with a life I have not been able to get back to Sanch since we met at my place. So in closing with what little testing I did I don't think that at least in this case stainless is the way to go. I have seen several videos of holster makers that either use aluminum or the standard Cocobolo wood, a word of caution here if you want to try and turn down your own Cocobolo wood be sure that you do it in a well ventilated environment with a fan that can blow the particles away from you, I have heard that it is very damaging to your lungs if the particles reach them!

Weaver leather sells a product that will take belly leather and stiffen it up sort of like Viagra for the leather, I have not bought any just saw it on the website and catalog. Weaver does also mention in one of the videos they put out that belly is good for a lot of different hand made items.

Nothing wrong with your work, it is far better than you give yourself credit for, maybe you see it after tossing back a few vodkas maybe Ya?

for Holsters that is all I use, I had also for a very short time made kydex holsters, so the vacuum table was a needed tool for that. I did build my own vacuum table after obtaining all of the items needed to build it. If you have a source for the items sonydaze posted those work great, the only thing that might be a problem is deciding what you will use for a vacuum source.

What everyone said above, exceptionally well done something for those of us that strive to produce work that is that good to look up to!!

brmax has some good advice there, look at several dealers even it the selling the same machine, and take notes of what the dealer offers with the same machine. And find out for yourself if it is apples for apples and the dollars are even.

take a look at ^^^^^^^ Joshes work and don't let him fool you he does some outstanding work, the book he speaks about is a good investment, also but you might have already done it, google 1911 holsters and look hard at what others have done, your is off to great start, don't let to anyone here drag you down, some think that by being antagonistic that they are helping you out, you will discover those over time. Good luck with all you do with the leather and continue to look and learn!!

summer time is the best time to brew up the groon then let it set and the odor from it will dissipate with time, as far as the laser I had one and sold it. If you go one step up in laser you gain so much more area to work with as well better software, but everyone will experience it differently.

I made a mistake and pasted in about the middle of the video, the member here (Uwe) sells this along with the table top that beats the MFG hands down.

this explains the install

they are identical machines just painted different colors, and depending on who you buy if from might not provide everything that should actually come with the machine. Like the oil pot that should sit on top of the machine, some dealers will sell that to you as an add on, they will also sell as an upgrade the table top for sewing items on a flat top, it is not worth the money, I would buy the one made and sold by a member here on this board, the two companies also sell as part of the upgrade kit a roller guide, that isn't worth the money either, again a member here sells one that is aftermarket that works much better. I will probably catch some heat for what I said but it is the truth.

I think I said this above but your work is really top notch!! I would like to know what stamp was used on the holster and knife sheath, also is the pattern for the shoulder holster rig your own? Thanks Again!

sold yet?

look at doing the mystery braid for dog leashes it might be something else you might be interested in.

One of the best things I can recommend is to search holsters here and a ton of them will come up. Study them closely and also buy the book on holster making and patterns at Tandy, I know this is not what you asked for but it still might help.

probably!!

well if and when you get to looking around reach out and let SOMEONE know what ya got and what yer wanten for em!!!!!

ifn you run cross anything let me know I might be interested in buyen, they could be coaster, wallet, some sort of minimalist wallet die, let me know!

I think were on a different level, do you have any clicker dies? thanks I what I am sort of after right now If they are priced right and looking for in terms of wallet or coasters. I wouldn't be interested in all the thread only some and depending on the size, I have most of what I need in the big stuff but looken to get some smaller stuff fer the wallet work.

well send me a pm what ya want

gottcha, any photo's? I hadn't been through Mesquite in like 30 years, but I keep buggen the wife to move out that way the St George area but she's no the grandkids are here in TN. I don't know if I mentioned up above there is a company that makes boolits there is St George now some good stuff but anyway.

Let me try and make sense of the 2 posts, first thanks leather legion tell me in me pm what exactly you will take, I am not really looking for that style but can work it in. Jeff you closed your business? not sure with the comment you made please clarify that way I can give a better comment, thanks!