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Good thoughts about suede yall. I'll be sure to keep them in mind if or when I decide on the final material. I've mostly finished with the adjustments from the customer's input. I'm wearing the adjusted prototype now for the afternoon to see how it goes. If well, then I'll be calling the customer for his pistols so I can get the holster portion built. I'm not 100% certain about using chicago screws as the adjustment mechanism for the straps. I'm finding it annoying and cumbersome. Also limiting if I don't put a million adjustment holes. Are there sliding loops or buckles that would offer an easier way of adjustment without compromising stability, concealment or comfort?

What weight am I looking at for leather? Interesting about the synthetic material for the sticky. Worth a look. Jeff, no pressure

Thanks for the tips. I don't pocket carry either so it's all news to me. I'm OWB/IWB flavor The most glaring characteristic I see is drawing without presenting the holster. Keeping the leather stayed put while still allowing proper grip is important. Of course, keeping the profile down in the pocket but that's all moot if the tool can't even be utilized.

I was curious how you build a pocket holster. No no smart guys, I know how to make a holster But rather, what are the considerations and things that must be known in order to build a pocket holster? Do you need to know the type of pants worn? Front or back pocket? Shape? I've never made one but thinking, why not? What do I need to know to make a good functional pocket holster?

You do beautiful work. I like the style

There's no specific intent on the lines in this particular holster. On an IWB, retention is a bit more forgiving as the belt secures it under tension. The edges of the gun are highlighted with the boning lines. There's 1/4" on the sides, right at 1/2" in front of the trigger guard.

Nope. I order from Springfield Leather Co. so I order as much or as little as I need in regards to pieces. I have thought about WC but I've been happy with HO since going to it last year that I haven't had any reason to try another holster leather. I may try it if I get an whim or a chance but right now I'm not actively seeking a new leather.

Thanks Hermann Oak leather.

Thanks guys

I hear that. If I've got someone's money for leather you can be sure I'm not sitting around wondering what I'll do for the day. It's my name out there and I'll be darned if it's going to be smeared for anything.

Good job on the holster. As I mentioned before, I haven't the oomph to work on a paddle holster yet Excellent!

Thanks Johanna, I knew I saw that somewhere. Much of my work is over the internet which makes these custom orders more of a challenge.

Yeah, I like that. My MO is payment first. If the customer isn't serious enough to pay, they're not serious enough about wanting that item. Now I understand an empathize with their side, paying for a product that is yet to be seen. That's asking a lot of trust. In that instance I'm willing to compromise. I'll compromise some materials but it won't be half-hearted effort. I'm not intending to waste material rather knock their socks off. But with my compromise the customer must show me good faith and commitment to the item by handing over "material" of their own in the form of payment. People can mean well but commitment is stronger when there is a risk.

Click the link, have patience through my bad video editing and the good part starts about 3:12. That feeling of euphoria on that particular stretch of road is just absolutely beautiful. The descent from the summit with the broad sweeping curves just pulls at me as I sit here. And I think about it often when I just feel like flying. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pasNQlSZba0 Those who get motion sick you've been warned Keep the rubber side down

Mechanical I can relate to the tool X for part X to achieve function X. I am function before form. But form is never neglected. I prefer symmetrical, even, clean, sexy elegant, and mysterious. I've never been artsy. My fashion sense is non-existent. I don't decorate. Maybe the motivation or the priorities of the types of leather we work on. I think that's an extension of the kinds of people we are and the kinds of hobbies we keep. I have a friend just recently looking at my work and she said I was artsy. What?!? LOL I don't consider myself artsy but she thinks its artsy. I would attribute what is artsy or mechanical as to the type of individual looking at the piece.

The character of the customer was revealed pretty quick. Which is a good thing. Saved you some heartache and time.

I was going to suggest Texas. We're on a streak of +100* days. Anything over 98 is just splitting hairs

...mmmm how about "no" So now and then we run across a customer who wants to see the item first before they'll pay you. Don't fall for it. While I haven't gotten caught in that trap yet I've read many stories here that make my skin crawl. Before going forward with that customer for anything, while it can feel uncomfortable a first, tell them that you require a nonrefundable deposit for any work to begin. Otherwise you may get left high and dry holding a custom item you can't sell. Now you've wasted materials and time and you get to eat the cost. So, what's a fair percentage for a deposit?

Ahh, that's a good idea. And that just made my brain leap to 'why not a regular old school glue bottle?'

To buy blue guns you may purchase from a distributor or you may be able to order directly from Rings. A quick google search and a quick search here will give you a good handful of threads for info. Offhand, I just received a new blue gun pretty quick from copsplus.com

"SOB" refers to the location the holster is worn rather than a particular style of holster. On the holster, clean and simple. I think I would round off those corners on the top and bottom on the stitch side. Since that will be the edge against the body, you don't want it to create a sore spot.

Nice work. Here's a quick nitpick. On that lower left corner, go ahead and round that off a bit. When it's a corner, as time goes by it will get bumped and roughed up. The edge will get a little tattered. A round edge there will deflect impacts a bit better. All in all, great stitching and nice clean patter

I bought a 32oz can of Weldwood from Home Depot yesterday. Obviously an applicator is needed to apply it to the leather for use. What do you use to apply it and how do you keep the container in general? Any special purpose container or glue thingy? Straight from the can with a brush? How? I don't want it going gooey or dry or getting real messy over time.

Randy, do you think this design would work for a concealed thigh rig? (skirt or kilt carry?) If not, what would you do different?