Brooks125

My biggest frustration is having to mail order everything. Weaver is 45 mins away and like the earlier post, I would like to go pick out my H/O hides. When my Barge began to get thick, I had to order more cement and thinner. And all the other little things that I would normally get off the shelf either at Tandy, Weaver or a local muzzle loading shop, I have to order, pay shipping and wait 3-4 days. I know ... 1st world problems. Stay healthy and stay safe.

Is there a trick to getting spacing correct on adjustable straps? I have got my shoulder holster patterns down pretty well, but as much as i try to be accurate on the hole spacing for the straps, some are always just a tad off, which is usually the ones that make the strap bow IN towards the wearer. I like to use 2 screws to secure the strap, both for redundancy and fit, but being accurate on 1.5" hole spacing is a bit of a stumbling block.

It's a common request. So common, in fact, I called Toledo Ind. a few years ago and asked for the very same thing. Keep in mind, Bob advertises "thousands" (I think) of sewing machines in stock. When I called and asked if he had a used heavy, leather sewing machine, he gave me an immediate "nope". I asked how he knew in such short order that he didn't. "I get this exact same call 3-4 times a week." I'm sure he does, and 2 weeks later I was loading a new CB-3200 in the back of my truck from his shop. Used machines go for almost as much as new, and with the warranty (and someone like Bob a phone call away), new is almost always a better choice. That being said, knuckle down, save up the coin and take a leap. I taught myself to sew leather on that machine. It is the best $1800 I ever spent and don't regret it for a second.

So here it is! This fits for 1911 single stacks. YES on KnifeKits and here's the shopping list. 8-32- Phillips - Pan Head -(.750 x .312) Finishing Washers - #8 - Countersunk- (Black Oxide) TLMAB Washers - Black EPDM - (.500 x .180 x .625) Slotted Post - Steel- Black Oxide - (⅜ in)

That seems to be the ticket. I order my mold guns from them.I guess I should have figured they would have the screws with all of the kydex they work with. Thanks for the complement as well ... I am learning!

Where would I find, and what is the correct name for the tension screws used to adjust the tension on a leather holster/mag pouch? Do they sell them as a set or should I just rig one from long Chicago screws and rubber hose/line?

I think im going with the "something happened" explanation at this point. Just wondered if this was a predictable mishap. The close stitches were a result of the tension.

I have been sewing holsters and leather gear for a few years now. I have a Cowboy 3200 and keep it well oiled and it's been a real champ. A few weeks ago, it would skip a stitch once in awhile. It would punch through, but the needle would not pick up the bobbin thread. Last week, I was working on a western belt with cartridge loops, you know, a quick cheap easy job. I noticed the thread "skipping" and looked at the belt. The thread was so tight it basically twisted to the point of cutting completely through the 18 ounces of leather. It seems like the bobbin hung up and didn't release the thread at all. It hasn't happened since, and the skipped stitches has stopped. Any ideas what caused this and how to avoid it in the future? (I cleared the thread away before I took the photos.)