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here a sheath I made for a, Tom Enos, blade @18"

got the bends very nice and a good value, priced fairly thanks David

pancake holster with rear tunnel belt slots

try some dive gear shop or manufactures

Need some direction as how to tune up my roon solution started with 3 gal of white vinegar and a dozen cleaned steel wool pads and strained for un dissolved particulates let set for @10 days with stirring and have had good results, but now leather is not black but getting a chocolate hue and some is getting a steel grey shade I rinse and wash w/ baking soda @ 1 tbsp per gallon, form ,dry and I oil after after and finish out the item Do I need to start over with new mix or add another gal of vinegar or more steel wool I stir before each use and have been getting a rust red sludge build up on the bottom of the bucket I'm thinking more vinegar as the sludge build up on the bottom of the bucket?????? HELP or advice??? A thanks to everyone here as this is the BEST Leather forum to learn and get help for the best results David

texas die made me one 3/8 x 1 5/8" works good @$90

I'm still working with a machine shop, to turn some aluminum burnishes, but they are backed up and switching out their cnc with a new larger unit , and so this is still in the "round to it file as soon as get caught up" profit Paying work ticket file,, he is a gun parts manufacture, and understand what I'm looking for. db

slightly outdated but,, sent several 229's 226's hkc g19 s pancakes and avengers , adapted from your, patterns up to the fbi dhs training facility in brunswick ga for a few instructors to T&E/use mostly leftys ,,,,just saw and added $0.02 use wc veg 5 oz splits layered f&b total 10 oz x2 db

I'd like to find more Amercain made hardware ""Belt Buckles"" 1 1/4 , 1 1/2 ,, 13/4 "

Thanks very helpful.

interested can you put a ruler for size reference in the pic or dimensions

thanks for the feedback, One thing I'm doing is using,Only USA processed/tanned hides, any other tanners or suppliers info is welcome I want to work with in the american economy with quality products I think we need a stronger MADE IN USA base I'm still looking for quality american hardware at a marketable price just my $0.02 david

interested will pm

interested in tail or both but need to come to better terms db

lay out on hide is #1, hide size, with, length ,consider folds, edges, pattern ,scale direction up down left right, then work as leather, edges can be difficult as cut scales and fleshy folds require extra attention depending how well the hide was fleshed out before and during tanning, the underside may require evening and work good luck David

moderators delete this or the other one if this is a better place for this Q or the supplier location not interested in who is their fav supplier but just leather info thanks David I've used W&C English bridle and have been very happy with what I've gotten standard grade I'm needing to order @ 8 hides 8-9 oz from WC and some hard goods from weaver and was wondering about the Herman Oak,English bridle "weaver sells", and how it compares to Wc English bridle as well as the Herman oak "BRIDLE leather" Primary use is belts and bags/cases from the lower half I have read the product description and it sounds similar BUT HAVE NOT had the leather in hand for the FEEL test Has ANY ONE used both and what differences, and or would you be happy using HO eb or WC eb the reason for the Q"SSS is I'm getting close to a time crunch and not sure if WC will have the hides I need to me in a timely manner or on their schedule not looking to buy imported tanned hides, and willing to spend extra for US tanned products any feed back on the product is help full , no need to compare shipping and customer issues as all have some and generally get dealt with, to someones satisfaction

I've had similar results and after all is DRIED give a "light" coat of neatsfoot oil to re condition the leather and will Darken to black but that's 1 of my ways, I also during finishing added black shoe polish paste when buffing to even the color

I'd be interested in just the head located in Gainsville fl

Ray interested in both HOW light weight ?? looking for some 2 oz to start but will consider heavier have some other needs David

size??/ are the tiles 12" they look more like 8" squares ?? how old?? and general temper of the skins ?? soft firm????

very nice work

MUMS the word,,, thanks Pounder as leather workers we are always looking to do better or improve perfection is always just off our finger tips and I've been grasping wildly at times as well as thinking I've done good only to look and go UGHH how did I miss that db

A SNAZZY RIG to show off that special side arm, as well as to high light how important it is ???? LOL or just good old BLING, BLING!!! or like a gold tooth grill !!! LOL I have another to post,for a custom 1911 black gator rig for a Nighthawk pistol,,,, they start around $3500-4000 Way out of my budget Sincerely thank you all for the kind words and input , like us all I see the,, I wish I would have done it just a little different and BOY I hope no one notices that

SIG 938 GATOR AVENGER BBQ Set Chocolate Alligator set, Belt matching avenger style holster for a Sig 938 and matching magazine carrier, awesome bbq/dress carry set, on its way to its new home input welcome and feedback?

SS steel nor Aluminium absorb moisture, Al and SS/ friction WILL generate HEAT,, AL will heat/cool it quicker than SS steel, that said ,,,,, burnishing requires HEAT/FRICTION ,, not a lot hence the use of AL,over SS steel, ALUMINIUM is a clear choice, so a burnishing tool should generate the most heat at a friction rate.. .BUT..... wood is a better choice BUT durability/production rates made wood a ,,,,???,,, choice unless you have the ability to supply your own needs with wood and generate the tools at a sane $$$ so AL is a choice to allow consistent duplication of results/// less operator error for leather"""IMHO"""""" but not to throw a wing dinger in finishing edges is a art YOU fine tune based on what others do and what you can manage or what you know and have learned I have a enco lathe that is not a HF/cheap o and I know I DO NOT HAVE the skill to do what I want with it so thats my $0.02 db