Dwight

When I make a similar holster, . . . I do two things to help the stitches: 1) all of the "parts" are first put together with contact cement, and 2) all of the stitches are gone over with a tool I made that flattens them down into the dampened leather (John Bianchi has a name for that technique that I disremember right now). Additionally, . . . I use my thumb to "roll" the upper edge of the holster away from the weapon, making sort of a funnel effect that greatly assists in one hand re-holstering. It is not enough to "show" under a cover garment, just enough to move that top row of stitches on the outside edge where most wear would occur anyway. Anyway, . . . works for me. May God bless, Dwight

For what it is worth, . . . Resolene works fine without an air brush if you first thin it 50% with water. I use a 1 inch camel hair brush (el cheapo at that) and I keep working on the piece until the bubbles are very small. Normally, I can do an IWB holster (inside and out) in about 10 minutes. I do my finishing just off my wife's kitchen, . . . so spraying is not an option for me, . . . and I am very happy with the results I have gotten using this system. I only have had one bad experience with Resolene, . . . it was on an oil based stain I was trying, . . . and the project turned very dark for some reason. It was my only unexpected result, . . . but the customer was OK with the color so it worked. Normally, I use a solvent based dye, vs. oil base, . . . and the colors are rendered true under the brushing of the 50/50 Resolene mixture. May God bless, Dwight

I need some hopefully expert advice: Harbor Freight Tool Co. advertises a pretty good looking walking foot leather sewing machine for I believe $599, with an optional table for another couple hundred bucks. I was just wondering if someone out there has already bought one of them, . . . and of course, . . . is it a good machine. I rarely sew anything over 3/8" and if I do, . . . I have a Tippmann Boss that is awesome in the heavy stuff. Thanks for your assistance, may God bless, Dwight