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Stamping a leather holster
mikekratz replied to grimdaddy's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
If you were going through all the trouble to rip apart that holster why not just use it as a pattern for a completely new holster? Basket weave and dye the new one the way you want it. Also it will feel much better knowing you did it from start to finish mike -
And you think industrial sewing machines are expensive
mikekratz replied to graywolf's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
I too am a Sailmaker for Doyle sailmakers and speak with John Cordes often. We have a Cordes machine at the shop in Ft Lauderdale and it's a dream to sew on. We also have a HighTex sailmaster and a ton of others in the group. -
Awesome! My email is mikekratz@hotmail.com
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still available?
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wow
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Blue gun for SD9 VE
mikekratz replied to yippi's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
I have one from multi molds. BPH shooter is correct about the trigger guard and ejection port, but it is easy to Dremal out and make your tension points. I use it all the time for leather. -
Double Needle Machine Uses (Singer 112G139 & 300W-1)
mikekratz replied to landrand's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
I'm a full time Sailmaker and part time leather smith. The double needle will help keep things clean but not nessisary in my opinion. I have one that rarly gets used. anything you need help with feel free to ask me and ill help you along the way with canvas or sailmaking help mike mike at supersailmakers dot com -
fantastic modification! thanks for sharing!!
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Hey everyone. Just curious if anyone elses dogs are obsessed with eating leather. I have a big hound dog and black lab that take scraps every time they get the chance. How bad is it? does anyone else chase there dogs out like I do?
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Very cool to hear that everyone is proud of what they do. When I'm not making leather I work full time as a sailmaker. I'm currently the youngest production manager in North America to be In a sail lof at 28 years old. . We build everything from your tiny Hobie sailboat to the 200 foot racing yacht. I've been doing it now for 7 years and love it.
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When I'm not playing with leather I work full time as a sailmaker. In our loft we have a ton of really old machines and cluch motors. i know exactly what your talking about. to make it go straight again..... turn the motor off, start running the hand wheel as fast as you can twards you. turn the motor back on and it will come back to reality. I've had a machine here at the loft thats one that just hasnt been replaced yet and I've been doing this for over 7 years to it. -Mike
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awesome! thanks!
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price?
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New Stuff
mikekratz replied to rhoneranger's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
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Hand Of God Holster
mikekratz replied to mikekratz's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
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Made this holster a while back. Its a replica of the Hand of God from the movie 3:10 to Yuma. It was my first cowboy Rig
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Sti International
mikekratz replied to mikekratz's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
2011 model. if i can get my hands on one ill make some molds of it. -
just figured out how to put a picture on
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Has anyone been asked to make a holster for a STI? Its a 1911 but has a square trigger guard more like a Glock.... if so were you able to do it?? (no gun molds available to my knowledge.)
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sign me up
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I was in the same boat as you a while back. this is what I ended up with. I did the coloring using block out and antique gel and was happy with the finish. I cant figure out how to put a picture up??
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What Blue Gun Do I Need?!
mikekratz replied to mikekratz's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
You guy's are awesome. Thanks for all your help! I'm so happy i found this website its been a huge help since I joined it! Finding someone else with the love for leather craft is rare where I live in south florida. I've only meet two other leather workers face to face!!!