SouthernCross

I'm thinking that a holster should be glued up and formed while on a curved surface to account for the body's curvature. I'm envisioning something with a curve along the lines of a 5 gallon bucket. I'm thinking about maybe first using rubber cement to glue the inner portion to the bucket, then place/tape the handgun over it to aid in determining the fit of the outer piece of leather. Fit it up, glue it with contact cement, and then remove it to do the sewing and wet-forming. What do y'all think.....or recommend?

So far, all of my hand-stitching looks like I was well-imbibed on adult beverages....

Just wondering whether it's more common to hand-stitch or use a machine....

Thanks, Bobby - that makes perfect sense. If I were to clamp between two pieces of wood, for example, how much of the edge to I need to leave exposed? 1/8" or so?

How can I finish or burnish the edge ot a single layer of 5-6 oz. leather, such as on an archery armguard? I can't really burnish it with a piece of cloth with wax, etc. because the edge is to "floppy" and will fold over. Any guidance on how I should proceed?

Please put my name on your list too. I already have the Dremel post - just need the wood piece.

Thanks, Lobo - I'll grab that very pair next time I'm in Lowe's.

Thanks, guys.

Does anyone know where I can find round elastic cord, like the kind you'd use on an archery armguard and such? Neither Michael's or JoAnn Fabrics has it.

What kind of general-use cutting instrument do I need to cut leather for my projects? I plan to start out making some archery armguards, maybe a holster for my revolver, etc.. I don't know whether I need one of those medieval-looking knifey things or a pair of scissors/shears. Currently, I'm using my box-cutter. Any guidance is greatly appreciated.

Oh, heck - now why haven't I thought of that before! So simple and inexpensive it ought to be illegal.... I'll be keeping my eyes open for some "coaster-sized" pipe. Thanks, Aaron.

Nice work. I like that color - what kind of dye and finish did you use?

jeeper, can you describe what a "splash tool" is? Thanks.

Thanks, bdt. BTW, are these setting machines expensive?

I'd like to install some lacing hooks on an archery armguard - the kind of hooks like you see on boots and such. Tandy Leather doesn't have them. Does anyone know where I can find some and what is needed to install them?