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What is the recommended procedure for staining and finishing basketweave stamping for colors other than black? Should I: stamp, stain, use antique highlight paste, then spray on a finish? Or should I: stamp, block with something like Resolene or Super Sheen, then use an antique paste, etc?
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I'm planning to purchase my first piece of Hermann Oak leather from Springfield. What part of the cow should I be looking for if I want to make holsters with it? Also, any recommendations as to the weight that I should use? I've been using 8-9 oz. from a piece of the South American hide that I purchased last year and like the thickness. Should I order the same weight in Hermann Oak or a lesser or greater weight?
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Does anyone other than Tandy (with their Keen edge beveler) make an edge beveler that makes a nice rounded edge?
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Thanks for the reply. I'm in Wilson. What kind of holsters do you specialize in?
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What machine should a beginner buy?
SouthernCross replied to purplecinnamon's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Nice. Thanks for that info. And, interestingly, Toledo Sewing Machine company is located just west of Port Clinton, OH where I attend the national rifle matches in July/August of each year. Looks like I'd better start saving up and pick a CB3200 up on my trip up there next year. -
What machine should a beginner buy?
SouthernCross replied to purplecinnamon's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
I'd like to jump in on this discussion. What are some recommended machines for making holsters and belts? I've read through Wiz's posts, but I know there's been some new machines since then. Let's use about $1,700 as a max budget. -
Most popular gun and holster?
SouthernCross replied to SouthernCross's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Thanks for sharing, Ray. -
Most popular gun and holster?
SouthernCross replied to SouthernCross's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Thanks malabar. Looks like a good excuse for me to go buy me a 1911. ;-) -
Most popular gun and holster?
SouthernCross replied to SouthernCross's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Looks like I'll be working on holsters for J-frame snubbies then. Most of my other favorite guns are older and not very popular with today's crowd, though - such as Sig P232, S&W 3913, etc.. -
Most popular gun and holster?
SouthernCross replied to SouthernCross's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
"If" it had a grip safety, that is. -
Most popular gun and holster?
SouthernCross replied to SouthernCross's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
I'd the BHP just had a grip safety..... -
Flat backed for a GP-100
SouthernCross replied to Josh Ashman's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
I've had much better results with all colors since I started spraying it on. I just use a cheap Paasche airbrush that I picked up years ago. I usually mix the Fiebings about 50/50 with denatured alcohol and spray until I get the color I'm looking for. -
Flat backed for a GP-100
SouthernCross replied to Josh Ashman's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
How do you dye - dip or spray? -
Most popular gun and holster?
SouthernCross replied to SouthernCross's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
I already have a hammerless J-frame 642, so maybe I'll start with that. I also have a Single Six that I've made a shoulder holster for - maybe I can fancy it up a bit and capitalize on that. There are SO many guns and SO many combinations of holsters available that it would almost seem like one would have to specialize in a limited few or else go broke buying blue guns and trying to accommodate all the possible combinations. -
So, if I want to get really good at holster making, well, I've got to start making holsters. I want to start by making some holsters and trying to sell them on a couple of gun forums that I'm a member of. What gun(s) do you guys build the most holsters for? If I've got to buy a blue gun or two I may as well get some of the most popular ones....probably no need to get something obscure and obsolete. I'm thinking 1911, Glock 19 or 26, and S&W J-frame snubby. Also, what style holster is your most popular? I personally like avenger-style holsters, but I believe I'm in the minority and most folks want IWB holsters these days. That's just my perception, though. What do you guys sell the most of.
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Flat backed for a GP-100
SouthernCross replied to Josh Ashman's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
That looks really nice. I like the flatter backed holsters, personally.