Stetson912

The hole cut looks a bit rough and jagged too, as if done after the fact. I love all the different thoughts and ideas and possibilities everyone comes up with. Several of them would work too. Just goes to show, more n one way to dress a salad... More n one way to skin your nose... No that's not it.... well, you get my drift eh? Haha

I tend to wrap the thread around the meat space between the first and second knuckle. Not as thin and doesn't cut. Odds are you aren't pulling tight enough rather than too much. You'll get calloused after a bit and it won't be as bad. But wrapping with anything will totally eliminate the issue

Hmm, looking again it looks machine stitched maybe. And the hole for the crossbar looks like an afterthought as the stitching doesn't appear to stop short like it should. Looks like they made a sleeve for the handle then cut the hole afterwards. Maybe camera angle is messing with me?

Did you oil one and not the other? Even a touch more dye on one than the other can do it. Hides can also be darker in spots than others or have different characteristics in one area than another. If the method of application was the same in both cases, then id say it's down to how much dye was used or some variance in the hide itself.

You can use all sorts of things. Thick poster board is ok. The cereal box and bag stiffener ideas are good too. I've used Matt board with success. I cut it a bit smaller than the dimensions of the cover and then beveled/skived the edges of the Matt board to have a nice raised effect and smooth transition to the edge of the cover.. this is glued to the inside of the cover then the cover is lined. I glue it with the bevel facing the inside of the book so the raised effect is on the lining and the outside stays flat.

If I were to do this to a similar railing already constructed, I would first make the pattern which is simple enough. Then I would prefer punch my holes for the seam at a 45 ish degree angle. I would then stitch it together. The angled holes would allow use of straight needles. Alternatively, I might use curved needles to stitch the seam. Then pound the seam with a flat faced smooth hammer to flatten it out. That's how I would do it lol. There is Probably a better way

Right! I may need to turn down a job because of that. Bible cover that is for be a huge Bible. He said it was a "standard" sized Bible. But it's 10x8 and 3.5" thick! I'm not sure I have enough leather! Haha at least a big enough piece

Go for it! I found it scrolling through Facebook and thought it was perfect

I thought some people here may enjoy this. ..

Both are good ideas. Advertising on one side of it though is intriguing. If you don't need to sell it I like the idea of giving it with a belt

"This drink, I like it, I'll have another!" Hehe very nice work!

Ah, yup... I think the easier option will be to add a bit of thin lining to that particular area of the outer. I may try shaping the outer like the interior is shaped and see if I can figure a way around the center pouch. Got some thinking to do

One question, did you make the exterior the same shape (in the folded part) as the interior where the zipper starts and ends? Mine seems to look odd being just the square cut piece. Like you can see the flesh side of the leather. Is this the case for you? Or just when the wallet is open?

I'm making one too. Craftsmangus pattern? I couldn't find zipper tape so I'm using cheaper zips I cut down. But in function it's the same. Yours looks better than mine will. Haha

I'm stumped. All I found was these. https://www.rmleathersupply.com/collections/view-all-leather/products/pueblo-veg-tanned-leather-1oz-1-2mm-made-in-italy https://www.rmleathersupply.com/collections/view-all-leather/products/waxy-veg-tanned-leather-4-5oz-1-8mm- Both a bit on the light side andnonenis waxy. District leather supply had a small piece of the Pueblo in heavier thickness in a gray color. But I'm unsure about the streakiness from the picture.

Sounds to me like you have the areas to improve down pretty well. There's a classic debate about suede, I for one do not recommend it as it's hard to clean and traps dust and stuff which could harm the firearm finish... But a holster is going to do that anyway right? I just prefer smooth leather. I think it's in the how to or the holster section, but there are a few very good tutorials on making western right. One is drop loop and one is slim Jim. But inone of the tutorials the curvature of the skirt is addressed in an interesting way with how the liner is glued to the holster. Maybe give it a look. And you are right about molding. Western rigs aren't really heavy on retention through molding. It should confirm to the gun but not be super detailed. If tetention is a problem add a hammer thong... Also in the tutorials I mentioned. Happy making!

Nice!

Nice cover! And good edge paint tips. Several things I'll be trying haha

Far beyond my skill haha very nice

Thanks guys!

Here is another one I finished up for a customer. Simple basket weave. Wickett Craig russet 4/5 oz outer, a nice finished chrome tan dark cherry color 2/3oz inner. Painted edges due to crome tan. Lined with pig skin. As always, all comments critiques are welcome

I think you have the right weights. 4-5 would be the top end for a dopp kit. And 5-6 d would be top end for bags depending on style etc. Basic totes can even go a bit heavier.

No pro here but I've got a list. The people you mentioned. Bob park is probably my favorite for carving, but i like so many peoples work. Don Gonzalez, Chan Geer, Jim Linnell, Brit nantz, k Adam Tanner... Several members here inspire me a lot too. Rocky Aussie, sanch, particle, 9tpi, chief, Dwight, jls, c and b leather, And even more who are just good people that comment and offer good critique and advice and are included in the "inspire" list like battlemunky, bikermutt, mattsbagger, yintx, rockoboy, and a nice young lady at mendell leather I find myself immediately drawn to these peoples posts (and more I'm sure I've forgotten) I may not always comment on things but I try to help and pass on encouragement when I can Garypl and plinkercases are always good to me too haha