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    Thanks oldnslow, I have a polishing brush I might try a coat of wax and see what happens
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    Jmcc, I used a makeshift vacuum press to mold. Because of this the guns weren't in the holster for more than 5 minutes. So this time I went without any plastic wrap or anything. I just oiled the gun before I put it in ant quickly dried them off and re oiled them after moulding. Many people disagree with this but it was a very short time they were wet. No harm done lol. If I were moulding without the vacuum press I definitely would have wrapped them.
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    Lol I agree, but the 1911 was more of a practice piece. The judge is a big gun. As you can see from the comparison pic. All in the cylinder and grip haha.
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    Thanks jd62 Mutt, it was a western fold over style and the shape of the gun made it hard for me to get a decent looking skirt. So I just added 3/4" all around. I used one of the tutorials on here and kinda followed the instructions there. That's what it said to add so I did. It could do with 1/2" or so. But with making the pattern it's hard to visualize the final product sometimes, it's a big gun so I guess I thought it would have looked better haha. Steelhawk, I used feibings oil dye light brown, wet moulded, used neatsfoot oil, then resolene thinned with water. I usually just buff the resolene with a soft cloth but I thought I'd try a polishing wheel on the Dremel. Needless to say, don't do that haha. Cut right through it. Probably too much RPM in the tool, even on the low end :/ I'll just stick to my cloth next time haha.
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    Just finished up these two holsters. The Remington r1 1911 holster is an iwb with lift the dot snaps. I used the Adams leather works pattern. Nothing too fancy. I tried a different buffing method which didn't work hence the lines.it isn't perfect but functional and I'm sure it'll get use. The second holster is a special one. My father in law got a taurus judge "ultra-lite" as an anniversary gift. This holster is replacing the previous one I made(before my current knowledge). There's nothing light about this gun. (Ultra-lite refers to the single action trigger pull when used) again, not perfect but functional. Let me know what you think and what I can improve! Thanks.
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    Very nice
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    Ohh I see your point. That would be a shame to see that rust :/
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    Another stunning piece. I'm going to be doing a tote bag soon. I can only hope it'll look that nice. Haha. Couldn't let a 9tpi post slip by haha!
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    @battlemunky, I'm sure you know but just in case you didn't, so long as you don't expose the metal to chrome tanned leather you should be ok. Chrome tan will eventually damage metal surfaces. A thin Veg tan would be great for this application. The roll looks great too
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    That would work. You could whip stitch them together, you can use the lace like thread and do a running stitch too. I recommend you look into double loop lacing. It isn't too difficult to do and it covers the edges well if done right so there wouldn't be much need for edge finishing. There are plenty of tutorials here and on YouTube, maybe that's a good way to do it?
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    We need pics! Lol
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    Ooo I'll be checking that out for the wife hehe.
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    Very cool thanks for sharing
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    That's a far easier idea than mine. I like it lol
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    To that's interesting. I'm not sure if you could stitch it to the holster exactly. I would think the molding and going of it would prevent the sheath from keeping it's form to hold the knife. I was thinking, what about using one directional snaps and snapping it onto the holster? You would then have a sheath that could be removed if needed. You could also design a strap style system for mounting the sheath. Kind of like a drop loop holster except the sheath mounts to the loop.
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    Thanks Danne. I made the shape as an adjustment to another failed design and ended up liking it better
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    That should say nice stitching not no ice stitching haha. Rocky, that would explain why I don't know what it is haha.
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    No ice stitching! I have to ask what this carving is, I can't seem to figure it out.
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    Thanks mutt. Means I'm getting better lol.
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    Thanks mikesc. I appreciate that. Wallets are my nemesis but I'm starting to figure them out.
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    Thanks yintx, It is nice and soft. Great for bags. But it's a good thickness and was scrap so I thought I'd try it. I did split the interior piece to 2/3 oz and that wasn't easy. And I think with cards loaded in it it'll have enough rigidity to it.
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    Thanks. Edges are a little rough in a couple spots but better still. I did the hidepounder method and used resolene to finish them and give them a shine. That's how this color Essex is. The flesh has that nice blue. The grain looks black but in certain light it is blue.
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    Here is another 4 slot wallet. It's the same as the last one I made except I did the edges a bit better and solid down the pocket leather to 2/3oz. The outside is 4/5 horween Essex in parisian blue from nstarleather. The pockets are black veg tan scrap I had from frog jelly. Hand stitched with 0.6 black tiger thread at 8spi I think. I think I finally got the thickness right. Let me know what you think! Thanks
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    Awesome. Thanks!
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    After looking closer I don't think the trim around the inlays was laced was it? How did you do that! Again, remarkable work.
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