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    @Sofaspud you are right. The belt is not a ranger belt. But I think Halliday was strictly referring to the buckle itself, which is a ranger buckle. That shape buckle is what was used by rangers (and the set consists of the buckle guide and tip) An actual ranger belt came into existence because the new colt six shooters of the 1840s weighed so much a regular belt wouldn't support it. So they adapted certain ideas from horse tack and made the ranger belt, a wider strap with billets attached for tightening. I had no idea about any of this until I saw Montana silversmiths site about ranger buckles haha. Interesting stuff, and beautiful buckles just fyi...
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    I was just gonna say that spud. Gray, I like how it's western floral but you take some of the "rules" and just say "nope! Not today!" And it turns out awesome every time. Youre kind of like the Tim Burton of leather carving haha, the shapes and things are all there but exaggerated and skewed (in a very good way) to portray something different and more organic and original. Then there's me who tries to figure carve a small horse head and it turns out looking like a daft my Little pony reject. hahaha! I love the belt, good work.
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    @OLDNSLOWhere's a tutorial. He uses paracord but the technique is the same.i hope it helps http://www.paracordguild.com/herringbone-braid/ This looks like the 8 strand whip plait or herringbone as some refer to it as. It is under two over two (as knothead suggested) and not very difficult. The core being used is just a double over piece of lace as knothead said as well. The bit at the end is a three pass monkey fist(which will require a core of some kind) There are other "stopper" knots you can do instead if you wish. Anything from the simpler Chinese button knot and diamond knot to a Matthew walker knot(one of my favorites). So if you want to simplify that part you can. It looks like a.fun project. I hope you get it figured out.
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    I can pm you my address and you can send it here... Hehehe That's an awesome assortment of stuff you got.
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    Look forward to seeing what you make. You may also want an edge beveler or two. They come in different sizes. They round off edges and when you burnish said edges it looks good. It's good for belts and collars. Someone should be able to help you pick out a good size to start with(I still only have one size myself because it's all I use) where you go to pick up some tools. Just remember you don't need to spend a fortune to start. You can upgrade later when you come to realize what you need and such. But that said you get what you pay for too. The basics are worth spending a little extra on because odds are you'll have m and use em for a while. Just my thoughts, I don't want you to feel like we here are telling you what to do hahaha.
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    Yea I agree with the clips. But to each their own. I want an iwb but I'm a bigger guy and it's hard to make a comfortable one. At least I haven't been successful haha
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    Looks great to me haha. It's iwb right?
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    Good advice. You will find the literature basicallybob suggested to contain invaluable information. You can even practice with some projects in those books. Start with smaller projects that require the basic tools (as you will use those tools the most) develop your skills with them and you can add on l a little at a time. I can say for certain you WILL need a good sharp knife, a skiving knife, a few different sized hole punches(for snaps and rivets), a good awl (or stitching chisels if you prefer), and something like a wood or plastic slicker to burnish edges. That is as basic as it gets. Later on you will want wing dividers for marking stitch lines ect, a v gouge or better yet a French skiver(or both) for gouging fold lines and beveling edges. All these tools are mentioned in the books listed above. Good luck and happy making!
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    I think that's the best way. The only other place initials would even fit would be the other side of the holster lol
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    I was just gonna say it would be good for superintendents and contractors (I'm sure other people in many lines of work) that travel a lot and stay in extended stay type hotels and such. It folds up real easy so u could toss it in your suitcase or glovebox or whatever and have it ready when you get where your staying. Good idea!
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    Oops that's two tone and it was staring me right in the face too! Here is a single color I think with one lace.
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    Try this thread.
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    The same size? That's interesting. But when I think about it it does make sense. Thanks for the reply.
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    I like it. I like the combination of basket weave and floral carving. My only suggestion would be to change your border or use a slightly smaller flower. It looks like it compromised your stitching just a little. (Machine stitched I assume right?) That said, I think you did an awesome job. Tooling looks good and clean. The colors nice, and I like the initial on the billet. Good work.
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    I agree. I personally like decorative cuts. But that's not to say that you can't leave em out or alternatively have to much. To each their own. And I probably wouldn't have noticed you don't have any except by the comments. Your holster is very clean and the color is so gorgeous. I envy everything about it. My question, how much larger is the back panel than the front panel? Usually it's the front panel that's bigger but because of the tooling (and throwing rules out the window hehe) the back is larger... correct? So how do you determine how much larger to make the back panel?
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    Very clean work. Not easy to do with veg tan. It is veg tan right? The clips you used, are those "money clips" ?
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    True, you would also have an unfinished side of the buckle tab that may be undesirable. And possibly an awkward step on the front where the layers come together. I didn't think about those things lol
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    Similar thing happened to me. Made a pair of gun belts and holsters for a friend of my dads. I was just happy to do the project and am a novice so I didn't want to charge the guy too much. Basically added up what supplies cost and charged that. Anyways, through some miscommunication he thought I was making him just one belt. I would send him pictures throughout the process and he always said how great they looked. He realized finally I was making two belts and two holsters and doubled what I quoted him. Made a pretty penny on that(and still undercharged probably). The important thing is he was satisfied with my work and he got what he wanted. So if he decides he wants to give extra than I won't say no. I think it's nice just to please the person that's gonna be using my product, the rest is just a bonus, kinda their way of saying thanks.
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    Aww I got to your question too late. They look awesome though. I did have an idea, maybe it'll help someone wanting to do the same thing? What if you took a belt blank of whatever thickness and sandwiched it between the two sides of the belt. You would keep the middle one longer than the other two to be the part to hold the buckle. You could dye each side of that little piece the opposite color and fasten it however you like. Would that work? I think what you did is just fine and works great. This is just what came to mind when I saw your question. Food for thought
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    Wow. That looks fantastic!
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    Haha thanks. It isn't originally my idea. I found a pattern for the rk3 on the leather wranglers site(free download). I would like to get one one day but my BK happened to fit.(I reckon most swivel knives would fit if so inclined) It was just a fun little project. And I learned how to dead end double loop lacing haha.
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    Just a fun quick little project. I got some green buffing compound to see if that's why my BK swivel knife is always so hard to use. Turns out it helped a lot! So I made this little thing just to try out some cuts. It's a bit small (tooling wise) for the blade I have but it worked out. Thanks for looking all comments welcome.
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    Cool! I don't do much wet moulding but it's a bit challenging. Looks awesome
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    Ohh well shows ya what I know haha. I bet a belt sander makes quick work of sharpening though.
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    Haha I just might. Thanks
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