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Yintx, I will try to get a different picture tonight. Tugadude your right its a sandwich, I did burnish the edges of the small pieces where they go across the larger pieces but it just looks odd. I thought maybe there is something else people do different in this situation. Todd

I have a question, how do you guys finish edges that are different lengths? I am building a cartridge holder that will strap to the arm, the current version is 3 layers, front, back and the middle layer makes up the wrap around strap. On this version I burnished the edges of the top and bottom where they pass over the middle, it looks ok but a little off. I was wondering if someone had a different idea. I may look at making the back and the wrap around one piece on the next one. Thanks Todd

JLS, I lost the quote I wanted but I think the video you posted from Sam with the deep voice is the best information on making the "Flat Back" style of pancake holster. He shows how he uses a piece of leather to go over the gun at several points marking it at each one then uses those marks to lay out his sticking lines. Todd

There is a write up on here about the adjustments that have to be made going from the regular pressor foot to the inline one. I am pretty sure it’s not a cowboy vs Juki thing it’s the regular vs inline differences.

I think this has been discussed here before and the general consensus was that by the time you get all the measurements and spend the time printing the gun and tweaking it to make sure its exactly right it is just cheaper and easier to buy the blue guns. Todd

I am no expert but I have found that really slowing down and making sure the stamp placement is exactly where I want it helps. Also I try to stamp at a repeatable angle to a reference line, for example I have basket stamped a couple of holsters and I do 45 degrees from the vertical line at the front edge of the holster. I use a plastic triangle and lightly scribe lines to line the stamps on, sometimes each row sometimes every couple of rows. Also I have started using one of the round combination magnifying glass and light, this really helps with stamp placement. I have found both slowing down and using scribed lines when there is any doubt about where to put the stamp really helps. Todd

Thank you Jeff, that is exactly the one I was remembering.

I know this has been covered before but I cannot find the thread with the search function. There was a thread which showed step by step the order to sew a IWB holster with a stiffener around the opening. If someone remembers that thread and can point me to it I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Todd

I will take them for the $230. I will pm when I get to work to get payment details. Todd

Unfortunately that logo means a lot. I have seen women lose their ever loving mind over a name brand wallet or purse. Usually not that well made.

There are a few things that I have found to help get a pattern right the first time, the first holster I made I couldn't even get the gun in after I sewed it up. First I try to draw up a pattern over a few days. It always seems like when I walk away for awhile and come back I see something I want to change just a little. Seems like if I do it in stages the overall finished product comes out better. Then when I have it where I think it is right, including the stitch lines I make a copy and cut it out and spray glue it to a piece of corrugated cardboard(pretty much mimics the thickness of leather)(I can't take credit for that tip I found it on here). Now wrap the cardboard with your pattern around your object and see if the stitch lines fall where they should, you can tweak it a little if they are off. This step can save a lot of leather, especially with holsters. I am only a little over a year back into this addiction called leather work. I have learned more on this forum than anywhere else. All I can say is there are some real masters of the craft here both the carving side and the holster/case side. Todd

Any chance of seeing the back? I would like to see how you made and attach that wing on the back that your straps attach to. Great work. Thank you, Todd

Rbarleatherworks, I am not sure if you can fly directly to Sheridan anymore(I think you can on United through Denver) but you can definitely fly into Billings and rent a car. Its about 130 miles give or take from Sheridan to Billings all on the interstate. Todd

If you have the belt that was wrong you should be able to just measure over however much you were off and re do it. Then use that belt as a guide to let you know how to measure for your style of work. Todd

Ron, I also sent an email. If the snap setter is still available I'll take it the stapler too if it helps clear everything out. Todd

Thats the best bet, I made a speed square, tape measure, pencil holster for a friend and I couldn't find the clip so I bought a cheap one and cut the rivets. Todd

Andy, This really isn't that unusual. Most of the forums I am on a few times a year a long time member will lose the ability to log on and have to create a new account. Honestly other than post count/member status usually not much is lost and for what we pay the folks servicing and maintaining sites like this they do a dang good job. Todd

Looks great, just out of curiosity what kind of guideline do you use to keep everything lined up? Thanks, Todd

I just sold a Boss and bought a 4500. I would wait and get the 3200. The Boss can be temperamental. I finally had it sewing decent but always held my breath while using it. Also the difference in the arm length is huge, the short open distance on the Boss frequently made it hard to work items through. Good luck and keep us posted. Todd

I have 2 lengths of clips and this is the shorter one. I haven’t seen any shorter ones but I have only looked at Tandy.

Very nice, basketweave is really great as is the edge around the brand cutouts.

I decided to try something a little different for when I go to the mountains or such and want a few extra rounds with me. Its not always convenient to slide a belt slide on and off especially on the left side. So I came up with this concept and thought I would share. Please ignore the edges and stitching, this is just my prototype. The bottom picture is upside down, the clip clips down over the belt. Todd

Sage advice here, I made one out of 2 7-8 oz layers and that thing will stand my pants up on its own. Its beautiful and stiff but really not practical. Todd

Tippmann has been sold. Thank you everyone for your interest.

i would be happy to let you try it out if you wanted to run up. Todd