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    Let me throw a different idea your way for multiple sizes of loops on the same belt.  I am about to start my prototype gun belt for guys with more than one gun they like to carry.  On the left side for the loops I am going to put a set of Pull the Dot snaps on.  Then I am going to make individual sets of either 6 or 12 loops in the different calibers I carry that can be snapped on depending on which gun I am carrying.

    Little different idea for the same purpose.

    Todd

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    Advice above is spot on, contact the dealer.  If you want to look into it.  Stand behind the machine and lift the pressor foot with the handle while watching the linkage that goes across to where foot lift chain attaches.  With the foot locked up see if you can move the piece the chain pulls on, it should move easy if the foot is already locked up.  Try these and let us know what you find.

    Todd

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    I am starting my first Ranger style belt and was wondering what the general consensus is for overlap of the wide piece of the belt.  I know I will need to size the billets so I have some wiggle room but am wondering what everyone shoots for for the wide belt.  I was thinking around and inch maybe 2 but don't want to get to carried away since it will be double layered so doubling that will be pretty thick.

    Thanks

    Todd

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    @gunny5821 I called to get Weaver’s catalog but by the time the girl on the phone got done telling me what I could Not get as a hobbiest and showing absolutely no interest in gaining me as a customer I told her to keep her catalog. I have had good luck with Montana Leather and Springfield Leather. I have used Tandy for in person buys but my last several Tandy visits the leather quality was way down. 
     

    Todd

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    The basics for me would be whatever color die you are using, saddle soap, contact cement and resolene.  I prefer the Fieblings Pro dies, I tired and Eco Flo all in one die and finish that was given to me and was not impressed.  My preference for contact cement is, Renia Aquilim 315 Cement, it is odorless and works just as well as the wildwood or barges in my opinion.  Finish wise I have had good luck with both Resolene and Mop and Glo both cut 50:50 with water I use a sponge paint brush and put on light coats.  I use the Fieblings saddle soap that comes in the tin that looks like oversized shoe polish, I rub it on the edges after sanding with 100, 220 and 400 grit sandpaper.

    Todd

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    Former Boss user, current Cowboy 4500 user here.  The Boss will do what you want but the short throat becomes an issue frequently.  Also I think the support for the Cowboy Outlaw will probably be better through their network of dealers.  Honestly I would look closely at the Cowboy class 3 machine, not sure what the number is 3200 I think. Cost wise I don't think you are real far from the cost of the Outlaw and you have a much better machine.  The hand stitch machines can be difficult to maneuver, its amazing how often you need that second hand to hold the threads or the object itself while sewing.

    Todd

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    I think there was  thread on here not to long ago that said Tandy had cut ties with Tippman.  If I were looking at a hand powered sewing machine I would look to the Cowboy Outlaw. Full disclosure I have no experience with the Outlaw but I did use a Boss for about a year.  The short throat on the Boss becomes an issue fairly often.  Also you would have the support of the Cowboy Dealer network and if you search this forum you will see it is highly regarded.  My experience with Tippman was not stellar.  My communication with them was difficult, it seemed like there was really only one guy who could really help you and you had to wait for him to call you.

    Todd

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    This seems to have been about a year in coming. I live in WY and have been to 3 Tandys in Denver, CO, 1 in Cheyenne, WY, Billings, MT and Rapid City, SD in the past year.  The leather quality was below even what you normally see at a Tandy.  Straps in particular appeared to be old stock it was like the warehouse was just shipping to the stores what it had and nothing new was coming in.  I also noticed that they were down to just a few stores on the web.  Fortunately Montana Leather is in Billings and on my radar for my next trip.

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    You will get plenty of responses to use Barge or Weldwood contact cement, these work I used Weldwood until I found the Aquila(spelling may be off) water based contact cement.  I use it exclusively now, I can use it in the house as it is odorless and non flammable.  I can not tell the difference between it and Weldwood.  All of my holsters are lined and I have not had any issues with the layers separating.

    Todd

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