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Hildebrand

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  1. What does the arm on the left do? Is it kind of a support piece? Todd
  2. You can’t fix stupid but sometimes stupid needs fixed so they cannot pass the stupid gene along.
  3. Just tossing out a suggestion, maybe need just a touch more pressor foot tension. Stitches look excellent on the double layer so I wonder if the single layer follows the needle up a bit if that messes with the stitches. Todd
  4. No no terpentine, I got this recipe off this forum.
  5. I like 50:50 beeswax:neatsfoot oil by weight melted together. Todd
  6. I bought a bag of 1" paint brushes, there must be 20 or 30 in the bag. I only paid a couple bucks, I have started using the water based contact cement and rubber cement so the brushes can be washed out a time or two then tossed. I also have some of the plastic paintbrush looking sticks I picked up a Tandy, they are good for small areas but get tedious on large areas like lining a holster. Todd
  7. Use the pattern offered by Jeff. If you cut it right and follow his stitch lines it will fit. Todd
  8. @MarkCdub I just finished a product like yours except it has 6 loops across it to hold extra ammo when hunting. I would abandon the leather for your straps, I tried it and there was no way to keep it tight. There is more slope in your forearm than you think. I ended up using 3" elastic with velcro sewn on the ends for closure. I will add a picture of what I did.
  9. Right now I would go to Tandys Leathercraft Library and download Al Stohlmans How to Make Holsters book. It is free right now. It will teach you how to make a holster patterns especially revolver holsters. Todd
  10. Thank you for the replies. I tried it last night with the feed dog in place like @Ken Nelson suggested. Mine clears so I know it works that way I just need to fine tune things and get used to not having the lower feed help pull the leather through. Thanks, Todd
  11. I have a couple projects that it looks like the holster or stirrup plate would help get the sewing done without things getting caught on the cylinder arm. I am curious as to how difficult it is to get the lower feed dog adjusted after you put it back in. I am hesitant to take things apart since it is sewing so nice right now but if its not real bad to reset I would try it. Thanks in advance for any tips. Todd
  12. Generally that is a 2 layer belt. You cut around the letters on the top layer then die the contrasting color on the back layer and glue it and sew it together. Todd
  13. Same here Tom. I figure they don't want anyone downloading them then reposting them somewhere else for free once this ends. Todd
  14. Just curious why you would put the snow seal on before wet molding? Won't the snow seal reduce the amount of water the leather can take in. Todd
  15. My most consistent die jobs have come when I use what are sold as stain applicators at Home Depot. They are a sponge with a fabric cover, they give a very nice even distribution. I gave up on the daubers, I am not sure if it was me or the daubers but things looked terrible. The neatsfoot oil does really help. Todd
  16. The threads I have seen as well as my own searches all come up empty for a supplier of these clips. I resorted to buying a tape measure holder and cutting the clip off. Todd
  17. I would put it on a belt sander until it was back to a flat surface. No guesses as to how it got so out of shape. Todd
  18. Just curious Pigasus do you plan someday to collect Social Security or Medicare? If the answer is yes why the complaint about self implement tax? You are your own employer and somebody has to make deposits into the system if you are to draw back out. Don't get me wrong I am not pro tax anything nor do I want to start a tax battle, but I think sometimes we start complaining about a tax just because its a tax before realizing there is a benefit. On the income tax I am right there with you, if they gave me power to change one thing I would institute a federal sales tax. No income tax only pay tax on what you spend. I know there are varying beliefs as to how long SS and Medicare will be available but I also remember getting the letters saying SS would be broke by 2018 and its still going. Just my $.02 Todd
  19. Montana Leather carriers a water base rubber cement and a water base contact cement. Bonus is the contact cement is odorless as well. I have tried both and they work as advertised. My holsters are made in the style of Catsass a member here. Short version is they are 2 layers of thinner leather contact cemented flesh to flesh leaving the smooth grain side out. The odorless version created a bond just as permanent as the barges. Todd
  20. I guess my suggestion would be to look at what is available for service after the sale. I would want to make sure I was saving a considerable amount if I was giving up service at the time of and after the sale. Not sure about the Adler and Juki but both the Cowboy and Cobra have dealers who are sponsors on here and have great reputations for helping with and after the sale. Todd
  21. If this individual is putting out sub par work and using the title "craftsman" generally the problem will take care of itself as he will run out of customers for sub par work. If you are concerned he may be taking your customers just based on title I suspect if he is that will be short lived if his product is subpar, word will spread quickly. The longer I am on this earth the more I choose to concern myself with the things I can change and let the other stuff work itself out. Just my $.02. Todd
  22. I also just tried the Renia. I got an email from Montana Leather, they were running a special on both the contact cement and rubber cement. I ordered both and they seem great. The rubber cement is much stronger than the regular stuff I have been using and the contact cement was easy to use, odorless and grabs quickly and securely. Todd
  23. No offense but if 2 different dealers don’t want to do business with you maybe a look in the mirror is in order. Sometimes we as customers have unrealistic expectations of how we will be treated just because we are going to buy something from a dealer. I purchased from Bob and after several phone conversations with Bob and how he handled my multiple basic questions and requests I can’t imagine what was said that he asked you to take your business elsewhere. Todd
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