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Everything posted by Frodo
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stuff a cotton bandana into the hat remove and wash every week.
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lol a test run to work out problems. and i found a bunch of em !!!
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Where are good places for beginners to buy leather online?
Frodo replied to TestTube's topic in Getting Started
LOL We must have gotten leather from the same old dead cow -
Love the sculpting on the watch band. Do you mind if I give that a go on a Holster?
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I think I bought the wrong type of leather to practice on? Or....
Frodo replied to TestTube's topic in Getting Started
Go to this site and buy this item. it will give you an idea of the different size leather https://www.springfieldleather.com/2lbs-Lightweight-Veg-Tan-Scrap -
I think I bought the wrong type of leather to practice on? Or....
Frodo replied to TestTube's topic in Getting Started
here is a chart that might be useful -
https://goodcalculators.com/stadium-geometric-shape-calculator/
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Here are the measurements to make a simple Credit card holder
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My mask. inside is 2 layers of hospital grade mask material And, I am kinda political when it comes to the 2nd Amendment so the nose bridge is leather with the 2nd A stamped on it
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Where are good places for beginners to buy leather online?
Frodo replied to TestTube's topic in Getting Started
i use Springfield leather Company and Steckstore for rivets and such -
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Waxed-Lacing-Cord-9-Ply-175yds-Roll-8oz-Cable-Tie-Down-Waxed-Twine-for-145PTAGS/124041692393?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=424874530310&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 i use a 9 ply cord on holsters, belts. i like the focal point it offers my work
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minwax neutral, it is a wood stain.
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Alligator pancake for 1911
Frodo replied to WolfteverGunleather's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Is that the embossed veg tan from Springfield? It is pretty -
https://www.edelmanleather.com/products/upholstery-leather/pinseal/seal-rock-pns03
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brass stamps,
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I do not know about you guys , For me a $50.00 rubber replica of a gun to use one time for a holster is not an option. I had to wet form a holster for a femaru-Fegyver M37. Go to this site. copy / print the image http://www.imfdb.org/index.php?title=Category:Pistol&pagefrom=Liliput+pistol I cut the image out and glued it on plywood that is the same thickness of the gun. cut it out now i have a template that did not cost but $0.50 not $50.00
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no pattern. just visualised used a tape measure. lol
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HI, I have been busy working. not a lot of time to be on a forum. Here is a range bag I made..The elk hide to the veg tan end panels did not turn out the way I wanted. inexperience on a sewing machine other than that I think it is OK for my first go at this kind of project 24'' x 12'' x 12'' it is lined inside with veg tan, the outside gussets are the anchor points for the inside pockets
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2 pcs 8 oz veg tan sandwiched between 2 pce 3 oz elk hide and a wet form veg tan piece with elk hide lining double stitched
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With some fantastic help and pattern from Dwight. I made the holster. I made the belt and cartridge holder with out a pattern. I am going to add a layer of 2oz suede on the inside of the belt. and I need 3 rivets to finish Belt is 2 layers 8oz veg tan, holster is 2 layers 8 oz veg tan cartridge holder is 2'' wide 8oz with a 1'' strap.
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poppas got a brand new bag
Frodo replied to Frodo's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
I used 2 dyes. antique mahogany and black [mahogany is cut by 50% rubbing alcohol] dyed the whole thing mahogany, did not touch up uneven dye areas dipped a sponge in black dye, then rubbed off half the dye, I died the edges black and the top edge black by holding the sponge on an angle so that i died the top and edge at the same time, randomly then just rubbed the body of the leather here and there.. then sealed it all with goof proof water based finish