PastorBob

I would not glue it. When you tension it in order to staple, it may pull either the glue off the board, or fibers from the leather causing imperfections in the surface. Chrome tan is normally pretty stretchy and would do better with just the stretch and staple method. IMO. Make sure to post pics when done.

https://www.springfieldleather.com/Buckle-Monti-AntqBrs-1-1-2

I use the same thickness thread, but use Rhino thread (or maybe it's Rino) from Springfield Leather. It's a good thread and comes in many colors. I think it is less expensive than Ritza.

What is the price please?

Most of the larger box humidors are all lined with cedar. The largest portable humidor I have made is a 3-finger. I have not added any lining to it. Most of the time, I leave my cigars in the cellophane wrap they came in. I have had no issue with transfer of smell or anything to affect the taste.

I would definitely pull the old thread and try lining up the stitches in the prepunched holes. Worst case, start over (maybe cut off the sewn portions and make it a tad bit smaller). Best case, it all lines up in the existing holes.

Those are some nice looking holsters. I am also a southpaw, but hang 'em on the right.

Yes Indeed! Very nice. Love the stitch lines. Great job!!

That is awesome Chuck! No better book to cover than that one. She will have this one for years! Fantastic job on tooling. Love the depth, and carving on the celtic style cross.

another great project! Thanks for sharing.

Welcome to the forum from SW Missouri. Enjoy the craft!

Thank you! That is one of Sergey's tools.

That is definitely an easy pattern, Chuck. Thanks for posting the photo

Veg tan that cat hide, if there's any left.

This is the type of case I make. No hardware. Slips on the belt. Got the idea from Chuck Dorset on Weaver YT videos.

Very nice. I had thought about making some. Still some tools I would need to buy, but wow, 4 hours?? That's a lot of time. I really like the tan one. Great job.

Thanks for that feedback. Humidity is better since move to Missouri, compared to Atlanta for sure. How long are you guys soaking your holsters? May be why I struggle to get really good exterior molding...I am not soaking it long enough.

Looks like a fun project and I am sure he will thoroughly enjoy that. Probably get a frog and some marbles in there too. I did a quick search for dinosaur backpacks and nothing cool really popped up. Good luck with your project and make sure to post pics.

How long does it take to dry? I dip mine for about 10 seconds and it seems to take a couple of days for it to dry out.

Wow! what a difference a year makes. much improved.

I just checked the site. It's not listed anymore. Must have bought the last one.

Thanks for the info. Ordered.

This is from the original post, created by Mark. I just saved and reposted. Hopefully you can access this one. Welders Arm Guard by Mark Condit 2020.pdf

Years ago, I purchased a leather holster from an artisan at the local gun show (before I started playing with leather). The cant is about the same as the one above. His main point behind that angle of cant was so you could draw it easily from a seated position, say in a vehicle. He was right. worked very well. Even when not seated, it wasn't bad to draw. The other advantage is that it also makes it hard for someone to come up behind you and grab it. It just won't come out that way. Nicely done for the first of many holsters, I am sure. I do agree with maybe extending the holster a bit so that the end doesn't stick out when you have the thread cover on it.