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@Michael Sheldon I would like to talk to you about your Neels #5 If possible. I live about 3 1/2 hours away close to Kingman az Thanks, Terry

Is any of these machines still available? If so please PM me .

Is any of these machines still available? If so please contact me with info , Regards, Terry

The character it has was earned from daily use and abuse , it deserves a retirement . I believe that I got my $35.00 worth out of it

The original was a Tagua brand and it is about5 or 6oz. It held up very well considering I would crawl around under my backhoe or truck and never took it off. Needless to say I have stopped getting on the ground unless I fall

I think you did a fantastic job. I don't have a problem with the retention strap , I have made several holsters in the Tom Threeperson style. It was Elmer Keith's favorite, that's good enough for me. https://images.app.goo.gl/cjWb6M19Sz69L5Pe8

Clean and 100% functional ,great job

The neatsfoot would probably work as long as the strap is wet enough to stretch.

Very nicely done and that welt is insane. Whenever I'm forming a wet or a dyed holster I wrap the gun or knife in a couple layers of saran wrap to keep the moisture off. Perhaps just wet the retention strap and cover your glock and snap it and let it dry. Just a suggestion.

Great job on the whole wallet. I struggle with basket weave stamping myself but I will keep trying, maybe someday

I layed out a stich line that I didn't follow so I will go back to the machine and take care of that today

Thanks, now I have to break it in, it's 8 to 9 Oz and heavier leather than the other one

This is a factory made holster that I have worn for 3 plus years. It has held up pretty good considering what I've done to it. So I decided to try and make a new one for my Sig 365 xl everyday carry (and I do mean everyday). Let me know what you think.

My 1911's are like shaking hands with an old friend,they just fit.

Well done.

You made a good choice, a carry gun has to be reliable and comfortable for your style of shooting.

Nice job on the holster, I also like the simplicity of the shoulder strap. Good choice on the G3, I worked at a local gun shop for 5 years and we sold a lot of that model with very few warranty issues. My personal carry gun is a Sig p365 xl.

Yeah it wears on a guy

It hasn't rained in a month , It clouds up and the sunrise and sunsets are the same.

I haven't been on the site for a while but I just wanted to share my view this morning from my desert compound. I hope you all stay safe this Holiday season.

I really appreciate everyone's advice. I called my dealer and told him I was going to pass on that machine,at least I got to him before he spent the time to set it up and service it. I think I will work more with my 206 rb and possibly look at a Tippman Pro, or Cowboy outlaw hand crank for a second machine for heavier work

Your reply is greatly appreciated, I don't think it is the right machine for what I may be doing in the future , Thanks to you and Matt S for your honest advice . I will probably be better off saving the $500.00 plus and look for a machine more suitable for holsters and such. I belive I will call my dealer and tell him I'm going to pass on the 168w-101. Maybe a tippman or Cowboy will show up. Thank again, Terry

Thanks for the input my current machine is actually a Japanese Consew 206 Rb-2 that I made a holster for my son in law and I found the limits of what it can do. I was hoping with the post bed and once a servo is installed that I might be able to go up to 3 layers of 8 or 9 oz leather, perhaps I should keep looking.

Thanks for the input my current machine is actually a Japanese Consew 206 Rb-2 that I made a holster for my son in law and I found the limits of what it can do. I was hoping with the post bed and once a servo is installed that I might be able to go up to 3 layers of 8 or 9 oz leather, perhaps I should keep looking.

My local shop has a old Singer168w 101 for sale I am planning on buying it once he get serviced and shows me it's working properly. It has a table and light ,the motor is the clutch drive monster. I can get it for $400.00 ,the way it sits after the service, the first change will be a servo set up, so I will be in it $525.00 or so with new servo. I am new to machines so I was hoping someone here could give me an opinion on the price. The photo that I have can't download because of size. It looks to be in good shape for a 60 plus year old unit. Thanks in advance for any opinions good or bad I have no money invested yet. Terry