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Ok you might have to use a different brand. But here is Giardini metallic edge paint. There is also the alpha 6 brand that can be bought in metallic. There is also Angelus brand leather paint in metallic.

Look into Vernis edge paint. With the hundreds of colors they got, you should be able to mix any color you want. It will just come down to what colors are needed mixed to get the color result you are looking for.

I think a 6-7oz with a 3-4oz liner is pretty common for the leather. It should hold its shape nice with that thickness. I think in that 9-11oz is about right. But maybe I am totally wrong. I make mostly 6 shooter holsters, so I am not saying with confidence to keep going. I also would think if you thought it was going to be too tight/small you can add thickness to the welt. There is some awesome holster makers on the forum, so they should be able to give you more insight.

Look up: How to replace a leather inlay. It will give some good ideas & techniques. The other thing you can look up: How to replace leather lining on a wooden trunk.

Lol when ya wanna come over. I could use a schooling. Nice thing you did, you will be rewarded for it.

Ok I will give a shot at this. Tools I would want. Leather edger. Skiving knife. Stitching groover. Burnishing tool for burnished edges. Stitching awl or Stitching chisels. Leather knife or razor knife. Rotating hole punch. Lmao I'm sure I'm forgetting a bunch of stuff. What Juki clone do you got? Thanks.

I was going to recommend Cordura. I just put a order in thru Sailrite. What is nice about Cordura is, when it is cut to size, you don't have to worry about it fraying & feathering. Many different thicknesses & colors available to.

Ok thanks. May I ask who you purchase them thru or who supply's them? Thanks.

Looks great. Nice work. Is the metal piece on the back of the holster, some sort of stiffner? Or a thumb break spring? Thanks.

I bet some padded cheek pieces would be a seller too. For these guys that shoot the BIG magnum calibers.

Nice work. It looks great.

I make whatever the customer orders. All my stuff I sew with bonded polyester thread that is outdoor related. I use 138 bonded poly & 346 bonded poly in black or white.

Nice work. I think it looks great. Like your color combo too. What color is the inside of the cover dyed? Is that the walnut pro dye as well. Or just the tan kote? Thanks.

Nice! Great design on that sheath. Much nicer & classier than the nylon or cordura sheath it sold with.

Nice work. It looks good. I really like your 2 tone edge treatment. Where are you hiding the gut hook blade in that sheath? On the back? Thanks.

Nice setup. Thanks for sharing. I needed to see the whole setup, cause I was having a hard time visualizing it thru words. Thanks.

Nice work. Looks nice. Can we get a overall picture of your cutting table setup. Thanks.

I will have to keep a eye out for the adjuster getting crooked from the lock nut. I knew about the dished adjuster to aid in oiling from some vids I watched. Thanks.

Check or call Ryan Neel at neels saddlery & speak with him. I think the 1 he carries might be the ticket. It is something like a HM-750-SL Model. This model:

Ok. So I removed side/front plate & lubed everything. Then I went & glued up exactly what I would be using for the rear flank billets. I then switched to a #25 S point needle. I increased stitch length to exactly 5 stitches per inch. I adjusted my presser foot pressure to 6 full turns out, from where I originally had the machine before putting it away. I think I could decrease my presser foot pressure some more. Also how do you guys fudge a stitch? When coming around to your original start point? Wether you need to fudge a shorter/ or longer stitch to meet in the original needle hole you started at? Thanks.

Soo I went ahead & removed the side/front plate, whatever you wanna call it. But does Cobra/Leather Machine Co. even mention all the oil holes under that cover in their oil maintenance schedule. I should of took some pictures. But there must be like 7-9 more oil holes/spots to oil the linkage & bars under the cover. Point taken for sure now. Ok I'll run a piece of leather thru in a bit & post results.

Nice! Save me a white one! Lmao I have spent too much money lately & strapped for cash. So it will be a few months before I recoup. Thanks. Nice work/fabrication!

Yes I think this is what happened to me. I think the needle bar & presser foot bar were stuck in the up posisition or stuck in general from sitting soo long & collecting dust. I have since then backed the presser foot pressure off by 10 full turns out. Now it is not marking the leather up as bad. I Think my presser foot pressure is still a bit high. I will find a video on removing the said plate you 2 are referencing & lubricate things. The tolerances must be real tight on the needle bar shaft & the pressure foot shaft. Thanks. I'm getting ready to make a couple more practice runs. Soo I will report back.

Thanks everybody. You all gave me a lot of things to try & play around with today. I would think the #25 needle I was using is big enough. That 346 lubricated poly thread falls thru the needle eye like throwing a hot dog down a hallway. Ok I'll try adjusting presser foot pressure & changing my presser feet out. Also I will order some #26 needles. Also if I go to a # 26 needle can I still use @Patrick1 #25 throat plate & #25 feed dog? Or does that need changed out as well? Thanks.