Members MarlinDave Posted May 6, 2023 Members Report Posted May 6, 2023 I have been putting some pigskin lining in some holsters. I cut the lining bigger, glue it and then trim. I always end up with a ragged edge on the lining., especially after edge burnishig. On straight places I can use a fabric circle knofe, but the rest looks bad. Suggestions? Quote
Members TonyV Posted May 6, 2023 Members Report Posted May 6, 2023 Are you sanding the edges before burnishing? Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted May 6, 2023 Contributing Member Report Posted May 6, 2023 Glue the lining in place then use a very sharp blade, such as a scalpel blade to cut the edge of the lining 2 or 3mm in from the edge. The lining will still be held by the glue and any sewing at about the 3mm from edge Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
CFM chuck123wapati Posted May 6, 2023 CFM Report Posted May 6, 2023 i glue then trim both pieces together with a sharp knife. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
BruceGibson Posted May 7, 2023 Report Posted May 7, 2023 12 hours ago, fredk said: Glue the lining in place then use a very sharp blade, such as a scalpel blade to cut the edge of the lining 2 or 3mm in from the edge. The lining will still be held by the glue and any sewing at about the 3mm from edge I do the same as @fredk but I typically line with Hermann Oak, so I'll trim it back from the edge, and then skive it a bit. The result is the same and you don't see the liner edge. Quote "Don't squat with your spurs on." www.GibsonLeather.com
CFM Frodo Posted May 7, 2023 CFM Report Posted May 7, 2023 Double stitch line with the pig skin pulled back from the edge I would suggest that you use a 2 oz veg tan liner instead of the pig skin then the problem would solve itself Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
Members Dwight Posted May 7, 2023 Members Report Posted May 7, 2023 I gave up on pig skin a long time ago . . . use veg tan for the liner . . . cut both pieces from the same pattern . . . glue em both together with contact cement . . . then sand all the edges with a belt sander . . . bevel both edges . . . burnish it all . . . Best way I have found to do em . . . May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted May 30, 2023 Contributing Member Report Posted May 30, 2023 (edited) On 5/7/2023 at 3:38 AM, BruceGibson said: I typically line with Hermann Oak, Yeah, I coulda just typed this but I wanted to say "HEY" ta Bruce And I often line with H.O., though I absolutely do like a veg tanned GOAT hide as well (very strong, yet moldable and purdy). Oh, yeah.. anwer the question .... glue in (on a curve) then trim with CRAZY SHARP knife (like NEW x-acto works great). Edited May 30, 2023 by JLSleather Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members SixgunCustomLeather Posted June 25, 2023 Members Report Posted June 25, 2023 Hey JLS! Can you expand on your procedure to "glue in on a curve"? I don't like how some liner materials like to bunch when molding holsters. Sounds like you may have solved this issue. Quote
Members SixgunCustomLeather Posted June 25, 2023 Members Report Posted June 25, 2023 Hey JLS! Can you expand on your "glue in on a curve" procedure? I have troubles with some liner materials wanting to bunch up during wet forming. Sounds like you have a work-around. Quote
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