troop Report post Posted February 27, 2011 had a customer who wanted a paddle holster inlayed with sting ray. got the holster portion done but am curious about what kind of finish is ok for the sting ray itself. it looks to me that the sting ray may not need any finish but if so i'd appreciate any advice. this is my first work with any kind of exotics. thanks Tony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marine mp Report post Posted February 27, 2011 Troop, I've never used stingray, but I'd say any of the finished will do fine. It is naturally waterproof, so......... Semper-fi Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billsotx Report post Posted February 27, 2011 had a customer who wanted a paddle holster inlayed with sting ray. got the holster portion done but am curious about what kind of finish is ok for the sting ray itself. it looks to me that the sting ray may not need any finish but if so i'd appreciate any advice. this is my first work with any kind of exotics. thanks Tony I try a test on a small scrap and reduce the odds of using the wrong stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Cornelius Report post Posted February 27, 2011 had a customer who wanted a paddle holster inlayed with sting ray. got the holster portion done but am curious about what kind of finish is ok for the sting ray itself. it looks to me that the sting ray may not need any finish but if so i'd appreciate any advice. this is my first work with any kind of exotics. thanks Tony Tan Kote or anything simular will work. Really don't need much of a finish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackRabbit Report post Posted February 28, 2011 Tan Kote or anything simular will work. Really don't need much of a finish. I have used stingray and used no extra finish . JR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troop Report post Posted February 28, 2011 thank you to all for the input. i ended up putting a light coat of bag kote, over the whold holster, then on just the leather areas heating in a few coats of neutral kiwi. i'll post pics when i get done with the whole thing. Tony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobby hdflame Report post Posted February 28, 2011 had a customer who wanted a paddle holster inlayed with sting ray. got the holster portion done but am curious about what kind of finish is ok for the sting ray itself. it looks to me that the sting ray may not need any finish but if so i'd appreciate any advice. this is my first work with any kind of exotics. thanks Tony Tony, I recently bought some stingray myself. I was in the Tandy store when it was on sale, so I bought 2 small pieces to use. I haven't decided what to use it for yet, but I was wondering how it sewed, or maybe you just glued it for the inlay? I have a walking foot machine and was curious how the needle penetrated it. Also how did it cut? What did you use to cut it with? The little bumps on top feel like little bony pieces and I hate to use my good upholstery shears on it! Looking forward to see some pics! Thanks, Bobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troop Report post Posted February 28, 2011 here are some pics of the holster with paddle. Bobby it was hard to cut, i used both shears and a razor knife. it sewed easily with my cobra machine though, not really sure if i like working with exotics. Tony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickHodges Report post Posted March 1, 2011 Troop. You might not like working with exotics....but it would be a pity if you stopped. That holster is beautiful. Nice work! here are some pics of the holster with paddle. Bobby it was hard to cut, i used both shears and a razor knife. it sewed easily with my cobra machine though, not really sure if i like working with exotics. Tony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troop Report post Posted March 1, 2011 thanks Rick, i'll put it this way. i'll charge alot more next time Tony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haystacker Report post Posted March 1, 2011 Great job Troop. I really like your work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobby hdflame Report post Posted March 1, 2011 thanks Rick, i'll put it this way. i'll charge alot more next time Tony Tony, That is a beautiful holster! What size thread did you use? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bronson Report post Posted March 1, 2011 A beautiful holster like that for a Glock?! Talk about putting lipstick on a pig Bronson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troop Report post Posted March 1, 2011 thanks guys, Bobby i used 346 on the top and 277 on the bottom. and Bronson...hahahaha my sentiments exactly. i hate the glock but i do get alot of orders for them. they make pretty ugly formed holsters too. nothing to mold to... Tony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobby hdflame Report post Posted March 2, 2011 thanks guys, Bobby i used 346 on the top and 277 on the bottom. and Bronson...hahahaha my sentiments exactly. i hate the glock but i do get alot of orders for them. they make pretty ugly formed holsters too. nothing to mold to... Tony My machine will only sew up to 207. I ordered 1 roll of Black and 1 of White today....that's as big as I can go until I get a heavier machine. Bobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobby hdflame Report post Posted March 3, 2011 thanks guys, Bobby i used 346 on the top and 277 on the bottom. and Bronson...hahahaha my sentiments exactly. i hate the glock but i do get alot of orders for them. they make pretty ugly formed holsters too. nothing to mold to... Tony Just curious, what would a holster like that sell for....you said you'd ask more next time? Bobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troop Report post Posted March 3, 2011 i actually traded the holster for some custom shirts with my leather logo on them from a friend who has a shirt business. equalled to about $100.00. would probably ask for about $120 to $140 next time for the paddle system. not sure if its not enough or not having been the first one i've done.i normally charge $80.00 for paddle systems, $60.00 for pancake and avengers, and $40.00 for IWB without any kind of exotic. Tony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
