Members NC Holster Maker Posted May 14, 2011 Members Report Posted May 14, 2011 Those of you that use a hydrolic press to mold their leather. What hardness rubber are you using? I thought I read somewhere that it should be around 60 -70 on the hardness scale. Quote
Members WaG35 Posted May 14, 2011 Members Report Posted May 14, 2011 I dont use a press but I believe it is 40 durometer gum rubber that folks are using. Those of you that use a hydrolic press to mold their leather. What hardness rubber are you using? I thought I read somewhere that it should be around 60 -70 on the hardness scale. Quote
Members woolfe Posted May 14, 2011 Members Report Posted May 14, 2011 (edited) I use 40 durometer. I think this is the same stuff here that I have product number 8633K63 from mcmaster carr. It was a while ago when I ordered mine. http://www.mcmaster....-rubber/=camlxj Edited May 14, 2011 by woolfe Quote http://www.woolfegunleather.com/
Members Dwight Posted May 16, 2011 Members Report Posted May 16, 2011 Yep, . . . 40 is the correct number. Mine came from McMaster Carr, . . . natural gum rubber, . . . works like a champ. 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
Members Randy Cornelius Posted May 16, 2011 Members Report Posted May 16, 2011 What thickness are you using, the 1"? Quote Randy Cornelius Cornelius Saddlery LaCygne, Kansas Randy & Riley Cornelius Ride Hard, Shoot Fast and Always Tell the Truth...
Members Shooter McGavin Posted May 17, 2011 Members Report Posted May 17, 2011 What tonnage press is needed? Quote Zlogonje Gunleathers
Members billymac814 Posted May 17, 2011 Members Report Posted May 17, 2011 What tonnage press is needed? I don't think very much, a 6 ton press is probably more than enough and can be had pretty cheap, I went with a 12 ton since it's a floor model instead of the 6 tons which are benchtop. Harbor freight has their 12 and 20s on sale now and you can find a 20% off coupon. I'm sure you can find better presses but for molding holsters thiers are fine. I had about 110.00 for the press, 125.00 for the two sheets of gum rubber from McMaster Carr (1" 40 hardness) and I got two steel plates about 5/16" thick for free from a friend. So less than 250.00 depending on what the steel plates run, thick plywood could probably be used as well but I'd think steel would be best and last longer. Quote www.mccabescustomleather.com
Members Dwight Posted May 17, 2011 Members Report Posted May 17, 2011 Mine uses a 8 ton jack from Harbor Freight. Total investment: +/- $125 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
KAYAK45 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Posted May 18, 2011 Hi Dwight! Love your press. Read this, went to the garage, and yep, a hydraulic jack. Looked further and found a two inch tubing, welded square... bout the right size, maybe a little big, but a couple 2x4's and it'l be right as rain. Thanks for the picture. Quote Once believed in GOD and the DOllAR...... Hello God!
Members Shooter McGavin Posted May 18, 2011 Members Report Posted May 18, 2011 Mine uses a 8 ton jack from Harbor Freight. Total investment: +/- $125 May God bless, Dwight Looks good Dwight. I'm curious what the holster looks like when removed from the press? Do the blue guns hold up OK? Also, looks like you're into reloading as well. Good stuff. My workbenches alternate between being loaded up with leather stuff and reloading stuff it seems. Too many hobbies. Quote Zlogonje Gunleathers
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