J Hayes Report post Posted March 27, 2012 I just finished another horeshide IWB but it didn't dry real stiff like the last one. Had it in the water for 1 minute at 120 degrees with a drop of dishsoap. It wasn't quite as tight as the fisrt one. Any ideas? The first one I put in the oven for an hour at 125°. Could that be the difference? This one I put in my dehydrator at 125 for an hour as well. Thanks for the help Jeremy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sixer Report post Posted March 29, 2012 Was it from the same hide as the previous holster? I've noticed on some hides there are areas that are less dense than others. Also, most hides I've seen vary in thickness quite a bit... just some thoughts. I use horsehide quite a bit... the heat helps it dry quicker, but I haven't found that it makes a big difference on the stiffness. It's hard to say exactly why it didn't turn out as stiff as the other one. Personally, I don't let it soak for that long. I submerse it in hot water for approx 30 seconds and that's usually enough. You can always give it another dip in the water if you need to... Not sure if that helps at all... worth a shot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J Hayes Report post Posted March 30, 2012 (edited) I ended up diping it again and adding another stitch line to tighten it up. Still dried a bit softer. It was the same hide. I noticed a difference in the stiffness from spot to spot on the horeshide. In fact i cut another pattern lastnight, half is real firm other half is not. I got this horeshide from Springfield, where do you get yours? This one may end up in the reject bin. Thanks Jeremy Edited March 30, 2012 by J Hayes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J Hayes Report post Posted March 30, 2012 Sixer, I checked out your Facebook page, awesome work! I realy like the inlay stuff and the colored thread. What are you using for thread? Jeremy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sixer Report post Posted March 30, 2012 Sixer, I checked out your Facebook page, awesome work! I realy like the inlay stuff and the colored thread. What are you using for thread? Jeremy Thanks Jeremy! The thread is from Marine Thread Company - http://www.mainethread.com/waxed_cord.html I'm not exactly sure what size I ordered, but they will send you a sample of the different sizes and colors they offer. As far as the horse hide... I've bought from both Springfield and Zach White. I could be mistaken, but I think the horse butts all come from the same tannery, so where you and I buy it probably doesn't matter all that much. Hate to see a good looking holster go to the reject bin! I wish I knew what to tell you... My main gripe with horsehide is the inconsistency... nature of the beast, I guess Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J Hayes Report post Posted March 30, 2012 Thanks for the thread tip, I appreciate it. I'm guessing the inconsistency in horse is why everybody charges a bit more for them? Seem to waste a lot of material. I just love the look of it when its just oiled and sealed. Reject bin may have been a bit harsh. With the added stitch it tightened up, I'll oil it tonight and see what happens. Thanks Jeremy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
