kwelna Report post Posted April 19, 2012 OK I am a novice at both leather working as well as wet molding leather. I am going to attempt to make some magazine holders that will attach to a duty belt via belt slots for a Browning Buckmark. I am envisioning a "pancake" style holder that will have a flat back and molded pouches sewn onto the front\face. My first question is what weight leather for the unit. I am thinking 8/9 for the back and 3/4 for the molded front pouches. Or is that a bit light\thin for the molded fron pouches. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickybobby Report post Posted April 19, 2012 I think the 3/4 is to light weight. I use 5/6 or 7/8 for most wet molding items that you rely on durability and retention of the item. The extra effort in the wet forming/molding process will set your product apart from others. Just my .02 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwelna Report post Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) Sounds like a plan I will heed your advice. Looks like i need to pick up some 5/6 leather. Oh well, it is only money ....right?! I think the 3/4 is to light weight. I use 5/6 or 7/8 for most wet molding items that you rely on durability and retention of the item. The extra effort in the wet forming/molding process will set your product apart from others. Just my .02 Edited April 19, 2012 by kwelna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickybobby Report post Posted April 20, 2012 Sounds like a plan I will heed your advice. Looks like i need to pick up some 5/6 leather. Oh well, it is only money ....right?! Just think how many holsters and mag holders you can make with a double shoulder or side of leather!! The $50.00 you spend for a dbl. shoulder should generate about 5 or 6 holsters and as many mag holders! (doing quick math) $45.00 per holster (wholesale) and $25.00 per mag holder (wholesale) should net you about $350.00 and a whole lot of fun making them!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwelna Report post Posted April 20, 2012 (edited) True, Alas my abilities are not to the point where I can charge for my work. Plus I really only do this for my own personal satisfaction and so I can get exacly what I want. It is the same for my lampworking glass beads. Now! the fact that you mentioned $50 double shoulders has me excited! I think I am paying closer to $80-100 at tandy leather and from what I am reading, their leather does not merit those prices........So I will try one of the suppliers listed above and see if I see a differance. Thank you again for your assistance. Just think how many holsters and mag holders you can make with a double shoulder or side of leather!! The $50.00 you spend for a dbl. shoulder should generate about 5 or 6 holsters and as many mag holders! (doing quick math) $45.00 per holster (wholesale) and $25.00 per mag holder (wholesale) should net you about $350.00 and a whole lot of fun making them!! Edited April 20, 2012 by kwelna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickf Report post Posted April 20, 2012 Sounds like a plan I will heed your advice. Looks like i need to pick up some 5/6 leather. Oh well, it is only money ....right?! 5/6 is too thin on it's own for anything firearm/gunleather. I would (and do) opt for 7/8oz leather for carriers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
