Members fishguy Posted December 13, 2012 Members Report Posted December 13, 2012 I am making my first set of rough side out slim jim holsters and have been faced with a bit of a problem. After applying dye and oiling the leather it has taken on a kind of slicked down appearance. As I understand it, the appeal of rough side out is the suede-like nap. Should I go over it with a brush or something to try to restore the nap? Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted December 13, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted December 13, 2012 piece of sand paper wrapped around a sanding block or a block of wood should do it 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 Shooter McGavin Posted December 14, 2012 Members Report Posted December 14, 2012 I use a stiff nylon bristled brush. Quote Zlogonje Gunleathers
Members hogshooter Posted January 26, 2013 Members Report Posted January 26, 2013 Lightly. With a wire brush till desired affect is reached Quote
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