Another Holster Lining Question.

[SooperJake]

From the grump: Two pieces of 5/6oz will be plenty. when glued up they will produce a piece of leather of 10/12 oz weight - more than enough for all but the largest and heaviest of weapons. Use a good quality of contact cement (I use Weldwood Contact Cement). Cut one piece of leather carefully to as close to the exact pattern as possible, then cut a mirror image slightly larger all around than the original. Smear the contact cement on the flesh sides of each piece of the dead cow skin. When the surface of each is JUST SLIGHTLY tacky, align the two pieces, the smaller (carefully cut) one atop the larger. I use a piece of wax paper between the two pieces, align them and gently ease the paper out - a little at a time while ensuring a good physical bond by pressing the top piece down onto the bottom piece. When completely stuck together, roll the piece flat with something akin to mamma's rolling pin. Put some umph to it as you roll. If using her kitchen necessity, this is best done while the dear lady is out of the residence, or at least elsewhere, for a substantial time period. Finally, find a stack of heavy books, a piece of polished granite or marble (preferably NOT from a headstone) or any SMOOTH surfaced item or combination of items, then lay those on top of your bonded leather piece. NOW, this is critical!!! leave the damned thing alone until tomorrow!!! NO peaky, no messing with, --- just let it lay there all alone. After it has rested over night (to ensure the chemical bond between the two pieces) just trim to ensure it appears as a single piece of leather with two smooth sides. NOW -- treat it as just what it is -- a single piece of smooth dead cow skin. Don't try to fold the damned thing and make the 'lining' fit - just ain't gonna happen. Being well bonded it should not show wrinkles, and if it does, they'll be inconsequential. Merry Easter Eggs -- have fun. Mike

Always informative and in a well written and entertaining style. Thanks Mike!