Jigs, Whatchmacallits, Thingamabobs Etc.

[Dwight]

I have since switched to vacuum forming my holsters, . . . but for a while, . . . I did them on a press.

This dude did the 8 ton jack magic, . . . never skipped a beat, . . . even though Rube Goldberg looks all dressed up compared to this.

May God bless,

Dwight

[Pounder]

Dwight,

I also press my holsters (although nothing as elaborate as that guy) but am looking into vacuum forming, seems like it would be better and I think the customer would be more comfortable than having their toy pressed between a jack and a plate.

[Chain]

This guy's site is worth a look for some ideas on homemade tools if you have not been there before.

[Dwight]

Dwight,

I also press my holsters (although nothing as elaborate as that guy) but am looking into vacuum forming, seems like it would be better and I think the customer would be more comfortable than having their toy pressed between a jack and a plate.

Your logic is exactly why I switched over to vacuum forming. I'm in the process of rebuilding my leather shop, . . . when I get it all laid out, . . . I'll get some pics up of the vacuum system.

Suffice to say, . . . it works really well.

May God bless,

Dwight

[Pounder]

Chain, thanks for the web site, checked it out and bookmarked to come back to it, to much information for one visit.

Dwight, can't wait to see those pictures of the shop, always good for ideas and enjoying what others have and can do.