JLSleather Report post Posted July 12, 2015 Welcome. Thanks for taking a minute to say thanks (many don't). That pattern WILL fit the Colt 5". And I don't mind seeing pics of projects made from those patterns Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldtoolsniper Report post Posted July 12, 2015 Well I'm already learning. Let's see. I almost didn't stitch the stiffener in place before I glued the two sides together, I applied the glue and realized the mistake before I stuck both sides together. I didn't burnish the the top part of the stiffener just below the thumb break and of course that will be a little tricky now since it's glued on. So far just the little dummy things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted July 12, 2015 That's why I put that little note on the first page... "It’s recommended the user view all photos before beginning." I've done that myself! Glued a panel on the front piece of a Glock 41 holster and set it aside with some others to set up a bit. came back later, glued the parts and had it half way around the stitchin' machine when I realized the front panel was glued, but not stitched. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldtoolsniper Report post Posted July 12, 2015 The beauty of screwing up is that in most cases that mistake never repeats itself, you invent new ones. This being the first one of these holsters for me has made it a true learning experience. For instance I used 8/9 for the holster and the stiffener from the shoulder leather from hell. I can barely bend them around to meet, no big deal I built a 16 ton press so I won. This is the last of the low priced leather I bought to learn with and it really shows. It was dumb to buy leather that was already a problem before I started. If you are going to build something other than dog Chew toys it just doesn't make sense to save $20.00 over all and fight the leather for each and every project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted July 12, 2015 Agreed. I see people all the time, talking about "B" or even "C" grade leather. Even if the price difference was $1/ft, you're only talking about $25 per side. My wife does the same thing. Somebody advertise gas at 10¢ off a gallon, and she'll run out $5 worth driving across town to get it. Course, that .10/gal in a 20 gallon tank saved her $2.00, so I guess it was worth it? Sometimes, when making these, I wet it a bit at the fold -- just to MAKE the bend. Won't hurt anything to do it, assuming you'll wet the entire thing later to form. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheModifier Report post Posted January 3, 2016 Just noticed none of the links work. Aret hey taken down or have they been moved to a new section? Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted January 3, 2016 Which links? Try the ones under my post (below) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheModifier Report post Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) My eyes must be getting old, thanks JLS. Beautiful crafting as well! I am glad you're on this site to guide many like me. Edited January 3, 2016 by TheModifier Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted January 3, 2016 Nope, I think ya waz right... files moved since this thread started. I updated the other thread, but forgot about this'n. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
