JLSleather Report post Posted April 21, 2017 Tired of buying a side to make a couple of holsters? Tired of "settling" for low-end leather to avoid a 'minimum purchase"? Hate those "kits" that claim they fit everything from a quarter to a 5-gallon pail? Before long, I'll have pre-cut (DIE CUT) pieces available. Still stewing over just how to go about pricing, just what to include, quick and relatively inexpensive shipping. More dies being made currently. But these will include leather parts die cut from Hermann Oak A and B, and W/C skirting, thread (in a few colors and weights). And the stitch line pattern for THAT firearm (holes not pre-punched - no mindless lining up). So that would leave a fella needing glue, dye, and a needle 'er two ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clintock Report post Posted April 21, 2017 And a burnisher/slicker, saddle soap, maybe a stitching pony, and a protectant. But honestly if they don't work with with leather they'll never know about any of those things unless they do research. I have had a couple ppl ask me if it's cheaper to leave the raw edge. Lol. Just tell em I don't do that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted April 21, 2017 Oh, yeah.. I don't use saddle soap (except on saddle parts and baseball gloves ) so I forgot about that! But it will include instructions, for those who care to look at 'em. Wait for it.... shortly someone will claim that "Jeff said saddle soap is bad and you shouldn't touch it" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLDNSLOW Report post Posted April 21, 2017 Are you sure you don't want to just sell them a sewn together holster that they can then dye their favorite color and sell, incase they aren't proficient at sewing? If everyone had a laser it would simplify life, there would be no need to use a sharp knife and cut perfectly along a line that has been drawn on the leather. But I digress you must have studied your market needs and what will sell in the market you wish to reach, sort of like a point of equilibrium!? soap is bad it dries out the skin and makes it dry and flaking like, soap is no Bueno. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayner Report post Posted April 21, 2017 Jeff said saddle soap is bad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted April 21, 2017 18 minutes ago, OLDNSLOW said: you must have studied your market needs and what will sell in the market you wish to reach Nope, not at all. SOme folks might benefit from this / others maybe not. Either way is fine 16 minutes ago, wayner said: Jeff said saddle soap is bad See there.. I knowed it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted April 21, 2017 I 'think' I have parts currently for the sig 938 / 238, the G43, the Shield 9/40, the XDs 3 1/4", small and large single mag pouch, and shortly the Sig P320 full and compact models. Have to weed through the boxes to see just what else i have "around". Thread in 207 and 277 in black, brown, some red, and 346 in a grey (ish) .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted April 21, 2017 Oh, yeah... somebody will say .. WHY so FEW? Because these are not '50/50', but rather made to 'wrap' a bit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayner Report post Posted April 21, 2017 Hey Jeff , why no never mind . Lol just having fun with you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted April 21, 2017 35 minutes ago, wayner said: Hey Jeff , why no never mind . Lol just having fun with you Yeah, SOMEBODY gotta he capable of a little humor now 'n' then! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thunter9 Report post Posted April 22, 2017 jeff you opening a new door Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted April 22, 2017 idunno what that means Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clintock Report post Posted April 22, 2017 9 hours ago, JLSleather said: I don't use saddle soap What do you use to edge with? I'm sure there's a market for kits. Especially if you have it online. People like the satisfaction of "making" it themselves even tho the hardest part of the job is done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted April 22, 2017 12 minutes ago, Clintock said: What do you use to edge with? Water. Maybe ocassionally a dab of wax on a stubborn piece, but mostly just water. And dye. And elbow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsbagger Report post Posted April 22, 2017 I like the idea of having a few pieces clicked out. I hate throwing any of my scrap cutoffs away.lol Just can't justify a clicker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted April 22, 2017 Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted April 25, 2017 If everyone had a laser it would simplify life, there would be no need to use a sharp knife and cut perfectly along a line that has been drawn on the leather. But I digress you must have studied your market needs and what will sell in the market you wish to reach, jeff you opening a new door Simple enough to cut out once designed -- no laser, but a die cuts purdy cleanly Question, then, is how to price the thing, where a fella is paying for the pattern, but also aint paying for the pattern repeatedly. So, what's the 'middle ground' here? buy the pattern once paying for the pattern again every time you order a kit. I mean, what's #2 in between 1 and 3? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted April 25, 2017 Simple enough to cut out once designed -- no laser, but a die cuts purdy cleanly Question, then, is how to price the thing, where a fella is paying for the pattern, but also aint paying for the pattern repeatedly. So, what's the 'middle ground' here? buy the pattern once paying for the pattern again every time you order a kit. I mean, what's #2 in between 1 and 3? Just offer the pattern for free with a kit purchase. Easy Peasey. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted April 25, 2017 Just offer the pattern for free with a kit purchase. Easy Peasey. Free leather patterns. Now how come I didn't think of that?#$! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted April 25, 2017 Just checked cutesy for leather "kits" (since I've been on the phone all morning anyway!). Rough guessing, if a "kit" for a little "folded card holder" wallet (basically teh same thing as the free pattern on my site) is $25, then a pre-cut holster "blank" must run about $400 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted April 29, 2017 jeff you opening a new door Gittin' closer. Have to find the time to write up some slightly new directions for the "pancakes".. since these are not '50/50' 'down-the-middle' pieces (front panel is somewhat larger than the back). But I'm starting to arrange some 'avenger' style "blanks". Which are easily converted to an IWB or "appendix" -- guy who can sign his name won't need instructions for that... or will he? I often forget that people will pay for a pattern of a rectangle that gets folded over and stitched along the edge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
