PJ234 Report post Posted May 9, 2018 Its a Tippmann Aerostitch which I acquired in a state of,neglect. Of course, it seemed to work fine on a couple of short test runs before I bought it, and has run pretty well on practice scraps too, but chokes on real stuff. I'm diagnosing several leaks currently with the help of a Tippmann, and will likely be replacing a few parts. Would have loved to have gotten a nice electric machine, but can neither justify or afford one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted May 9, 2018 Hey, good deal on WORKING trumps shiny any day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PJ234 Report post Posted May 10, 2018 Just need to put on some belt loops and the finishing touches; hopefully the next one will be a bit more refined. Thanks again very much for the help JLS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsbagger Report post Posted May 11, 2018 Lookin good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PJ234 Report post Posted May 11, 2018 Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted May 11, 2018 YEAH - that's the ticket, rot cheer boy Next one -- TAKE PICS at stages while ya go, and I'll turn it ina pdf fer ya Just fer easing my obsessions, I would run the front stitch line on up. Keep 'er tight to the contour ya made with the cutout. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PJ234 Report post Posted May 11, 2018 Good idea JLS...thanks again for everything! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PJ234 Report post Posted May 14, 2018 (edited) Complete now. Going to test it out to see how it works, and then make a new one with any needed changes (and hopefully fewer mistakes!) Edited May 14, 2018 by PJ234 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted May 15, 2018 20 hours ago, PJ234 said: then make a new one with any needed changes (and hopefully fewer mistakes!) And pics of the various stages of work ??!@! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hildebrand Report post Posted May 15, 2018 Just curious, did you use different thread to sew the holster, the thread looks different color and size from side to side? Todd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PJ234 Report post Posted May 15, 2018 18 minutes ago, JLSleather said: And pics of the various stages of work ??!@! Yessir 8 minutes ago, Hildebrand said: Just curious, did you use different thread to sew the holster, the thread looks different color and size from side to side? Todd No sir, all the same. The differences in stitch appearance are before and after troubleshooting my machine with Tippmann, and the color differences are due to dyeing. I've always dyed at the very end in the leather work I've done up to this point...this time I was experimenting with dyeing in-process. Here is the finished product: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
