DaveP Report post Posted January 20, 2022 Thank you for the explanation Chris! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzShooter Report post Posted January 20, 2022 I tried the Harbour Freight vacuum today. It's got twice the power of my old vacuum and really works better. For a cheap way to go, this can work a long time for what I need to accomplish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hags Report post Posted January 21, 2022 Glad you tried it. I've used my set up for quite a few holsters now. No change in power, hasn't used any oil. I have no issues with oil vapor, but do have have some transference of dye to the bag. I think when you put recently dyed, wet leather in a bag and suck it down its inevitable. The bag Adams leather works uses on his video is pretty brown as well. I dont leave my mo,dad holsters in the bag under vacuum for very long. I pull vac, form the front, stop, flip the holster over, and apply vac and do the back. Take it out of the bag and detail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted January 21, 2022 I've never had a dye problem with my vacuum bag . . . but then again . . . I form first . . . then dye. AND . . . using Joann's vinyl by the yard (with a 50% off coupon) . . . I can toss a bag with no problem . . . Fact is . . . in the next few days . . . will probably be making a new one . . . I need one a bit smaller for some smaller holsters. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Double Daddy Report post Posted January 21, 2022 13 hours ago, Dwight said: AND . . . using Joann's vinyl by the yard (with a 50% off coupon) . . . I can toss a bag with no problem . . . Fact is . . . in the next few days . . . will probably be making a new one . . . I need one a bit smaller for some smaller holsters. One that subject, Dwight...and having a Joann's within travelin' distance myself...what glue/adhesive do you use when fabricating a new bag? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrmCa Report post Posted January 21, 2022 Heavy-duty scotch tape should work as well? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayEhl Report post Posted January 21, 2022 HI, Not to butt in, but in a video @Dwight said he used woodweld. And, I just purchased the same getup and can confirm, the woodweld holds VERY well. I was just so excited putting it all together. Should've known to be be more patient so I wouldn't be sloppy with the glue! ~JL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted January 21, 2022 7 hours ago, JayEhl said: HI, Not to butt in, but in a video @Dwight said he used woodweld. And, I just purchased the same getup and can confirm, the woodweld holds VERY well. I was just so excited putting it all together. Should've known to be be more patient so I wouldn't be sloppy with the glue! ~JL Yep . . . good old Weldwood contact cement is good for lots of stuff. I didn't know how it would work for that type of application . . . so I made the border about 2 inches wide . . . have never had a leak. Bag is 12 or 15 yrs old . . . or thereabouts. It also works pretty good if your shoe sole comes loose . . . if a piece breaks off your wife's counter top . . . it'll hold fabric together while you're trying to sew it if you are having trouble with it . . . probably used it for some other stuff I can't recall. I keep a can of it handy all the time. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
