Yeah - this one is about 1/2" wider through the belt slot area. I also added 1/4" to the belt tunnel. I'm pretty happy with it so far - the hardest part is getting the stitching nice and tight to the slide. This one is pretty good.

Lane

Freshly dyed
 

OK - we are getting close. I've got the holster and matching belt (Dave has volunteered to be a victim...er, tester for my belts..) stitched and dyed.

Here's what they look like now:


And from the back. It's still a bit wet, but hopefully, he won't mind that I put my "mark" on it. :D


Tomorrow night, we'll get the holster wet molded.

Lane

Where do you sign up to be a volunteer. Looks great Lane.

See? What'd I say Lane! Looks great,can't wait to see it molded. As for your mark, I'd expect nothing less. I'll be showing it to all my shooting friends.

+1 to what Scott posted...............



Clyde

In the molding vacuum
 

Here's a picture while in the vacuum press:


Lane

It's pretty cool to see the process, thanks for posting all the pics. I have to imagine you have one seriously heavy duty sewing machine to go through that leather.

Cool Pic...................


Clyde

Outta the press
 

I use a Tippmann Boss - technically referred to as a stitcher. It's totally manual - one pull of the lever creates one stitch. It'll stitch through about an inch of leather without much effort. I'm totally ready for the slot machines...


Lane