Dummy Dummy Dummy

[Slowhand Bob]

Darn, finally figured the problem with the sewing machine not handling those extra thick main-seams and all that was required was just taking a look, while the brain is in gear.  Changing accessory parts on the sewing machine does change spec dimensions should be rule #1 for Dummys 101.  That holster plate that is so great for the California Slim Jims and knife sheaths just doesn't cut it as a standard plate, being lazy and not changing it when its speciality need is over is a lazy mans mistake.  That extra 3/16 to 1/4 inch rise on the plate comes away from the clearance on the leather thickness dummy! 

I am almost finished with another of the 1911 fast draw holsters and it turned out ok.  The newly redesigned sight track contraption is still not totally satisfactory BUT it is definitely getting closer to what I need.  The holster was done as a lefty in (I hate) black and should get one last top coat tonight.  I think the 24 gauge stainless metal skeleton is the best yet, though a bit tougher to work with.  I am cutting this with one of the low ball Harbour Freight nibbles and the set-up is actually a bit more than my small shop compressor can keep up with.  The metal working operation will have to be removed from the leather shop anyway, the operation not only needs more room and power, it creates a gazillion little stainless crescent moons with every cut.

I have not decided exactly which method of attachment I will use but I do plan to do a few of these with belts for tie-downs.  Most of the early fast draw rigs evolved to attaching the belt by threading it through slots on the holsters skirt but I am thinking that I will stay with the earlier designs that simply installed the strap between the holster and skirt with a Chicago Screw.  Designing a new method of adding a safety strap is my biggest challenge right now, even though some say it is not necessary, I like the option.  Naturally the inclusion of the stainless skeleton serves as a basic tension adjustable fit for these and there is enough room inside to make them a slip fit at the start.  As much as I hate it a full calender will now put everything on hold again fer at least a couple or few weeks, dangit!

[Cliff Fendley]

Bob, what kind of machine is that?

[Slowhand Bob]

It is a TORO 4000R.  A pretty close copy of the older Jukis, or so I was told.  Everything is pretty straight forward and easy, except for lubing inside the rear compartment.  Its is worse than trying to build a ship in a bottle!  I usually end up getting frustrated and squirting oil willy nilly all over the place in that tiny opening.

 PS; Hey, that is not my machine!  Wonder where this photo came from?

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

   Hey Bob, if the machine isn't your's, how about the dog , glad you got it all figured out pard.

            tEN wOLVES 

[Slowhand Bob]

Aint all figured out as the machine and the dog are not mine BUT still wonder whose photo I done gone an stole?  Course they is some who say I stole worse in my day!