toe plugs

[cowboy316]

ok pards here is a pic of my first toe plug its not going anywhere but the stitch line is [retty bad but i can complain for it being my first one ill try to find an easier way to do them LOL
take a look
thanks pards for all the help
   Cowboy316

[cowboywc]

Howdy Cowboy
If you put in a stitch groove on the plug it will help.
WC

[cowboy316]

WC
i had a stitch groove just had a hard time getting the hole to come out in the groove ill get it figured out in time which i have lots of LOL
thanks pard
Cowboy316

[GunClick Rick]

I did a leather project once,not too long ago,i traded a box of brand new good leather makin stuff to Slim for a holster he made for my Rogers and Spencer gun He did it from a tracing too.Wished i could get a piece of leather from all the crafters.So far Ned Buckshot,Slim,Doc Disaster.I forgot to add Dave at Cochise Leather

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Rick, TW is right. Start on small stuff and work up as you get comfortable. He's also right about it being addictive. Once you get started, there just doesn't seem to be any turning back. That's a fine holster. Very authentic.

Cowboy, when I punch my holes, I use a longer awl than I normally use because it's easier to see the angle you're going to get before you start. I've also punched the hole from both ends when the awl just doesn't seem to want to go where I want. Go slow and watch for the tip of the awl to just start through. You can often make minor adjustments or punch the other direction at that time. As always, practice is your best friend.

[cowboy316]

well pards guess that mean i need to go buy and awl and get to practicing cuz i used my dremmal tool to do all the holes LOL
any advice on a good awl to invest in
thanks pards
    Cowboy316

[Dr. Bob]

The next instalment of Awl in the Family!!

Hope that y'all can handle the PUN-ishment!!

[GunClick Rick]

Don't get a screech awl,to noisy,barn awls are much better


You done it now,you know that don't ya?

[Dr. Bob]

YEP!

Can't help myself sometimes!

This sure is an awl right topic!!

[Slowhand Bob]

Cowboy316, there is nothing wrong with the Dremel, for some.  I can not get decent holes on a main seam with a dremel but must concede  that I have seen others who could easily do the toe plug.  Im not sure if it is a natural talent or just lots of practice?  The way I do toe plugs is very weird, slow and pain staking so just practice the right techniques and you will only improve beyond my efforts.

[JD Alan]

Johnny McCrae does an incredible job of punching holes with a dremel. I've seen examples first hand, and I can't make them look like that.

Cowboy, I would recommend Bob Douglas for an awl. I met him at a leather show last year, and got to see his stuff up close. I bought a haft and two blades from him. They aren't cheap, but a good awl is very important. 

If you Google Bob Douglas, comments about his awls will pop up. That's a pretty good indicator of the quality right there.

Good luck JD

[GunClick Rick]

Y'AWL come back,hyear~~~~AWL have grandma put on some turnip greens....Y'AWL come~~~

[Dr. Bob]

Now where is the vinegar and AWL to put on my salad??