Wade thanks for the tip about the end plug. I'll triple-up as you've suggested. I'm also trawling the net to look at tutorials so thanks. I should bear in mind that this is a trial holster so I'm sure that I'll learn from the 'baptism of fire' of actually doing it. But it does mean a lot to get guid...

Mountaineer, Thanks so much for prompt posting. The stitching holes are all punched out ready to go. I'll look at the Tandy Leather tutorial and then practice following your advice on a pouch first. Then when confident will move on to the S&W holster. Nice looking 'A New Hope' DL-44 rig by the w...

Hi

I'm making myself a S&W holster. I'm wondering if there is any special technique used in the stitching? Should I use a back-stitch method? Any guidance gratefully received.

Thanks,
Ian

Hi, Michael

Have to say as a relative newbie that your gear-related posts are always educational and inspirational. I was just wondering, with the hammer-weathering technique, do you 'beat' the whole length of the belt or only the end that feeds through the buckle?

Best,
Ian

Thanks. I'm looking for a better 'close enough' since my current pair have a velcro wrist closure. I'll pop along to Homebase this weekend.

Ta again

Hi Enigmata, any closer to posting some pics? I'm interested as I was just about to dye some cheap chinos my wife bought me from BHS. They're a classic 'chino' off-white / beige colour. I was just going to use a light brown dylon colour, but now I'm intrigued about the grey & terracota mix you'r...

Just realised i've had my magnoli bag for a year. Use it weekly, though too small for my work laptop

I also use it when i'm doing shore & intertidal surveys for work

I guess i'm getting a bit older now, so not too concerned on other's opinions on my attire. However recently i got the predictable 'man bag' comment from a colleague at work which was pitched just to get a reaction. Funnily enough the next day on the London tube i got an 'Indy bag' reference and ass...