Thread: What are you working on?

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Yup. That's what I read. This was not intended to be a 'fitted' type holster to begin with.
The pistol has sights that would shred saran wrap on the way in as tight as it was to begin with.
I might do the warm soapy water thing with my sockets stuffed in if this does not work.
But it's slowly getting better anyway!

Have you thought about using a freezer Ziploc bag instead of the Saran Wrap? The bag is a lot thicker and less likely to tear with the pressure. Just a thought

Problem 1 was the front sight plowed it's way through and wound-up making a bump at the bottom, hence the socket pounded-in so it will have room to go in and out easily.
Rear sight is an adjustable, so not much room for it either. Consideration for removing leather to clear rear sight is there.
Must oversize barrel portion of holster by stretching. Over-stretching is the plan. All directions needed.
It's gonna happen anyway?

Goal is to oversize the thing so a larger-frame pistol will fit.
Using redneck methods and time. Round shapes can be smashed into oval shapes.

Never get in the way of a man who is determined to make something he wants to worK------ WORK!

You can use several wraps of Saran Wrap it is super thin and tough. For sharp corners first wrap with masking tape then a layer of duct tape for more durability. The masking tape peels off easily without leaving glue marks.

For things like sights, tape small pieces of wood around them, popsicle sticks, then tape and Saran wrap. You can use plastic, but Saran Wrap sticks to itself for a watertight seal. I suppose you could use packing warp; it is just a thicker version of Saran Wrap.

The leather will shrink back a little as it dries, but for things like sights you want a little extra room any way.

Wet leather can stretch a lot and is very forgiving.

I thought I'd throw up a couple of recent turning projects. Here's my 1st gear-shift style pen in Gold Rush Acrylester:

It was my 1st time turning acrylic, so it was kind of nerve-wracking trying to keep it from chipping out everywhere. It definitely wants sharp tools and a light touch, but it polished up beautifully. This one will go to my oldest son in Japan with his Christmas goodies box. I've turned a couple dozen slim-lines in various exotic woods, and am now working on some Euro-style pens. I may post a few if I don't screw 'em up too much lol.

I also turned a magnifying glass kit in brass and rosewood for my mother for Christmas.

Thanks for lookin'-SHD

That's some mighty fine work Aaron.

Pete <:-}

Nice work Aaron.

I've heard that carbide tools and sharp ones at that are essential for turning that Inlace Acrylester Blanks.

Originally Posted by cudarunner

Nice work Aaron.

I've heard that carbide tools and sharp ones at that are essential for turning that Inlace Acrylester Blanks.

I've heard the same, Roy, and also that negative-rake cutters are best-I was trying my freshly-sharpened roughing gouge, my giant uber-skew (that I basically turn everything with and keep razor sharp), and the carbide rougher, but I just couldn't find a comfortable groove with the carbide. I keep trying them on various projects, and so far I'm not really bonding with them.

As I keep getting better at sharpening my HSS tools with the various wheels, jigs and hand-held hones, I find myself using my carbides less and less. That could change, as I'm still fairly new at this.

Looking good Aaron. I thought about those pen kits but just couldnt see using one with the little toggle. Click and twist for me. But for gifts. Why not.

Nice projects A-A-Ron