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I'm going to start with a belt:
http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/home ... Product_16" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

any recommendations on what to use to cut/punch/drill the holes?

Once it dries, you won't be able to remove the hairs from the finish.

perhaps an argument in favor of airbrushing.

thanks, RiverRat

I knew you'd have some advice :-)

I was going to use Eco-Flo:

http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/home ... Product_11" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'll look at their non-water based products as well.

ok, I think I'm ready to jump into the world of holster making, though I'm going to start with something simple like a pre-cut belt (basically just punch holes, finish, and add buckle).

I plan to order some books from Tandy, but other tips would be greatly appreciated from our member holster makers.

For leather dyes, do you use a sponge to apply or airbrush? Is some kind of clear finish needed over top of the dye? Is there a preferred procedure to creating patterns?

thanks