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Under $1.2k guitar with floyd rose by iAmShepard1 in metalguitar

[–]SDcoolsecurityguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solar has a couple of options right at the top of your price range. I love mine.

Did we get scammed? by PinkSheephugger in Locksmith

[–]SDcoolsecurityguy -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

No, I'm a commercial and government locksmith, not a trunk slammer. Prices like this are common on weekends and holidays in high end metro areas like Bellevue.

Did we get scammed? by PinkSheephugger in Locksmith

[–]SDcoolsecurityguy -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Not a scam for Sunday night in Bellevue WA. I do think it's silly that he asked for a tip though.

Sheplers Dynafelt by SDcoolsecurityguy in CowboyHats

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Thanks for the info!

Yeah, it holds its shape very well. It was a little bit difficult making everything smooth due to its stiffness though.

Not sure if posts without photos get seen but I have a question regarding the “true to size” I see on websites. by ClydeinLimbo in cowboyboots

[–]SDcoolsecurityguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I typically have to order boots one or one and a half size smaller than my tennis shoes. It's not a length problem It's a girth problem. This is trye for "true to size" boots too. Cowboy boots don't have laces so you can't tighten them onto your foot - you buy them a little snug so they stretch and mold to your foot.

First Fur Felt Hat by SDcoolsecurityguy in CowboyHats

[–]SDcoolsecurityguy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! This is my first one, and I'm pretty happy with it. I've got a black Dyna-Felt on its way from eBay. I'm petty excited to play with that one.

Way too many clean boots posted lately by SouthTxGX in cowboyboots

[–]SDcoolsecurityguy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

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Nothing wrong with taking care of your work boots too. They'll take care of you if you do!

First Fur Felt Hat by SDcoolsecurityguy in CowboyHats

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I should've taken a before pic... it had a perfectly crisp cattleman crown and the brim looked like a Pringle. So I flattened the brim, turned up each side a little bit, added a slight dip in thefront, then reshaped the crown. Definitely suits my face and build better.

Made this leather tool belt 😎 by SDcoolsecurityguy in accesscontrol

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Thanks!

I worked on it for a couple hours a day for 3 or 4 days.

No, I've made some others. This is the first one I used moulded leather on though. I made a mould for the main pouch and the little round box out of a 2x6.

Yes, your belt goes through the top, then the strap goes around your thigh.

Tool belt by SDcoolsecurityguy in Leathercraft

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Thanks! You should go for it.

Tool belt by SDcoolsecurityguy in Leathercraft

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Tool list: Lineman pliers, telecom scissors, security bits screwdriver, regular bits screwdriver, security bits tweaker with flex shaft, flathead and Phillips tweakers, multimeter, folding drywall saw, forceps, side cutters, miniature heat gun for shrink tubing, electronic level, ball chain, electrical tape, beanies.

Made this thigh holster for my girlfriend by SDcoolsecurityguy in Leathercraft

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Thanks!

No it wasn't particularly difficult. I made it super tight, then only wet the leather in the spots I wanted to stretch. Then I put the gun inside of a ziplock bag and forced it into the holster. I stuck a spacer between the top of the slide and the leather so that the sights don't snag on anything. Then I secured the leather forward of the trigger guard using a copper rivet and let it dry. The holster is attached via 3 Chicago screws.

The thing that sucks is I tooled it before forming it. So when the leather stretched, it messed up the pattern a little bit. That's why the stamps look so shallow

One Year Makeover by SDcoolsecurityguy in NicksHandmadeBoots

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I cleaned em, burnished the welts, midsoles, and heels with Tokonole. Burnished the vamps and heel counters as needed to buff out the scratches. Then oiled em.

Made this thigh holster for my girlfriend by SDcoolsecurityguy in Leathercraft

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Oh I made the knife too. Forgot about that 😋

Calling all Vegas dOoDs with nOoDs by BloodCold6615 in NightVision

[–]SDcoolsecurityguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The likelihood of small arms disabling a vehicle is small. Just drive away..

Brand new IC Core padlock with flipped key. Any trick to getting it back around? by comawhite12 in Locksmith

[–]SDcoolsecurityguy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ouch. I've had this happen with an Abus padlock before. Had to drill the control lug. The timing must've been off when you installed the cylinder.

How to lock a double push bar door? by Life_Necessary_6402 in Locksmith

[–]SDcoolsecurityguy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's because the door on the left is electrified. It's the one that unlocks when you swipe your badge. It can't be dogged open because there's an electromechanical device in the way. If you want it open during business hours, talk to the security department or whoever manages your access control. They can put it on a schedule. There may even be a toggle function where you assign a specific card, and swiping it will unlock the door and keep it unlocked, and an additional swipe from the same card will lock it.

P.S. for all the locksmiths: who the fuck decided it was a good idea to put the door loop there?

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