Howdy Griff,
I'm technologically challenged! NO digital camera! Don't know how to get the picture from the camera in to a post here in CAS City. Other than that, I'd more than happy to oblige! Been looking at cameras. Want one to be able to sell on eBay and don't know what magnification would be adequate for small items close up. I'll ask and then I need a class on Windows XP and I might be able. Sure hope so!!
Doc,
I use the pentax s60 digital camera. found it at amazon.com for $109.00
I like this camera because i can take pictures of my leather and woodturning projects without having to fiddle with the d@# menu all the time.
this camera is a kiss(keep it simple stupid) style for me.
as far as lining goes i prefer it. to me it just makes the holster look finished. you don't need to line the holster, it will work fine unlined.
I have found out the lining helps stiffen up the holster and keep its shape better. I have been using 2 lined holsters for 3 years now. have not had to put tennis balls into holsters to help retain their shape.
tennis balls belong in tennis not in my holsters.
I use 1 to 2 oz veg tanned cowhide to line holsters and gunbelts. just use bargs cement on both pieces, let dry to a tacky feel. then put them together. i fold the holster where it would normaly fold and then roll the linning into the holster.
after everything is sewen up i will submerge the holster in luke warm water for about 20 secs then stuff gun(well oiled, i dont put gun into a plastic bag either.) into holster to shape. after holster is dry and the gun fits it the way i want it, i spray the sealer on it. let dry overnite.
remember one very important thing that i have found out the hard way. the lining leather will decrease the inside dimensions of the holster.
meaning you need to take into acount the extra piece of leather when making your pattern.
I lined 2 holsters and they were too tight for my ruger vaqueros. The holsters fit my ruger single six so it wasnt a total loss.