Making Tabs

[FerretWYO]

There have been a lot of threads about tabs lately and I mentioned I build my own.  I then got flooded with PM's asking about the process.  So here is how I build the tabs that I like to use.  
I made a pattern somewhat like the old neet palm tab that I used before switching to three under
 
I then of course cut out the pieces that I need to make assemble the tab.  I use four pieces.  The largest piece is the backing. The dark piece is the cordovan, I also use a small piece above that and a piece to hold it all together on top.
 
Next I glue them all together with contact cement as shown here.
 
 
Once it is roughed out like this I will clamp it for a couple of hours to ensure a good bond.
 
I will then sew the border, trim the edges and add a wrist strap. You can also trim to adjust the size.
 

[**DONOTDELETE**]

nice, how does it work?

[maineac]

Nice.  Mine are a simple one piece I cut out of a single layer.  I cut a hole for my middle finger.  Certainly not as nice as yours, but I can crank out 5 or 6 in a half hour.  The way I misplace them if is important to have several in all my packs  

[ron w]

I have made some also, very similar method to yours. I use a 3 under Black Widow for a pattern.

[SEMO_HUNTER]

quote:Originally posted by maineac:
Nice.  Mine are a simple one piece I cut out of a single layer.  I cut a hole for my middle finger.  Certainly not as nice as yours, but I can crank out 5 or 6 in a half hour.  The way I misplace them if is important to have several in all my packs      
Crude but effective.

[tradsniper]

very nice. Were do you get the cordovan?

[Mr.Vic]

Pretty cool!! Thanks