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not to bad i guess with a dull xacto blade, a couple of needles and about 3 hours ... punching the holes ahead of time was a pain though .. used a pair of vice grips and a broken needle ...

overall happy with the results but i can see where i need work and what i should do differently the next time ... it was a learning experience for sure.

doh, just realized i posted this in the wrong forum i think ...

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not to bad i guess with a dull xacto blade, a couple of needles and about 3 hours ... punching the holes ahead of time was a pain though .. used a pair of vice grips and a broken needle ...

overall happy with the results but i can see where i need work and what i should do differently the next time ... it was a learning experience for sure.

doh, just realized i posted this in the wrong forum i think ...

FWIW; maybe not ---- just don't think anyone wants to hurt your feelings much. Mike

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Not bad for a "Mountain Man" or SCA reenactment. You need to find a Tandy, even if it is a day trip, and get some tools and advice. Knife, edger, thread or sinew, stitch marker, awl or even a drill for holes, slicker, some type of basic finish like Tan Kote, some glue or cement, and harness needles. Hanging around a Tandy for a day and asking questions wouldn't hurt.

You need to build a pattern out of paper or a manila file for the knife in question. You can always modify the pattern and even chuck it and start over.

I would highly recommend the DVD Knife Sheaths by Chuck Burrows, his work and teaching are excellent.

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not to bad i guess with a dull xacto blade, a couple of needles and about 3 hours ... punching the holes ahead of time was a pain though .. used a pair of vice grips and a broken needle ...

overall happy with the results but i can see where i need work and what i should do differently the next time ... it was a learning experience for sure.

doh, just realized i posted this in the wrong forum i think ...

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the nearest tandy is about 5+ hours away from me ... and working like i do a day trip there is out of the question ...

since i did it for personal use i am happy with the outcome .. esp considering it was with very limited tools ... eventually i will order something better (tool wise) online ...

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Then definitely get the Chuck Burrows DVDs.

http://www.wrtcleather.com/tr-books/books-1.shtml

Order Here.

Art

the nearest tandy is about 5+ hours away from me ... and working like i do a day trip there is out of the question ...

since i did it for personal use i am happy with the outcome .. esp considering it was with very limited tools ... eventually i will order something better (tool wise) online ...

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thanks for the link! ... got it bookmarked ... not to bad price may can get em on next paycheck.

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Or you can rent them here. www.smartflix.com I agree Chuck's DVDs are excellent.

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the nearest tandy is about 5+ hours away from me ... and working like i do a day trip there is out of the question ...

since i did it for personal use i am happy with the outcome .. esp considering it was with very limited tools ... eventually i will order something better (tool wise) online ...

Here is a very nice stitching kit on a good SALE($59) with everything needed for hand stitching, a great how to book, and even shows you how to build a stitching pony too.

http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/11189-00.aspx?tcd=11M02TEM

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