newfiebackflip Report post Posted February 28, 2011 Tried to search this out but couldn't find the exact results I was looking for. So I just finished watching the Chuck Burrows DVD on making custom knife sheaths, I watched close to 3 hours of the dvd just to find out how to do inlay work and it was very rushed. In the film Chuck assempled the product before dying the sheath, my question is would the dye process stain your inlay? For example he used snake skin inlay and dyed the sheath black and as I said before he assembled the product first. I am going to guess it depends on the type of inlay you use for your project. Plus then you add your "finish" to the project, I know he is a big fan of Bag Kote but could you use resolene on snake skin and other exotics? SOOOO many questions, thank god for this site! Darren By the way I don't really like this emoticon because spam is delicious haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katsass Report post Posted February 28, 2011 Tried to search this out but couldn't find the exact results I was looking for. So I just finished watching the Chuck Burrows DVD on making custom knife sheaths, I watched close to 3 hours of the dvd just to find out how to do inlay work and it was very rushed. In the film Chuck assempled the product before dying the sheath, my question is would the dye process stain your inlay? For example he used snake skin inlay and dyed the sheath black and as I said before he assembled the product first. I am going to guess it depends on the type of inlay you use for your project. Plus then you add your "finish" to the project, I know he is a big fan of Bag Kote but could you use resolene on snake skin and other exotics? SOOOO many questions, thank god for this site! Darren By the way I don't really like this emoticon because spam is delicious haha FWIW from a grumpy old man. First, I got all my inspiration for inlay work from Dave Cole at DCKnives. He does the best inlay work I know of. I dye all pieces first. For the 'window' surrounding the inlay, I also burnish those inside edges........THEN apply and/or assemble the inlay. Actually I always dye my stuff prior to assembly, with or without an inlay. As to Resolene over the inlay, yes it can be used. I personally use Fiebing's Leather Sheen because I'm not to fond of Resolene. Mike Side note: I don't like Spam!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCKNIVES Report post Posted February 28, 2011 Darren, if you look under "Knife info" on my site I have a tutorial on doing inlays.As far as dyeing and finishing, I burnish,dye and finish the inside edge of the "window" prior to any gluing and sewing of the inlay.I finish the rest of the piece after sewing. I use Fiebings Leather Sheen on my snakeskins, but Tan-kote will work fine. As normal whatever you use test a bit on a scrap piece to see if your happy with the results.Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCKNIVES Report post Posted February 28, 2011 Thanks Mike, I see we were posting at the same time.Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfiebackflip Report post Posted February 28, 2011 Thanks for the help! will be sure to check out your tutorial! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfiebackflip Report post Posted March 15, 2011 Darren, if you look under "Knife info" on my site I have a tutorial on doing inlays.As far as dyeing and finishing, I burnish,dye and finish the inside edge of the "window" prior to any gluing and sewing of the inlay.I finish the rest of the piece after sewing. I use Fiebings Leather Sheen on my snakeskins, but Tan-kote will work fine. As normal whatever you use test a bit on a scrap piece to see if your happy with the results.Dave Will resolene work just as well on the inlay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCKNIVES Report post Posted March 15, 2011 It should work fine.I like Leather Sheen because its an acrylic and sets up good on the scales.Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
