ThisIsMyFirstRodeo

Dusting off a long-dead thread, but yeah, those look incredibly well done! I salute you, sir!

Do these offer any wrist support, or are they just forearm protection?

Thank you for that, it is probably the answer I was looking for.

It seems likely that that’s what he was referring to, and that I likely misheard

Didn’t want to risk any odors impregnating the leather, so I just left it to air dry on the counter overnight. Molded the sheath as tightly as I could to give it some structure, but not necessarily happy with the results. Perhaps it is the best I could reasonably hope for with the weight. Think I might just have to fabricate another layer for better rigidity. I know better than to change direction on the fly, but it is what it is… Suppose I should mention that this is a different project than the 12oz sheath I was originally talking about. THAT project I haven’t touched since I cut the stitches…

It was from one of the Tandy guys, so I would think it was at least a real technique. I believe it was in regards to dyeing or forming, rather than tooling, but I also have the short term memory of a springer spaniel chasing squirrels under a disco ball. From my own logic, I don’t think it would have great tooling value unless you were pounding the crap out of it.

Thank you both for the input

No such thing as over-engineering! Also, if you think it would be an issue, use some threadlock.

Agreed

How do the 2 casing techniques stack up to each other? When would oil casing be preferable to water?

Right now, I only have high 60s outside. As far as my initial thoughts, I would maybe start at 140F. From a hypothetical standpoint, I think I could mitigate any grease/oils by wrapping in parchment paper, but I don’t know if any smells/odors would impregnate the leather. Perhaps dusting with baking soda would prevent this…

I have been able to draw the dye back out with acetone (accidental discovery). I doubt that it would pull all of the dye out without staining, but it may be worth experimenting on some scrap. I got kind of a cool ombré effect, but I need to develop my basic techniques before such experimentation.

I like that

As a follow-up, how does the leather weight play into the equation (besides lighter drying faster)?

What would temp would you recommend? I’ll probably be experimenting with my fancy pants air fryer (moving air, temp drops all the way down to 100F)