My First Project...simple Leather Belt

[My First Project...simple Leather Belt]

Nice! How will you finish? I would suggest a light coat of neatsfoot oil and let time and wear do the rest.

[My First Purse]

I have a Filson field bag that has d rings set like this and it works well.

[A Few New Items]

I agree $45 sounds great, makes me wish I lived near your shows.

[Formed Sheath For Victorinox One-Hand Trekker Knife]

I wanted to make a wet formed sheath for one of my favorite models of folding knife that has no clip and is a little too big for the pocket. I am pleased with how this turned out as it was the first wet formed sheath I have made. I finished it with Fiebing's Dark Brown dye and sealed it with Fiebing's Acrylic Resolene.

[My First Leather Sheath]

Nice design, I think the square lines of the sheath make wearing it more "low key" when out in public.

[Incredible Hulk And Others...]

I think these look great! I am sure they are worn proudly.

[Handmade Tools]

Nice! I like making tools as well and its neat to see what others are making.

[Swivel Knife Case]

Thanks for the compliments! It turned out better than I expected.

The color lightened slightly where the barrel of the knife stretches the leather and created a nice highlighting effect.

Glockanator, feel free to copy this design, maybe you will improve it.

[Sheath For Nessmuk]

I really like Koster knives and you really complimented this one with your leather work. Very nice!

[Swivel Knife Case]

Here is a swivel knife case that I made to keep my old swivel knife from knocking into my other tools. It is stained with Fiebings Dark Brown dye and sealed with Acrylic Resolene. I made the pattern by tracing the swivel knife and then adding about 1/4" all the way around. I am returning to leather working after not doing any since I was in 4-H growing up in Wyoming and I am realizing how much fun I have been missing in the last 20+ years. I am also really enjoying the expertise here on the forum.

[First Tooling]

Another book that I would recommend from Tandy is called "Leatherwork Manual" by Al Stohlman, A.D. Patten and J.A. Wilson. The book covers tool techniques, stitching, and gives a few basic patterns. It seems like it was designed as a short textbook for someone teaching a leather working class. Might be worth checking out.

[Simple Iphone 4 Case]

Nice work! How much beyond the phone's actual dimensions dd you allow for the seams and thickness of the phone on this design?

[2 Leather Sheaths]

Nice! I like the knives too.