Lion and lioness

[Lion and lioness]

Thx for the info. I figured the emboss had to be fairly thick to get that kind of depth

[Lion and lioness]

Amazing. Just out of curiosity. What weight leather did you use.

[4 -5 oz calf leather]

I have a customer that wants a period correct knife sheath.  All my research says that the most common material used was 1.5 to 2 mm (4 to 5 oz)  calf skin. I have not been able to find a source for calf skin that heavy. Does anyone know where I might be able to find this?

 

Thanks 

 

Gamli

[Question about rivet setter]

While that setter may work, you would be better off with one thats the proper size. You could use a couple of scrap pieces of leather to test that setter before deciding to buy one. If it does not work, Tandy sells one that will

[1/16 Burr Rivets]

Thanks, Ill check them out.

 

[1/16 Burr Rivets]

Yes those are the type. I am restoring a placard belt and the rivets I'm trying to replace are round head brass. I was trying to find replacement rivets without haveing to make them.

[Blocking]

That would probably help soak it a bit deeper  into the leather. Post some pics of your results good or bad.

[Blocking]

Haven't tried that. But if your worried take a large piece of scrap leather, tool or stamp a random design and give it a try before you try it on a project.

[1/16 Burr Rivets]

Does anyone know of a source for 1/16 dia burr rivets. All of my searches have come up empty.

[LotR style bowie sheath]

Nice work. How did you attach the gold leaf?

[Beeswax/neatsfoot Finish Questions]

I use a mixture of 50% neatsfoot oil, 25% beeswax, and 25% tallow (by volume) Make a paste a little softer than shoe polish. Just rub it in with a soft cloth.

[Dragon figure carving]

Beautiful work

[Ring purse hardware]

Never thought of that. Ill have to check the out. Thanks

[Money Changers Purse]

Thanks. Its a large center bag with four pouchlets. The bag is mafe from onebpiece of leather.

[Ring purse hardware]

Jarred I'm looking to make a pouch that uses a large ring at the top for an opening. You lift the ring and the top of the pouch opens. When you let go of the ring gravity  closes it. There are examples on "Purses in Pieces".

Fyi another source fir chain maille links is The Ring Lord. They have everytype of ring you can think of from Aluminum to Gold.

 

 

[Money Changers Purse]

Just finished a Money Changers Purse, also known as a Mother's Purse. The design was based on piece that is in the Cluney Musee' in Paris. Saw it in Purses in Pieces and it looked cool.  

[Odin, part deux]

Truely impressive work.

[Ring purse hardware]

Looking to make a ring purse. Does anyone know of a source for the rings? 

[swivel rivet for m1912 holster]

I am looking for a source for the swivel rivets used in M1912 holsters. Does anyone know if these are available?

 

 

[Medieval Sword Scabbard]

Thsnks,

Here's the seam. 

I made the chape by gormong copper sheet around the bottom of the scabbard, then fitting a piece of copper into the open end. The whole thing was soldered together.

 

[How Do I Cuir Boil With Glue?]

Mrs Hicks. 

 

Great reference article. I have started experimenting with this method of hardening leather.

Do you have any historical references for this method?

 

[Medieval Sword Scabbard]

They are beautiful.

 

Here's my first scabbard. 

 

 

[Deer Fat For Tallow]

Just tried the concoction. Finished with satin sheen.

[Deer Fat For Tallow]

Thanks for the input Chuck.

I just combined 16 oz of tallow with about 3oz of beeswax. I'll try that and see how it works before I add any oil.

[Deer Fat For Tallow]

Just rendered down about 2 lbs of deer fat. Got about 12 oz of tallow. Im gonna mix it with beeswax and test it out. Is there anything else i should add? Maybe 100 % neatsfoot oil or lard?