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Could this over at Shapeways be a solution for you? <https://design.shapeways.com/> Apparently it seems possible in that program, as discussed in this forum post: <https://www.shapeways.com/forum/t/blender-wrapping-a-shape-around-a-cylinder.2285/>

Ah, I see. Well, too bad the easy answer is not an answer at all! Back to the drawing board...

Perhaps this video holds the secret you want?

Hey, that's a very nice looking dragon! That tooling is sharp. (And the quilt in the background caught my eye, too... you have a quilter in the family? Quilters and leatherworkers have many similarities.)

Nicely done! And with better edges, too! Are you part of a re-enactment group which cares about historical accuracy?

Not a saddler, but I still found the entire process fascinating to watch. Some beautiful work produced on those benches. I wonder if the saddlery is still around?

You should be able to get some medical help for that...

What a clever contraption you have there!

If you can attach some photographs of the leather piece that has the problem, that will help us. The problem could be a number of things, but looking a picture will help us discover the most likely solution.

But I bet the weather down in Rhodes is drier and warmer. It looked like a great time was had by all and sundry. All those people dragged their tooling slabs to the convention? That's dedication for you.

I see that Nemo found the diver... Nice execution of design, for a truly unique clock!

I recently was gifted a rondel dagger simulator (Cold Steel model) in my longsword class. This particular dagger design has a pretty, floral/star design on the rondels, which actually are rather jagged and pointy (as you will see below). Those rondels can scratch and scrape a bare arm. I read that some people modify these by taking them to a belt sander and grinding off those tips, but I decided to do it differently. I wrapped the lower rondel (the one most likely to scrape a person's arm) with a leather "boot", kind of like a steering wheel wrap. Then, I thought that I should make a sheath for it, so that I could actually carry it and even use it during longsword practice (as a secondary, backup weapon). But this dagger is triangular in cross section, and those rondels don't lie flat, so what kind of sheath would work? Also, the balance point (where the knife will hang blade-down correctly) is actually on the rondel itself, so any working sheath will have to go past that. But the rondel is round... so...what to do? My brain said, "It's got to go into a little cup, kind of like an inverted ice cream cone (the cake kind, not the conical sugar cone kind.)" A bit of research later on confirmed that this "cup" method is actually shown in medieval art, which made me pleased. And of course I have to break out my tools, to make it look nice: I decided to lace up the triangular portion (since it will likely see some wear), and I actually used my filigree punches for decoration here. The color is a British Tan antique paste, from Tandy, which I have had for...hmm...many years now! I am pleased with the barrel stitching (the round bottom of the cup)-- I have nearly got it figured out! The triangular part (to the left) is not yet riveted to the cup (on the right) in this photo. Here is another shot of the dagger, resting in the cup: And now for a shot of the "boot" around the rondel: The boot also creates a nice friction fit against the sides of the cup. The last thing to do will be to create the hanging loops -- I'm thinking of some way to do a dual system, so I can hang it vertically or horizontally.

If you find out, you will let us know, right? ;-) I'm curious to know what this thing is called, too.

Try asking the folks at Ohio Travel Bag if they can identify this for you. They have a LOT of specialty hardware. Link here: <https://ohiotravelbag.com/contact.aspx> Perhaps the Buckle Guy can locate this piece. Link here: <https://www.buckleguy.com/contact-us/>

At first I was wondering if the title of this post referred to you, but now I see that it's a burly machine!

Very nice -- It's a beautiful piece of work aside from the tooled design, and the understated accent of the blossoms really adds to the beauty.

No apologies for your English is needed here. We're looking at the leather, not your grammar or vocabulary! ;-) and you have some nice stuff -- you use the geometric stamps like a master!

I have nightmares (figuratively speaking, of course!) about trying to line up designs like that camo stamp around a circle. It's quite the job to get them lined up and evenly spaced. That's a nice job with the meander tool, and an excellent solution for terminating each end.

I see now -- I couldn't see that those were gussets, and now I understand. It's an interesting way to do a change pocket.

That is very well done. It's so smooth, and balanced, with nice color harmony. Marvellous stitching, too! I can't figure out how the little pouch is stitched onto the liner-- can you explain the pattern?

That's a nice looking squirrel and branch. Good modeling and excellent coloring! The texturing on the backgrounds is a nice touch, too. And I suppose it even works for its intended purpose, so it's all a win!

Completed it today. Here are all the straps, sewn and mounted: I have the ties installed -- it kind of looks like a squid here. I modified the design somewhat --instead of just splitting the strap in two, I put on a piece of veg-tan and split that instead. And instead of two, I decided that using four strips made for a stronger bond, and a better looking knot. So I wrapped the ends together with wire, not only to lock them together but as a bit of decoration. I made a flat knot where the scabbard straps cross (bottom left) which looks nice and neat. And here's what it looks like all tied up, hanging from a chair back. I am satisfied with it...I got to practice more leather skills and end up with something I've wanted for a long time.