YinTx
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What size drill do you use? I did have to wax my awl a couple of times, and strop it, both of which I pretty much never have to do. YinTx
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Looks like it came out decent. I'd probably try to skive that roll on the pockets a bit more, but that's pretty picky imo. YinTx
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Thanks! Can you show a pic of what you are describing? YinTx
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Nicely done. Surprised the tanner didn't try to highlight the red/brown stripe down the back of the skin? YinTx
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I'll try one like you mention. I did it that way to keep the guard from rubbing on the belt tunnel section, and to keep it from pushing into the belt loop/tunnel section towards the rear, which I thought might cause binding when sheathing/unsheathing the blade. Maybe I am over thinking things. The blade welt is only the thickness of the blade, (which was around 11 oz on this blade) but I added tapered welts to manage the guard width. Thanks for the suggestions, and compliment! Makes sense, I'll give it a go. YinTx
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Thank you. I'm still trying to improve every day. I hope the client likes it as much as you. I've also captured about 12 hours of video making this sheath. I expect that will take many many hours to edit down to palatable pieces, but I do hope to post the videos sometime in the future. If it gives someone ideas, or leads to suggestions that I can use to improve my own work, it will be worth it. YinTx
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Unfortunately, I do not have a drill press, but I do have a small arbor press that I may press into service. This was 8 layers of leather ranging from 5 oz to 10 oz, total 1" thick. What do you put underneath for the awl to pierce without damaging the underside of the leather from all the pressure? YinTx
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I thought about mounting an awl blade in a press, but I was pressed for time and couldn't chance it screwing up the work. I may try to set something up for future work. Thanks for the confirmation that it should work ok. And for the compliment! YinTx
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As promised.
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Been a while. Had a request for a custom sheath, so I went for it. Let me know what ya'll think. And I'ld like to know if there is a better way to do the welt for the guard on the knife hilt: it was 1" thick, and my awl barely made it all the way through. Makes getting the holes to pop out right on the back super difficult. I don't want to drill holes, either. Will drop a couple more photos in a few, to comply with implied rules of sheath images. YinTx
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The acrylics I use are just water based (Angelus paints). I add water to them if I want them to flow more or soak into the leather, and can add layers on top of them to get more vibrant colors. Like red on top of white to make the red pop, etc. Like the humor. and the tooling! YinTx
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Another wheel gun belt.
YinTx replied to Thescandall's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Looks awesome! Had my Bells Palsey in Elementary... along with the requisite jokes and sideways looks one gets at that age to go along with it. Not fun, hope you get over it soon. YinTx -
I did manage to go to the show impromptu. Quite a few vendors at the tradeshow, managed a class at the last minute. It was a good event. Met Mr. Don Gonzalez, and Ms. Lisa Sorrell, which I am sure was awkward for both of them. But I enjoyed it tho! Both very kind, intelligent, and informative. Will need to spend more time at a future show, was only able to drive up for about 3/4 of a day worth of stuff out of the entire week they were there. Did not see Mr. Beard, hopefully he gets around to doing more in the future. YinTx
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Nice! I'll be checking out the video, also. YinTx Edit to say, watched the video. That bound edge was extra extra work. Close up vids are difficult, well done. Thanks for sharing!
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Unreal. I've tried the wolf in the moon, i think it's in the bin. Yours is excellent! YinTx
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you're not kidding there. Nice work, also! YinTx
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Thanks! I was concerned the voice might be a detriment, glad to hear it was not. Working on Part 3, but I am retaining my title as world's slowest... editing down hours of video to something short and sweet takes some doing I am learning. YinTx
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Anyone there/going? Does anyone know if Robert Beard will have a booth there? YinTx
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The design is quite similar to the piece in my avatar! Nice work. I still have mine, not sure what to do with it. Doesn't have a snap or a belt loop. Maybe I'll put those on there and put it to use some how! YinTx
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Wow, that's a huge piece, was not expecting that! Fantastic work. And thanks for the pointers for anyone making something similar. YinTx
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Thank you! Good luck with putting together your videos. I have part 3 filmed, but still need to take the time to sit down and properly edit it. YinTx
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For wrapping a binding around a seam as you are stitching. YinTx
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Thank you all for the previous comments and suggestions. I hope you will be able to notice that I have been able to implement a few of them, and will try to add more suggestions as I progress. Still open to comments and suggestions! YinTx
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Trying to learn video making skills... warmup video, comments welcome please!
YinTx replied to YinTx's topic in Show Off!!
Thanks. Part 2 is out. I don't claim to be an expert, just another guy doing things a tad differently. YinTx -
Figure carving, floral carving, basket weaving, coloring, so many skills and techniques in a single piece of work! Fantastic! YinTx
