Mjolnir

I've gotta know. What is a box sewing jig? It's the only thing I cant find on you tube! PS Nice looking work.

Too many ideas rolling in my head for such a simple tool. I'm an artist. Not a (traditional) woodworker. All my shaping is being done with a belt sander and a mouse. Wondering if I can pull off some inlay with a dremel tool? Going to use brass snaps to attach the leather. I'll finish this weekend and post on the showoff page.

Thanks Turoski. I've allways been an artist. My motto would have to be, "Why buy it if it can be made, if it can be made, make it cool."

I do not have a steam box, yet. I boiled the wood in a stock pot for a half hour. (found out by trial that hardwood is what to use). I ratchet strapped one side to my work bench and used a dowel and another strap to pull it down. The wood retained its shape after cooling to room temp. It bent very easily. I then boiled the other side and repeated. All done for the cost of the wood. Can't wait for Lowes to open so I can do the fun part. Saw some weathered pallet wood for accents.

Bent some Red Oak today. I went with 6 inch wide planks so I can to a little shaping for elegance.

While it may be wood crafting I like to make my own tools when I can. today I am bending Oak for an English Stitching Clam. I'll add pics soon. Anyone else have advice or want to share?