kimberlyrose
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such great information. I definitely want it to be functional, not ninja or cool looking. I will look into the arrow quivers for sure. Thanks so much!
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Now I love this project! She actually does use it, she works on a farm in the field, and also forages. I wouldn't say she uses it often, but she does, and currently just carries it in her hand. So many options out there!! I know whatever I make should weigh as little as possible. Thanks for all the info!
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ooh, interesting!
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Ahhh makes perfect sense!! It might not be a machete actually, because it looks longer than the pic posted above. I think it's going to have to be on a belt worn at the waist. In that case, do you wear it on your opposite hip?
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Thank you!!
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great advice, thank you!!
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So.. I am a bag maker. I sew leather on machine only, I've never really done hand stitching. I've never made anything for any kind of knife. That said, my sister asked me for a sheath for her machete for christmas. Of course I'm late to the game on this one, but all I have to go by is a tracing I made of it. I guess I don't really understand how inserting and removing the machete would not cut the stitches? Also, she wants to wear it across her back. And she is right handed, so I'm trying to "naturally" grab for my massive machete behind me, and I cant figure out if you would grab it from behind your right shoulder, or cross your face to take it from your left side? Is this even possible to make with just a tracing or am I nuts for thinking of giving it a go?
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Best tool to skive or pare soft, stretchy leather
kimberlyrose replied to kimberlyrose's topic in How Do I Do That?
Hi Terry, I just watched a few youtube videos on this method. I would prefer a more quite route, but in a pinch, I'd do the dremel I think!- 11 replies
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Ahhh, this machine was actually the one in my first link that for some reason didn't work! I will do more research. From what I've seen / read so far, this might be the only viable option. Thank you!- 11 replies
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Thank you, but that is out of my budget at the moment! I wish I was able!!- 11 replies
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I tried it by hand. I'm too old for that!! wrists and fingers seize up, and it's a royal mess. Thanks for the suggestions!- 11 replies
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For example, these tools descriptions mostly all say not ideal for soft leather: and another- 11 replies
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Hello! I'm having a really hard time finding the best tool for skiving soft, stretchy leather. I had my finger on the trigger for a $400 skiver at Tandy, but I don't think it's going to work for soft and stretchy leather. I need to be able to shave down my seams, and I use a LOT of soft stretchy leather. I have 2 skiving knives, but honestly my hands cramp up instantly trying to skive the stretchy leather. I have used leather hardener as well before the skiving. Does anyone know of a machine that will work with soft leather? I'm at my wit's end! Any advice is appreciated, thank you!
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yes, I am sure it is real leather. Albeit, not a premium hide for sure. But STILL!!! What is it? low grade? utility? bicast or bonded? I just want to find out the terminology. I have a lot of small projects in mind that would work great with this very thin and stiff leather. Just don't know how to find more!
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@Mikesc, I did. Unfortunately he said he has no idea, it was in a storage crate he purchased on auction.