White deposits on leather

[White deposits on leather]

Just pulled an old wallets (10 year old) out of the draw and when I opened it there was a white powdery deposit on the surfaces.

I managed to clean it all off using some car leather upholstery cleaner, but just wondered what caused the white deposit. (it was dry stored in the house)

[Round Knife Sharpening jig]

Did you ever sit down and do the plans etc KWAK

[Round Knife Sharpening jig]

That looks great.

I personally would buy one if they were available commercially.

[Lacing Twine ?]

Thank you folks for all your help.

I have ordered some of the leather lace fredk recomended

[SADDLE IN PROGRESS]

Absolutely beautiful and amazing skill.

[Lacing Twine ?]

Thanks Zuludog.

 

You came up with the same results I did.

I was hoping our American cousins might have been able to throw some light on it.

I was hoping to get a red thread to contrast with the black.

[Lacing Twine ?]

Hi folks.

I am working on the project and the instruction refer to “Lacing Twine” try as a might I cannot find any of the regular suppliers here in UK listing it.

Any help greatly appreciated.

 

[Tandy 3052-00 4 in 1]

Hi Guys

Can anyone tell me if the Tandy 4 in 1 hole punch is  a 4 to the inch tool

All the info I can find refers to 3/32 or 2mm hole.

 

TIA

[starting a new whip]

I look forward to seeing the finished article

[Is there any way to date a Osborne round knife.]

Hi Guys and Gals

 

Is there anyway to date a a C.S.Osborne round knife ? mine is stamped  HarrisonNJ.

[3 - 5 oz veg tan]

Sorry. It was to make a Dragons Tail Whip

[3 - 5oz Leather panel]

Hi Guys

 

Is there anywhere in the UK that would sell a piece of 3 - 5oz veg tan leather approx 48" X 10"

Thanks

[3 - 5 oz veg tan]

Not sure if this is the right place but here goes anyway.

Does anyone know where I can buy a piece of 3-5oz veg tan leather approx 48" X 8"

I do not want to buy a whole hide.

 

O h and I am in the UK

 

[Essential Item]

You are not wrong Hardrada

[Essential Item]

Well No1 essential item when sharpening tools is a First Aid Kit.

I was polishing out some marks on my round knife and yes you guessed it, I-managed to slice the back of my index finger.

Dont ask how cause I do not know what happened but glad I had first aid kit to hand.

[Fencing Wire Pliers Holder Template]

Thanks Gary most helpfull

[Fencing Wire Pliers Holder Template]

Has anyone a template for a fencing wire plier holder they are prepared to share.

I tried to get a Weaver holder here in the UK but at present no one has them, so I thought I would make my own.

 

TIA

[Scythe Blade Sheath]

Hi Rahere

 

Do you have a photo of yours ?

 

Thanks

Tony

[UK Leatherworker Required.]

Hi 

I am looking for a leather worker here in the UK who would be prepared to make 2 Scythe blade cover to my own design.

It would involve quite a bit of stitching and by the very nature of it being a sharp blade, it will require some pretty heavy leather.

If you think you might be interested please drop me a PM.

[Scythe Blade Sheath]

Yep instead of going on foreign holidays, when I retired, I bought a field LOL

I think they do, but I am not a farmer just someone who likes a little bit of paradise while it still exists. I have a 9 mile drive each way to get there but when I close and lock the gate behind me I am in a different world.

What part of Kent are you ? I was born in Wrotham Heath

 

[Scythe Blade Sheath]

No toxo.

I grew up on farms and have a liking for all the vintage stuff.

I am fortunate in having somewhere I can enjoy my love of the traditional methods.

I always leave a margin around the field for wildlife, and the bracken is kept under control with a scythe.

[Scythe Blade Sheath]

Hi Grumpyman

 

Yeah I have made a template out of poster board and I am thinking a double row of stitching along the front of the blade.

I cannot decide on whether to add a spacer piece to build up thickness at the rear and have it slide on like a sleeve or have the back open and secure with straps and snaps

[Scythe Blade Sheath]

 

Hey toxo

Yeah if you had seen the artwork on my HD done by a guy in Kent you would understand LOL I still have my leather with "The Ferryman" on it.

I only where the cloak on special occasions, but you will need 2 Obols to cross the river.

[Scythe Blade Sheath]

Hi

Here is a photo of the blade.

 

[Scythe Blade Sheath]

Hi Guys

Does anyone have experience of making a sheath for Austrian Scythe Blades ?

Any help greatly appreciated.