DaveP
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Could you add me as well..thanks!
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I'm not drilling the holes. I used a stitching chisel and slightly opened the back from the front with a small diamond awl. All seams are glued with contact cement as well.
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Thanks for the kinds words on my sheath! No rivet it is! Now I have only been doing 2 back stitches so far. Do any of you put more than that in? Thanks again
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I do put a welt in the sheaths I make. Skive them down some towards the tip. The stamp is a Tandy E294, turning a little bit each time. And Thanks for the praise
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Don't they dry up hard and unusable?
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would you put a small rivet at the top of the stitching? At the case opening. If so what kind?
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What do you keep your dye applicators in when not in? Seems they will last longer kept moist. So far I've just been using small snack zip lock bags and writing what color it is.
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Looks like you did a great job!
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The finger rest/ yoke...
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Drilled for 6/32 set screw. Knurling is not a strong suit for me. I didn't want it all the way up the barrel.
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This is kinda what I was thinking..
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No, the blade will have a set/ grub screw. The main body and second shaft will also have a set screw. The stainless bolt I turned down is what will be connected to the finger rest. Which is what I'm trying to figure out so it will turn freely.
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Was thinking something like this...kinda. with this piece that's turned down connected to the finger rest. It's .310". Then the other shaft is .375" drill a hole .228" diameter of the bolt shaft. Secure with a set screw. Does that make sense? Better ideas?
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Trying to figure out how to attach the finger rest to the shaft so it swivels. Is it a stub shaft inside 2 threaded halves? Anyone? Thanks for your help
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Home made swivel knife I started making this evening. Pieces are 303 stainless scrap bits laying around. The finger rest is from a barrel cut off stub, 416 stainless. Not sure if I'll drill and tap or silver solder. Have to cut it half after. The body has a great fit. Really like the sound of POP when pulling it out. Here's what I've got so far..
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Looking marvelous!
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Lots of Medieval Knives and Sheaths
DaveP replied to AlexOstacchini's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
WOW !! Those are great !! I like them all !! Great job !! -
Thanks for the praise. It still needs some finess.
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Picked up a couple smaller stamps. These are from the Tandy store. The other basket stamp is a Berry King. Wanted a stamp now so drove over the Tandy store... 25 minutes away and open. Tried it again. It's not perfect but it's a beginning. I think this smaller size is harder to use. What do you think of this one?
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Question... Would you take the basketweave pattern all the way around to the back side as well?
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Thanks for the help! After reading these I will put the boarder closer. It's the only one I have. The lines were just free handed. On a real project I would use divider to make it right. I did scribe a line for starting point. Thanks again
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Trying to practice a new basketweave stamp. I've not done this before. I would like to put something like this on my small knife sheaths. Thoughts? Thanks again, Dave
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They were completely sympathic and really wanted to to give me a individual tour . Unfortunately during these current times it was not an option. I understand completely. Super nice while I waited for my leather to be invoiced. Still worth the trip!!
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Not sure where to put this. Took a little road trip today. Picked up a few bellies to practice carving and stamping. Unfortunately I couldn't take the tour. Next time.
