PastorBob

I have one of those as well...another harbor freight sale bin purchase. For those occasions when the "readers" just aren't good enough.

That is beautiful. There is nothing better than forming something with your hands that turns out to be a nice piece of functional art. Love the detail and finesse you put into this, especially the mortar and tenon joints. Wow!!

I haven't attempted any type of wallet yet. Kind of intimidated by them. I would have to stitch them by hand and not sure how clean they would look. I tried to do a minimalist card holder and it looked like by 8 year old granddaughter put it together...oh it was a mess. Those look great, and as you have already identified the errors during the first attempt, each attempt will allow you to get better. Thanks for sharing!

Great job on the basket weave. I definitely have a soft spot for it. Got pics of the back side? Curious how you did the attachment of the retention strap as well as the belt loop. I can't tell from the pics if the holster is lined or not. Does the front retention snap come into contact with the firearm (which is sweet looking...love that handle).

Very nice work. Also like the basket weave addition on both.

Welcome from SW Missouri. Glad to hear you were "drug" back into the fold. Make sure to share some photos of your work (make sure to shrink them down, or they won't be accepted.). Enjoy the forum and make sure to throw your two cents in when you can.

I have this happen when I use imported veg tanned leather (like from Asian countries). When I use HO, I don't have that issue.

Here is a video I had my granddaughter film while using the knife. Apologies for the messy workbench. And yes, I am a southpaw :-)

I have the round knife. I have seen videos of folks cutting curves, but I have not mastered it yet. For me, the skiving knife by Osborne would be the one I would get. I did find one in stock at Weaver Leather supply...a lot cheaper (I Think...not sure on the conversion rate CDN to USD) https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/65-2864-36/flat-leather-knife/pr_58899

This is the exact one i purchased...yep, $10 and it was sharp when it arrived. Have only stropped it. https://www.amazon.com/BANYOUR-Leather-Cutting-Working-Leathercraft/dp/B07LD4PC2D/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=leather+knife&qid=1631115906&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUzFJN1BQSzZMTDVKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzQ0MTIyMlA3NE5ISTI3RTU3TSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzAzMzQzMTdWNEdaWTRGVU1VSyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Stunning!

This is how i do it. I either use a utility knife or one of those flat bladed Japanese knives. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgzMDqJcC4c&ab_channel=leathertoolz

Love the basket weave. Nicely done. Very clean.

Beautifully done.

Beautiful!! Nice craftsmanship! Is it deer hide around the arrowhead as well?

I love the simplicity of the design and the carving. How they (chisels) get bent is beyond me. My first set was from Tandy and lasted about 2 months. I ended up getting the Weaver chisels. they are nice, but too short for my hands. ended up making a handle out of wood dowel rod (1.25" diameter) that I can move from one chisel to the next. Works out pretty good. So far, they are holding up and its been several years.

Very fine work. Very tedious to crisp, I am sure.

Incredible workmanship. the holster has really held up well. I love the double stitching too. Nice job!

I thought it was done with a stamp. Did you carve the design @immiketoo?

My area is not nearly that big. You will definitely be able to store your rolled leather under your cutting table. I placed a work bench (2x6') against a wall and use it as my work space. On the back edge, against the wall, I have my wood blocks holding my stamps and other round metal handled tools. On the wall, directly above my blocks, I have some 1x4x6' pine mounted with leather loops to hold my edge bevelers, round end punches, etc. Above that are 3 shelves 1x15x4' I store my threads, and larger bottles of dyes, glue can, etc. Beside the work bench I have some of those plastic stackable drawers for hardware, misc tools. I also have some under one end of my workbench for work in process and small pieces of exotic leathers. On the other wall is a 3x6' folding table my wife uses for her sewing machines.

Anxious to see your progress....practice, practice, practice. Now you know why really good leather work is priced the way it is.

Very nice work. Getting any leather work done? LOL.

Wow! very impressive. You're right...the gold addition really does make it pop. Kudos!

I tried painting a piece prior to adding supershene as a top coat, only to have the paint smear all over the piece. When I inquired of the guy at a Tandy store, he said he always paints last, then applies a spray coating, instead of a rub on. That seems to be working for me. The spray coat I use is Saddle Lac. Expensive, but seems to go a long way.

Man, you do nice work. So clean!