My first ever leather project.

[Talfuchre]

I am not sure why you said that Rayban.

Here is the link to the Boatswain Whistle Knot:

http://www.ropeworks.biz/reader/boatswai.pdf

TF

[Echo4V]

Talfuchre- glad you found the site.

Just wanted to post on here to give my opinion on the grommet. I think for your purpose I would leave the grommet off. Either way it's one heck of a first project.

David

[TomSwede]

Good looking sheath and sweet stitching. I like it better with the grommet.

Tom

[Saddlebag]

Very nice work. A fellow who's lived in the bush all his life, hunting, trapping, etc. told me that one doesn't want anything shiney as it can reflect in the sun. When I make knife cases I run a thin strip of leather about 1/4" wide along the stitched edge. This protects the stitching from the sharp blade as it's slid in and out of the sheath.

[DaveD]

Rayban: Here's a great animated site for learning different knots.

http://www.animatedknots.com/monkeysfist/i...imatedknots.com

Dave

I meant to ask, did you do the monkey fist on the lanyard? I want to learn that.

[Rayban]

Rayban: Here's a great animated site for learning different knots.

http://www.animatedknots.com/monkeysfist/i...imatedknots.com

Dave

Thanks Dave...very cool site, I'll be using it for sure!

[rhall]

Great work and a tip..Prior to staining

,wipe the project down with Denatured Alcohol ,that way your stain will "set" a lot easier.It works for me!It also saves on materials(stain).

[Talfuchre]

Great work and a tip..Prior to staining

,wipe the project down with Denatured Alcohol ,that way your stain will "set" a lot easier.It works for me!It also saves on materials(stain).

Nice - thanks for the advice - this is exactly the kind of stuff I need to hear. LIttle stuff that makes my work better!

TF