Members Talfuchre Posted March 27, 2009 Members Report Posted March 27, 2009 I tried my hand at forming leather around an object. I have found that it is a LOT more difficult than it seems! I made some mistakes in the placement of my nails - and I will use brass tacks next time - but it went pretty well. I am learning a lot - and I like the finished product: Thanks - and comments are always welcome! TF Quote
mendedbowl Posted March 27, 2009 Report Posted March 27, 2009 very nice, i'm sure your dad is proud of his new sheath, and even prouder that you made it for him. ken Quote
Members calanneh Posted March 27, 2009 Members Report Posted March 27, 2009 It looks wonderful!!! He should love it!!! William Quote William Tandy Store #17 800-772-2629 Union City, CA
rhall Posted March 27, 2009 Report Posted March 27, 2009 Looks good! here is a tip though, when sewing on the retainer strap do not sew across ( at a deg.angle)to the strap ,as it weakens that strap,just use your "U" pattern ! Quote
Members Talfuchre Posted March 27, 2009 Author Members Report Posted March 27, 2009 I am not sure I follow you. You are talking about the belt loop on the back of the sheath right? I sewed a U on the bottom and closed the top - what should I have done differently? I thought I followed the sewing suggestions in Al Stohlman's book to a T - but I am eager to learn. Thanks for taking the time for the tip - can you please clarify so that slow people (like myself) can understand? TF Quote
TomSwede Posted March 27, 2009 Report Posted March 27, 2009 Lovely sheath!!! Very nice rich and warm colour! A classy well made product that your dad will take pride in to wear!! Tom Quote Confucius - Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. --------------------------------------------- www.1eye1.se blogg.1eye1.se
Members craftsman827 Posted March 27, 2009 Members Report Posted March 27, 2009 GREAT LOOKIN CASE ! ! ! I thint he's talking where you closed the U on the belt loop. I like the way you dyed the inside, you did dye the inside ?? Also if your using nails or tacks you can kote them with some lac then you wont get the marks on the leather. When I mold ,I don't use any tacks, & it seems to hold it's shape pretty good, try it on the nexe one. GREAT JOB. Keep up the good leatherwork ! Quote
Members chestercheeto Posted March 27, 2009 Members Report Posted March 27, 2009 Good looking job.Colour is nice. Quote
Members Talfuchre Posted March 27, 2009 Author Members Report Posted March 27, 2009 GREAT LOOKIN CASE ! ! !I thint he's talking where you closed the U on the belt loop. I like the way you dyed the inside, you did dye the inside ?? Also if your using nails or tacks you can kote them with some lac then you wont get the marks on the leather. When I mold ,I don't use any tacks, & it seems to hold it's shape pretty good, try it on the nexe one. GREAT JOB. Keep up the good leatherwork ! OH - I get it now. Don't close the U - just use the U. That makes total sense. I did dye the inside - you have to with that Ox Blood IMHO because it gets EVERYWHERE! TF Quote
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