TomSwede Report post Posted March 31, 2009 That is a beautiful canteen Timbo!!! Thanks for putting a great tut together and sharing some tricks and tips!!! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timbo Report post Posted April 1, 2009 Thanks to everyone for all the kind words, I am glad everyone likes it and are getting some tips to use too. Thanks again, Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timbo Report post Posted April 6, 2009 Just thought I'd post up some pics of another canteen I just completed. The edge of this one is scalloped and pear shaded. I am also including a pic of the collar I made to go under the cap to hide the blue canteen. On the back of it i made a hole thru one of the scallops to attach the lid leash to. Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArtS Report post Posted April 6, 2009 Thanks so much Tim! This was an excellent tutorial! I learned things that I can use for other projects too! A1!!! Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razz Report post Posted April 11, 2009 Most excellent tutorial. From a to z with tips and tricks, I like the one with the drill press. Thanks this is a keeper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikefan Report post Posted May 23, 2010 Ever since I've seen them in the Cowboy Chronicle and other places I've wanted to attempt one of these. I did go to campmore but they are unavailable now. I have a stainless steel one I found online somewhere (re-enactment site) and will have to use it I suppose. GREAT tutorial - THE BEST!! Can I ask you; what kind of stamping tools do you use and how do you keep your Awls blades sharp for going thru two thicknesses of leather? Thanks, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHBH Report post Posted June 6, 2010 Great and thorough tutorial. This will be my first attempt as a beginner if I can get hold of those canteens. As a bowhunter I would like to attach it to my waist any ideas? I am sure that my friends would also like one if they see it. With all the work that goes into it how much would you sell one for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timbo Report post Posted November 22, 2010 Wow, sorry guys, didn't know I had questions to answer......sorry. Keeping the awl blade sharp is done on a whet stone.....pretty fine one too. then I buff it to make sure it is smooth and polished. Then I strop it on my leather strop and do that off and on while using it too. The key to an awl is sharp but mainly smooth. As for using it for bowhunting......I would probably just made 2 short straps with snaps on them and snap it on my belt.......or make a longer strap and sling it across my chest. The custom canteens I sell for 130. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaE Report post Posted November 11, 2011 Hi Tim, Thanks for the tutorial, especially for sharing the trick about positioning the letter-stamps. It works wonderful and helped me a lot. Greetings from Germany (and excuse my bad english) Lisa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timbo Report post Posted December 31, 2011 Hi Tim, Thanks for the tutorial, especially for sharing the trick about positioning the letter-stamps. It works wonderful and helped me a lot. Greetings from Germany (and excuse my bad english) Lisa Glad you like it and found a use for something in the post. (and your english is fine) Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AfroCrafter Report post Posted November 12, 2013 A really great description. I love your secret circle lettering jig. very clever. Thanks for sharing Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oreste Report post Posted November 17, 2013 (edited) many thanks for these detailed instructions - they have made a lot of work - I can learn a lot in this community - please many such instructions, :-))! face book : oresteleder Edited November 17, 2013 by oreste Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted April 6, 2014 Timbo, Don't know if this is from 2009 or more recent, In any event it is without a doubt the most complete tutorial I have found, and in my humble opinion I think all these here have been great. great, Now I want to make one for myself simply because of your Canteen tutorial. Thank you so much for posting your process. Wild Bill46 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cowboychmst Report post Posted February 21, 2015 Thanks for this very thorough tutorial. As a beginner in this craft I definitely have learned a lot, and appreciate your willingness to share your experience. I do have one question about the finish. Is the stain you used water based? I have used water based ecoflow stains before with poor results on the finish. Especially getting them to not run when wet. Is olive oil all you used to finish? How much and how many coats? Any way thank you in advance for answering my question. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timbo Report post Posted December 6, 2016 Sorry guys, haven't been around much in the last couple years. This tutorial has been up for quite awhile, and I appreciate all the comments and am glad you folks are getting some good pointers from it. As for stain and finish, I have a distain for "eco" anything. I use Feibings oil dye and for the canteens I just give them a coat or 2 of EVOO. Sometimes I'll use Bee Natural Rudys. If anybody has any questions and want a quicker answer than a couple years, just email me at drunkhorsecustomleather@gmail.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lavinia Report post Posted August 28, 2018 Awesome! Thank you for sharing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paloma Report post Posted June 16, 2019 Bravo, very clean and nice work,I see the number of hours it represents... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LZpattern Report post Posted November 13, 2019 Great work and very detailed, thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted April 7, 2023 I compiled all the instructions into a PDF for easy download and reference. It has such great instructions and tips. Some of these tips are useful for other projects too. Have a great read. Leather Covered Canteen Tutorial.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alsopp Report post Posted May 19, 2023 Thank so much for sharing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RudolfNL Report post Posted August 31, 2023 Good job. Thanks for tutorial Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
