panch0 Report post Posted July 2, 2009 Hello, My name is Frank and I am from Deep South Texas. I am a IT Project Manager by profession and a part time knifemaker, and very new to working with leather. I have been practicing on some leather I purchased in Mexico this past December. I have made two sheaths that are far from perfect, acually not even close to perfect. The one in the pic is my best attempt to date. I look forward to reading and learning more on this great site. Thanks. -frank Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted July 2, 2009 (edited) Bienvenido amigo.....did anyone tell you how on your first post you must bring beer?? You'll learn a bunch here, enjoy. May I be the first......with a proper welt and stitching....you won't need that rivet up at the top. I believe those were used primarily by machine makers to reinforce those threads that pull apart.... With the proper hand stitching technique, you won't need no stinkin rivet......looks much better too IMO. Just a pet peeve of mine, but your work is looking good, hope you enjoy the leather work as I know you're well on your way on the knife making part. Edited July 2, 2009 by Rayban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted July 2, 2009 Welcome Frank! Very nice work on your early holsters. I gotta agree with Rayban, the rivet is out of place (visually AND it makes something to dull your edge on). Other than that, it looks really good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
panch0 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Hey rayban, thanks for the welcome and tips. The first few unsucessfull attemps are what made me think of putting that rivet there. I have seen some amazing work here and I am looking forward to learning. Got me a dvd on the way and saving up my pennies for the book you recommended. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
