My first sheath in 15 years

[tazzmann]

Well, it is not perfect, but this is my first sheath in 15 years. Hope ya'll like it!And another shot.

[Duke]

looks good mike! remember to recess your stitches. you dont want them busting loose.

[indypbear]

Mike,

Pretty nice Mr. Cubmaster. $0.02 worth you might slick the inside of the filigree a little to eliminate the raw inside edge. Also seem to have some challenges with the stitching. They show more with that much contrast in color, don't cha know. An over stitch wheel of choice, 1/16" drive punch with a sharpened end and some beeswax makes great stitching holes. I hope that didn't offend but you are doing some really good work. I'm an oak nut. I love oak and grape leaves.

How's that Tiger Cub doing?

Happy toolin'

Indy

[tazzmann]

thanks guys for the comments. There is a stitching groove in there, the pics just don't show it much. it is the first handstitching I have done in 15 years as well, being a lace guy, so it was a little challenging, but the customer just loves it, so I think that is what counts. I didn't think about the slicking, good call. i have 4 more sheaths to go, so everything should shooth out over the next couple.

[Spider]

Yo Tazz, that is a cool sheath. Sorry but I have to say this....I'm sure glad you took another "stab" at it...LOL

I think that cheezy joke was more for me than to share....damn my thinking out loud.

[tazzmann]

LOL...thanks spidy! "Stab" is right. i can't tell you how many times i poked myself when stitching this up. i forgot how much more difficult it is to sew through almost 3/4" of leather! Especially without a stitching pony!

Edited March 23, 2008 by tazzmann

[Spider]

OMG!!! Sorry but that would be a reason to get out the rotary tool or drill press. I have the pony but I still sometimes press against a flat surface. Good work on this though....3/4"....no way....

[Duke]

I have a pony, and still prefer to use a dremel, cept now Ijust got a new drill press, so good to go. helps bigtime!

[Spider]

I have a pony, and still prefer to use a dremel, cept now Ijust got a new drill press, so good to go. helps bigtime!

Once again I've been doing it the hard way. lol I love this place. thank you Duke