Tandy Cell Phone Case

[treadhead1952]

Hi Aaron,

Living out here in the desert, I will have to come up with a supplier to get some of those exotics or go do a little Snake Huntin' out in the tulies and rocks to harvest some of my own.

I need to pick up a skiving knife so I can shape the edges of my newest cell phone case before I get started on it. I do like the way that using the adjustable gouging tool worked to outline the edge of the pattern before I started working on stamping it. It also came in handy when I finished the pattern off with the camouflage tool that I have. I am also thinking about adding a belt loop to it instead of the clip. The way that it goes together, I can sew the belt loop to the back part of it, fold it up and then stitch the sides up on either side of the loop. That would eliminate all but the self stick Velcro patch to close the flap as far as extra bits that would have to be purchased and added to the case.

[electrathon]

Jay,

If you are harvesting your own, this is more in line. Likely not many stingrays near to you. The inlay was a rattle snake I bought off ebay a couple years ago.

One of the best tools you can buy for cleaning up your edges is a drywall sanding sponge. You can smooth out your jerky cuts easily. Plus they are cheap and easy to get. I like the metal clip better than a loop, just in case I need to pull it off my belt. Definatly a personal preferance. I used a thin maget for the closer. Velcro will wear out over time opening and closing it, the magnet will not.

Your basket waeve is sideways. It should go side to side, not top to bottom.

Aaron