SilenzZzz Report post Posted November 29, 2011 not to bad i guess with a dull xacto blade, a couple of needles and about 3 hours ... punching the holes ahead of time was a pain though .. used a pair of vice grips and a broken needle ... overall happy with the results but i can see where i need work and what i should do differently the next time ... it was a learning experience for sure. doh, just realized i posted this in the wrong forum i think ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katsass Report post Posted December 1, 2011 (edited) not to bad i guess with a dull xacto blade, a couple of needles and about 3 hours ... punching the holes ahead of time was a pain though .. used a pair of vice grips and a broken needle ... overall happy with the results but i can see where i need work and what i should do differently the next time ... it was a learning experience for sure. doh, just realized i posted this in the wrong forum i think ... FWIW; maybe not ---- just don't think anyone wants to hurt your feelings much. Mike Edited December 1, 2011 by katsass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted December 1, 2011 Not bad for a "Mountain Man" or SCA reenactment. You need to find a Tandy, even if it is a day trip, and get some tools and advice. Knife, edger, thread or sinew, stitch marker, awl or even a drill for holes, slicker, some type of basic finish like Tan Kote, some glue or cement, and harness needles. Hanging around a Tandy for a day and asking questions wouldn't hurt. You need to build a pattern out of paper or a manila file for the knife in question. You can always modify the pattern and even chuck it and start over. I would highly recommend the DVD Knife Sheaths by Chuck Burrows, his work and teaching are excellent. Art not to bad i guess with a dull xacto blade, a couple of needles and about 3 hours ... punching the holes ahead of time was a pain though .. used a pair of vice grips and a broken needle ... overall happy with the results but i can see where i need work and what i should do differently the next time ... it was a learning experience for sure. doh, just realized i posted this in the wrong forum i think ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilenzZzz Report post Posted December 2, 2011 the nearest tandy is about 5+ hours away from me ... and working like i do a day trip there is out of the question ... since i did it for personal use i am happy with the outcome .. esp considering it was with very limited tools ... eventually i will order something better (tool wise) online ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted December 2, 2011 Then definitely get the Chuck Burrows DVDs. http://www.wrtcleather.com/tr-books/books-1.shtml Order Here. Art the nearest tandy is about 5+ hours away from me ... and working like i do a day trip there is out of the question ... since i did it for personal use i am happy with the outcome .. esp considering it was with very limited tools ... eventually i will order something better (tool wise) online ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilenzZzz Report post Posted December 2, 2011 thanks for the link! ... got it bookmarked ... not to bad price may can get em on next paycheck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denster Report post Posted December 2, 2011 Or you can rent them here. www.smartflix.com I agree Chuck's DVDs are excellent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BEARDOG Report post Posted December 3, 2011 the nearest tandy is about 5+ hours away from me ... and working like i do a day trip there is out of the question ... since i did it for personal use i am happy with the outcome .. esp considering it was with very limited tools ... eventually i will order something better (tool wise) online ... Here is a very nice stitching kit on a good SALE($59) with everything needed for hand stitching, a great how to book, and even shows you how to build a stitching pony too. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/11189-00.aspx?tcd=11M02TEM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
