tkirwan Report post Posted March 17, 2013 the latest addition to my field pack. the parang came with a funky scabbard so i replaced it, i like mine better. i really like the file sheath on the back for the file.next i want to make a wooden handle and wrap it in leather. comments are welcome as long as you don't rip me to bad, after all this is only my second project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Derrin Report post Posted March 17, 2013 I like the design .....If you had a stitching wheel or some other spacing aid it would help your sewing a great deal.....One question I have is did you include a welt ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkirwan Report post Posted March 17, 2013 Sir Derrin, thanks for viewing my project and thanks for the comments, and for not beating me up... i did use a spacing wheel, i am just not very steady when it comes to punching the holes....yes there is a welt on both the parang and the file.. thanks for the comments...one thing that screwed up the sewing was i tooled the front piece without gluing it down so i had loads of stretch so during sewing i had to use my dremmel to redo the holes, which caused lots of missalignment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Derrin Report post Posted March 18, 2013 I would suggest a stitching pony/horse and not punching any holes until "after" all the actaul tooling etc... is done...Then even if it stretchs a bit it will be no biggy because you can trim it and poke holes as needed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkirwan Report post Posted March 18, 2013 thanks....i already sorted out the stitching.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikTigger Report post Posted March 20, 2013 Nah, nah, nah! The stitching was perfect for such a thing. You just now need to make another Parang out of an old leaf spring and a leather-wrapped bone handle. I have to work hard to get a rugged look like that sometimes. And just immagine after a few year's hard use. The stuff I make for other people usually has to have tight stitching all canted the same direction, but the stuff I admire most when I'm out in the woods with my buddies is the rougher looking stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CountryStyle Report post Posted March 21, 2013 looks great for a second project! the biggest part of learning any craft is getting out of your comfort zone and tackling projects like this! great job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkirwan Report post Posted March 21, 2013 thanks for the comments MikTigger and CountryStyle. I am glad you like it. yes I felt there was nothing wrong with my stitching other than the holes sometimes went astray. I showed it to a master leather maker here in Denver and he was more than suprised at the level I am at after only two projects. Thnaks again for appreciating my work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
