Members lcmattson Posted February 2, 2014 Author Members Report Posted February 2, 2014 Ah, I understand. I wouldn't post photos of my own patterns, (or ones that I buy), either. I've found that when doubling leather the outside and inside don't match up when rolled. That is to say, the outside will become shorter than the inside. If glued first, you could get pinching, but I'm not totally sure on that. With books that I've done, I haven't had much trouble, but I don't have tons of experience with layering on gear and armor. I do know that sewing through it can be a pain. When I did my plug, I was going through 2 layers of 7/9 and one layer of 4/5. Just be sure the sewing holes all line up. Let me know what you find with the wood forms. I haven't used them for quivers, but there are a few designs that I have where the pattern alone won't be enough to shape the leather. Quote Buy leather, make awesome stuff. Repeat.
Members karlpv Posted February 18, 2014 Members Report Posted February 18, 2014 Really nice. Perfect proportions to my eye. Seems to have a subtle concavity to the taper. Bet the stiching took a bit of time. Quote
Members lcmattson Posted February 18, 2014 Author Members Report Posted February 18, 2014 Ah, thank you. I noticed the concave curves, too, but I didn't try to put them there. I've always wondered how to make a quiver slightly convex. Yes, the stitching took most of the time Quote Buy leather, make awesome stuff. Repeat.
Northmount Posted February 18, 2014 Report Posted February 18, 2014 When doubling up the leather to make it thicker or for lining on curved objects, don't lay out flat and glue. Use contact cement, start at one edge and "roll" (form the curve) as you are gluing it together. And yes, the inside circumference is less than the outside circumference, so you have to make adjustments to the length. If it is the inside diameter that is critical, then add more length to the outside layer and vice-versa. Check your dimensions by fitting pieces together dry (no glue) with the final curve or shape in mind. The glued together layers will hold the shape and can tolerate some change in the bend radius without forming wrinkles. Tom Quote
Members Drake42 Posted February 28, 2014 Members Report Posted February 28, 2014 Icmattson - sorry for the delay, I haven't forgotten to fill you in on the wood forms. I wound up changing plans due to what material I had on hand so I haven't started the quiver yet. What I will probably due is if it works out is post it up for critiquing, when I do I will send word your way. I'm thinking I will document the steps and take photos along the way to share if people are interested. Cheers, Quote
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