Keychain pattern

[Svey302]

Thank you, I have tried both design. I did not think of using a thicker leather to get a smoother loop over. I will try that tonight. Tx

Yves

 

[Svey302]

On 11/26/2016 at 5:09 PM, NVLeatherWorx said:

Actually, if you look at the provided images very closely you will find that this is not folded down the centerline as some have indicated.  However, the attached sketch that @northmount has provided does give a more accurate design concept to it, just cut down the centerline to about 1/2" below where the neck starts; this concept would also be easier to work with than the design provided by @Thor but both of these ideas work so it is your choice.  I have made one of each based on the designs provided and they look pretty much spot on to the original image.  I did have to make an adjustment to the first version though as the neck area is too wide, I adjusted it down to 1/2" wide and it looked a lot better as the leather doesn't bunch up when you fold it through the ring.

I have tried with both design suggestions a couple of time but I must be doing something incorrectly because I am not seeing it. If you haven't discarded them already NVLeatherWorx, could you take a picture of your trial? Truth be told, my problem could be that I haven't got enough leather under my belt to tackle this project.

Tx for your help,

Yves

[monicaj]

I couldn't resist trying to figure this out...  Could be something like this?  Maybe where it folds (the big part, not the part on the ring), use a V gouger?  

Just saw that my post is redundant... Northmount already went where I went only he did it better.

Edited November 29, 2016 by monicaj

[Northmount]

12 hours ago, Svey302 said:

I have tried with both design suggestions a couple of time but I must be doing something incorrectly because I am not seeing it. If you haven't discarded them already NVLeatherWorx, could you take a picture of your trial? Truth be told, my problem could be that I haven't got enough leather under my belt to tackle this project.

Tx for your help,

Yves

Take my pattern above.  Shorten the neck by about a quarter inch, and cut up the fold line from the bottom to about equal with the screw holes and you should have what you need.  The loop was a little too long, so that is why you need to reduce the length of the neck a little.  I'm tied up on other stuff, else would make a new pattern along with a photo example.  

Tom

 

[NVLeatherWorx]

20 hours ago, Svey302 said:

I have tried with both design suggestions a couple of time but I must be doing something incorrectly because I am not seeing it. If you haven't discarded them already NVLeatherWorx, could you take a picture of your trial? Truth be told, my problem could be that I haven't got enough leather under my belt to tackle this project.

Tx for your help,

Yves

I will do you one better and see if I can get my pattern off to you shortly.

[Svey302]

I have been playing with the designs suggested previously, shortening the neck. Seeing Monicaj origami help me understood, finally. For some weird reason, I assumed that the ears were crossing (left to right, right to left).  I will refine my pattern and built a few prototype to refine the keyfob. I will work with Northmount's design. NVLeatherWorx makes a good point about optimizing leather usage. I appreciated all the help I received.

Merci,

Yves

 

keyfob shorter neck.pdf

[Svey302]

4th prototype, 1st made in leather. I need to refine my edge finishing on the round ears.

Tx for everyone's help,

Yves

 

[mayorblurps]

On 12/3/2016 at 2:52 PM, Svey302 said:

4th prototype, 1st made in leather. I need to refine my edge finishing on the round ears.

Tx for everyone's help,

Yves

 

So is the bottom part actually a larger piece folded in half? Or is it just one piece with the loop at the top wrapped around? 

[Northmount]

One piece of leather, split from bottom to a point in line with the screw.  Follow my pattern and advice posted above.  Cut on the line marked as a fold line.  Look real close at the picture you quoted and you can see what is cut, and what is folded.  Might be hard to see if you are looking at it on a phone, go to a larger screen, or zoom in.

Tom

13 hours ago, mayorblurps said:

So is the bottom part actually a larger piece folded in half? Or is it just one piece with the loop at the top wrapped around?