Members KurseD Posted February 16, 2017 Members Report Posted February 16, 2017 Everything with this one was new. Huge learning experience, cant wait to finish the others. Simple design, but I love how it came out and the customer is very happy as well. My biggest complaint was my stitching. First time hand stitching, so I think it came out decent for such a rookie, but I think it needs to be way better. Used Tandy waxed linen thread, can't stand the stuff. Snaps too easily while stitching. Using their blunt end needles also, not a big fan there either. I ordered some 1mm Tiger thread and some John James 002 needles on recommendation from a friend. Anxious for those to arrive. Another problem I had was with the dye. So I cut Fiebings Russet color 50/50 with denatured alcohol and sprayed it through an auto detail gun. Then I used a bit of the same uncut to airbrush the edges, going for an aged look. When all was done and dried for at least 24 hours, I tried coating with Resolene, which started to eat my dye off as you can see in one of the pictures with the streaks on the backside luckily. Ended up using some Eco-Flo Super Sheen instead and it worked great. My edging needs work, stitching needs work, he'll all my skills could use a lot more practice, but isn't that always true? I'm happy with the direction I'm headed. Anyone else spot anything I haven't mentioned, feel free to critique. Hope you enjoy. Quote
bikermutt07 Posted February 16, 2017 Report Posted February 16, 2017 Looks like you have everything covered. Don't beat yourself up, it all looks pretty good. You may want to sand your edges flat before you burnish them. You picked a great project to start with. Now make 10 or 20 more before you move to something else. This will help you hone the basics without a large amount of materials. I'm doing the same with bracelets. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members KurseD Posted February 16, 2017 Author Members Report Posted February 16, 2017 Thanks man. I cut the welt before fitting everything together, I did sand the edges light on my belt sander, but the welt was still too shallow. I think a solution to that will be cutting the welt oversize in the future and trimming it to fit after stitching. I plan on making many many more of these guys. I have two more in this batch, then I will make one for a double bit cruiser axe I am gifting to a close friend. Quote
Members chiefjason Posted February 16, 2017 Members Report Posted February 16, 2017 The last knife sheath I made I oversized the back and welt. Then cut the front the size I wanted. Trimmed the other 2 layers back to match the front and barely did any sanding on it. You get a little extra waste. But you don't get a sink in welt, unless you get a soft spot. Then it can still happen. I've found Mop & Glo mixed 50/50 with water to work better than the commercial stuff. Quote
Members JustinPierce Posted February 16, 2017 Members Report Posted February 16, 2017 Looks great to me, way better than the masks that Gransfors Bruk supplies with their expensive tools. Quote
Members KurseD Posted February 18, 2017 Author Members Report Posted February 18, 2017 Thank you guys for the compliments. I will definitely try the Mop and glow thing. Sounds neat. I picked up a small bottle of Fiebings sheen to try as well. I have had horrible luck with Resolene so far. Quote
Members strathmoredesigns Posted June 21, 2017 Members Report Posted June 21, 2017 (edited) On 2/16/2017 at 8:42 AM, KurseD said: I tried coating with Resolene, which started to eat my dye off as you can see in one of the pictures with the streaks on the backside luckily. Is this a thing? Does Resolene really eat your dye off? I was all set to spray it on an oil tanned bag, but now I'm worried. Edited June 21, 2017 by strathmoredesigns Quote
Members Halitech Posted June 21, 2017 Members Report Posted June 21, 2017 28 minutes ago, strathmoredesigns said: Is this a thing? Does Resolene really eat your dye off? I was all set to spray it on an oil tanned bag, but now I'm worried. it doesn't "eat" the dye but if you don't let it dry really well and buff it till your arm falls off, it will move the pigment around that is sitting on top of the leather Quote Every day you learn something is a good day. If you don't learn something every day, was it worth waking up for?
Members strathmoredesigns Posted June 21, 2017 Members Report Posted June 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, Halitech said: it doesn't "eat" the dye but if you don't let it dry really well and buff it till your arm falls off, it will move the pigment around that is sitting on top of the leather Ok, so as long as I let it dry and give it a good buff I should be ok. That's a relief. Quote
Members Halitech Posted June 21, 2017 Members Report Posted June 21, 2017 if you have any doubts, pick up or use a small air brush and spray on thin layers and then you shouldn't have to worry about it Quote Every day you learn something is a good day. If you don't learn something every day, was it worth waking up for?
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