Rustic Leather Wrapped Cane Grip

[rodneywt1180b]

I decided to post this one here because I already know it won't stand up to any kind of critique.

 Weathered and wormy white oak this time with a baseball stitch.

The black marks on the leather are just rain.  It's still far from perfect but I think my stitches are getting a little better.  I also think I prefer the baseball stitch to the X stitch that I've been using.

Next time I buy leather I'll get some veg tanned.  This leather is nice and stretchy which is great for my purposes but the edges don't finish well-very possibly it's user error too.

Rodney

 

 

[KingsCountyLeather]

Looking good! 

I like the baseball stitch too... does the leather give good grip? I know vegtan Leather gets very shiny when worn.

you can use edge kote on that type of leather to finish the edges.

[rodneywt1180b]

Thank you and thank you for the tip.  I'll look into getting some Edge Kote the next time I need to order stuff.  I also need to think about some sort of finish for the leather. 

This leather is grainy and on the soft and squishy side.  It should give a good grip.  I like it and I'll like it better when I get the edges looking better.  It doesn't skive well with a utility knife and is too thick to turn and get a good edge as it is.  A skiver is on the wish list.