Members ID45 Posted February 8, 2018 Members Report Posted February 8, 2018 great job Ryan did you tan the snake or is it raw? Quote
Members Rolandranch Posted February 8, 2018 Author Members Report Posted February 8, 2018 12 hours ago, ID45 said: great job Ryan did you tan the snake or is it raw? I killed and tanned it. Quote
Members KingsCountyLeather Posted February 8, 2018 Members Report Posted February 8, 2018 5 hours ago, Rolandranch said: I killed and tanned it. Just curious... does it take long to tan a skin? looking at the back stitching ( picture is a bit fuzzy when I zoom in ) I think you need to tighten the screw on your bobbin to pull your stitches tighter? Quote
Members Rolandranch Posted February 8, 2018 Author Members Report Posted February 8, 2018 6 minutes ago, KingsCountyLeather said: Just curious... does it take long to tan a skin? looking at the back stitching ( picture is a bit fuzzy when I zoom in ) I think you need to tighten the screw on your bobbin to pull your stitches tighter? It takes about 2-3 weeks to tan one. Sometimes 1 week if it dries quickly. It could have been tighter but most of what you see is the leather that got pushed out a bit when the needle went through. But I would go a little tighter next time. Quote
Members DV8DUG Posted February 11, 2018 Members Report Posted February 11, 2018 Yeah... How did you construct the skin into the leather? I'm very curious about the lining if you did use one. I am also interested in rattler skins and any advice to go with them. Quote I think of Chinese food when I think of life; That's sweet and sour. My life is sweet as saccharin. Ye Scurvy Dog. Swords, Weapons, Dungeon Furniture, Custom Leather Work, and More...
Members texback Posted February 12, 2018 Members Report Posted February 12, 2018 One question. Did you remove the scales from the rattler hide and if so what's the best way to do so? Quote
Members Rolandranch Posted February 12, 2018 Author Members Report Posted February 12, 2018 4 hours ago, DV8DUG said: Yeah... How did you construct the skin into the leather? I'm very curious about the lining if you did use one. I am also interested in rattler skins and any advice to go with them. I just sandwiched it between two pieces of leather; the top piece just has "windows." 2 hours ago, texback said: One question. Did you remove the scales from the rattler hide and if so what's the best way to do so? Yes, I removed the shedding scale coves with a knife. Just hold it at a 90 degree angle to the hide and scrape 'em off. Quote
Members texback Posted February 13, 2018 Members Report Posted February 13, 2018 Thanks that's what I thought was the way to remove them but just wanted to be sure before I messed up a skin. You gave me inspiration with your sheath so I am making one for a Bowie type knife I have. Quote
Members Rolandranch Posted February 13, 2018 Author Members Report Posted February 13, 2018 16 hours ago, texback said: Thanks that's what I thought was the way to remove them but just wanted to be sure before I messed up a skin. You gave me inspiration with your sheath so I am making one for a Bowie type knife I have. Have fun with the next sheath! Send me pics! Quote
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