So I made a thing. For another thing.

[immiketoo]

[ABHandmade]

Dyeing, stitching, edges - all sumptuously!

[bdpeters]

very nice, since my stitching has a long way to go I like to see examples like this to inspire me to practice.

[ABHandmade]

Mike, may I inquire, what method do you use to ensure that the holes for the thread are dyed?

[immiketoo]

34 minutes ago, ABHandmade said:

Dyeing, stitching, edges - all sumptuously!

Edges still need work, but I wanted to catch the light for a pic.  They'll be smoother when I'm done.

22 minutes ago, bdpeters said:

very nice, since my stitching has a long way to go I like to see examples like this to inspire me to practice.

Thank you.

20 minutes ago, ABHandmade said:

Mike, may I inquire, what method do you use to ensure that the holes for the thread are dyed?

 I dye after I stitch in most cases so if there are any areas that need touch up they get attention during the dye process.  If I do happen to stitch after color, I poke tiny holes, so the stitching takes up the opening.  If I have to touch up afterward, I do it with a small paint brush.

[ABHandmade]

8 minutes ago, immiketoo said:

 I dye after I stitch in most cases so if there are any areas that need touch up they get attention during the dye process.  If I do happen to stitch after color, I poke tiny holes, so the stitching takes up the opening.  If I have to touch up afterward, I do it with a small paint brush.

Thanks for the answer, Mike!

[Double Daddy]

As a person who carries such things...that is a quality thing! Flawless, sir!

[immiketoo]

28 minutes ago, Double Daddy said:

As a person who carries such things...that is a quality thing! Flawless, sir!

Thanks double D!  

[Sheilajeanne]

What are those screws called? I'm familiar with Chicago screws, but have never seen them with recessed heads before.

 

Very nice work!

[Scoutmom103]

 

That is beautiful.  I would carry that along with what I all ready carry.

[Flashmojo]

I would pay for a video of your edging process! Absolutely Gorgeous!

[immiketoo]

1 hour ago, Sheilajeanne said:

What are those screws called? I'm familiar with Chicago screws, but have never seen them with recessed heads before.

 

Very nice work!

They are a washer and a chamfered screw.  No idea what the technical name is for them, sorry.

1 hour ago, Scoutmom103 said:

 

That is beautiful.  I would carry that along with what I all ready carry.

Thank you.

47 minutes ago, Flashmojo said:

I would pay for a video of your edging process! Absolutely Gorgeous!

Funny you mention that, there is a video on my website, www.learnleather.com, but I'll tell you the secret.  Cut the final shape with a sharp knife as opposed to trying to line up the pieces.  Nothing is smoother than a freshly cut edge.  Then bevel with slightly moist leather.  After that, its just dye, burnish wax and sand.  Repeat as necessary..

[Northmount]

@Sheilajeanne The screws are "oval head" type.  "Trim washers" are used with oval head screws. 

https://www.google.com/search?q=oval+head+screw&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

https://www.google.com/search?q=washer+for+oval+head+screw&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

Tom

[plinkercases]

Very classy.

Lets see what thing you make for the bigger thing that those smaller things go into!

Double stack 9mm things? for what big thing?

[bikermutt07]

(drooling)

[YinTx]

that is an awesome well made thing for your other thing.

YinTx

also, those edges tho.  even on the belt slots

 

[fredk]

Very nice work indeedy

10 hours ago, Sheilajeanne said:

What are those screws called? I'm familiar with Chicago screws, but have never seen them with recessed heads before.

The screws are pozi-drive [or Phillips drive] counter-sunk head screws or machine screws set into screw cups - depends on what Mike has on the other side, if anything

I use brass screw cups to back yellow or gold rhinestone rivets and shiny nickle-plated ones for silver and coloured rhinestones. Holds em better and makes em look a bit bigger

Edited September 14, 2018 by fredk

[ScoobyNewbie]

And where do you get them? The screws and screw cups I mean.

Did you shade the edges a darker color, or is that a trick of the light? If you did, how did you do that? It makes it look very classy.

[Jack1970]

That is really beautiful work!

[fredk]

56 minutes ago, ScoobyNewbie said:

And where do you get them? The screws and screw cups I mean.

any regular hardware store will carry them in stock. The bigger the store, the greater the range of sizes and finish

[immiketoo]

8 hours ago, Northmount said:

@Sheilajeanne The screws are "oval head" type.  "Trim washers" are used with oval head screws. 

https://www.google.com/search?q=oval+head+screw&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

https://www.google.com/search?q=washer+for+oval+head+screw&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

Tom

Thanks, Tom!  I should probably know that!

8 hours ago, plinkercases said:

Very classy.

Lets see what thing you make for the bigger thing that those smaller things go into!

Double stack 9mm things? for what big thing?

Thank you, wish I could show you, but I don't have it.  HK P30L

7 hours ago, bikermutt07 said:

(drooling)

3 hours ago, YinTx said:

that is an awesome well made thing for your other thing.

YinTx

also, those edges tho.  even on the belt slots

 

Have to have good edges.  They'll be better today.

2 hours ago, fredk said:

Very nice work indeedy

The screws are pozi-drive [or Phillips drive] counter-sunk head screws or machine screws set into screw cups - depends on what Mike has on the other side, if anything

I use brass screw cups to back yellow or gold rhinestone rivets and shiny nickle-plated ones for silver and coloured rhinestones. Holds em better and makes em look a bit bigger

Thanks Fred!

1 hour ago, ScoobyNewbie said:

And where do you get them? The screws and screw cups I mean.

Did you shade the edges a darker color, or is that a trick of the light? If you did, how did you do that? It makes it look very classy.

I ordered from a company in CA since Greece doesn't have a lot of this stuff on the island.

1 hour ago, Jack1970 said:

That is really beautiful work!

Thanks, Jack!

33 minutes ago, fredk said:

any regular hardware store will carry them in stock. The bigger the store, the greater the range of sizes and finish

Wish I had a regular hardware store here!

 

[chrisash]

Actually I like the edges as they are, neat and tidy and not built up to make a statement like some others do with perfect edges but that high artificial look

[Frankzweekhorst]

I would call this perfection, not a thing I would change :-)

[immiketoo]

4 hours ago, chrisash said:

Actually I like the edges as they are, neat and tidy and not built up to make a statement like some others do with perfect edges but that high artificial look

I can't do it...    Must make statement!

4 hours ago, Frankzweekhorst said:

I would call this perfection, not a thing I would change :-)

Thank you!  I see you're in Amsterdam.  Will you go to the ELWATS show in October?

[YinTx]

8 hours ago, immiketoo said:

Have to have good edges.  They'll be better today.

Better?  Dang near perfection already, thank you.

YinTx