longer stitching punch?

[chrisash]

Punch through the top two layers, then use awl on the last layer putting it through the top two layers for accuracy, whilst going through the bottom layer with the awl

[archeryrob]

Thanks, I used the 4 pin to dent the first layer for spacing and then hammered the single through and used it to open the holes larger on the back. I used a curved sewing needle and stitched waxed dacron (bow string) through. I put half through one hole and then the needle in the next hole and back again and slide the loose end on the other side through the hole, like a sewing machine would. Not sure if this is correct, but it works. Two over hand knots on the last hole on the back and stitch the loose ends back through three holes before cutting them off. Never came loose on my other one yet.

 

I can't put finished pictured in as it says I am limited to 1.46mb??

Edited December 19, 2018 by archeryrob

[archeryrob]

knife front.

Back. Lines got a little wavy back there. :D

 

[alpha2]

That "waviness" will go away with practice, and attention to keeping the punch/awl perfectly aligned vertically each time. 

Looking good, though!

Jeff

[battlemunky]

Punching through like that, you kept things really steady to only get that small amount of waviness. Looks great!

[Clintock]

Man throw those little stitching boogers to the side. Get a sewing machine needle and chuck it in a drill press. A feller once sent me a needle before I got my machine. Chucked in a cheap drill press and made a world of difference. Lots less headache. Easy to keep straight. And YOU can decide what “pitch” you want your holes to be. Straight or canted can all be done by turning your chuck just a tad. Use the press as an arbor. Don’t turn the machine one. 

13 hours ago, JLSleather said:

Something also been done... mark your holes, then punch with a sewing machine needle chucked in a drill press.

 

 feller tellin ya the truth right chere!

Edited December 20, 2018 by Clintock