Members Woodshed Posted September 11, 2020 Members Report Posted September 11, 2020 So, in January I was just going to make a few sheaths for some of my edge tools. Just a few and I'd be done. Hah! As someone who likes using my hands, I just cant stop playing with leather. There is so much to do and learn it's an adventure. When I found this forum (quite accidentally) I soon realized that there are thousands of years of cumulative leather crafting experience here. Thanks for letting me join and I look forward to visiting, learning and posting some pics, etc. Quote
Members battlemunky Posted September 11, 2020 Members Report Posted September 11, 2020 Welcome @Woodshed! I'm from right up the road in Huntsvegas. There are so many good pieces of info and instruction on here you could probably stay busy applying what you learn here for a thousand years or so too. Quote
Members Woodshed Posted September 12, 2020 Author Members Report Posted September 12, 2020 (edited) I'm restoring an old Plumb hewing hatchet atm. After re-profiling the bit and making it chisel sharp, it had to be made safe; leading to this fun little project... Edited September 12, 2020 by Woodshed fix text wrapped around image Quote
Members BIGSIZZLE Posted October 27, 2020 Members Report Posted October 27, 2020 Greetings, I'm also new to the hobby and look forward to learning all I can. Good to see some Alabama (I'm in Madison) people on here look forward to seeing your projects. Quote
Members battlemunky Posted October 27, 2020 Members Report Posted October 27, 2020 Welcome @BIGSIZZLE! Quote
Members Woodshed Posted January 1, 2021 Author Members Report Posted January 1, 2021 My first year of leatherworking has ended. I don't know how much money I've spent, but it could always be more! One thing for sure, I really enjoy it, and glad I decided to make a few sheaths for my edge tools. My first leather items were functional but poorly crafted, and are gradually being replaced by items which benefit from lessons learned so far. I never knew how much I didn't know about craftsmanship until I started trying to make stuff. The learning never ends. The need for tools never ends either! Anyway, Happy New Year y'all! Quote
Members Woodshed Posted January 2, 2021 Author Members Report Posted January 2, 2021 6 hours ago, battlemunky said: Cheers! Aye! A round to us all, and good health! Here is another axe sheath project I'm looking forward to. it's an early 1880s blacksmith made broad axe, and man was it was a beat up mess. Now that it's spiffied up, re-handled, and the 12 inch edge is razor sharp and ready for action, it needs a sheath. Should be a fun project. Definitely one for thick leather; it's heavy. Quote
Members Retswerb Posted January 2, 2021 Members Report Posted January 2, 2021 On 12/31/2020 at 11:13 PM, Woodshed said: My first leather items were functional but poorly crafted, and are gradually being replaced by items which benefit from lessons learned so far. I never knew how much I didn't know about craftsmanship until I started trying to make stuff. Man is that ever true! That’s quite the axe, looking forward to seeing the sheath for it. Quote
Members Woodshed Posted January 6, 2021 Author Members Report Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) On 1/2/2021 at 4:29 AM, Retswerb said: Man is that ever true! That’s quite the axe, looking forward to seeing the sheath for it. It may be awhile. The geometry of the handle creates unique factors that need to be taken into account. It will take me some time to sort it out for ergonomics/functionality. So far I've got the blade traced accurately on a board and not much more. Edited January 6, 2021 by Woodshed add pics to show cank in handle Quote
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