Members TargetRockLeather Posted September 21, 2020 Members Report Posted September 21, 2020 No rivet! Proper stitching is stronger than a rivet anyway. I have tested this myself and the stitching holds up better under stress. Assuming of course there is a welt as previously mentioned. I agree that rivets are used on cheap stuff. Quote http://targetrockleatherworks.com
Members TexasJack Posted September 22, 2020 Members Report Posted September 22, 2020 15 hours ago, DaveP said: Thanks for the kinds words on my sheath! No rivet it is! Now I have only been doing 2 back stitches so far. Do any of you put more than that in? Thanks again If you used an awl to make the holes, and you did the stitching right, 2 back stitches should be just fine. The only reason I say that is I've seen people drill out the holes and then there's not much leather to close back up tight on the stitches. Quote
Members DaveP Posted September 22, 2020 Author Members Report Posted September 22, 2020 I'm not drilling the holes. I used a stitching chisel and slightly opened the back from the front with a small diamond awl. All seams are glued with contact cement as well. Quote
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