Creating basketweave pattern on leather

R A Wilson

R A Wilson

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Is the basketweave pattern created by stamping or carving?
I would like to dress up my sheaths some but i'm not sure just how to go about doing it. Can anyone provide instructions on this subject and a list of tools required to create the basketweave look?
 
I read a post somewhere in which R.W. Clark ( I believe) said to chuck the stamp up in your drill press for easier and better pattern
placement and even depth.
Regards, Greg
 
It is the easiest way to tool leather. I use that method for all of my tooling. You get a smooth even pattern with no chance of double images. You will still need to do the edge filling by hand as you can not tilt the Crafttool in the drill press. Make sure and set that depth stop though. Just taught this one to Bill Herndon about a month ago. His jaw hit the floor when he found out how simple it was:D.

It takes about three to four minutes to fully tool one of my medium sheaths.
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Oh, it also really helps if you can lock down spindle rotation but its not absolutly needed.

This will not work for carved patterns as almost all tooling is done with the Craft tool set at an angle.
 
Ron that looks like the knife and shealh i have sitting on my dresser:D ron and i did a little wampum trading of hardware. his basket weave is great. as well as the knife.his knifes are a good value, he sells them too cheap.
 
Ron---As good as your stamping is, I am sure you would do well in carving. Why don`t you try it? It is not near so limiting or restrictive in application. Your work shows dedication and imagination in method of application. If you would need any help in getting started as to types and quantity of tools required, I would be glad to assist you in any way that I can. We really need more dedicated sheath makers in the custom field. Most carving can be done wth very limited amount of tools and expenditure. Most beginners are like some golfers who believe that a great amount of clubs or tools make them better at the game, a quite common delusion. If you are interested, give me a holler---heck, holler even if you aren`t---Your friend, Sandy
 
Rhino, nope not yours. I have these mass produced overseas. The sheaths are really Pleather, and the Pink Ivory is just cheap plastic :D. Enjoy.

I am working on getting my carving skills back up to par. Started carving when I was ten, got really good by thirteen. Then came girls and my 68 Mustang, so out went leather. My tools sat unused for years, and you know what they say "use it or lose it". Just purchased a new Midas swivel knife and several ceramic blades (my swivel knife was the only tool that did not survive storage). Not totally happy with my projects so far, but I am getting it back fast. So look for some carved sheaths soon.
 
Ron, my friend---I liked that " started at 10 and good by 13 !! That does not give away your age as we do not know how long ago you were 13---LOL

I started at 20 and like what I do at 78 and that calls for another LOL! Best---
 
I'm just a wee little pup. At least thats how I feel around my knife making friends. I'm 29.
 
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