Diamond quilt pattern with pins question

[i4Marc]

Hey folks,

I can get the diamond pattern but was more curious about when pins are used at each of the intersections. How is that accomplished? What are people using as pin material? Are the pins hammered in or glued in? Inserted from the top or bottom? Peened? Looking to try so would appreciate if someone could point me towards a video or tutorial. Thanks!

 

[Horsewright]

I'd give Paul a call. Kinda above my pay grade.

 

[i4Marc]

Kinda doubt that, Dave. I just watched Paul's Advanced Sheaths video again. Good stuff there of course but no mention of pins. I'll give him a call but I have an idea about how I would do it if left to my own devices.

 

[nick681]

What you are referring to are called "spots" in leatherwork. They come in a lot of different sizes and you will need a spot setting tool.

 

[Horsewright]

i4Marc , he helped me out one time when I was trying to inlay a Special Forces emblem into a sheath. I don't believe spots are what Marc is looking for. We use a lot of them on certain projects and 1/8" is the smallest size available. Here on the headstall on the red dun mare:

We use quite a few of them as this spotted split ear headstall is the most popular one we make.

Marc is looking for something much smaller, really almost smaller than a pin head if I understand it correctly

 

[nick681]

Got it

I am looking forward to the answer to this question then. Maybe these pins are something I can add to my work.

 

[Robber58]

I have made a quilt pattern and used a seeder for the intersections. I think Paul may do something similar but he knows best. Here is my version.

 

[Horsewright]

I have made a quilt pattern and used a seeder for the intersections. I think Paul may do something similar but he knows best. Here is my version.

Well dang thats purdy!

 

[Robber58]

Thanks Dave. That one was fun.

 

[eric brinkerhoff]

Like that retention system, Robber58!

 

[Robber58]

Like that retention system, Robber58!

Thanks. It works very well but is a definite pain to make correctly.
Randy

 

[Richard338]

Hey folks,

I can get the diamond pattern but was more curious about when pins are used at each of the intersections. How is that accomplished? What are people using as pin material? Are the pins hammered in or glued in? Inserted from the top or bottom? Peened? Looking to try so would appreciate if someone could point me towards a video or tutorial. Thanks!

Marc, are you talking about pins like del Raso did here? https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/sub-hilt.1755750/
He comments on the pins in one of the posts.

 

[i4Marc]

Marc, are you talking about pins like del Raso did here? https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/sub-hilt.1755750/
He comments on the pins in one of the posts.

Yes, something along those lines. According to Peter's description in his thread it sounds similar to what Nick681 shared in post #4 above. My idea will be a little different. Thanks.

 

[i4Marc]

Update:

I figured out how to do what I wanted. Just posted this one over in Custom & Handmade. This ought to explain what I was trying to achieve......

 

[Horsewright]

Update:

I figured out how to do what I wanted. Just posted this one over in Custom & Handmade. This ought to explain what I was trying to achieve......

Simply stunning my friend, stunning!!!

 

[i4Marc]

Simply stunning my friend, stunning!!!

Thanks, Dave! I appreciate that.

 

[Robber58]

Absolutely beautiful partner!
Randy

 

[mikey488]

Magnificent artistry & workmanship!

 

[felizalde55]

Thanks. It works very well but is a definite pain to make correctly.
Randy

I thought so.