First blue prints for first sheath

[J_mcrane]

First blue prints for SOB. How am I doing?

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[leatherman]

Not sure how big the little squares are on your graph paper, but if its 1/4" I'd bring that out a bit on your welt. 3/8ths is the minimum I use, up to nearly 1/2 for some applications. This allows for some grinding room when you get the leather all together. Its amazing how quick you run out of space when truing up an edge.

I use plain manilla folder for my patterns so I'm not so distracted by the squares. Its the draftsman in me.

 

[J_mcrane]

Not sure how big the little squares are on your graph paper, but if its 1/4" I'd bring that out a bit on your welt. 3/8ths is the minimum I use, up to nearly 1/2 for some applications. This allows for some grinding room when you get the leather all together. Its amazing how quick you run out of space when truing up an edge.

I use plain manilla folder for my patterns so I'm not so distracted by the squares. Its the draftsman in me.

Good to know. Thanks


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[grogimus]

I'd leave 1/8" or so between the blade tracing and the beginning your welt. Give yourself a little breathing room.

 

[sheathmaker]

This link is for a different style sheath, but the visual of the welt spacing is the same procedure.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...n-tutorial?highlight=paul+long+sheath+pattern

Paul