Leather Thread! Masks and Sheaths for Axes

DB_Cruiser · Sep 12, 2019

I've been making my own tooling for leather work out of stainless bolts using a grinder, files and wet/dry sandpaper. It's pretty rustic, but I've been enjoying learning to carve.

Travbud1 · Feb 25, 2020

I haven't had much play time in the workshop recently, but I did manage to finish up these masks for the Woodslasher Cruiser that now lives behind the seat of my truck. Nothing too fancy, a simple border stamp and some button studs. I really like these better than a normal snap button, much cleaner look I think.

Anyone else here been bending leather these days?

Flyrod444 · Feb 25, 2020

Not on the level with some of the members here, but it works well.

DB_Cruiser · Feb 25, 2020

I finished up a mask for my Tassie a couple of weeks ago. I keep meaning to post this stuff, but then I get busy and forget. I prefer the studs to snaps mostly because I don't need any extra tools to use them and I think they maintain a more rustic and traditional look.

Yankee Josh · Feb 25, 2020

Travbud1 said:
I haven't had much play time in the workshop recently, but I did manage to finish up these masks for the Woodslasher Cruiser that now lives behind the seat of my truck. Nothing too fancy, a simple border stamp and some button studs. I really like these better than a normal snap button, much cleaner look I think.

Anyone else here been bending leather these days?

DB_Cruiser said:
I finished up a mask for my Tassie a couple of weeks ago. I keep meaning to post this stuff, but then I get busy and forget. I prefer the studs to snaps mostly because I don't need any extra tools to use them and I think they maintain a more rustic and traditional look.

Nice masks both of you! Real sharp looking!
I've got the stitching and studs down but I have yet to venture into the realm of decoration.. You guys may have provided the inspiration for me! Thanks for sharing!

Travbud1 · Feb 25, 2020

Yankee Josh said:
Nice masks both of you! Real sharp looking!
I've got the stitching and studs down but I have yet to venture into the realm of decoration.. You guys may have provided the inspiration for me! Thanks for sharing!

Check out a few of the tutorials by @Horsewright and others over in the "Sheaths and Such" sub forum. TONS of great info over there that will help get you going with some stamping and carving.

DB_Cruiser · Feb 26, 2020

I like to play around on scraps. That way I can figure out how a design will work and whether I even want to mess with it on a piece. I think after you play around on a few scraps, you may feel more inclined embellish your work. Here's some of my silly scraps.

Whiskey_Jim · Feb 27, 2020

Not going to post my shoddy work after seeing the OP

Pdr206 · Feb 27, 2020

First sheath in years for my sons first axe, a Champion Kelly Works boys axe. Rivets and saddle stitch. Have to make the shoulder strap for around the head still.

Travbud1 · Sep 3, 2023

I finished up the sheath for my Stiletto saddle cruiser this morning. I spent a bit of time this summer getting a bunch of other axe/edged tool covers made too!