My first leather sheath for a DC BB SJ

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I thought you guys might like this one. It is my first attempt and I know the next one will be better.
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Here is a closer pic of the ugly side of the stitching. I was using a hand drill and a really flexible bit. It got to walking on me. I will be using a drill press for future projects. This is 8-10 oz. veg tanned cowhide by the way. MtMike gave me all the guidance I needed for this one.

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Very nice... especially for a first time out.

Congratulate your SJ on his new pants for me.:D
 
Yeah, I am pretty surprised at how well it turned out. When I am sufficiently happy with my abilities, I will be more than happy to throw my name into the sheath making pool for my fellow INFI Hogs. Right now all I can promise you is Kydex as I am fairly comfortable in that arena. :D The more I thin about it the more I am keaning toward a sheath for the Anorexic Badgers that will be on their way soon. How about a combo? Let's say ABA and a PH. That would make a nice hunting set up. Now I won't get any sleep with all of these ideas in my head, that and the voices. :D
 
I wish my first time had been as good. You have some natural talent there .


Cerberus
 
:eek: That is fantastic for your first time!!!! That's good for your twentieth!!

The stitching is very straight and even and finish looks really nice!

May I ask, how are you finishing the edges?
 
Many thanks for the kind words fellas. I am really liking the leather work.

Andrew,

I used Gum Tragacanth and just hand burnished them with a smooth object (I think I used a large barreled highlighter). My next one is going to be better, I can feel it already and there aren't even any plans drawn up. :D
 
Good work there buddy!:D I thought I saw the MtMike influence at first glance. Dont worry about the crooked stitching on the back, even the drill press will do that on occasion. You've got a great start there, and it only gets better! And yes, the voices dont ever stop, better listen.....one time they screamed at me non stop for a week untill I finally got Alphas pin lock sheath done!! Now they are screaming again for me to finally get to the tutorials on the pin lock to a couple guys here:o Heh, see I havent forgotten you!! Its ready to go, I just gotta get going!

Cool! Another leather semi-convert!! We are winning, slowly winning!:D
 
Come back from the Dark Side Brother :eek:
Dang you Darth Leatherman :mad:












realy nice job :)
 
David,

Don't worry, I have way too much kydex sitting out in the garage to give that up. :D
 
Pretty Good!! My first, I laced up with leather and the knife ended up falling through the bottom of it.:eek:
 
As soon as the INFI fairy dumps my load of Anorexic Badgers in my lap (oh that could be painful), I will get cracking one one for them.

Thanks again for the kind words.
 
Originally posted by David Brown
Come back from the Dark Side Brother :eek:
Dang you Darth Leatherman :mad:
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......Progunner....I AM your FATHER!! Come to the light, erm, leather side of the Force. Its much softer, and smells GREAT!! :D :p Dont listen to the plastic guys, what the heck do you think that big black helmet is made of!!:eek:
 
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