New Pocket Sheath - Weekender

qncygnnr · Nov 22, 2012

Inspired by a Rayban pocket sheath - with a few of my own tweaks. Version 2 with improvements is already underway. As I built this - the "best" way to finish this design concept revealed itself. Finding the correct weight leather is always the issue here in western Illinois ... this was made from a "real leather" billfold blank from Hobby Lobby. A little too thick for the final result I was looking for.

The leather was finished with a light coat of cordovan & black shoe polish. Not the best, but the only leather finish I have at the moment. Any finishing product recommendations from the forum pros would be welcome.

Scott D

qncygnnr · Nov 22, 2012

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rayban · Nov 23, 2012

Here's something you may do to cut down on some of the thickness...just a real quick run through with scraps but I think you can get the idea.

qncygnnr · Nov 23, 2012

Thanks Rayban ... I really need to find a supply for veg tan leathers! I'm getting the hang of handstitching and the list of projects is getting longer.

A lot of practice has been with chrome tanned scraps :thumbdn: (from Hobby Lobby) but it does not work as well as veg tanned :thumbup:

I've got a grooving tool but I'm not sure how deep to make the groove - I would suppose that it needs to be at least as deep as the diameter of the thread being used. Is there an unwritten "rule" about grooving that I haven't heard of yet?

Scott D

olfeller · Nov 25, 2012

I admire your design, very nice!
Was wondering if you'd share with me how you made the tab-piece that's on the flashlight ring? (please!) That's cool!

rayban · Nov 25, 2012

olfeller said:
I admire your design, very nice!
Was wondering if you'd share with me how you made the tab-piece that's on the flashlight ring? (please!) That's cool!

Pardon me for barging in......but here: http://www.rudedogleather.com/free_leathercraft_classes/bleed_knot.html

olfeller · Nov 25, 2012

rayban said:
Pardon me for barging in......but here: http://www.rudedogleather.com/free_leathercraft_classes/bleed_knot.html

Thank you!
I messed around with it some this afternoon trying to figure it out and actually got pretty close...thanks again fore the link!

bizmarkie · Nov 26, 2012

As far as the groove for the thread. I would not make it real deep as you start to get too deep and the leather will close up over the thread as you pull it tight. I make a accurate first pass and then if needed I make another light pass to deepen it a bit. I'd say just about half the thickness of the thread is deep enough. you will pull it tight and it will cinch down. A tiny bit above the channel will be fine and it is doubtfull that the any abrasion on the thread and cutting it will happen.

--Biz

qncygnnr · Nov 26, 2012

olfeller,
The thread that got me started on braiding fobs, etc. Since this flashlight rides in a pocket sheath I wanted the fob be small enough to not bunch up in my pocket - this works well in this application. To paraphrase a Rayban PM to me ... dig in and do it ... if the design or execution is not pleasing - try it again or try something different. Just keep at it. :thumbup:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/681465-Braiding-a-leather-fob-and-installing-a-bead

Scott D

qncygnnr · Nov 27, 2012

My final iteration on this concept. It would need to seriously "tweaked" to be something I would carry on a regular basis. Already thinking about a smaller two slot version based on Rayban's post in this thread. The Weekender concept is physically "strong" but too "tall" and not "flat" enough to suit me since it will ride in my front pocket.

The most problematic part of this design is figuring out how to get the bottom edges to lay flat so the edges don't bulge out at the corners.

New Pocket Sheath - Weekender

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