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xaman

xaman

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In an attempt NOT to spend any money this last week before Blade, I tried to stay OFF the forums and in the garage --- ruining a perfectly good piece of leather :cool: . Here's what I have to show for it -- not as pretty as the professionals, but somewhat satisfying knowing they came from my own shaky hands...

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I also got a dangler done for a buddy's RD7, but failed to get a pic. It was fun, but now I'm sore fingered and ready for BLADE :thumbup: :thumbup:
 
xaman said:
-- not as pretty as the professionals,
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I think you are going to be your toughest critic. Those sheaths look awfully nice. I especially like the middle one. Great lines, clean stitching, beautiful color--well done. For what it's worth, I would pay for a sheath like that.:thumbup:
 
Nice! :D I like being able to see all the layers in that BMe sheath, shows how much work is in it.

keep it up! :)
 
Looks very good to me. I need to get a hobby to keep me off these boards too!!

Gad - I seem to always want more!!:D :thumbup:
 
Nice job , i do alot of line splicing for customers . i know what sore fingers feel like esp when when i slice em . again nice work .
 
Thanks guys. Seriously, even with the cost of the supplies, I think it saves me loads of money when I STAY AWAY from the company store and the Exchange!!!

Nice! I like being able to see all the layers in that BMe sheath, shows how much work is in it.
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I was going to edge-coat it, but it just looked right this way... This is one UGLY knife (not her fault, she's been through a lot!) -- can't have a sheath that's too pretty ;)

Looks good to me. Are you taking orders yet?
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LOL. Dwayne's my go-to professional. I have many of his sheaths and believe me, there is NO comparison! These are staged photos to show the "best side." I'm still in line for some Armoralleather artwork --- at least i hope I am! Dwayne, I AM still in line aren't I??? :eek: :D
 
Cool! You finished three sheaths in ONE weekend!? Nice, and fast!
 
I've also been working on a sheath. I could not find a model for a crash rat sheath so I designed my own. I have a picture of the sheath unfinished. I will post the finished product as soon as I can. Stitching is not yet finished as my awl broke.
Xaman: my stuff is not yet as good as yours but I will keep trying

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hey man, i think its time to become a professional--those sheaths are awsome. The middle one is the bomb
 
mfaster7 said:
I've also been working on a sheath. I could not find a model for a crash rat sheath so I designed my own. I have a picture of the sheath unfinished. I will post the finished product as soon as I can. Stitching is not yet finished as my awl broke.
Xaman: my stuff is not yet as good as yours but I will keep trying

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I like it! Are you going to be able to wear it, or is it a head cover for while in the bag?

I know what you mean about the awl -- went through 2 myself before I saw the drill press technique. Are you using a press to pre-drill the holes, or are you "punching through" with the awl?
 
xaman said:
I like it! Are you going to be able to wear it, or is it a head cover for while in the bag?

I know what you mean about the awl -- went through 2 myself before I saw the drill press technique. Are you using a press to pre-drill the holes, or are you "punching through" with the awl?
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I'm wetting the leather and punching through with the awl. It's really difficult with three layers of 9oz. leather. I'm gonna wear it on a belt by attaching a malice clip to the back strap. Here's a pic of the back. If I had one I'd use a drill press.

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mfaster, those stitches -- especially the ones on the blade side, are amazingly straight -- for a press even, but incredibly straight for an awl.

I tried one w/o a press, but that one will never be shown in a photo on the internet!!! It was SO bad...

good work :thumbup:
 
mikeymoto said:
Cool! You finished three sheaths in ONE weekend!? Nice, and fast!
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No doubt! I am still working on three right now and they are slow going. I am a notorious nit picker though. I made a sheath for one of Skunk's Anorexic Badgers and threw two out before he got one I was happy with. I wish I had more time to work on them.

Looks like you are coming along nicely though.
 
xaman said:
mfaster, those stitches -- especially the ones on the blade side, are amazingly straight -- for a press even, but incredibly straight for an awl.

I tried one w/o a press, but that one will never be shown in a photo on the internet!!! It was SO bad...

good work :thumbup:
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Thanks man
I really appreciate that. You've made my day.
 
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