Whacha Been Up To......

[000Robert]

Thanks, don't have an arbor press, but something as handy, a large C-clamp to apply a nice even force, with a block of aluminum beneath the leather as an anvil.
G2

That will work. It does a nice job.

 

[Horsewright]

It's been a while making wet formed sheaths, been making those slip sheaths so this was a nice way to get back into the groove of using the heavier leather.

And just finished up my sheath for my Rough Ryder Reserve Clasp folder RRR014, very handsome folder and ground down thin to cut well, but a tad wide for in my pocket carry so a belt sheath was in order, dark brown dyed leather and my fav embossing.

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G2

When you press the chrome tanned leather are you dampening it first?

 

[Gary W. Graley]

It’s veggie tan that I dyed brown
And I emboss when it’s not quite dry so the leather compresses good
And then after I dye it I’ll emboss again as leather will swell back up a little
G2

 

[ecallahan]

Made another wallet. Found a pattern at Corter leather and changed the dimensions a little. I like thin wallets. I’m getting better at skiving the edges but find it hard - really need a sharp knife. My stitching needs some help. Having fun and learning something new with each project.

 

[000Robert]

I sometimes use my wood chisels to skive leather. My chisels are very sharp.

 

[ecallahan]

I sometimes use my wood chisels to skive leather. My chisels are very sharp.

Great idea.

 

[Horsewright]

Looks great! Keep it up.

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

I tried something new this weekend. If I ain’t trying something new…I’m just standing still.

 

[duramax]

I tried something new this weekend. If I ain’t trying something new…I’m just standing still.
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Very very nice I like your use of the different color stitching. The inlay work looks very nice as well.

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

Very very nice I like your use of the different color stitching. The inlay work looks very nice as well.

Thank you, Bill. You have always been supportive.

 

[duramax]

Finished these up , they are shipped and delivered. They went out to AriesTheCam here on BF. Built for the Busse Jack Hammer 10 knife. They are 10-12oz English bridle leather with taupe (?) color thread. Owner has already posted pics in another thread. So i took the liberty of posting a couple here.

 

[AriesTheCam]

Finished these up , they are shipped and delivered. They went out to AriesTheCam here on BF. Built for the Busse Jack Hammer 10 knife. They are 10-12oz English bridle leather with taupe (?) color thread. Owner has already posted pics in another thread. So i took the liberty of posting a couple here.

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And they're amazing quality

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Indeed ! those are really well done duramax !!!

But, if I was to get one, being not such a tall fellow, I'd have to somehow install a small wheel on the bottom of the sheath
Thems big knives no doubt!
G2

 

[duramax]

Indeed ! those are really well done duramax !!!

But, if I was to get one, being not such a tall fellow, I'd have to somehow install a small wheel on the bottom of the sheath
Thems big knives no doubt!
G2

Yeah it’s a big knife lol, 10” blade length !!

The drop loop is removable and there’s a fixed loop area for belt carry

 

[Robber58]

Just completed this holster for a shoulder rig. I made the harness as well but this is more interesting. It is for a Glock 43 with a laser sight on the rail which does complicate things a bit but he also wanted to be able to use it on a belt. I did all the molding on the front to let it sit better on the body. It was a bit challenging but also fun and I learned a few things. Not sure what happened to the lighting but I choose to blame it on my camera.
Randy

 

[duramax]

So here’s some pics of a piggyback sheath I built. The pics are not so good, some are while in progress. The large sheath fits a custom eric brinkerhoff knife. The second sheath fits a CPK UF2 with 6” blade. The sheaths are with their owner now. So I thought I’d post some pics. The final shipped piece had some additions to it. But these pics work for now



Just to add, the final piece had D rings added for shoulder strap carry and a drop loop belt piece

 

[Robber58]

That is quite a package my friend and all very nicely executed. Must be a big guy to want to carry that much around. That is almost a short sword.
Randy

 

[duramax]

That is quite a package my friend and all very nicely executed. Must be a big guy to want to carry that much around. That is almost a short sword.
Randy

Thank you much appreciated !!

The larger knife was a beast and yes basically a short sword. This was my first time building a piggy back sheath like this.
He wanted both sheaths to be useable individually. Also a request was that breakdown of the two be quick and easy. So I used that hinged clip , kinda like a tec lock and elastic cord with leather and snap.

 

[000Robert]

Thank you much appreciated !!

The larger knife was a beast and yes basically a short sword. This was my first time building a piggy back sheath like this.
He wanted both sheaths to be useable individually. Also a request was that breakdown of the two be quick and easy. So I used that hinged clip , kinda like a tec lock and elastic cord with leather and snap.

Beautiful work, Bill !!

 

[duramax]

Beautiful work, Bill !!

Thank you