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[Gary W. Graley]

Thanks Randy it also looks great when you run another line along side of it making a serpentine effect
G2

 

[Horsewright]

Great work G2 I too like that stamp!

Couple more:

 

[Lorien]

I'm starting a run of 14 sheaths, and will start cutting and preparing the welts today

 

[duramax]

Hello ,

Here’s one finished up for a Busse Forsaken Gemini knife

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Thanks Dave as you know too well there are so many combinations that can be done with border stamps, making this slip sheath tonight for one of my folders and tried using that same stamp alternating the position to get a river, a little funky near the top but it’s mine

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Still needs glued, sewn and trimmed yet
G2

Edited to add Ready for top coat tomorrow

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and compared to the single line of the stamp;

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Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

 

[Texoma]

Gary Gary W. Graley I like that alternating stamp look

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Thanks and you can widen it on larger projects by spacing them further apart
G2

 

[ecallahan]

Thanks Dave as you know too well there are so many combinations that can be done with border stamps, making this slip sheath tonight for one of my folders and tried using that same stamp alternating the position to get a river, a little funky near the top but it’s mine

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Still needs glued, sewn and trimmed yet
G2

Edited to add Ready for top coat tomorrow

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

and compared to the single line of the stamp;

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

What color dye (if any) was used on your leather? I really like that color.

 

[Gary W. Graley]

I used Fiebings Saddle Tan but the evenness of the color I owe to applying it using an airbrush system, pretty inexpensive unit from Amazon.
You need to wear a good face mask as the atomizer effects of the spray isn’t good to breathe in and then you need to thoroughly clean the system when done
But it coats so well and the leather dries very quickly too
G2

 

[duramax]

Here’s a few more , these are for Carothers knives the DEK1 and UF2.

 

[Lorien]

couple simpletons finished up in here

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

Couple finished up this weekend. S. African crocodile backstrap inlay and an ostrich leg inlay.

 

[Horsewright]

Some very nice work here from a bunch of guys!!!!

Duramax what leather is that?

Sharp and Fiery, You haven't had any trouble with inlay separating at the throat?

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

Some very nice work here from a bunch of guys!!!!

Duramax what leather is that?

Sharp and Fiery, You haven't had any trouble with inlay separating at the throat?

Dave, so far I have not had any issues with the inlays separating at the throat. I could always just continue the stitching up past there if necessary. I have had an ostrich inlay on my hip for a few months now with no issues.
I do wet form them so maybe that helps?

I also scuff up the inlay pretty good where it runs under the border at the throat before I glue it up.

Also, duramax I have the same question as Dave…what leather is that? Haha. Looks awesome and your work as well.

 

[Horsewright]

Good deal. I sew across on my overlay sheaths or holsters, prior to construction. I'll have to admit though, I've forgotten a couple of times and its not been a problem. They look good.

Some recents:

I wanted to keep this lil guy but Nichole wouldn't let me:

A pair of chinks, white leg leather with contrasting wine colored fringe and some highlights. A welt pocket on both legs. Same guy that ordered these also bought the knife above:

Roughout rifle scabbard with initials:

He also bought a knife:

A couple of oak carved holsters:

This guy also bought a knife:

I've been sick and with Thanksgiving not been in the shop much. Started a new batch of knives yesterday.

 

[Horsewright]

Thought ya guys might like to see my photo studio:

Back door of the shop. Mostly in shade all the time so the light is pretty good most of the time:

An antelope hide tossed over the top and a twisted mane hair mecate for contrast and focus:

Pretty much it. No lights and no reflectors. Just shade. Gotta watch out that the roofline don't show up on reflective things like bolsters.

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Nice!
Where can I get a blue photo stand like that?

Good job Dave, simple is better most times!
G2

 

[duramax]

Some very nice work here from a bunch of guys!!!!

Duramax what leather is that?

Sharp and Fiery, You haven't had any trouble with inlay separating at the throat?

Thank you

That’s all W&C russet skirting

 

[Horsewright]

Thank you

That’s all W&C russet skirting

Seriously? How ya getting that brownich color? Very uniform. Or maybe the light for the pics? Very nice work

 

[duramax]

Seriously? How ya getting that brownich color? Very uniform. Or maybe the light for the pics? Very nice work

In post #2304 that has an antique gel applied then conditioned in with Skidmores , then buffed in with their bees wax.

In post #2310
I used 100% neatsfoot oil when leather was hot, just a very light coat. Then conditioned immediately with skidmores. Then buffed in their bees wax. I’ll take some more pics of these today in daylight.