Whacha Been Up To......

Robber58 said:
Partner,
I really think you may have reached the point where a sewing machine would make a lot of sense. Fifteen hours of hand sewing is torture of the highest order. Believe me, I know.
Randy
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you're probably right. I think if I had the money, I'd probably get myself a mini mill though. Also, I don't know if I could get the result I'm looking for with a machine
 
It is most definitely true that hand and machine stitched look different and beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder. I believe both have their place but if I was stitching as many sheaths as you, I would really try attempt to convince myself machine sewn looks ok after all. Personally, I am too stubborn and old to change and will invest the 2 or 3 hours to hand sew a single belt. That said, I don't make many belts.;)
Randy
 
Robber58 said:
It is most definitely true that hand and machine stitched look different and beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder. I believe both have their place but if I was stitching as many sheaths as you, I would really try attempt to convince myself machine sewn looks ok after all. Personally, I am too stubborn and old to change and will invest the 2 or 3 hours to hand sew a single belt. That said, I don't make many belts.;)
Randy
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for belts and other stuff, absolutely! Hand stitching belts sucks- I've only done it once, never again!
I do have one of those manual shoe repair machines, (still in the box, haven't used it yet) which I'm going to use to make myself an apron. I'm planning on trying my hand at some footwear down the road as well.
for sheaths, though, a saddle stitch is pretty much unbeatable for long term durability, ease of repair and precision- which are all things I want my sheaths to be. There might be a point where increasing volume makes sense, and at that point....well. Gonna visit with my buddy, Stuart, who has a pretty nice machine. Might ask for a quick tutorial.
 
First attempt at leather work - a simple slip
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Lorien said:
for belts and other stuff, absolutely! Hand stitching belts sucks- I've only done it once, never again!
I do have one of those manual shoe repair machines, (still in the box, haven't used it yet) which I'm going to use to make myself an apron. I'm planning on trying my hand at some footwear down the road as well.
for sheaths, though, a saddle stitch is pretty much unbeatable for long term durability, ease of repair and precision- which are all things I want my sheaths to be. There might be a point where increasing volume makes sense, and at that point....well. Gonna visit with my buddy, Stuart, who has a pretty nice machine. Might ask for a quick tutorial.
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Always good to keep your mind clear and options open. It seems as though you are doing both.
Randy
 
Been a bit of a ghost lately, there's some nice work going on in here, need ton catch up.

Picked up a couple of 16oz craftools as gifts and was surprised by the size difference. I thought they sent the wrong size when I first saw them, they're huge. Here's a picture of them with me and my kids BK's so you could see the difference.

Left to right:
14oz Barry King
16oz Craftool
14oz Barry King
16oz Craftool
24oz Barry King

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Thought I'd post that because I would have never known there was such an overall size difference with similar weights of different makes. You can see how much taller they are too, I haven't used them but they feel kind of awkward to swing.
 
Sharp & Fiery said:
Most recent sheath with lizard skin inlay…
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I think that might be your best yet! Outstanding.

Lots of good work going on here for sure!
ron55 said:
First attempt at leather work - a simple slip
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Very clean! Great job whether first or tenth attempt. Very nice.


Lorien said:
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cut and installed all the straps today, tomorrow set those snaps and that's a wrap
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Nice batch sir!

Redmeadow Knives said:
Been a bit of a ghost lately, there's some nice work going on in here, need ton catch up.

Picked up a couple of 16oz craftools as gifts and was surprised by the size difference. I thought they sent the wrong size when I first saw them, they're huge. Here's a picture of them with me and my kids BK's so you could see the difference.

Left to right:
14oz Barry King
16oz Craftool
14oz Barry King
16oz Craftool
24oz Barry King

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Thought I'd post that because I would have never known there was such an overall size difference with similar weights of different makes. You can see how much taller they are too, I haven't used them but they feel kind of awkward to swing.
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That is interesting. The BKs are certainly more svelte!

Some recents:

A pair of roughout Spur Straps:

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More duffels:

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Another batch of knives and sheaths:

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Nichole is working on a big batch of makeup bags and travel bags for a Christmas order and I just about have the sheaths done for another batch of knives too.
 
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Some gifts on their way to Chicago.
And the reason I’m not posting so much….

It started with a long ago request for a dog collar.
(Wait for them to give up and forget then it’s a surprise)
Then since the dog is “treat trained” I made the treat pouch for the owner.
So I couldn’t send those two gifts and leave out the hubby & daughter LOL

Besides retiring (and not being chained to a computer all day) and leaving the big city for the ‘burbs….
I got a pool table!
Once the cover comes off I’m lost for hours.
Rest Ye Merry!
 
Redmeadow Knives said:
Been a bit of a ghost lately, there's some nice work going on in here, need ton catch up.

Picked up a couple of 16oz craftools as gifts and was surprised by the size difference. I thought they sent the wrong size when I first saw them, they're huge. Here's a picture of them with me and my kids BK's so you could see the difference.

Left to right:
14oz Barry King
16oz Craftool
14oz Barry King
16oz Craftool
24oz Barry King

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Thought I'd post that because I would have never known there was such an overall size difference with similar weights of different makes. You can see how much taller they are too, I haven't used them but they feel kind of awkward to swing.
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Hi John I have one of those 16 oz craftool maul I agree its large and I think the 32 oz is the same size If your kids have been using the BKs they might have a hard time adjusting to the Craftool
I thought I wasted my money but to my surprise its held up so far and I've gotten use to the size with no problem swinging it with decent stamping results one day I'll spring for a BK
 
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