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This is a new version of a bag I posted awhile ago. This is an effort to refine the looks and design a bit. It is scaled a bit smaller, has piping all around, a new handle design and some added color contrast pieces. I do like this one more.
Randy
Great job
Horsewright
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Thats really cool Randy!!! Bags are tough aren’t they.
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Bags are definitely one of the more challenging things I make Dave. Some is because of all the sewing and skiving with no machines. I have to very carefully plan out steps, particularly for sewing, so I don't back myself into a corner where I have no way to readily access areas with my hand tools. I have not tried complete lining yet and most likely won't. Just too much more sewing. It is cool to see them come together though.
I do like the challenge of designing them though and I have learned a lot about leather types I have not used before. I have a few more ideas to try and some interesting leather to use. They are a satisfying change from most of my work.
Randy
I do like the challenge of designing them though and I have learned a lot about leather types I have not used before. I have a few more ideas to try and some interesting leather to use. They are a satisfying change from most of my work.
Randy
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They're a headache enough with the machines. Tough to imagine doing them without. Although I've done a lot of saddle bags without a skiver. Looking back sure easier with. Yeah I bet you'd have to really plan ahead on your sewing and when to sew what.
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Finished off another batch of knives the other day:
Not all goes as planned. This one was too tight and I couldn't get the knife, not one of mine, back out.
I have a dental pick that I use on such occasions and I'll put that thought he lanyard hole. Then with fingers around the pick on top of and below the knife handle I can usually pull it out. Not so this time. Plan B?
Start over.
After dunking. The edges have been trimmed, sanded, and bevelled and rounded on the finisher and they are ready for wet molding.
After wet molding, baking and oiling the sheaths are allowed to rest over night as the oil is setting. They'll get finished the next morning:
Finished off:
Not all goes as planned. This one was too tight and I couldn't get the knife, not one of mine, back out.
I have a dental pick that I use on such occasions and I'll put that thought he lanyard hole. Then with fingers around the pick on top of and below the knife handle I can usually pull it out. Not so this time. Plan B?
Start over.
After dunking. The edges have been trimmed, sanded, and bevelled and rounded on the finisher and they are ready for wet molding.
After wet molding, baking and oiling the sheaths are allowed to rest over night as the oil is setting. They'll get finished the next morning:
Finished off:
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Horsewright
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ThanksBeautiful work as always...Love that buffalo leather....
I believe in the past you said you wet form your sheaths, then dry them in an oven at lower temps. Do you leave the knife in while drying? Thanks in advance, I always admire your work.Finished off another batch of knives the other day:
Not all goes as planned. This one was too tight and I couldn't get the knife, not one of mine, back out.
I have a dental pick that I use on such occasions and I'll put that thought he lanyard hole. Then with fingers around the pick on top of and below the knife handle I can usually pull it out. Not so this time. Plan B?
Start over.
After dunking. The edges have been trimmed, sanded, and bevelled and rounded on the finisher and they are ready for wet molding.
After wet molding, baking and oiling the sheaths are allowed to rest over night as the oil is setting. They'll get finished the next morning:
Finished off:
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I don’t leave the knife in while in the oven myself. The leather will tighten up a bit while “baking” giving a nice snug fit.
I believe Dave does the same, but I’m sure that he will be along to clarify.
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My friend Sharp & Fiery is absolutely correct. I do not leave the knife in. No need really. I wet form them and then bake for 3.45hrs at 178 degrees. Every hour and 15 minutes (I set a timer), I flip them over. They are on four sheets of card stock and then on the oven racks.
Thank you both!
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Ya bet!
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Anytime.
Although Dave is the true seasoned professional between the two of us. He has always been helpful to me in my journey, so I try to pay it forward.
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Thats it right there. We’re all just passing it on.Anytime.
Although Dave is the true seasoned professional between the two of us. He has always been helpful to me in my journey, so I try to pay it forward.
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Absolutely Dave. That post was my thinly veiled way to say thank you to you again for your pointers and help in my journey.
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^^ Thanks to everyone on this thread - all the help here is making my journey into sheath making an enjoyable one. I've been too busy with woodworking to get much leather work done recently. Can't wait to get back working with leather. I think I have 4 or 5 sheaths to make.
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You are very welcome! If I can help someone along the way avoid the mistakes I've made or if I can pass on a pearl that someone else taught me. Glad to do it.
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It’s been a while since I contributed to this thread. Sept/Oct was kinda a whirlwind for me.
Nice work my friend...... Bet it feels good do distract yourself with some leather work
.... Keep on keeping on