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post Jan 10 2014, 09:18 PM
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No, the filework was done by the original maker. It wasn't very well done and not an intricate pattern.
Definitely not up to my standard.


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post Jan 12 2014, 08:32 AM
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Some sheath progress....

Ready to trace and cut my patterns on the leather. I'm using 8oz Cow shoulder.


Pieces cut, this will be a 6-piece sheath


Here's what it looks like mocked together so far. Gives a basic idea of the shape, style, and fit I came up with.




Nice and snug fitting welt



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post Jan 12 2014, 02:03 PM
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Using my stitch groover tool I engraved the stitch lines on both show sides plus some decorative border.


Next using a #5 stitch wheel (5 stitches per inch) I deeply mark the stitch line into the groove where it will be sewn. Only on the face piece for now.


Then I tack the front and back show sides together... temporarily. If I did everything right to this point the front and back grooves should be aligned perfectly. I won't know until I put it to the drill press and drill each stitch hole. If I did everything right the bit should be punching through the back right in the groove.


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post Jan 12 2014, 02:41 PM
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On to the drill press....


I drilled 5 test holes with the pieces tacked together to see if I'm aligned.


Backside.... bullseye on all five




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post Jan 13 2014, 10:46 AM
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Fantastic job Chris, I bet he will be very pleased with the work you did to it!! thumbsupsmileyanim.gif You take great care in the work you do and it really shows! happy088.gif


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post Jan 14 2014, 05:26 AM
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post Jan 14 2014, 06:07 AM
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Thanks! I'm at a stopping point now until I receive the thread and leather stamps I just ordered. He wants his initials in the sheath so I ordered the lettering stamp set.... I need em anyways.
Leather dye and some finish work like lettering needs to be done before putting the sheath together. I'm thinking a reddish or mahogany color for this sheath.


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post Jan 26 2014, 10:00 AM
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I'm still at the same stopping point.... the leather company screwed up my order and now it won't be here for another 3-4 days.
That.... and I've been working on a log home project and still have several days left there (business has been good!).
So - the homeowner that I've been doing work for was throwing out some really nice Oak desk components and offered them to me. Hell ya!
I have a day off today and am making a sturdy workbench which is gonna be really nice for knifemaking, leather work, fly tying, pyrography, taxidermy, lapidary, mineral processing, drill press, grinder, vises, etc!!! I've needed this for a long time. Plus the drawer set is perfect for my sand papers and tools.
Today I'm constructing legs for the left hand side of it from 4X4. My antique drafting table is to the left of it that will serve as a shelf or drawing board. It can go up, down, and tilt.
Kinda silly, but I'm excited about this!


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post Jan 26 2014, 06:44 PM
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Chris, I've now turned green. What you are doing with that desk set-up is outstanding.


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Chris i dont blaime you for being excited about this project! ive been in the same position at times myself! its a good feeling!
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post Jan 27 2014, 08:26 AM
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Got that workbench done.
The 4X4 legs are super sturdy! I used large lag bolts.
Starting to load it up with things now, fun! I'll be a much happier maker.


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post Jan 29 2014, 05:36 PM
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Ok, back to work on that Arctic Hunter sheath.
Finally got my leather goods order in. I bought some leather stamps and tried my hand at a basket weave pattern. Kinda tricky. wacko.gif
I stamped the owner's initials on the backside and the weave on the front (wolf paw is my maker's mark until I can afford a custom stamp).


I still have some tooling to do on this but happy with the results. It'll look better once it gets dye and a carnuba wax buff.


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post Jan 29 2014, 05:54 PM
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Holy crap, are you kidding me? That's awesome! thumbsupsmileyanim.gif
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post Jan 29 2014, 06:22 PM
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Thanks Pony! You gonna make it out to Colorado this year?


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QUOTE (swizz @ Jan 29 2014, 06:22 PM) *
Thanks Pony! You gonna make it out to Colorado this year?

God willing, dang right I am!
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