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redcollective
07-03-2006, 18:55
Finally got the camera back off SWMBO so have picture of my latest attempt at knife sheath.
Very happy with the stitching (awl for holes. waxed thread). Still haven't cracked dyeing things yet... it'll come!
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/gallery/data/507/medium/new_sheath.JPG
Grooveski
07-03-2006, 19:17
Looks like a pretty good "attempt" to me. :)
Neat work Mr. A classy looking classic :)
Ogri the trog
07-03-2006, 19:28
Very happy with the stitching .... Still haven't cracked dyeing things yet... ]
Sigh,
If only I could produce such quality.....
Looks the business to me. :35:
ATB
Ogri the trog
Looks great to me Stu. Do you have any of that curly birch (?) left to put a handle on your firesteel?
Nicklas Odh
07-03-2006, 21:27
I have another solution to the firesteel subject. I carved off the original plastic handle from the steel bit. I then drilled a small hole throug it at one end (6-7 mm in) where I put a suitable string through and now I can thread it through anything. When I use it i put my finger through the string loop and I get a great grip and great control of the steel. My other idea is to put a split ring through the hole. To use it just put your index finger through the ring and the steel is secured and in perfect position.
redcollective
07-03-2006, 21:52
Do you have any of that curly birch (?) left to put a handle on your firesteel?
I do - just waiting until I get to a decent hardware store where I can buy a 9mm bit without forking out for a set of 32 (ala B&Q)!
Stu
stuart f
07-03-2006, 22:35
Nice looking sheath there mate :35:
Nice work!
The dye looks fine to me!
Longstrider
08-03-2006, 19:36
Thats a nice piece of work Red. I can't see whats wrong with the dying job, I LIKE leather that looks like it has some character rather than being what some might call perfect (and I call "plain") With black leather it's a different matter, but with brown, I actually do prefer a bit of patterning.
redcollective
08-03-2006, 20:23
Cheers folks! Your opinions are appreciated.
Singeblister
09-03-2006, 12:35
that looks very good to me i like the patchy colour effect myself :)
Superb work :D
I agree with the previous posts about the dying. Looks much better if its not too 'uniform'. Gives it character.
Regards...Gumbob