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Smudgeruk
21-09-2007, 18:19
Hi all, first post so here goes!

I've been looking at the wor of all you talented people and felt that I wanted to have a go too. So here is what I came up with............

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee50/AndySmith1967/DSC05211.jpg
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee50/AndySmith1967/DSC05209.jpg
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee50/AndySmith1967/DSC05155.jpg
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee50/AndySmith1967/DSC05153.jpg

Wasn't sure where to get some leather, so bought an old leather handbag from a charity shop for £3.00 hence why some cracking can be seen in the leather.

Made the axe mask first and then tried a bit of wet moulding from the leftovers to make the SAK pouch.

Only tools I had were a stanley knife,electric hand drill and a large sewing needle. Hopefully with the right tools and unused leather the results will be a lot better!

Thanks for looking,

Smudger
weaver
21-09-2007, 18:22
Rub in a bit of Saddle Soap and they will look great!
rich59
21-09-2007, 18:56
Hi Smudger and welcome to BCUK. Jumping right in there I see. Well done.

A question:- I have never worked with leather. How do you get that 3D shape to the pocket? I hear it might be by soaking, but I can't see any stretch markings.
jojo
21-09-2007, 19:02
Actually, I like old leather, it has character. Very nice work. I have some old leather at work that no one does anything with. I would take some except it reeks of old tobacco :yuck:
Seagull
21-09-2007, 19:07
Nice one, Smudger.
Before you know it, you'll be getting orders from family and neighbours.

Ceeg
SOAR
21-09-2007, 19:41
I really like the old leather, nice work fella.
JonnyP
21-09-2007, 19:47
Very nice...Well done.....
mazeman
21-09-2007, 20:19
cracking bit of stitching, well done.
Smudgeruk
21-09-2007, 22:29
Thanks to everyone for their kind words.

Rich59, it was made by wet moulding have a look at this thread for more details and photos of how to do it.....

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23656&highlight=sak+pouch

Have a go. I really enjoyed my first attempts.

Smudger
redneck
22-09-2007, 19:01
a very respectable job, well done..
John Fenna
22-09-2007, 21:10
Not only do I like old leather and think your pouch is full of character, but also (JoJo take note) like the smell of tobacco.....