View Full Version : Wet forming query
Barn Owl
17-03-2010, 20:54
Can the woodlore sheath i've got be wet formed seeing as it's 'finished'?
Ta,
Tom.
I've reformed a couple of sheaths that have gone soft or lost their shape a touch Tom, I don't see why it wouldn't work okay.
Barn Owl
17-03-2010, 21:07
I've reformed a couple of sheaths that have gone soft or lost their shape a touch Tom, I don't see why it wouldn't work okay.
Thanks Rich.
Thought it was do-able.
Black Sheep
17-03-2010, 21:14
Should work OK.
Just soak it in some warm water until soft them form it. You may need to re-wax/treat it afterwards and make sure its fully dry before you leave a knife in it - O1 goes a nice shade of orange in a damp sheath:eek:
Richard
Barn Owl
17-03-2010, 21:17
Should work OK.
Just soak it in some warm water until soft them form it. You may need to re-wax/treat it afterwards and make sure its fully dry before you leave a knife in it - O1 goes a nice shade of orange in a damp sheath:eek:
Richard
How long should I leave a (cling filmed) knife in the newly wetted sheath in order to take the new form?
I put mine in the airing cupboard over night and then took the knife out in the morning.
Driftwoodwalker
17-03-2010, 21:22
May i add something....if you clamp the sheath between two pieces of high density foam after remoulding it around your clingfilmed knife. you then should be able to remove your knife after 10 minutes as the leather should of taken on the revised shape.
regards,
Lance.
Barn Owl
17-03-2010, 21:24
Thanks gents.
Tom.
Black Sheep
17-03-2010, 21:26
How long should I leave a (cling filmed) knife in the newly wetted sheath in order to take the new form?
Depends???
As Driftwoodwalker said..........
I usually sandwich mine between to pieces of HD foam backed with plywood wrap them round with bungee cord for an hour or so, then leave the sheath to dry (without the knife in) for a few days. Just make sure it's fully dry and your knife is oiled before leaving the knife in it.
Richard