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Title: Thanks Robtattoo
Post by: Bert Frelink on January 15, 2011, 08:59:00 PM

Here are a couple of Helle blades I just finished, not in the Class of some of you on here but am more proud of the sheaths, thanks to Mr Tatoo s tutorial on a crossdraw sheath he did a long time ago.
Regards.
Bert (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh216/quartermoonlongbows/IMG_0634.jpg)

Title: Re: Thanks Robtattoo
Post by: skullworks on January 15, 2011, 11:12:00 PM

I like them! Great work...awesome leather work!

Title: Re: Thanks Robtattoo
Post by: 4est trekker on January 15, 2011, 11:19:00 PM

The finish on the leather is beautiful.  Can you elaborate on how it's done?

Title: Re: Thanks Robtattoo
Post by: Bert Frelink on January 16, 2011, 09:26:00 AM

Curt, I will post a few pictures when I get a chance, Am pretty busy the next few days so bare with me.
I am by no means a "leather worker" but just sort of followed Rob's instuctions, the first ones didn't look this good but I really got to enjoy working with the leather and just bought a few basic tools.
Regards.
Bert

Title: Re: Thanks Robtattoo
Post by: Wapiti Chaser on January 16, 2011, 12:58:00 PM

That gut hook with the Osage is just what I plan on making as soon as I get the blade and some time. Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: Thanks Robtattoo
Post by: bloubow on January 16, 2011, 03:12:00 PM

Bert,  Very well done on both items.
 Just like the bows you built, your talent shows on everything you put your mind in to trying.
I been following this page for a few years now. I didn't know you where interested in building knifes. It has been in the back of mind for a while. I sure enjoy looking at everything that is posted here. Nice to see someone I know posting something. Well done keep them coming....
Yves

Title: Re: Thanks Robtattoo
Post by: Ray Hammond on January 16, 2011, 04:35:00 PM

very nice...I like the sheaths also!!

Title: Re: Thanks Robtattoo
Post by: Bert Frelink on January 19, 2011, 05:42:00 PM

Thanks guys, just checking with the Mods to see if I can show some pic's of the sheath making process.
Bert.  :archer2:    :archer2:

Title: Re: Thanks Robtattoo
Post by: sticshooter on January 19, 2011, 06:13:00 PM

sure bert fire away.<><

Title: Re: Thanks Robtattoo
Post by: Bert Frelink on January 20, 2011, 12:16:00 AM

All right then,
First I make a paper pattern, just the way I do it not sure if thats the right way but it works for me.
 (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh216/quartermoonlongbows/IMG_0640.jpg)
Then I carve a border with a simple tool I bought at Tandy leather.
 (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh216/quartermoonlongbows/IMG_0643.jpg)

Title: Re: Thanks Robtattoo
Post by: Bert Frelink on January 20, 2011, 12:19:00 AM

Then I dampen the edges and stamp a pattern I like. (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh216/quartermoonlongbows/IMG_0643.jpg)
As well as mark out my stitches also with a Tandy tool, they will be able to help you if you let them know what you are doing.
 (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh216/quartermoonlongbows/IMG_0645.jpg)
More tomorrow.
Bert

Title: Re: Thanks Robtattoo
Post by: Hillbilly81 on January 20, 2011, 12:34:00 AM

Do you happen to have a link to the tutorial that Robtattoo posted?

Title: Re: Thanks Robtattoo
Post by: Bert Frelink on January 20, 2011, 11:18:00 AM

http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=110;t=000596#000001
I hope this worked, Thanks again Rob
Regards.
Bert.

Title: Re: Thanks Robtattoo
Post by: Hillbilly81 on January 20, 2011, 12:15:00 PM

Got it.  Thank you

Title: Re: Thanks Robtattoo
Post by: Bert Frelink on January 20, 2011, 11:32:00 PM

Then I let it dry overnight and do a little staining, I experimented with the stripes a little , I think it looks very classy compared to solid colours.
 (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh216/quartermoonlongbows/IMG_0647.jpg)
 (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh216/quartermoonlongbows/IMG_0648.jpg)

Title: Re: Thanks Robtattoo
Post by: Bert Frelink on January 20, 2011, 11:34:00 PM

And the finished product.
 (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh216/quartermoonlongbows/IMG_0649.jpg)
Now go build some sheaths guys.
Regards.
Bert