What to do with left over leather.....

sticks&stringz · February 28, 2015, 10:01:00 PM

I like to make bow stringers and custom tabs.

cmh · February 28, 2015, 10:10:00 PM

You guys could probably tell me why I need to know. I've gotten a leatherman tool I need to make a sheath for as well as I want to put together a knife/file/stone set like Fred Bear used to sell. What size/weight leather would a fella want to use for such a endeavor? Thanks

akbowbender · February 28, 2015, 10:34:00 PM

Those pocket quivers would be a perfect project.

Just checked with Tandy's, and they have the craftsman shoulders back on sale for $30. I hope they have some left when get to town next Saturday.

akbowbender · February 28, 2015, 10:43:00 PM

cmh,

I made one for my Leatherman out of the 6-7 oz leather I had on hand. Seemed just about the right weight to me. I haven't finished it yet. Not entirely happy with some of the design decisions I made, but I know how I'll do the next one.

You might want to start a new topic with your question. I'm sure one of the experts will get you going on your project.

cmh · March 01, 2015, 12:06:00 AM

Thank you Chuck

soap creek · March 01, 2015, 09:05:00 AM

Cmh, like Chuck I've made a couple knife cases out 6/7oz. leather that worked out pretty well. I think 5/6oz. would also be alright. I don't think I would go lighter than that, but I'm no expert still learning myself. This one's out of 6/7oz. tried 7/8oz.. I t was just too stiff to make the bends

akbowbender · March 01, 2015, 02:57:00 PM

This is what I did for my leatherman:

I wet the leather to form it around the leatherman. Looked pretty good. Stitched it up and trimmed it. Wasn't paying to close attention and angled the blade a bit and cut close to the stitching on the back. Should of had more material to work with in the first place. Live and learn.

Also, I cut the belt slots in the back. I should have stitched on a belt loop.

Didn't think I'd show this off to anyone, but it is a good example of what not to do......

cmh · March 01, 2015, 03:08:00 PM

Thank you gentlemen.... Gives me ideas of what to look for and what I want to do. Thanks a lot

lone hunter · March 01, 2015, 04:46:00 PM

Nice work. Are you machine stitching or hand stitching? If machine, what brand do you use. Thanks, Mike

akbowbender · March 01, 2015, 06:30:00 PM

Lone Hunter,

I'm just hand stitching. I need to get a stitch groover to make things look better, and maybe try the two-needle method of stitching.

lone hunter · March 01, 2015, 07:04:00 PM

Dang!!thats good looking hand stitching. I have big ideas right now and little knowledge so am trying to learn from others. Thanks for your time. Mike

cmh · March 01, 2015, 07:31:00 PM

Same here..... If mine comes out anywhere near that nice I'll be happy