spending time with a master

[stephanfowler]

So I went up to Sandy Morrisey's shop over the weekend to learn some stuff....

had a wonderful time, talked knives for hours, made some stuff

enjoy the pictures.


Making a template.
http://www.fowlerblades.com/miscimg/sheaths/sandy1.jpg
http://www.fowlerblades.com/miscimg/sheaths/sandy2.jpg
http://www.fowlerblades.com/miscimg/sheaths/sandy3.jpg

Cutting the leather to shape
http://www.fowlerblades.com/miscimg/sheaths/sandy4.jpg
http://www.fowlerblades.com/miscimg/sheaths/sandy5.jpg

Check the Fit
http://www.fowlerblades.com/miscimg/sheaths/sandy6.jpg
http://www.fowlerblades.com/miscimg/sheaths/sandy7.jpg
http://www.fowlerblades.com/miscimg/sheaths/sandy8.jpg

Stitch the Belt loop
http://www.fowlerblades.com/miscimg/sheaths/sandy9.jpg

Adjust the lines and cleanup the cut edges.
http://www.fowlerblades.com/miscimg/sheaths/sandy10.jpg
http://www.fowlerblades.com/miscimg/sheaths/sandy11.jpg

Stitching the Welt
http://www.fowlerblades.com/miscimg/sheaths/sandy12.jpg

[Stabber]

Great Pics Stephan!!http://www.jerzeedevil.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif

[ctxxxxx]

Fantastic pictures.

This really brings to the eye what all goes into making sheaths... Someone like myself who hasnt ever made one really can begin to appreciate this art by looking at how meticulous sheath making is.

[Mr.LaBella]

Great thread, kid! now get back to those JD t shirts! :jdspam: :ssmile:

[leatherman]

A rare peek indeed inside the shop of a true master of the trade.

Now, where do I get one of those nifty potato peelers Sandy?! :cheesydevil:

[Clydetz]

Ahhh...
Mr. Morrisey makes it look so easy! I'd say your trip to his shop was a pleasurable experience. Thank you for the peek at the craftsman at work. :thumbsup:

[Peter Lezard]

Always love the work in progress threads... even better that its at Sandy's place... How about a pic of that knife? :ssmile:

[Matt Cohen]

Wow Stephan- that is just great!!!

Thanks for sharing the pictures! :ssmile:

[stephanfowler]

Always love the work in progress threads... even better that its at Sandy's place... How about a pic of that knife? :ssmile:

be here soon, i'm sending that one off to coop for some REAL photos

(i'm sure we can all agree that my camera skills are not on par)

[mtnfolk mike]

cool pics stephen... sandy is the man...

[Sandy Morrissey]

Thanks, Stephen, the pics are great! Do you think I ought to charge Miller for the beer advertisement? That is the miracle fluid that lubricates my arthritic fingers-----------Sandy

[Manganr]

Photos of a legend at work. Thanks for that Stephan! great pics too!:manganr:

[sheathmaker]

Sandy, what brand thread are you feeding the 3000? I helped a newbie set up his new 3000 today and the 277 Linhanyl from Brazil shipped with the machine from Artisan really sucks. It twisted so badly coming off the spool that the knots clogged up the tension adjuster and shut the servo motor down????? It looks like you are enjoying great service from yours.

Stephan, I couldn't see much of the knife, but what I could make out, I really liked. How about a picture or two of that knife?......and since it's in the sheath forum you can set the sheath beside it.

Paul

[tmik]

nice job. it's a pleasure to see Sandy at work...

[Sandy Morrissey]

Paul, the thread I currently am using is size 277 nylon. Both spools were purchased from Tippman. The needle thread spool is black and only identifies itself as from Tippmann and is a one pound spool. The bobbin thread is on a half pound brick red spool and says it is Lindhanyl-USA made in Brazil. The Brazilian thread has a yellow tint I do not care for. Neither spool is listed as a right or left hand twist and I have no entanglements on either.

Dwayne, the "potato peeler" is actually a skifeknife from Tandy made by Osbourne and is ABSOLUTELY indispensible in my shop-----Sandy

[Big Bad Mike]

Stephan and Sandy, great stuff. :ross:

Thanks for sharing a bit of insight to those of us who are inspired to follow. :greydevil: