a few recent projects...

[mtnfolk mike]

it seems i never get a chance to make anything for myself these days...:bruce:

here's a few sheaths that i have made recently..

this one if for my LANDI MPS... i think it came out great.. the knife fits in there nice and snug...
it's probably one of the better sheaths i have made.. what do you all think...

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r145/socypress/IMG_3244.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r145/socypress/IMG_3248.jpg

here's another little neck sheath i made for my BRKT little creek..

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r145/socypress/IMG_3177.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r145/socypress/IMG_3178.jpg

thanks for looking...

cheers... mike :deadevil:

[Stabber]

Nice work Mike!!

[El Gringo]

I like them lots Mike.
Wish ya had a back view of that first sheath too. I wanted to see how you do your belt loops.

[mtnfolk mike]

I like them lots Mike.
Wish ya had a back view of that first sheath too. I wanted to see how you do your belt loops.

thanks guys...:ernie: i am still learning...:battledevil:

gringo-- here is quick shot of the back of the sheath... complete with glue blemish spot...:devilroll:

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r145/socypress/IMG_3245.jpg

[El Gringo]

Thanks for the pic...looks well done! I've had those spots too!
Some use rubber cement, which allows you to be able to pull it apart
before stitching if you decide to make any changes..add a weld ect.
The plus is that you can finger rub any messes off after it is dried.
Ive used both but came to prefer glue.
Alot of times I would stain before glueing and stitching. But I was just playing it by ear, being a basement hobby for a brief time years ago.

Thanks,
Bob

[RoadFish]

Nice work. How do you make your holes for stitching?

[leatherman]

Well done! :manganr:

Cement spots happen, best way to avoid them is to dye the leather as soon as possible after cutting.

I tried rubber cement when I first started in leather crafting but gave up as it just doesnt stick well enough, especially at the edges.

[sarkdide]

Your work is excellent:madaddy: you have really got the basics and clean lines down...

On a personal note, it hinders the entire look of the sheath when the rough side shows, even if it's not seen when on a belt et al. you could try something like this to clean up your loops on pouch sheaths - The top bartack isn't necessary.. actually it's only there to keep the d-ring up:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/2769306516_35a56fae97_o.jpg

it's a smple way of keeping the smooth side out and is as easy as cutting a separate loop and sewing through 3 layers of leather (the inside of the belt loop, the sheath leather, and the outside of the belt loop)...

And a hint on how to get perfect round tack stitches (if you do so choose to try them).... use a closed end 12 point wrench.... around 5/8 - 1" each of the grooves on the inside of the wrench are stitch hole markers:devil1:

There are a lot of other cool stitch styles you can incorporate too... just find your niche/knack for those that suit your style.

hope this helps a little and keep up the excellent work !!