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I was wondering if DIY had an old leatherworking thread lurking in the past last night. I worked with leather ~20 years ago when my dad, my brother and I were into knife-making. Nothing as serious as the OP but we did alright. As long as you don't aim for complex patterns and forms, it's pretty easy to get into. We formed (with water) the holsters for the knives, stitched them up and made belt loops using only leather and thread. Experimented with only leather but is was far more challenging. Been thinking of making belts and armbands again so I can get them just right. Will keep a close eye on this thread.
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Question for you lot that know "stuff": If I set out to create what I write earlier, belts, armbands and stuff like that; I expect to use regular untreated leather that I'll tan myself later. Will it be flexible enough for something like a belt and not crack over time? It worked for the knife holsters I made ages ago, but "ages ago". I remember close to nothing of the coloring process. Tanning yourself: How do you prevent the leather from rubbing color off onto clothes? Especially when freshly tanned.
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Mar 29, 2012 09:14
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DUHR. Yes, I mixed up the terms. I meant dyeing of course. (Incidentally I've tanned some sheep skins many years ago but I don't want to do that again.)
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Mar 29, 2012 15:51
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Pricking Wheels - These consist of a frame into which different wheels are mounted. Expensive but useful for long or curved stitch runs. Sizes refer to the number of teeth per inch. Also available as a fixed wheel and frame. From http://www.bowstock.co.uk/tools.html Guessing that's what you are referring to.
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Apr 20, 2012 13:24
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Pagan posted:Get it wet, and put the knife in the sheath while the leather is still wet. If you really want to get fancy, press the leather against the knife handle, or tap it with a hammer. If I remember this correctly: 1. Make a paper mockup of the sheath. 2. Cut it out of leather. 3. Stitch it up. 4. Soak it in water. 5. Press the knife in. (it will likely be very snug) 6. Form the sheath. I think this was the order of things.
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Apr 21, 2012 13:33
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Or see if you have a hatter close by. They will probably do just this but have tools to widen the crown without using your head head. They can even widen paper, wool, cotton and straw hats.
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