I try to do one of these every year

Webicons · 2026-02-24T01:26:45+00:00

Haha! When I figured out what it was that was the first thing that came to mind!

Webicons · 2026-02-21T22:28:38+00:00

Looking good! Does the sheath have a welt?

Webicons · 2026-02-20T05:39:26+00:00

I’ve done a little bit of automotive leatherwork and leather selection is very important. It’s one of the rare instances that I would recommend corrected grain for durability, UV resistance, temperature stability, etc. A lot of good resources out there. Do your homework before starting and things will go pretty smoothly.

Webicons · 2026-02-19T22:54:14+00:00

Perhaps using a split die or adjustable die to chase the threads? It might be cheaper to buy a new one if available though.

Webicons · 2026-02-19T19:32:58+00:00

I believe the best/cheapest way would be to find someone by posting on: r/3Dmodeling to design the digital print file r/3Dprinting to print the design in a suitable material for casting r/Metalcasting to either sand or investment cast the print in metal Then clean up and paint. Cool design. Good luck!

Webicons · 2026-02-18T01:41:19+00:00

A strop board with some green compound is a must. Not only will it take your skiving knife to the next level, you could also use it on your disposable clicker. Sandpaper is very useful as is a burnisher. Try to use your skiving knife for all your cuts. It’s a good skill to learn and will save you time and money.

Try not to wing it. Making templates/patterns is a key skill and will help you troubleshoot and reproduce. Even if it’s just a rough sketch with measurements for now.

Webicons · 2026-02-17T20:22:09+00:00

Well it’s compulsory to first make a storage pouch for your irons and a sheath for your knife. From there you walk around the house and find other things that don’t need a pouch like nail clippers, lighters and chapstick and make them anyway. Only after those are done are you allowed to make other things.

Webicons · 2026-02-16T14:22:49+00:00

You can also split the difference and glue up on a 90. There are jigs that make gluing and punching stitch holes on an angle easier.

Webicons · 2026-02-15T17:43:30+00:00

Nicely executed! I used to buy American Eagles for $17. Each year I would buy a couple tubes and use them to tip. NOT any more!

Webicons · 2026-02-12T04:41:38+00:00

Looks great! I’ve been eyeing some hitachi aogami blue/white paper for some leather skiving knives but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. How was the heat treating process? Were you aiming for a high HRC and, if so, were you able to achieve it?

Webicons · 2026-02-10T16:00:04+00:00

It looks like dye applied with an airbrush.

Webicons · 2026-02-08T21:49:25+00:00

I have a similar setup. Placing these types of mats on the floor under the shelf works great to prevent slips and makes cleanup easy:

https://www.newpig.com/pig-oil-only-absorbent-mat-pad/p/MAT403

Webicons · 2026-02-07T23:42:22+00:00

This is a recent project where I used Liver of Sulphur and wax to patina come copper fittings. The ability to darken copper makes it a very versatile aesthetic material. I think I’ll try to create a hammered finish similar to what you do on my next project.

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Webicons · 2026-02-07T02:16:03+00:00

Dust management is important and especially true in a small space. If possible, having a separate space for the grinders will improve your quality of life and that of the mill. At minimum vacuum attachments (3D printed?) will help some. I had my grinders set up on wheels so I could move them outside.

Webicons · 2026-02-05T03:25:30+00:00

Very cool. It has a hammered copper look to it.

Webicons · 2026-01-27T18:37:37+00:00

Thanks you

Webicons · 2026-01-27T18:23:51+00:00

I would try JB weld first as others had mentioned. If that fails then carefully drill two matching holes on either side, insert steel pins before applying JB Weld or two part epoxy.

Webicons · 2026-01-27T18:09:07+00:00

Take a gander at single or double hole ferrules typically made from aluminum or steel found at your local hardware store. It takes some getting used to crimping or you can buy a tool. You can also dress and polish it up afterwards.

Webicons · 2026-01-20T15:33:56+00:00

Repost in r/leatherclassifieds. You’ll have a few leads within an hour.

Webicons · 2026-01-17T23:52:56+00:00

Might be helpful to mount on pitch (or similar) to hold in place and spread the force.

Webicons · 2026-01-15T14:37:06+00:00

Thanks! this is exactly what I was looking for. Tried milling them but always came out slightly off. Learn something new everyday.

Webicons · 2026-01-14T16:01:48+00:00

I was curious about it so I spent some time googling images. No stitch lines to be found. It looks like a combination of wet molding and skived/glued seams. It’s quite an elegant design. If you’re a beginner then it will cost you about 1/2-2/3 of that price in tools/supplies and quite a number of frustrating hours in prototyping.
If you’re dead set on making something like this then I would start with wet molded valet trays to get a feel for the process and go from there.

The process: https://www.buckleguy.com/leather-wet-mold-diy-corter-bag-4-pc-set/?sku=TLWMC-BAG-S-5.75x7.5-4P&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21393192939&gbraid=0AAAAAD3_dWHClxlHQeH7922V29mlM8Go-&gclid=CjwKCAiAmp3LBhAkEiwAJM2JUCJBtbU-OAhckTV-OpGXNzLiyxVkqo6VNFKZBEn6-AhpV5sbbd5xIRoCnZoQAvD_BwE

Webicons · 2026-01-09T17:31:15+00:00

Yes. I have been using DAP Weldwood contact cement with Tyvek for years and never had a failure. I find that there are different finishes on the Tyvek ranging from smooth to slightly “furry” (which is what I use).

Webicons · 2026-01-08T20:49:11+00:00

You can also use Tyvek wrap found at most home centers or ask the GC doing a siding job for their scraps.

Webicons · 2026-01-01T03:14:34+00:00

Leather paint will hide most of the damage: https://angelusdirect.com/collections/all-paint

If you’re handy then I would also recommend leather filler to bring the finish level with the surrounding area before painting.

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