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RE: making a leather holster for my block plane- - mongo - 01-26-2019
Today while I was working I left it in the sun in my truck to try to darken the veg tan leather a little. Purely a vanity thing. Didnt change much so I think i will just let it patina over time. Not sure how the if leather dye can cause galvinic reactions and since I made sure to get veg tan to avoid rust issues as much as possible I will leave it be.
Its kind of an ugly duckling but I can hold it upside down and the plane doest fall out so its an A on function.
RE: making a leather holster for my block plane- - mongo - 01-26-2019
Things I will do different next time I try something like this.
Either get a proper modeling tool to help form the leather, Or get some foam for shaping kydex and see how well that works for even pressure on the item.
I will probably rivet the top of the stitches. Didn't have the rivets I wanted and I figured I wasn't sure if I needed them. I think it would be a little better with but only time will tell.
I wanted to be able to take things apart if I wanted to use the leather form on a different mount or sheath. But I think I would end up redoing it anyway so next time I will glue as well as sew things together.
Thanks for looking!
RE: making a leather holster for my block plane- - Stwood_ - 01-26-2019
Whats your next leather project?
RE: making a leatherster for my block plane- - mongo - 01-27-2019
(01-26-2019, 09:14 PM)Stwood_ Wrote: Whats your next leather project?
Need to make some more covers for holdfast/ Veritas holddown.
I have a framing hatchet that I inherited that needs a sheath and a new handle. Have a boys axe that needs the same.
Want to try making some chisel covers.
tool roll or two.
want to try making a pouch that holds a few tools to keep on me in the shop- still designing decideding what I want here... something that holds a chisel a marking knife a pencil and maybe a square. dont know.
When I am getting comfortable I am going to try a leather apron that fits my broad shoulders and no neck.
Lots to do.... making some wood projects as well. Since I am still learning I will most likely start with the smaller stuff.
Any interest in me posting more of of this as I learn?
RE: making a leather holster for my block plane- - MarkSingleton - 01-27-2019
Interest, yes, I am. Have done very little leather work, but it has
always been an interest. Post away!!
RE: making a leather holster for my block plane- - Stwood_ - 01-27-2019
Yes. Very interested.
RE: making a leather holster for my block plane- - Baumholder - 01-29-2019
(01-26-2019, 09:04 PM)mongo Wrote: Today while I was working I left it in the sun in my truck to try to darken the veg tan leather a little. Purely a vanity thing. Didnt change much so I think i will just let it patina over time. Not sure how the if leather dye can cause galvinic reactions and since I made sure to get veg tan to avoid rust issues as much as possible I will leave it be.
Its kind of an ugly duckling but I can hold it upside down and the plane doest fall out so its an A on function.
I used Ballistol on my (purchased) leather sheath for garden shears and it seemed to work well. Also darkened the leather to a nice color. Good work!
https://ballistol.com/uses/leather-care/
Michael
RE: making a leather holster for my block plane- - Mike Brady - 01-29-2019
Draw knife covers are a good project with leather.
RE: making a leather holster for my block plane- - FireWood - 01-29-2019
Very cool little project - I've dabbled a bit with leather myself and find it really enjoyable.
Thanks for sharing!
RE: making a leather holster for my block plane- - FireWood - 01-29-2019
(01-25-2019, 12:10 PM)Large Wooden Badger Wrote: Texas Heritage
Jason makes some great ones here. I also have his aprons and saddlebags.
Wow, great site. That one is going to cost me!
