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forging leatherworking tools
So I need to work on my sheath making skills.
I need some tools. First I figured I would start with a lacing chisel/punch tool that punches multiple stitching holes at one time. I need to know how many stitches per inch is best for general sheath work. On the teeth, should they have flat faces, points, or chisel tips? I was going to flatten the end of some coil spring and go from there. Ideas? What other tools can be made that make life easier in sheath making? |
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I would strongly reccomend getting Chuck Burrows sheath making DVD's, he covers all of the basics in sheath making and the needed tools. Every time I watch it I pick up a few more tips and techniques.
A stitcher wheel, awl for putting the stitch holes in, a wood or rawhide mallet, good needles and linen (flax) thread are some basics. There are some tools that would be very tough to make like an edge groover and beveler. I also got all the the rivet and snap setting tools along with some decorative stamps. I use either 6 or 8 holes per inch depending on the size of the sheath. I have spent at least $150 just on leather working tools and that is aside from the basic ones I made. |
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