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 Re: Sheath for DM
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04/04/08 05:04 PM
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StabbyJoe
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Ahahaha you made a louis vitton pouch sheath. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> classy
Last edited by StabbyJoe; 04/04/08 05:04 PM.
If I can make it dark, I can make it light.
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Re: Sheath for DM
[Re: StabbyJoe]
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04/04/08 05:30 PM
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Andy Wayne
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Ahahaha you made a louis vitton pouch sheath. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> classy Yep. The colors match the knife quite nicely. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Sheath for DM
[Re: Andy Wayne]
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04/04/08 06:35 PM
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reconseed
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[censored] andy. nice job!!! wanna make me one for my DMDC??? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Sheath for DM
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04/04/08 07:23 PM
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Go for it Stabby. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> There's a bit of an investment in tools to get started and just like with anything practice makes perfect, so start simple. Be patient and careful. I've got many years of experience and quite a bit of an investment in tools and equipment, but I didn't start out that way, and I wouldn't dare show off some of the stuff I made starting out around 30 years ago. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" /> Let me know if you have any questions, I'll help if I can. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Sheath for DM
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04/04/08 09:27 PM
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reconseed
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rainwalker is backed up 12-15 weeks!!!! he is THAT good. people order from him at astounding rates. hell, i want him to make me a DMDC and S6 sheath and Im at the back of the line now... so i should get my sheaths when i get back from Fort Lewis:(
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Re: Sheath for DM
[Re: Rainwalker]
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04/04/08 11:03 PM
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Go for it Stabby. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> There's a bit of an investment in tools to get started and just like with anything practice makes perfect, so start simple. Be patient and careful. I've got many years of experience and quite a bit of an investment in tools and equipment, but I didn't start out that way, and I wouldn't dare show off some of the stuff I made starting out around 30 years ago. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" /> Let me know if you have any questions, I'll help if I can. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Thanks. I figure I can get by for now with a basic gouge and a good awl. What kind of leather should I be using?
If I can make it dark, I can make it light.
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Re: Sheath for DM
[Re: StabbyJoe]
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04/05/08 12:47 AM
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Rainwalker
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To begin with, I'd say whatever is fairly inexpensive in a medium thickness. An 8 to 10 once should work fine for most things. Sometimes you can even get already dyed scraps that would be fine for practice, or bundles of scraps. I use vegetable tanned full sides for most of what I make, but that would cost a lot more. Look for a clearance rack, the local Tandy usually has clearance stuff, and every once in a while they have something worth while in that.
You might check and see if there's a Saddle and Tack shop in your area too.
Last edited by rainwalker; 04/05/08 12:48 AM.
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Re: Sheath for DM
[Re: StabbyJoe]
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04/05/08 01:30 AM
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Here is one I just finished for my DMDC. Not beautiful, but very functional and solid. The only tools I use are a box cutter, hand drill, 2 needles and a cheap snap tool I got at WalMart. I color the edge with shoe polish. It's fun if nothing else. I do want to get some fancy stuff from Rainwalker some day though. I think this is my 4th or 5th sheath. I get scraps of dyed leather at a local leather shop. Based on the time it takes me to make these ugly ones, the beauty and craftmanship such as that produced by pros like Rainwalker is worth every penny. ![[Linked Image from farm3.static.flickr.com]](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2197/2389070168_fc1d92ab1b.jpg) ![[Linked Image from farm4.static.flickr.com]](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/2388238777_7925a4352a.jpg)
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Re: Sheath for DM
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04/05/08 01:34 AM
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StabbyJoe
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To begin with, I'd say whatever is fairly inexpensive in a medium thickness. An 8 to 10 once should work fine for most things. Sometimes you can even get already dyed scraps that would be fine for practice, or bundles of scraps. I use vegetable tanned full sides for most of what I make, but that would cost a lot more. Look for a clearance rack, the local Tandy usually has clearance stuff, and every once in a while they have something worth while in that.
You might check and see if there's a Saddle and Tack shop in your area too. Tandy actually lists a store here in New Orleans, but its called The Leather Factory instead of Tandy Leather?
If I can make it dark, I can make it light.
I am Crazy Dog.
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Re: Sheath for DM
[Re: StabbyJoe]
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04/05/08 01:51 AM
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Andy Wayne
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Re: Sheath for DM
[Re: bladz]
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04/05/08 02:40 AM
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Great job Bladz! And welcome to the Yard. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
F5 like you mean it! JYD #15
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Re: Sheath for DM
[Re: bladz]
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04/05/08 02:56 AM
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scrappy
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Bladz, I like your sheath. tom, show us some pics. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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