Latest leather work projects

[Man of Tanith]

So despite moving house last weekend whilst also working waking nights i managed a few projects
First up a shameless mimic of a pouch for my hudson bay tinderbox
treated with mink oil to protect it from water damage
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Then i decided i need a lighter travel leather work set (amazing what happens at 03:00 when you are getting a little sleepy)
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Open and with contents-Awl, Pliers, Beeswax, Artificial Sinew, Black and Brown waxed thread

Then Mesquite came round the new place last friday and inbetween curry plumbing in the washing machine and a bit of a natter demonstrated/taught me box stitching and i produced a veg tan case for my monocular
Side Shot

Pic of the base

and next to the monocular

i still need to treat the monocular case and produce a lid(thinking same as case but not as deep and slightly looser tube)

 

[g4ghb]

Looking great Sam - you don't need me any more now, well done lad!

 

[Man of Tanith]

Not True Graham!
still lots of ideas for you mate

 

[Robbi]

very good indeed mate.

i need to know how to do that box stitching

 

[Man of Tanith]

might be a distance for mesquite to come over to show you robbi

 

[Mesquite]

Good work Sam... you finished that base off nice and neat

It was a good night, good curry and company... just no fire

 

[g4ghb]

Good work Sam... you finished that base off nice and neat

He did indeed Steve - not to mention the time it must have taken him to knapp all those beads from those large pebbles!

 

[g4ghb]

Not True Graham!
still lots of ideas for you mate

You know where I am mate but you look to be getting along quite nicely yourself!

Funnily enough I have been knocking up soft leather sami pouches from the leather I canabolised from our old sofa - why? good question and one I keep getting asked by swmbo, just because I can I guess. lol

 

[Robbi]

do you have a utube link to a box stitching...a tutorial or something ? i can't find anything.......help

 

[John Fenna]

Nice work there!

 

[Albus Culter]

Very tidy work there matey.

Still love that monocular tube. Great tidy job.

 

[Niels]

Nice leatherworking!

 

[chas brookes]

Hi Robbi
pm sent

do you have a utube link to a box stitching...a tutorial or something ? i can't find anything.......help

 

[Dreadhead]

keep it up mate looking good!

 

[Angst]

good job sam...nicely!

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[Man of Tanith]

Wow praise from many of the leatherworkers I admire.....
My head wont fit through the door
Thanks all
Watch this space I've definitely caught the bug