leatherwork

[Westnorfolk]

having seen the work by other members here are two of my attempts. comments and suggestions welcome. i have been using these this winter on my hedges, the newton dunsford was from a member on this site and the yorkshire bill was from woodsmith.

Dave

 

[pwb]

Fine looking sheaths, just the job .

Nice looking bills to, I've got a small bill made by Robert Sorby that I should really put a handle on .

Cheers, Pete.

 

[topknot]

Hi, It looks good to me .
Cheers Topknot

 

[Cromm]

Nice work!!

 

[dwardo]

Looks good

Nice billies too.

 

[Westnorfolk]

thanks for the comments guys, i had proofed the leather with a neats foot and beeswax mixture, 50/50 gently melted and mixed. this works very well for softening and seems to help cut resistance but wears off (or soaks in) quickly.

what treatments do others use? i am more interested in weather/waterproofing than hi shine or looks.

also i have read somewhere about working leather and/or boiling it to turn it into armour that will turn a blade. i want to make some shin and an arm guard but can not find the name of the process. any ideas?

thanks

 

[elma]

very nice