my second sheath

[mikethescout]

here is attempt number 2:

Quick question, how do you finnish the edge? is there a wax or something that you can put on it?

thanks for looking,
Mike

 

[brancho]

Looks functional.

Quick question, how do you finnish the edge? is there a wax or something that you can put on it?

Sand it smooth and the burnish it. To burnish it first dampen it (i seen a post suggesting saliva is best from a very good maker) and the rub along the edge with a smooth hard onjest like a metal rod piesce of wood to smooth it down.

You can use shoe polish if you wish.

Look HERE for tips

 

[Ogri the trog]

i seen a post suggesting saliva is best from a very good maker!

Anyine know any good leatherworkers who sell thier own saliva?










Good work, I wish my second was half as good as that.

Ogri the trog

 

[mikethescout]

haha, thanks guys.


Mike

 

[JustJoel]

The guys over here at Tandy Leather sold me this stuff called Gum Triganth that basically causes the fibers to expand and then you burnish it like crazy. Makes a really nice edge on the sheaths I have done. Be advised though... do it after you dye or things will look odd. Hope it helps,

Joel

PS - Forgot to say darned nice sheath there. Nice work, especially for your second try.