Proud of this one... axe mask

[spandit]

Was going to wait until I got some press studs but then remembered I still had the brass hardware from a dog collar that broke a few weeks ago. Used some of the leather I was given and made an axe mask this evening, from 3mm veg tan leather:

It turned out pretty well and is certainly better than the camping mat/duct tape affair I had before! Axe handle still needs a bit of work but I'm dead chuffed and proud to show this off

 

[Robbi]

looks a cracker mate, well done indeed.

 

[HillBill]

Nice one mate. Looks just the job

 

[Dreadhead]

nice one simple and practical, the best kind

 

[Dannytsg]

Nice work. Simple but effective

 

[SOAR]

Nice work there

 

[Angst]

nice solid mask m8....!

 

[Barn Owl]

Nice piece.

 

[Tony]

good stuff

 

[Dougster]

That's a really neat effort. I like it. It should age beautifully.

 

[Wayland]

That's a man sized job.

Good work.

 

[spandit]

Thanks for all the comments. Worried about it drying out & cracking so will source some neatsfoot oil & protect it

Only took a couple of hours to make - need to make one for my other axe now!

 

[Hugo]

Nice one Robin mate.

 

[rancid badger]

That's some of the neatest proper stitching I've seen on here for ages, well done indeed.

 

[richardww]

thats realy neat, great design

 

[Simon H]

Very tidy Robin, looks great.

 

[spandit]

Axe needs a sharpen or a strop - there's a burr on one side but at least once it's sharp I can carry/store it safely

 

[Shambling Shaman]

nice one simple and practical, the best kind

Agreed, It has that good solid look that I like.

 

[spandit]

I basically followed this tutorial with a tip from here on how to fit the welt (making a small hole/slit in the folded bit) rather than just cutting it short. Gave it a slight wet moulding once stitched but due to the shape of the axe blade, it's not possible to make it as snug as a knife sheath.

The thread is linen that I waxed myself with beeswax and the holes were drilled with a 1mm bit because I bent my brand new awl blade trying to force it through 9mm of leather!