Leather Working HT’ers

[Dsnow9]

Well, we have wood working and metal working. I have recently started to dabble in leather work and I’m interested in what others are doing. I have started with some sheaths for friends and a calf belt for holding my knife on my calf while taking care of animals in the field.

First two are done, second two need to be wet mounded, and changing the black strap to bison hide on the belt.

 

[Dsnow9]

Here are some photos of the the process in no particular order.

 

[BRoth82]

I have a bunch of tools and templates for making moccasins that some one gave me. I have no intention of using it if you want it cover shipping and it's yours. I can send you a PM of what's there

 

[Bowmannate2000]

Nice work. I punched a hole in my belt once. That's the extent of my leather work .

 

[geetar]

No pink dyed leather? Jk the sheaths look great. I'm far from pro but I enjoy leather crafts as well.

 

[Dsnow9]

No pink dyed leather? Jk the sheaths look great. I'm far from pro but I enjoy leather crafts as well.

I can’t believe I didn’t post any pics of it. That’s my signature. Pink stitching haha

 

[p_ham]

It's been a few years since I've made these but they're holding up well. That's the extent of my leather work other than modifying holsters. I call them my Sneaky Fete.

 

[Dsnow9]

It's been a few years since I've made these but they're holding up well. That's the extent of my leather work other than modifying holsters. I call them my Sneaky Fete.

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Those look pretty sweet! Hand stitched or machine? What did you use on the soles?

 

[BrentD]

My first ever leather covered butt pad. Eland leather.

 

[p_ham]

Those look pretty sweet! Hand stitched or machine? What did you use on the soles?

Hand stitched with B50 bowstring. The soles are hard felt. They're like having mtn goat hooves.

 

[Brauee20]

I'll tan and stitch furs that I can't get rid of with an awl on occasion.

 

[Ben Nicholson]

Not going to lie, this thread is giving me some inspiration to give it a try. What's the easiest thing to start with?

 

[Dsnow9]

Not going to lie, this thread is giving me some inspiration to give it a try. What's the easiest thing to start with?

I started with sheaths. The black one is the first thing I ever made after botching the first three templates. There are a ton of YouTube videos going step by step. I took things from 3-4 different videos and combined them. I have completed two now, 2 I need to wet mold, and have started 2 more and have definitely honed my own style a little bit and will continue to do so. The best part for me is I can spend ten minutes here and there. I don’t need to devote hours at a time.

 

[BirdManMike]

I make tiny hats for birds (and other bird-related products).

This was a batch from 3 or 4 years ago. The only pitchers I have, though I have made a bunch since for myself and others.

















And, as in any leather topic, this video is obligatory.

 

[IDFireLass]

Dsnow9, you've got some quality leather tools.
I started tooling in high school. About 50 years ago.
Still have all my leather tools and do a little tools crafting now and then.

 

[Dsnow9]

Dsnow9, you've got some quality leather tools.
I started tooling in high school. About 50 years ago.
Still have all my leather tools and do a little tools crafting now and then.

Buy once cry once!

 

[Deleted member 52098]

having received the first ever @Dsnow9 original... I can say that it's really really awesome. and a happy accident that his first one turned out to be left-handed. It's rad

 

[Dsnow9]

Finally finished up my sheath and prototype calf belt!!!!

 

[slatebuilder]

Cartridge Wallet

 

[millerkiller77]

I make tiny hats for birds (and other bird-related products).

This was a batch from 3 or 4 years ago. The only pitchers I have, though I have made a bunch since for myself and others.

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And, as in any leather topic, this video is obligatory.

Does every bird get a custom fitted one? Or are they sized to be somewhat one size fits all, adjustable? Very nice work .

Btw , one of your people lives around the corner from me.