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Old 11-07-2009, 06:57 PM
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First stab at a sheath

Dove in head first this morning like I do everything else. Pretty much flying by the seat of my pants on this one.

I do have a question. What size drill bit should I use for the stitch holes? 1/16"?

Figured I'd stop while I was ahead and ask that first before I started to "attempt" to stitch it up. This should be interesting.
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Old 11-07-2009, 07:11 PM
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It will depend a lot on the material used for the stitching.
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Old 11-07-2009, 07:34 PM
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Not sure what it is Tracy. I'd guess its about the size of sinew.


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Old 11-07-2009, 07:47 PM
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I use a heavy waxed linen thread, and use a 3/32" drill bit. When I used to use 1/16" I was always breaking the eye out of my needles. -Jim-



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Old 11-07-2009, 08:25 PM
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Zen.....I use 5/64" drill bit for this waxed thread and you will have to use some needle nose pliers as you stitch. Here is the thread I use with this drill bit!! BtW... Very Nice Sheath!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/TANDY-LEATHER-WA...item2ea8aa5c08

And these needles:

http://cgi.ebay.com/TANDY-LEATHERCRA...item2ea2b5eaad

Hope this helps!!

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Old 11-07-2009, 09:03 PM
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Thanks Frank! Thats a huge help! That looks exactly like what I have here. Figured I'd need some pliers. I drilled a 1/16" hole in a piece of scrap and it was "snug".


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Old 11-07-2009, 09:33 PM
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I typically use a slightly larger bit than the "thread" I'm using. After stiching I re-wet the sheath and the holes tighten right up. Try a few different sizes on some scraps and see what you come up with. I use a stiching awl, so no need for pliers. Also, it looks like you cut a groove for the stiches - make sure you bit will fit in the grooves and not blow out too much.
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Old 11-08-2009, 11:40 AM
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From the photo, it doesn't look like you've added a welt (a thin strip of leather inside the seam). Without that, the knife may cut the thread.

A little bit of rubber cement applied along the seam will hold it together while you pierce and sew it. Don't be tempted to use other glues; rubber cement can be pulled apart if you make a mistake.

The best method of for 'holes' is to use an awl. That way, no leather is removed and it will hold the thread the tightest. A small drill bit will work if you find that too difficult. Take a scrap piece of leather and drill through it. Then try to sew your thread and see how it works. Too loose? Smaller bit. Too tight? Larger bit. (I know that sounds stupid to offer as advice, but sometimes the simplest and most obvious things don't occur to me until after the project.)

Chuck Burrows has posted some stuff on sewing leather on his web site and around here. You might want to look at that.


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Old 11-09-2009, 06:26 AM
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great looking sheath !
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Old 11-09-2009, 11:41 AM
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For Chuck's tutorial - See this link

http://www.bladenetwork.com/workshop..._burrows.shtml

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