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Leather cover on scabbard core
« on: 2014-01-29, 18:14:46 »
This is a follow up on the wood scabbard core photos I posted last week.  I finished the leather covering.  I'll dye it later after I get my buckle and other hardware from the caster in Ukraine.  I want to make the cuts for the belt before I dye.  I'm pleased with it, but think I can do better on the next one.  The butted joint on the back did not match prefectly and I got a little seperation near the top after it dried.  I'm also waiting on a bronze chape from Viking Shield that I hope will fit without much adjustment!
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Re: Leather cover on scabbard core
« Reply #1 on: 2014-01-29, 18:21:28 »
Look great!  I would never know that this is your first scabbard.  I'll take one in red for my Poitiers! :)
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Re: Leather cover on scabbard core
« Reply #2 on: 2014-01-29, 18:31:35 »
Awesome job! The man has skills! :)
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Re: Leather cover on scabbard core
« Reply #3 on: 2014-01-29, 19:25:27 »
Yep, nicely done! I like the little embossed bit at the throat.
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Re: Leather cover on scabbard core
« Reply #4 on: 2014-01-29, 19:46:36 »

That's gorgeous. New business plan? ;)
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Re: Leather cover on scabbard core
« Reply #5 on: 2014-01-29, 19:59:23 »
i'll take 2!
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Re: Leather cover on scabbard core
« Reply #6 on: 2014-01-29, 20:33:01 »
It's verrry nice!
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Re: Leather cover on scabbard core
« Reply #7 on: 2014-01-29, 21:00:43 »
Quote from: Sir Edward on 2014-01-29, 19:46:36

That's gorgeous. New business plan? ;)

I can see why ready made scabbards cost so much, although I think some of the big names charge way too much!
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Re: Leather cover on scabbard core
« Reply #8 on: 2014-01-29, 21:46:44 »
Excellent, sir! I really like the tooling by the throat. Can't wait to see the whole thing finished!
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« Reply #9 on: 2014-01-30, 04:21:41 »
Great job! Can't wait to see it finished!
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Re: Leather cover on scabbard core
« Reply #10 on: 2014-02-01, 19:48:31 »
Very nice work and good detail. The stitching looks solid.
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Re: Leather cover on scabbard core
« Reply #11 on: 2014-02-01, 21:22:39 »
Nicely done, Sir Humphrey!
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Re: Leather cover on scabbard core
« Reply #12 on: 2014-02-17, 19:12:51 »
For those of us who have worked with leather only once or twice, how would you rate the difficulty of this? Any tips/tricks? I want to make my own as I cannot afford a custom made one, but I only have very limited experience, though tools I have at my disposal.
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Re: Leather cover on scabbard core
« Reply #13 on: 2014-02-18, 15:13:16 »
Wilburnicus,

I've been working leather for 30+ years and have completed some pretty complex projects in the past.  This was not a big deal for me, but I think it would be challange for a beginner.  If you don't have to invest in tools, then I suggest you just go for it.  You have time to lose, and more you experiment, the better your products will be.
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Re: Leather cover on scabbard core
« Reply #14 on: 2014-02-18, 23:36:01 »
Mark, I can't quite see the stitch used on the back seam.  Is it a butted seam with a edge/grain stitch?
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