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RE: making a leather holster for my block plane- - mongo - 01-25-2019
leg vise works for leather too.
RE: making a leather holster for my block plane- - mongo - 01-25-2019
All 3 layers together.
RE: making a leather holster for my block plane- - mongo - 01-25-2019
Test fit.
Now need to get rid of the extra.
RE: making a leather holster for my block plane- - mongo - 01-25-2019
extra was trimmed....
RE: making a leather holster for my block plane- - mongo - 01-25-2019
I sanded the edges even with a belt sander and then champher them in preparation for burnishing.
RE: making a leather holster for my block plane- - Bill Holt - 01-25-2019
Thank you for taking the time to document your holster. I am interested in trying my hand at leather and you just gave me some encouragement.
RE: making a leather holster for my block plane- - mongo - 01-25-2019
"Thank you for taking the time to document your holster. I am interested in trying my hand at leather and you just gave me some encouragement."
Speaking as a leather noob I think many woodworking skills transfer well. Many of the tools too. If you keep it simple you can do a lot with minimal investment. Not sure how far down the hole I will go but I am confident I can at least make basic holsters, tool holders etc. Not sure how pretty but functional. Want to make myself a shop apron at some point too.
besides its handy for random things.
RE: making a leather holster for my block plane- - Stwood_ - 01-26-2019
Tool hangars are a good idea.
RE: making a leather holster for my block plane- - 2beast - 01-26-2019
Cool
Thanks for posting this
RE: making a leather holster for my block plane- - mongo - 01-26-2019
Almost done. I burnished the edges with this neat little tool and treaed the surface with snow seal which I exposed to a little heat to soak it in and then buffed it into the leather. I did 2 coats. Not sure if I should do more or not.