Didn't mean to give you up to SLC. Denny Lowe is good people and he works with good folks. Thought you'd enjoy watching. Blessings on ya boy. As ever just Tom 🤠
Thanks Bruce! Your videos are great. Even people who have been working leather for awhile get something out of them. Gives different approaches and little ways to become more efficient.
Thank you sir. I did learn some things -- nothing "new". i learned how to improve on several things I've have done before and will do many more times, getting the results I want more easily.
Hey Bruce, I was surprised that you didn't use a welt to protect the stitching from the live edge of the blade. Was there a reason on this style that a welt is not needed? I know this is an older video so I hope you still see the comment and can answer. I'm about to make a sheath and I was trying to figure out how to add a welt on a pancake style but it seems you don't do one so I'd hoped to get some info about that. Thanks
It will be easy to make a spacer or welt after you get the top and bottom pattern worked out just make a spacer pattern that tapers 1/4 inch down to very thin.
That's cool sir. Is there a way to do it without all the tools and sewing machine? Because I'd like to make one and hand stitching doesn't seem like it would make it as snug
Hello sir. why don't you cut both parts to exact size as opposed to cutting one to size then leaving excess and trimming upon sewing? thank you sir for your time
I wanted to make a pancake sheath love your video I went to Tandy to see if I could get a pattern for it but could not find it on there how could I get a pattern for it and what wt leather do I use? Thanks Dave
Bruce, great videos. One question. Do you ever groove the backside of your work so that the backstitch is set down into the leather too? I have the same machine as you but don't like the look of the backstitch.
+ericp726 I have grooved the backside to hand sew a sheath but not machine stitch a sheath because it is very hard to get the stitch to sew in the groove on a leather sewing machine.
Have you ever had any problem with the blade cutting the thread since there is no welt? I have had that happen on me this week & I think it is due to the knife having a rounded belly on it. I have made 3 & the same thing keeps happening when I slide the knife in it cuts the thread. I think I am going to make a scabbard style for the knife so that there is a welt. I have made the pancake style with welt but it's too thick even using a lighter weight leather & just on the cutting edge side of the sheath. What is you opinion? Thanks
As always, great teaching video. Is there an advantage with the curved blade over the straight blade? Will be coming through your town tomorrow on my way to WinStar.
@@cheaneysaddles any vegetable based oil will turn rancid in time and get sticky and stinky try mineral oil and please use a welt I have made hundreds of a sheath like this and they all had welts , it is difficult on this style sheath but doable
Bruce, hi! Really enjoyed your video, really liked your style, now I'm trying to make my own first leather sheath. I have one question though - howcome the blade does not cut the inner stitch, as you only have two pieces of leather and not one inbetween them to act as guard for the stiches? Thanks!
You can easily ad a filler in between the two layers to help protect the stitches, I just did not feel the need on this particular sheath. Thank you for watching.
Thanks for you tutorial Mr. cheaney. Could you type me the stuff you put on the rag to put on the edges and maybe how your knive to cut the leather is named (Brand) thank you again.
Tandy Leather has a 12 ounce side of leather that works very good for knife sheaths the number is 9047-05. Thanks for asking. Bruce #leathercraft #tandyleather
That is a Linton Coursey knife a old timer that used to bring his handmade knives to town and we would buy what ever he had for sale. I did have a Jimmy Lile knife with Bois d'arch handle one time but sold it to a friend that gave it back to Jimmy's widow.
Thanks Bruce. I grew up close to Jimmy Lile's shop in Russellville, AR. Unfortunately, at the time I wasn't interested in knives. I would give anything to go back in time and stop by and talk to Jimmy. Your work is fantastic! Since becoming interested in leatherwork I have studied your videos, but alas I'm not the artist that you are, but I'll keep trying. All the best, Will
Tandy Leather has all kinds of leather that is great for making knife sheath and holsters. www.tandyleather.com/en/ Have good luck with your leathercraft. Bruce
Bruce Cheaney after your video of leather review i saw the name of the site on the i allready checked the their website but i want this specific heavy theak leather !
Veronica, Make your own using poster board that way you can design it the way you like. Just takes a little time and you will learn pattern making. Bruce
+Sam Fernandez I like and use a lot of leather from Tandy Leather in Fort Worth Texas they have many different weights and grades for making all kinds of #leathercraft items and projects. Contact Tandy Leather and see if you can get a catalog I think that would be very helpful for you. www.tandyleather.com You may be able to locate a Tandy Store in your part of the World. Thanks for asking Bruce
Didn't mean to give you up to SLC. Denny Lowe is good people and he works with good folks. Thought you'd enjoy watching. Blessings on ya boy. As ever just Tom 🤠
It's all good! You are the man!
I have made quite a few pancake sheaths, and can now see where I have wasted time. I always get something out of your videos, thanks.
+1lupus You are welcome and Thanks for watching. Bruce
nothing like the right tool and some scrap leather in the hands of a real craftsman.
Thank You.
Thank you Bruce.
Very welcome
Whatever the task, I love to watch when someone knows how to do something well. Thanks for sharing your skills.
Thank you so much!
I think that you are the best leatherworker
Thanks! Thank you for watching and commnentng...
As usually, it's a great job. Thank you for sharing. Take care of you sir
Thanks, you too!
thank you so very much!!! I'm making a vinyl sheath and your videos are by far the mother helpful!!!!
-Stephen
Thanks Bruce! Your videos are great. Even people who have been working leather for awhile get something out of them. Gives different approaches and little ways to become more efficient.
+Justin Aragon Justin, Thank for watching and your comment. Bruce
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thanks! i`m learning a lot with every video bruce, thank you very much for sharing all your expertise. regards. pete
+thebrokenbone Thank You. Bruce
thanks Bruce for all the video's they really help a beginner like me.
Good video. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.
I learn with each video. Thanks for you help
Thank you for shear😁
definitely learning - thanks Bruce
Thanks, Bruce. Great job.
You are a talented craftsman sir.
Thank You.
Very nice craftsmanship.
Thank You for watching and commenting.
Thank you sir.
I did learn some things -- nothing "new".
i learned how to improve on several things I've have done before and will do many more times, getting the results I want more easily.
Your videos are amazing I just am about to start leatherworking
Have fun with you leather working journey!
Intended to take a quick look at your video. Found it very interesting. Thanks
Good Deal! Thanks... Bruce
Thanks for all the great tips sir, really learning alot.
+Michael Ferguson Michael, Thank you for watching.
Hi Bruce, good job on the videos. thanks.
Bruce great job, thanks.I live just north of you in a small town north of ardmore
Great job enjoyed your video
Thank You!
brilliant work my friend. Thanks for all your videos.
Jay, Thank you for watching my videos. Bruce
Great video!
Ernie
Thank you
You're welcome
Again very nice ! thanks Mr. Cheaney
+irish ways Thank You
Hey Bruce, I was surprised that you didn't use a welt to protect the stitching from the live edge of the blade. Was there a reason on this style that a welt is not needed? I know this is an older video so I hope you still see the comment and can answer. I'm about to make a sheath and I was trying to figure out how to add a welt on a pancake style but it seems you don't do one so I'd hoped to get some info about that. Thanks
It will be easy to make a spacer or welt after you get the top and bottom pattern worked out just make a spacer pattern that tapers 1/4 inch down to very thin.
dont you have to worry about the blade cutting thru the stitching .. most sheaths i use a welt. should i use a welt ?
Welts are good I just did not put one in the sheath.
Thank you Sir.
Beginner question. What weight (thickness) leather is typical for a knife sheath? Thanks, Magnus
+Magnus W Magnus, A good weight to start out with will be 8 to 10 ounce. Bruce
nice work
Thank You
That's cool sir. Is there a way to do it without all the tools and sewing machine? Because I'd like to make one and hand stitching doesn't seem like it would make it as snug
Yes you can sew and stitch your handmade knife sheath and it will be just as good.
Hello sir. why don't you cut both parts to exact size as opposed to cutting one to size then leaving excess and trimming upon sewing? thank you sir for your time
Much easier to sew with overhang on the bottom side I don't have to worry about running off the edge.
Bruce Cheaney Thank you for your always speedy response. You are a gentlemen.
Great tutorial Bruce. Thank you for sharing. I was wondering what you used to sharpen your tools?
I wanted to make a pancake sheath love your video I went to Tandy to see if I could get a pattern for it but could not find it on there how could I get a pattern for it and what wt leather do I use? Thanks Dave
+Dave Gaziano Here is a clip that shows you were I cut out knife sheaths when using a cowhide side. czcams.com/video/McF2BOtkRNo/video.html
Bruce, great videos. One question. Do you ever groove the backside of your work so that the backstitch is set down into the leather too? I have the same machine as you but don't like the look of the backstitch.
+ericp726 I have grooved the backside to hand sew a sheath but not machine stitch a sheath because it is very hard to get the stitch to sew in the groove on a leather sewing machine.
Have you ever had any problem with the blade cutting the thread since there is no welt? I have had that happen on me this week & I think it is due to the knife having a rounded belly on it. I have made 3 & the same thing keeps happening when I slide the knife in it cuts the thread. I think I am going to make a scabbard style for the knife so that there is a welt. I have made the pancake style with welt but it's too thick even using a lighter weight leather & just on the cutting edge side of the sheath. What is you opinion? Thanks
Yes on a fixed open blade a welt is a must and pretty easy to sandwich in between.
great video bruce. I there a book out there that has patterns in it a person could buy
As always, great teaching video. Is there an advantage with the curved blade over the straight blade? Will be coming through your town tomorrow on my way to WinStar.
+texanthom I can get more cutting power and leverage with the curved blade. Thank You Bruce
Gracias por sus Visio donde puedo comprar la bb tela que usted usa para los cantos
I was surprised to hear you say olive oil. I've heard debates as to will it cause mold on the leather, thoughts? I've been using it.
Been using Olive Oil on leather for many years without any problems.
@@cheaneysaddles any vegetable based oil will turn rancid in time and get sticky and stinky try mineral oil and please use a welt I have made hundreds of a sheath like this and they all had welts , it is difficult on this style sheath but doable
Bruce, hi! Really enjoyed your video, really liked your style, now I'm trying to make my own first leather sheath. I have one question though - howcome the blade does not cut the inner stitch, as you only have two pieces of leather and not one inbetween them to act as guard for the stiches? Thanks!
You can easily ad a filler in between the two layers to help protect the stitches, I just did not feel the need on this particular sheath. Thank you for watching.
Is there a particular reason you didn't sew up around the belt loops?
Not really
Thanks for you tutorial Mr. cheaney. Could you type me the stuff you put on the rag to put on the edges and maybe how your knive to cut the leather is named (Brand) thank you again.
Tallow is the name you should be able to get it a the grocery store.
I would like to tool my sheaths. Is it better to tool after wet molding or before?
I think the tooling looks better to tool the sheath first.
Hi
Awesome you watched!
Great video but how do you come up with the pattern?
Very nicely done! Looks great, is there a template for this design?
Unless you have almost exactly that design of knife you don't need a template for this.
Bruce, do you have this sheath pattern available for sale?
I can mail you a pattern email me your mailing address.
Good stuff! Do you have a studio in Stephenville where I can see and buy your leather goods?
Sorry, no... Thanks for watching and commenting!
Hello I would like to know if you can make a custom sheath For a buck knife Gen. 5
Mr. Cheaney, what type of tanned leather and oz. would you recommend making a case for a GERBER multi tool?
Thank you.
Tandy Leather has a 12 ounce side of leather that works very good for knife sheaths the number is 9047-05. Thanks for asking. Bruce #leathercraft #tandyleather
I always enjoy your videos sir, and I just finally subscribed to your channel. So no welt is needed when making a pancake sheath?
+NUMan14 Yes a welt will be good I just didn't need one on this particular sheath. It is pretty easy to put one in about midways down.
Good video, Bruce. Thank, you. Isn't a welt necessary to preserve the stitches?
+wileydog420 In some cases you might want a welt. Thanks Bruce
wow
+phyllis mulkey Thanks
Hey Bruce. Very nice video. Is that a Jimmy Lyle knife?
That is a Linton Coursey knife a old timer that used to bring his handmade knives to town and we would buy what ever he had for sale. I did have a Jimmy Lile knife with Bois d'arch handle one time but sold it to a friend that gave it back to Jimmy's widow.
Thanks Bruce. I grew up close to Jimmy Lile's shop in Russellville, AR. Unfortunately, at the time I wasn't interested in knives. I would give anything to go back in time and stop by and talk to Jimmy. Your work is fantastic! Since becoming interested in leatherwork I have studied your videos, but alas I'm not the artist that you are, but I'll keep trying. All the best, Will
what is that king of theak leather how to find it ??
Tandy Leather has all kinds of leather that is great for making knife sheath and holsters. www.tandyleather.com/en/ Have good luck with your leathercraft. Bruce
Bruce Cheaney after your video of leather review i saw the name of the site on the i allready checked the their website but i want this specific heavy theak leather !
Tandy Leather skirting part number 9047-05
thank you so much
Can you tell me where I can get the pattern you used for the pan cake holster?
Draw it
Where can i find a template for a similar sheath but with a thumb break retention?
Veronica, Make your own using poster board that way you can design it the way you like. Just takes a little time and you will learn pattern making. Bruce
Do you sell a template for that pan cake holster or could I download it?
I can send you one...
Bruce, I would love the pattern to this style knife sheath. Will buy or pay shipping or both!
Got a knife would love a special custome case you interested
Sir, where do you order your leather from?
+Sam Fernandez I like and use a lot of leather from Tandy Leather in Fort Worth Texas they have many different weights and grades for making all kinds of #leathercraft items and projects. Contact Tandy Leather and see if you can get a catalog I think that would be very helpful for you. www.tandyleather.com You may be able to locate a Tandy Store in your part of the World. Thanks for asking Bruce
how did you come up with your pattern
+Lorenzo Ortiz I drew my design onto a piece of heavy poster board and then cut it out and that is what I use for my pattern.