The vid is great, George. I like lots of information to help me be a better crafter! Your Chicago screw build solves the "problem" of making a sheath ambidextrous for users who may change how they wear it for different circumstances. Good job!
Thanks you for sharing your knowledge,I enjoy leather working and make leather products for friends and family. I've learned a lot from your videos and tips.thank you
Tony Your enthusiasm is contagious and just reinforces my belief that this can be helpful to my fellow leather heads. Thank you so very much for your kind words and support.
@@viktorgeorge9144 As one of your fellow leatherheads I learn with each of your tutorials, I watch 'em all. My tinkering with leather brings me great joy, you've helped me raise my skill level.
I too love tinkering with leather and yes the joy is also therapeutic Thanks again Tony for supporting my channel and I’m glad it’s been helpful to ya. Appreciate you
Excellent work George! I've been using my dremmel press fer years and yes I agree nothing wrong with that ! My problem is being careful about maring up the leather from drilling it on the wood , nasty marks on the leather , NOT good when your getting good money for the items that I make fer customer ! Always enjoy watching your videos for some insights and how you go about making yours !!Thanks for sharing your skills...reddoc custom leathers Chicago.
Thanks John I appreciate your kind words and support on these videos If you experience that often maybe take a piece of card stock and put that between the sheath and the wood base of your press Thanks again
Great video. That sheath came out real nice. Great job. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts. It is worth the time that's for sure. Neatsfoot oil on the straps so it doesn't crack like that.
Great video lesson George! Don't worry too much about the choppiness of the videos. You're doing just fine! Sorry I haven't had a chance till just now to watch these as I've been behind on a few things these last few weeks. But I haven't forgotten to watch your work!
If wanted, you could put a guard cutout on both sides of the welt, for ambidextrous carry, yes? You could even mount the belt straps on rivets, so as to turn them around for ambidextrous use!
Great job George! Your videos are top notch! I know it takes a LOT of time to make and edit these, and I appreciate your efforts to make a great video with significant detail that should help anyone. I always see something that helps me with this and other projects. Thank you again and looking forward to more videos!! Fred
I was waiting for this one! Great video as always Viktor, thank you for the time you put in them, and your willingness to share your experience and knowledge. Always learning something new! I did make that kind of sheath before, it was a struggle, but now I get a clear understanding on how to make them really nice! I'll try it soon, thank you, see you on the next one :)
I believe I used atom wax/balm on this one It’s a great product but for outdoor use sheaths I use Sno-Seal warmed/melted in with a hair dryer. 50/50 resoline airbrushed is also a standard. Thanks for your support by watching
Another great video Viktor - your edges always look great. Thanks for sharing the dremel tip. How do you hand stitch without getting dye on the thread?
Thank you Stephen I appreciate those kind words. I prevent that dye transfer by spending some time burnishing the surface of the dried dye with that stiff brush. I also have a line finisher which helps. I usually air brush after the projects done which makes it easier.
Hey George, I really like your videos. I have had a hard time with my drill press when drilling 1/16" holes. The drill wanders on the backside really bad. The chuck isn't running out, I can drill holes in metal without a problem. It's a small drill press, and it's only when drilling thick leather laminations, 3/4" to 1". I actually have a Cobra class 26 so I use that for punching holes in thick material and hand sew it, but that only lets me do about 7/16" thick of leather. I was wondering if the laminations of leather are contributing to the drill wandering? I hate how it looks on the back and have screwed up a couple of projects because of the crappy appearance. I wanted to get your opining if it's just the drill press? I figured if a Dremel can make straight stitch holes a 1/4" HP drill press would handle it.
Hello LVX I appreciate the nod For drill press sewing (dremel) here are a few initial notes. The leather needs to be dry and laying flat on the wood base. For best results if using a contact type cement let it cure for a while. Meaning don’t drill freshly glued layers The glue gums up the bit That being said, on a thick welt or edge at 3/4 or 1” I usually drill pilot holes first so I’m only drilling thru half the layers Also I insure my bit (1/16” titanium by Bauer, is chucked just enough to go thru the layers without the Chuck biting into the top layer If too much of the bit is out it could wobble inside the layers causing the wandering on the back side Also the speed of the drill shouldn’t be full speed as that could burn the leather. Too slow and it’ll bog down especially that thick of layers. Find the variable speed you need to avoid too fast or too slow Check your bit to insure its straight and true Just throwing out all potential problems What are you drill sewing that’s that thick? Never hesitate to reach out by text or call as sometimes it’s easier to talk thru these issues (520)909-8256 Arizona time I also have a Class 26 and love it Cheers
Oddball question, sir. The belt demo you held up at the beginning - Do you stitch AND Chicago screw / rivet this belt? Or do you only stitch the front?
Just responded to another comment and saw yours pop up. Jason, I’m a big fan Your quick tip videos were very informative and entertaining. Ref the belt Q? It’s a lined and sewn belt and the buckle is Chicago screwed down. If you’d like I can send a pic thru dm on IG to clarify. It’s a salesman sample belt I show to potential customers. Usually the concealed carry crowd.
@Viktor George Thanks for replying. I have made a handful of projects in leather, but I am just an amateur. I particularly like your demonstrating methods of producing the templates. Thanks again for sharing your techniques.
Thanks Theron It’s really a fine line trying to keep these video’s to a manageable length Sometimes I get alittle long winded, but I’m working on that😂 Also UA-cam gives me fits if I try to download too long a video I appreciate your support 🙌
Fantastic tips! There are so many small tips and hints to make better....again thank you so much to provide us with so much incredible knowledge!
Thank you Jen for coming back to the channel. Your kind words are always appreciated
These videos are amazing. Thank you for taking the time to let us learn from your experience.
@@NordicEdge I apologize for missing your comment Your kind words are very much appreciated Thanks for the support by watching this video👍👍
The vid is great, George. I like lots of information to help me be a better crafter! Your Chicago screw build solves the "problem" of making a sheath ambidextrous for users who may change how they wear it for different circumstances. Good job!
Hey John Your kindness and support mean a lot to me. Thank you!!
Thanks you for sharing your knowledge,I enjoy leather working and make leather products for friends and family. I've learned a lot from your videos and tips.thank you
Awesome video. I’m learning g a lot about sheath making from your videos. 🤙🤙🤙
Thanks Nick I’m so glad to hear that and with your carving skills I believe you would make them amazing!!
Excellent video! A lot to learn from you, doing such a diligent work with a lot of patience. Thank you!
Thanks for visiting Dan and thanks for the thumbs up I really appreciate you taking the time to say so
Amazing work. Thank you for the lesson.
@@darrinhart8308 Thank you Darrin I appreciate you stopping by and for the kind words
Another great video sir. Always learn something new every time I watch one of these
Thank you Joseph. Even if only one tidbit is gained I consider that a win!! Appreciate you
Beautiful sheath, packed full if tips and tricks! Love it
Seriously glad you liked it and that it was helpful to ya! Thanks 🤙
Another excellent video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and techniques.
And thank you for the time you took to say so. It’s very much appreciated
Once again, you have shared with us very valuable and practical information! Thank you again!
Thanks Casey I’m so glad it was helpful and useful to ya. I also appreciate that you would take a moment to say so
The king 👑 of leathercraft did it again 💪🏻thx viktor for all the inspiration and helpful videos
And thank you for taking a money to make my day!! Appreciate you Jonas
Loving your videos, your explanations are perfect. Thank you very much for sharing!
I really appreciate that Ben I’m so glad that you enjoyed it With support like yours I’ll keep going👍
I need to see more on the sewing,,like how to start and how to tie off the end..thanks, great video..
Thank you!! On my next Knife Sheath School I’ll add a quick show n tell of that. Stay tuned
@@viktorgeorge9144 thank u so much..iv been buying leather tools..I now have a pony sewing vice..I bought a beginner's kit..thank u..
Noted and I will on Vol 11. Sometimes I get ahead of myself and forget 😂
Great video. Thank you. This sheath will be my next build.
Thanks Russel. I’d love to see it!! If you ever have a question don’t hesitate to ask
Goergie, Georgie, Georgie, you've done it again! Brilliant tutorial, beautiful work. Absolutely Masterful!
Tony Your enthusiasm is contagious and just reinforces my belief that this can be helpful to my fellow leather heads. Thank you so very much for your kind words and support.
@@viktorgeorge9144 As one of your fellow leatherheads I learn with each of your tutorials, I watch 'em all. My tinkering with leather brings me great joy, you've helped me raise my skill level.
I too love tinkering with leather and yes the joy is also therapeutic Thanks again Tony for supporting my channel and I’m glad it’s been helpful to ya. Appreciate you
Great sheath, thank you for the tutorial. Outstanding!
Thanks David. I appreciate the time you took to say so
@@viktorgeorge9144 you're welcome. Thank you also for your time and knowledge we leather crafters appreciate you.
Excellent work George! I've been using my dremmel press fer years and yes I agree nothing wrong with that ! My problem is being careful about maring up the leather from drilling it on the wood , nasty marks on the leather , NOT good when your getting good money for the items that I make fer customer ! Always enjoy watching your videos for some insights and how you go about making yours !!Thanks for sharing your skills...reddoc custom leathers Chicago.
Thanks John I appreciate your kind words and support on these videos
If you experience that often maybe take a piece of card stock and put that between the sheath and the wood base of your press Thanks again
Great video. That sheath came out real nice. Great job. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts. It is worth the time that's for sure. Neatsfoot oil on the straps so it doesn't crack like that.
Thanks as always for your kind words and support Glenn
I do love this style. Haven't made one yet but possibly this coming spring.
Sounds great Jeffrey! Thanks for watching
Excellent video, really enjoyed watching! Keep up this great work, look forward to the next one you do!
Thanks for saying so. I will continue to make these and hope they are helpful 🤙
Great video lesson George! Don't worry too much about the choppiness of the videos. You're doing just fine! Sorry I haven't had a chance till just now to watch these as I've been behind on a few things these last few weeks. But I haven't forgotten to watch your work!
No worries my friend. I appreciate your support no matter what. Thanks Jeff
Dam I felt for ya when the straps dry cracked, nice work . Really like the tips on the welts.
I appreciate that Don Yeah I sort of left them out in 100 degree heat for too long😂
Love it! Beautiful job!
I appreciate your continued support Mason. Very kind
Love the style thanks for sharing
And thank you Phillip for the nice comment!!
If wanted, you could put a guard cutout on both sides of the welt, for ambidextrous carry, yes? You could even mount the belt straps on rivets, so as to turn them around for ambidextrous use!
Yes and yes but instead of rivets I would suggest Chicago style screws. So many tweaks that will work Let the creativity flow!! Thanks John
Nice video im following you from now. Saludos desde Sonora , México.
I’m so glad that you are and I appreciate your kind words. Thank you my good neighbor to the south🙌
Great job George! Your videos are top notch! I know it takes a LOT of time to make and edit these, and I appreciate your efforts to make a great video with significant detail that should help anyone. I always see something that helps me with this and other projects. Thank you again and looking forward to more videos!! Fred
Hello Fred I really appreciate what you said and it’s nice to hear, especially from another Maker! Thank you my friend
Absolutely love it!
I’m so glad Thank You That makes my day
I was waiting for this one! Great video as always Viktor, thank you for the time you put in them, and your willingness to share your experience and knowledge. Always learning something new! I did make that kind of sheath before, it was a struggle, but now I get a clear understanding on how to make them really nice! I'll try it soon, thank you, see you on the next one :)
Your kind words are so appreciated TN!! I can’t tell you how much that means to hear this Thank you
What do you coat your sheaths with when you are finished to get that shiny presentation?
I believe I used atom wax/balm on this one It’s a great product but for outdoor use sheaths I use Sno-Seal warmed/melted in with a hair dryer. 50/50 resoline airbrushed is also a standard. Thanks for your support by watching
Wow George, very nice video..!❤
Thanks Harley👍👍
Another great video Viktor - your edges always look great. Thanks for sharing the dremel tip. How do you hand stitch without getting dye on the thread?
Thank you Stephen I appreciate those kind words. I prevent that dye transfer by spending some time burnishing the surface of the dried dye with that stiff brush. I also have a line finisher which helps. I usually air brush after the projects done which makes it easier.
Great job I joined the video
Thanks for the kind words John and taking a moment of your time to say that is appreciated
Your stitching irons, George - are they diamond point or flat tiped?
Hey John. They are slightly angled diamond I got them at Makers Leather Supply Works good for my style of stitching. 🙌👍
Great job
Thank you Richard 🤙
Lesson well learned!!! Thanks
So appreciate that 🤙 Thank you
Nice, I learn every time you put out a video.
Hey thank you for that! That’s my goal at least. Btw are y’all in SV near Prescott?
@@viktorgeorge9144 Im in Prescott, just liked the name. I should get rid of it as I don't have a business' yet.
I visit Prescott Valley a lot! Childhood friends live there Maybe one day we could meet for coffee
@@viktorgeorge9144 that would be great
Hey George, I really like your videos. I have had a hard time with my drill press when drilling 1/16" holes. The drill wanders on the backside really bad. The chuck isn't running out, I can drill holes in metal without a problem. It's a small drill press, and it's only when drilling thick leather laminations, 3/4" to 1". I actually have a Cobra class 26 so I use that for punching holes in thick material and hand sew it, but that only lets me do about 7/16" thick of leather. I was wondering if the laminations of leather are contributing to the drill wandering? I hate how it looks on the back and have screwed up a couple of projects because of the crappy appearance. I wanted to get your opining if it's just the drill press? I figured if a Dremel can make straight stitch holes a 1/4" HP drill press would handle it.
Hello LVX I appreciate the nod For drill press sewing (dremel) here are a few initial notes. The leather needs to be dry and laying flat on the wood base. For best results if using a contact type cement let it cure for a while. Meaning don’t drill freshly glued layers The glue gums up the bit That being said, on a thick welt or edge at 3/4 or 1” I usually drill pilot holes first so I’m only drilling thru half the layers Also I insure my bit (1/16” titanium by Bauer, is chucked just enough to go thru the layers without the Chuck biting into the top layer If too much of the bit is out it could wobble inside the layers causing the wandering on the back side
Also the speed of the drill shouldn’t be full speed as that could burn the leather. Too slow and it’ll bog down especially that thick of layers. Find the variable speed you need to avoid too fast or too slow Check your bit to insure its straight and true Just throwing out all potential problems
What are you drill sewing that’s that thick? Never hesitate to reach out by text or call as sometimes it’s easier to talk thru these issues (520)909-8256 Arizona time I also have a Class 26 and love it Cheers
Oddball question, sir. The belt demo you held up at the beginning - Do you stitch AND Chicago screw / rivet this belt? Or do you only stitch the front?
Just responded to another comment and saw yours pop up. Jason, I’m a big fan Your quick tip videos were very informative and entertaining. Ref the belt Q? It’s a lined and sewn belt and the buckle is Chicago screwed down. If you’d like I can send a pic thru dm on IG to clarify. It’s a salesman sample belt I show to potential customers. Usually the concealed carry crowd.
On the easy version it looks like you punched through the stitchline.
How is that done while preserving the stitch integrity?
Thanks for commenting James. I stopped the sewing line short of the holes for the Chicago screws. Otherwise, yes that would be a critical fail
@Viktor George Thanks for replying. I have made a handful of projects in leather, but I am just an amateur. I particularly like your demonstrating methods of producing the templates.
Thanks again for sharing your techniques.
My opinion you are doing toooo much Off Camera.
I am enjoying your videos
Glad you are here
Be Safe
God Bless
Theron
Thanks Theron It’s really a fine line trying to keep these video’s to a manageable length Sometimes I get alittle long winded, but I’m working on that😂 Also UA-cam gives me fits if I try to download too long a video I appreciate your support 🙌
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if you could marry a knife sheath.....
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