What did you make today?

Discussion in 'DIY (Do It Yourself)' started by Reno Lewis, Dec 23, 2017.

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    My first kydex sheath and a very crude kydex press. Be gentle lol. I know the holes are misaligned, the drill got away from me on that one. 20220518_175434.jpg 20220518_175448.jpg 20220518_204451.jpg 20220518_204455.jpg 20220518_204505.jpg 20220518_204516.jpg
     
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    Can/bottle holder stakes made from stainless bar stock

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    Second sheath, and while the holes line up I heated it up a little too long. But it still formed good. 20220521_202224.jpg 20220521_202331.jpg
     
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    Waxed Jute Rope (3/8") tinder

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    An esee zippo, but the etch isn't as good as I hoped. 20220529_133136.jpg
     
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    That looks so badazz!!
     
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    Thanks!
     
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    Not sure I like it, but made it for a friend of Harold's for his Gerber. I really don't like doing taco style lol. 20220531_180824.jpg 20220531_180834.jpg
     
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    20220611_143936.jpg 20220611_143846.jpg 20220611_143853.jpg finished up a walking/whompin ' stick today. oak dowel carved down with a lee valley spike ferrule and a brass mace head from tod cutler. finished with a coat of neatsfoot oil.

    done for now.
     
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    A couple LS sheaths made for another guy. I like the basket weave look, I may make one for myself lol. received_1093551408174369.jpeg received_322875166553277.jpeg
     
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    I guess we all have our off days. Looks like **** but it's functional. ESEE cm6 sheath. 20220618_112030.jpg 20220618_112100.jpg
     
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    Another happy customer. He wanted a 3 for hunting and bone collector theme. I would've gotten the bone collector kydex but it's twice the price. Antler bead as well and reflective paracord. 20220622_133744.jpg 20220622_133836.jpg
     
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    First hybrid sheath. It came out ok-ish. 20220626_113048.jpg 20220626_113227.jpg
     
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    you do excellent work. I’ve made a few functional (and that’s about all I can say about them) sheaths. Taco style is a PITA for me too.
     
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    A hog nose sheath? Lol. I'm done making taco sheaths. But this one is personal use and definitely functional with a very nice click to it. 20220705_203734.jpg
     
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    Stop hating on yourself Drew those look great !!!
     
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    I'm not, I'm a realist, I suck at making them lol. But thank you brother!
     

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