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LeatherMan multi function Sheath #2 Part One

LeatherMan multi function Sheath #2 Part One

This design follow the original leatherman WAVE sheath concept but add improvement on way to attached to belt.

Sharing some of tools for this project.

Note: inner lining with one using wood shaving (top) and another just plain leather (see bottom).

New design to attached to user belt, the two slot is to allow the user belt to slide thru. Hence the slot is design for different belt width., in this case is for 35-40 mm belt width.

Use Velcro to attach sheath to belt.
You will notice the velcro is of the smoother surface, so as not to cause hand or finger rub against it.

Draw line to cut slot and for mount Velcro part and prepare to guide punch hole and straight line to create slot hole.

Use two different materail to line the inner parts

Use a round leather to cover the rear of button

Stitching Velcro part to sheath

Stitch side pad of elastic band to leather layer.

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Non Leather Training -Wood Working, Day one

Non Leather Training -Wood Working on lathe at Penang Science Cluster.

This is a three day session for lathe course, this is first day and instructor is Mr. Susumo-san.

select tools for lathe work.

verify the piece status

This the technique to turn a wooden rod.

almost complete project (fabricate burnishing tools)

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Leather Project # 8 (Science Fair) Part Two

Leather Project # 8 (Science Fair) Part Two.

Today set up for booth on leather craft at SPICE Arena site.
Verify and inspect the booth site #24.

At home do banner and get ready

Cut a white background banner at home in preparation for the booth on "leather craft" project.

Wording layout on banner, using scrapped leather piece.

**Note:- Will like to take this opportunity to thank you all friends and relative/s for their great support, time spent to assist and provide loaner.

Update 18th Nov 2019 on event held at SPICE ARENA

This video is to show the sponsor booth.

This video is from booth #24 view on the traffic and volume of people of all walk of life are present.
A thumb up for the organizer. Looking forward for 2020 space maker... keep it up.

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Leather repair project (Friend's Leather Brief Case Bag) UPDATING #4 in progress

Leather repair project (Friend's Leather Brief Case Bag) UPDATING #4 in progress

This repair project for update #4 have two portion:-
1) Repainting foot button
2) Different way or technique to perform stitching bag for repair.

1) First cut thick paper template with hole to fit the bottom foot button. So that it easier to remove rust and apply a layer of paint.

Pre repair, with all bottom button rusty.

Close up view of the rusty bottom button

Another close up view on bottom of bag

Update on 25th Oct 2019.

Use a paper cut off template to allow the button head expose and the surrounding is protect by the template when do wire brush cleaning and painting work

Close up view of the wire brush to remove rust spot follow by cleaning before apply paint to button head

Compare those button head being painted against those not painted.

Tools (wire brush, cleaning cloth) and paint material, cotton bud .

2) Have to use different technique for perform stitching on repair of bag with flap that is movable and heavy.

This is one way to do stitching with bag laying side and the flap hanging upward.
This is one way to gain access from the inside to outside for the needle and thread.

Step#1 insert needle #1 half way from outside, then proceed to next step.
* note:- if have difficulty it will need a scratch awl or special punch hole awl.

Step#2 use the other needle #2 and locate the #1 needle pointed part as reference hole. Use needle #2 and locate point and insert at reference hole.

Tips :- The reason why this was done was for needle #2 to exit from inside to outside to make it easier to do saddle stitching.

This needle #2 pointed part can be clearly seen.

Do take note there are short white thread which is to temporary hold the two leather together before start stitching.

It is also to assist to punch hole with scratch Awl as it minimize two layer of leather from movement.

Step #3, The needle #1 now cross the needle #2 for part of saddle stitching to take place

Step # 4, insert needle #1 into the place where needle #2 existed.

Some situation it might be easier to have needle start from inside or outside depend on your preference.

Step #5, once needle #1 pointed part exit from inside layer next loop thread (note the direction of loop is important to be consistent flow).
Proceed to pull thread for needle #1(inside layer) and needle #2 (outside layer).
This complete one saddle stitch task and repeat for the rest.

Note and tips:- there are situation to have the bag laying at it side or standing upright position whichever suit you.
To minimize the flap from obstructing access I have use a raffia string or any strong string to lift open flap so as to gain access to inside of bag.
However this is just a tips/suggestion, it depend what type of bag you are doing. However for this case the lawyer bag is vintage and old it need additional care to handle this repair job.

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Inform on Leather & Tips #5 (Common type of snap on button)

Inform on Leather & Tips #5 (Common type of snap on button).

Sharing some inform on common type of snap button sold locally.

This snap on button display is from one of the shop in Penang. It have limited variety due to low demand from other variety, hence shop stock are those have higher demand and more common items purchase by customer..

For those interested in other variety of snap on button (size, shape, colour range) please search web site which it shows other type of snap on which are available from other stockist or supplier.

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*** Note this might have appear on this blog spot page, however it is to reinforce and sharing information with all.

Leather Project # 9 (Pen Holder)

Leather Project # 9 (Pen Holder)

Saw this product from a friend's optic shop, hence ask him for permission to take photo on this product to be use for leather project.

Update on 15th November 2019

This pen holder was on display at one of the Optician shop.
Ask for permission from the owner before check and observe how it is done and what technique we can learn from this product.

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It looks useful for normal day use.

However the first step was to create a paper base template and do some drawing on project.