Thread: Playing with leather

that does look good Hunter . The few pouches I have made were a pain and always seemed to end up bulkier than I pictured in my mind . So for my own gear I went back to canvas pouches . Mainly though because I prefer a zip closure on a pouch .

I like the horse too ....

Finally got myself some leather to start a few small projects and then do a sheath. What do y'all use for the snap domes? Is it just the aliexpress kits with the punches?

Originally Posted by Rocco

Finally got myself some leather to start a few small projects and then do a sheath. What do y'all use for the snap domes? Is it just the aliexpress kits with the punches?

thats all I used , got my kit from Lapco in akl . Used the big domes .

Thanks @Ftx325 .Your right,it turned out much bigger than I thought.I'm not convinced the domes where a good idea,makes it hard to close when the pouch is empty.I tried to talk them into some type of strap/buckle setup but they wanted domes

Thanks for the tip @HNTMAD I have come to the conclusion I'm not going to become a millionaire making leather goods.I always find it hard to work out what things are worth,but as long as I'm not losing money I guess it's still a cheap hobbie

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Originally Posted by Ftx325

thats all I used , got my kit from Lapco in akl . Used the big domes .

+1 for Lapco.have brought a few things from them,have been good to deal with.

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I haven't got a lot of work on at the moment so decided to do a little leather crafting myself. A 223 magazine pouch, just needs a dome snap fastener to finish. Quite pleased with the result, it turned out as small and streamlined as I hoped.

that looks real good Joel . You will need to punch holes where you want the poppers to go but only minutes to do that and fit the poppers ...
Nice work...

Nice work mate.Looks like you've given that burnishing tool a work out!

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After about 6 weeks lost in Japan I finally received the stainless steel snap setter and anvil I ordered. Now I was able to finish my spare 223 magazine pouch to accompany my 223 ammo pouch for my belt. Decided to make a pouch for my 7mm-08 ammo too. Next project will be a new streamlined secatuer pouch.

Looks good @joelhenton .just wondering why you carry the secatears?

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Slowly getting into this as well.

Still need to do some work on burnishing the edges. And maybe have another go at the snap...





Tx to @Ftx325 for answering a whole bunch of questions

Once Ive got the basics down, I'll have a go at making lefty knife scabbards.

Originally Posted by joelhenton

After about 6 weeks lost in Japan I finally received the stainless steel snap setter and anvil I ordered. Now I was able to finish my spare 223 magazine pouch to accompany my 223 ammo pouch for my belt. Decided to make a pouch for my 7mm-08 ammo too. Next project will be a new streamlined secatuer pouch.

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That knife sheath...good to see it getting used

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Originally Posted by hunter Al.7mm08

Looks good @joelhenton .just wondering why you carry the secatears?

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Probably hunts the kaimais ...that’s where I use mine the most.

Originally Posted by HNTMAD

That knife sheath...good to see it getting used

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Thought that had your stamp on it@HNTMAD .It's always good to see something you've made still in use years later(hopefully)

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@hunter AI.7mm08 I don't go anywhere without them. Endlessly useful, I work in the bush. Having to cut my way around most places I go.
Joel