Over the last couple of weeks I’ve made quite a few more small leather things. Whenever I needed something, I tried to make it. So here’s another small leather projects post!
Project One: Sheath for a Hatchet
This is sort of an improved version of the axe sheath I made. I didn’t use rivets, bookscrews only. I think these are sturdier than rivets the same size. Plus I could take the thing apart easily if I needed to replace the strap or anything. For more on the hatchet, I wrote another post about it.
Top left to bottom right: cutting out the sides; making grooves for the stitches; punching holes; stitching on my new old stitching pony; copying another strap; wet forming the sheath; screwing on the bookscrews; the result.
Project Two: Camera Case
I recently bought a Canon Powershot SX240HS. I make all the photo’s on this blog with it. Making a case for it was a bit of a challenge, but I’m happy with the result. It’s made out of veg-tanned leather, same as the sheath. I made a mold out of wood to shape the case around. It was slightly oversized as I planned on lining the case, but it turned out that after finishing the thing it was actually a nice and snug fit. I ended up just putting a little piece of pig leather in to cover the back of the button. 
Project Three: Keyboard Sleeve
In the heat of the moment I forgot to make pictures of how I made this thing. It’s actually pretty straightforward, though. It’s made out of supple analine leather (the same that I used for the wallet and the pen case), which I sew into a sleeve and turned inside out. Then I put in a zipper which I recycled from a pair of jeans. That’s it!
Project Four: Sheath for Mora Hook Knife
This was a really straightforward little project that I put together in 20 minutes or so. It’s a simple straight sheath, sewn together on one side and wet formed around the knife (which I put in plastic wrap to prevent rust, of course).
Bonus: Straps on an old sheath for a big “Famous Star Brand” Saw
I bought this saw a while back for ten bucks at a flea market. It had a bit of rust on it and some paint on the handle, but otherwise it was in great condition. It came with a weird sheath, that was made from different pieces of thick leather riveted together. I restored the saw and put some straps on the sheath to keep it on the saw. 