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Create A Compass Belt Pouch

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Create A Compass Belt Pouch

One of the most valuable tools in the outdoorsman’s kit is his compass, yet such a lot of are left to jostle around inside a pack unprotected from other contents that could harm it. The following may be a tutorial on how to make an animal skin belt pouch for a popular sized compass, the Suunto MC-2. This case will shield the compass from scratches, provide some impact resistance and keep your primary navigation tool in top shape.

Leather Treatment

The leather used in pouches should be lightweight enough to take a good mold but robust enough to be rigid. Check each side for imperfections and marks prior to tracing.

This leather belt pouch has a belt loop and a back of the case that also doubles as the flap lid and the front of the body. Creat a leather sq. for the mold that’s slightly larger than the mold. Use a utility knife to cut your pattern, ensuring not to mar the finish. Place the animal skin that will be molded in warm water till it no longer releases small bubbles. Place it during a zip-seal bag till you’re ready to use it.

Shaping The Pouch

Create a wooden template as pictured. Bevel the sides round to stop sharp corners. Lay the pouch leather over the cut out section. Ensure the leather isn’t wrinkled or wavy, then press the outer section over your template and staple it down. Clamp it together so let sit till the leather sets (approximately ten minutes). Cut the surplus leather free after spacing out and marking from the sidewall of the pouch.

Stitch the top of your belt loop first. Glue your pouch along and let dry. Space your sewing holes approximately 0.25 inches apart. Punch your holes. Space your stitching close to the molded-out crease. Saddle stitch the pouch, working from one high corner to the other. Burn the ends.

Finishing Touches

Button snaps are affixed after stitching. Punch holes with a decent backer. Use the most substantial snap setter. Additionally, your pouch will be left in its natural finish or it is dyed to the color of your selection. If dying is the choice, use an oil-based dye and apply it with a wool dauber. Once your leather dye has been applied, let it dry overnight before applying the leather finish. For a final finish, apply your polish and buff the pouch with a cloth.

The method described here can be scaled up or down for other box-shaped objects. This includes handgun magazine pouches, pocket survival tins or mobile phone cases.

Project Essentials

  • 5 to 6 ounces of leather
  • Utility knife
  • Ruler
  • Contact cement
  • Marking pen
  • Particle board templates
  • Snap setter
  • Button snaps
  • 1/8-inch leather punch
  • Rawhide mallet
  • Dremel tool with small-diameter bit
  • Stitch spacer
  • Artificial sinew
  • Stitching needles
  • Water spray bottle
  • Leather dye (oil based)
  • Leather shoe polish
  • Wool dauber
  • Staple gun

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John Turner
John Turnerhttp://www.patriotdirect.org/
Dedicated to upgrowth, developement and prepared for the "worst" to come... Simple guy, simple skills, simple attitude. Just an ordinary guy who tries to survive!

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