PVC Sheath

[sparky415]

I've been trying to make a sheath for the knife in this thread 

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,18067.150.html

I had some 4''PVC waste pipe lying around in the garden, got to work with my hot air paint stripper (scorched it a bit  )



Cut it out on my band saw 



Glued it together with some electrical PVC glue 



buggered it up as the glue didn't work so decided to use some brass screws
Then chipped little bits off the front of the handle trying out the fit 




This is my first attempt, I was going to cover it with leather but the screws have stopped that idea, also I don't have any way of hanging this from my belt 

As the thing was looking very tatty I decided to rub it down with my sander





 

[nuphoria]

Very cool idea Tony

Can you use something like epoxy resin to attach a belt hanging loop?

[Gareth]

Good idea mate.

[sparky415]

Thanks Guys
I might give contact adhesive (evostick) a go
Or just start again with a bit more planing 

[sparky415]

I hope Landroza doesn't laugh too much 

I brought a patchwork brushed leather coat from a charity shop to make in to stuff (first was for Zed's 'Carrot knife') 

I don't have the patience or eyesight for sewing so got some glue out and started playing with the coat and its belt +1 magnet 



The little flap over the back of the handle has a magnet glued inside the leather

[AHB]

Have I ever mentioned you're a talented guy Tony..? 

[sparky415]

Have I ever mentioned you're a talented guy Tony..? 

 

Have I ever mentioned my fingers are covered with glue? 

Sewing leather..... now there's a talent 

Cheers Allan, I'm just playing and trying to show its not that hard to make PVC pipe in to sheaths 

[Zed]

Have I ever mentioned you're a talented guy Tony..? 

x2 i can more than vouch on that one allan    great work tony, your soon be making these for folk 

[Gareth]

I'm looking forward to seeing that one in person.

[edcgear]

Great ideas, and nice sheets...

PVC one for work days and leather one for evening out.... 

[sparky415]

Thanks Guys, 

    Now get your hairdriers and PVC pipe out

[50ft-trad]

Nice work mate 

[tattoosteve99]

I made one out of PVC before. I used cpvc/PVC glue and you couldn't make it come apart with a pry bar.

[sparky415]

I made one out of PVC before. I used cpvc/PVC glue and you couldn't make it come apart with a pry bar.

I will have to try a different glue next time
Do you have any pictures of your work please Steve 

[MultiMat]

Tony your storm water pipe seems to be blocked with a great big chopper  .

Nice work Tony AGAIN    .


That blue plumbers glue/cement I have used on PVC pipe connections is MIGHTY strong , especially when you have not got your connections lined up just right in time