PVC Sheath

Sparky415 · **on:** May 04, 2011, 12:05:19 AM

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 · **Reply #1 on:** May 04, 2011, 12:49:37 AM

Very cool idea Tony

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

Gareth · **Reply #2 on:** May 04, 2011, 01:43:30 AM

Good idea mate.

Sparky415 · **Reply #3 on:** May 04, 2011, 08:48:05 AM

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

Sparky415 · **Reply #4 on:** May 15, 2011, 05:21:59 PM

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 · **Reply #5 on:** May 15, 2011, 06:59:09 PM

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

Sparky415 · **Reply #6 on:** May 15, 2011, 07:07:01 PM

Quote from: AHB on May 15, 2011, 06:59:09 PM

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 · **Reply #7 on:** May 15, 2011, 07:29:28 PM

Quote from: AHB on May 15, 2011, 06:59:09 PM

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 · **Reply #8 on:** May 15, 2011, 07:30:04 PM

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

edcgear · **Reply #9 on:** May 15, 2011, 08:49:21 PM

Great ideas, and nice sheets...

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

Sparky415 · **Reply #10 on:** May 15, 2011, 08:51:11 PM

Thanks Guys,

Now get your hairdriers and PVC pipe out

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #11 on:** May 15, 2011, 09:29:27 PM

Nice work mate

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #12 on:** May 28, 2011, 03:54:04 AM

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 · **Reply #13 on:** May 28, 2011, 12:38:50 PM

Quote from: tattoosteve99 on May 28, 2011, 03:54:04 AM

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 · **Reply #14 on:** May 28, 2011, 07:37:44 PM

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

Farmman · **Reply #15 on:** May 29, 2011, 12:35:55 AM

My tip for sewing leather. Glue it first then use a dremal with a small bit in to make the holes.

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #16 on:** June 01, 2011, 06:39:23 PM

Quote from: sparky415 on May 28, 2011, 12:38:50 PM

Quote from: tattoosteve99 on May 28, 2011, 03:54:04 AM
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

Why yes I do. Lol.
This one is PVC.

And this one is kydex

Sparky415 · **Reply #17 on:** June 01, 2011, 06:56:34 PM

Nice work Steve
I like the look of both of them

Sparky415 · **Reply #18 on:** June 14, 2012, 11:45:45 AM

I need a sheath for my new slasher

(this kind has a cutting edge front and back

)

A piece of PVC Soil pipe (the walls are around 3 or 4mm thick) after 20mins in the oven at 130c with a weight on top, Remove from oven wearing welding gloves and stuff the blade in, then leave to cool under a flat weight

Cut to shape leaving 'lugs' to fold over

Heat lugs with a hot air stripper and fold over

Sorted

Its rather a tight fit so I have to remember to keep my fingers out of the way when I take it off

Farmman · **Reply #19 on:** June 14, 2012, 12:19:34 PM

Quote from: sparky415 on June 14, 2012, 11:45:45 AM

Its rather a tight fit so I have to remember to keep my fingers out of the way when I take it off

Typing may become rather difficult if you do not.

Zed · **Reply #20 on:** June 14, 2012, 12:21:42 PM

looks good tony, yeah watch those pinkies

if i get along with that kukri ive got coming i might try making a kydex type sheath, where could i get the materials

Sparky415 · **Reply #21 on:** June 14, 2012, 12:29:59 PM

I have to count my fingers every time I un-sheath it.....but I only need one or two to type with

PVC Pipe Mate, waste pipe or guttering (Farmmans idea

)

Oh by the way if you use the kitchen oven it makes the house smell funny

Sparky415 · **Reply #22 on:** June 18, 2012, 10:20:26 PM

PVC knife sheath vid
The belt loop is rather good on this one

Zed · **Reply #23 on:** June 20, 2012, 10:20:22 PM

Quote from: sparky415 on June 18, 2012, 10:20:26 PM

PVC knife sheath vid
The belt loop is rather good on this one

That was a cool video tony im going to make a sheath , that one he made was SOO GORGEOUS

Sparky415 · **Reply #24 on:** June 20, 2012, 10:54:05 PM

Quote from: Zed on June 20, 2012, 10:20:22 PM

Quote from: sparky415 on June 18, 2012, 10:20:26 PM
PVC knife sheath vid
The belt loop is rather good on this one

That was a cool video tony im going to make a sheath , that one he made was SOO GORGEOUS

I really liked that video but he spoiled it right at the end

Its not too hard to do and you can pick the materials up free from skips, I was thinking...I bet old plastic paint cans would work

Good Luck

Sparky415 · **Reply #25 on:** July 01, 2012, 12:44:15 AM

More PVC

Sparky415 · **Reply #26 on:** November 06, 2012, 09:28:40 PM

Rain stop play this afternoon so went in to my garage to have a really good tidy up and sharpen my chainsaw.......

I made this mask some time ago with some scrap bits of PVC pipe as a temporary bit of R&D

Found a nice bit of black PVC pipe

The back might get changed. Not sure yet

The garage is still a mess and now smells of hot plastic

Sparky415 · **Reply #27 on:** April 08, 2013, 07:59:48 PM

Added a couple more, may be some adjustment later

Farmman · **Reply #28 on:** April 08, 2013, 09:15:17 PM

That looks a great idea. How hard wearing are the joints?

Sparky415 · **Reply #29 on:** April 08, 2013, 10:06:06 PM

Quote from: Farmman on April 08, 2013, 09:15:17 PM

That looks a great idea. How hard wearing are the joints?

There are no actual joints just folds,
The edges that meet are not melted or glued together, just touching
I think they are fairly tough as the PVC is from 4” pipe around 2 or 3mm thick
Is that what you meant by joints?

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