Shovel sheath

il bruche · 07-24-2010, 05:43 PM

Made this up for my CS shovel. I left the one I had forever in Utah when I moved. The new ones come with an edge already on them, I don't care for that. It's a shovel first, if I want an edge I'll put it on myself. Hot waxed it to keep the water off.

Big W · 07-24-2010, 06:09 PM

makes me want to buy a shovel...

nice work Bruce

Kevin Grey · 07-24-2010, 07:50 PM

That Sir,as usual is high test.

I had Cold Steels Bad Axe.
Said name turning out to be prophetic.

Your shovel even in the sheath,
looks better made.

I do have a stainless shovel,
perfectly suitable to both a
partial edge as well as a sheath.

Your inspiration encourages,
me to do likewise.

Kevin

il bruche · 07-24-2010, 08:15 PM

These shovels are probably the best thing Cold Steel makes. I kept my old one in my truck and used it all the time while camping. I use it to dig, split wood, move burning logs and coals, remove trees. It's especially handy for tree removal. My yard has a lot of small suckers that just keep springing up. With the shovel you can hack them down at ground level without worrying about the edge of your blade.

With this one I used plumbers mesh to slim down the handle a bit. Then I gave it a countersunk lanyard hole. I soaked it in Danish oil and stained it with some Preservawood. When I waxed the sheath I rubbed some of my beeswax formula in as well.

Johnny B · 07-24-2010, 09:40 PM

Now here is a man who takes pride in his shovel.

rayban · 07-24-2010, 09:56 PM

Great idea.....nice one.

Behind every great man....there's a shovel....

warthog · 07-24-2010, 10:53 PM

I have one of those shovels and I use it for desuckering trees and all the same sort of things you do because of the same reasons, never need to worry about screwing up a real edge on something else. They also throw sweet, I love to chuck mine into the old picnic table I use as my throwing target (I have it up on end). Makes a very satisfying thunk when it sticks.

Very nice sheath, I just have the stupid cordua one for mine.

Kevin Grey · 07-26-2010, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warthog

I have one of those shovels and I use it for desuckering trees and all the same sort of things you do because of the same reasons, never need to worry about screwing up a real edge on something else. They also throw sweet, I love to chuck mine into the old picnic table I use as my throwing target (I have it up on end). Makes a very satisfying thunk when it sticks.

Very nice sheath, I just have the stupid cordua one for mine.

Does it throw like a TomaHawk?

Kevin

Kevin Grey · 07-26-2010, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by il bruche

My yard has a lot of small suckers that just keep springing up.

With this one I used plumbers mesh to slim down the handle a bit.

I wonder if those suckers would make good arrows.

Do they turn woody while still relatively straight?

I have never hear of Plumbers mesh.
Unless it is a new device to cover up Plumbers crack.

Is it something like a flexible sureform?

Kevin

il bruche · 07-26-2010, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin Grey

I have never hear of Plumbers mesh.
Unless it is a new device to cover up Plumbers crack.

Is it something like a flexible sureform?
Kevin

It's an abrasive. Comes in a 30 foot roll I think. It's about 2" wide and is usually 120 grit. It's used mainly on copper pipes. Lot's of brands out there.

It's great for sanding round edges on knife handles, etc.

http://www.mercerabrasives.com/index...ategory_id=127
http://www.accentshopping.com/product.asp?P_ID=149161

rio · 07-26-2010, 12:07 PM

nice work bruche

BigJoe · 07-27-2010, 05:33 PM

Il Bruche,
Very nicely done on the sheath. Any chance you could do a better detail shot of the clasp for me to look at, or does the cord just lace through the belt loop?

Felmat · 07-29-2010, 06:11 PM

Very nice!

Dirk_McStabbins · 07-30-2010, 05:51 AM

I think I've just seen my first shovel porn.

echo-7 · 07-30-2010, 09:08 AM

Great sheath...Probably my favorite CS product

il bruche · 07-30-2010, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigJoe

Il Bruche,
Very nicely done on the sheath. Any chance you could do a better detail shot of the clasp for me to look at, or does the cord just lace through the belt loop?

Quote:

Originally Posted by echo-7

Great sheath...Probably my favorite CS product

It rocks, eh?

I made a video about it.

BigJoe · 07-31-2010, 10:37 AM

Thank you for the vid/demo of the sheath.

I have two of the older ones that are unsharpened from the factory. one has the old leather sheath CS made, the other needs one os I got some cutin' n' stiching to do.

Very interesting keeper strap you made.

Mine have taken up residence in the two primary vehicles my wife and I use. They work great for the snow we get here in AZ at the 5000+ elevation mark.

Kevin Grey · 08-01-2010, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirk_McStabbins

I think I've just seen my first shovel porn.

As long as you tidy up your shovel,
when you are finished, we are pretty laidback about it.

Kevin

mneedham · 08-01-2010, 04:39 PM

Cool vid and sheath. I like the CS shovel, I've carried one in my car forever...

BONES · 08-04-2010, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mneedham

Cool vid and sheath. I like the CS shovel, I've carried one in my car forever...

Agreed. Very cool.

Added to the list of things to have on hand, or in hand....

07-24-2010, 05:43 PM	#1
il bruche Badger of Eschaton Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The badger hole. 39° 55' 59.50"N 105° 16' 45.69"W Posts: 8,140	Shovel sheath Made this up for my CS shovel. I left the one I had forever in Utah when I moved. The new ones come with an edge already on them, I don't care for that. It's a shovel first, if I want an edge I'll put it on myself. Hot waxed it to keep the water off. __________________ Ye Original Fiendish Bstd (CLB O’ TRU BSTDS) Dazed and http://ilbruche.blogspot.com/

07-24-2010, 06:09 PM	#2
Big W Spammer Royale with cheese Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: L.I. New York Posts: 753	Re: Shovel sheath makes me want to buy a shovel... nice work Bruce __________________ " It is what it is "

07-24-2010, 07:50 PM	#3
Kevin Grey Supreme being in his own little world Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Quebec Canada Posts: 9,651	Re: Shovel sheath That Sir,as usual is high test. I had Cold Steels Bad Axe. Said name turning out to be prophetic. Your shovel even in the sheath, looks better made. I do have a stainless shovel, perfectly suitable to both a partial edge as well as a sheath. Your inspiration encourages, me to do likewise. Kevin __________________ I AmThe Father of all Bastids. Come join me in the perfect bliss of Omnignorance. Bastids Only Need Apply.

07-24-2010, 08:15 PM	#4
il bruche Badger of Eschaton Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The badger hole. 39° 55' 59.50"N 105° 16' 45.69"W Posts: 8,140	Re: Shovel sheath These shovels are probably the best thing Cold Steel makes. I kept my old one in my truck and used it all the time while camping. I use it to dig, split wood, move burning logs and coals, remove trees. It's especially handy for tree removal. My yard has a lot of small suckers that just keep springing up. With the shovel you can hack them down at ground level without worrying about the edge of your blade. With this one I used plumbers mesh to slim down the handle a bit. Then I gave it a countersunk lanyard hole. I soaked it in Danish oil and stained it with some Preservawood. When I waxed the sheath I rubbed some of my beeswax formula in as well. __________________ Ye Original Fiendish Bstd (CLB O’ TRU BSTDS) Dazed and http://ilbruche.blogspot.com/

07-24-2010, 09:40 PM	#5
Johnny B Banned by Moderators Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: In a little ole log cabin on a lone dusty road Posts: 95	Re: Shovel sheath Now here is a man who takes pride in his shovel.

07-24-2010, 09:56 PM	#6
rayban Bowie Competition Champion Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan by way of Texas Posts: 785	Re: Shovel sheath Great idea.....nice one. Behind every great man....there's a shovel.... __________________ Peace, love, and beer. www.rgleather.freehomepage.com

07-24-2010, 10:53 PM	#7
warthog Ramanon ownz me and I need a custom title Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,202	Re: Shovel sheath I have one of those shovels and I use it for desuckering trees and all the same sort of things you do because of the same reasons, never need to worry about screwing up a real edge on something else. They also throw sweet, I love to chuck mine into the old picnic table I use as my throwing target (I have it up on end). Makes a very satisfying thunk when it sticks. Very nice sheath, I just have the stupid cordua one for mine. __________________ Maranatha! <>< Ye Slnt Chrst'n Crusd'n Bstd (CLB O’ TRU BSTDS) "A government is a body of people usually notably ungoverned"-Malcom Reynolds via Shepard Book in the series Firefly *My posts represent my alone and are not the of the management.

07-26-2010, 12:07 PM	#11
rio Keeper of the Pearly Gates Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: look @ my bio Posts: 15,424	Re: Shovel sheath nice work bruche __________________ bastid for all occasions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- if you ever need a room and don't want to be in nyc try this place is awesome.45 minutes away from nyc. http://alexanderhamiltonhouse.com/

07-27-2010, 05:33 PM	#12
BigJoe Smart AND Good Looking! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 76	Re: Shovel sheath Il Bruche, Very nicely done on the sheath. Any chance you could do a better detail shot of the clasp for me to look at, or does the cord just lace through the belt loop?

07-29-2010, 06:11 PM	#13
Felmat Rammy's Alien Ambassador Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,981	Re: Shovel sheath Very nice! __________________ Post No Bills

07-30-2010, 05:51 AM	#14
Dirk_McStabbins Smart! Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 37	Re: Shovel sheath I think I've just seen my first shovel porn.

07-30-2010, 09:08 AM	#15
echo-7 rammy's connected guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Az Posts: 1,867	Re: Shovel sheath Great sheath...Probably my favorite CS product __________________ Ye Original Border Patrolin’ Marine Bstd (CLB O’ TRU BSTDS) "Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas" "Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever" United States Marines " Aiming, gets in the way of my speed"

07-31-2010, 10:37 AM	#17
BigJoe Smart AND Good Looking! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 76	Re: Shovel sheath Thank you for the vid/demo of the sheath. I have two of the older ones that are unsharpened from the factory. one has the old leather sheath CS made, the other needs one os I got some cutin' n' stiching to do. Very interesting keeper strap you made. Mine have taken up residence in the two primary vehicles my wife and I use. They work great for the snow we get here in AZ at the 5000+ elevation mark.

08-01-2010, 04:39 PM	#19
mneedham Time to be photochopped Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 138	Re: Shovel sheath Cool vid and sheath. I like the CS shovel, I've carried one in my car forever...

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