CLIP CON HOJA DE SIERRA

Here I will show how I make my Boot Clips out of old worn out industrial metal cutting bandsaw blades.These need no Heat treating  That I have found.and they are very stout when finished.

All that is needed is a torch--pliers--a vice--a blade--and a way to grind it.

I use some old mild steel that the edges are rounded on when I am bending metal... First I start with the up bend so the clip can slip over a boot or belt.Then I bend the piece the other directon to make the clip stand up off the sheath.

Now I decide how long I want the clip to be and slide the blade up in the metal  holders.when I am bending this material I only heat a line across the blade near the holder so I get a even bend were I want  the bend to be.

Now I decide how long I want the back side to be past the front of the clip and then cut it off by using the edge of my platten with a 60 grit belt,once you have it scored pretty deep it will bend and break off.I drill three holes and then stitch this between two pieces of leather but you can use a rivet if you would prefer.I grind the teeth off the blade and then just keep grinding until I get it to the width that I want for the sheath that it is going on,I also grind the other side enough to square it up if need be.

Now I clean the whole thing up with sandpaper by hand,Then with the torch I heat blue the clip.But you can put what ever type of finish you want on it.

After a coat of oil and now it is ready to be attached to the sheath.

Here it is after attaching to the sheath