Here’s a little insight into how I manage to make tool covers fit perfectly, without having the tool in hand (apologies for the double entendres in this post! ) .
In this example my customer (a roofing thatcher) has a spar hook that he uses to make the spars that hold the thatching material in place on a roof. Proper job!
He sent me a plan view photo of his tool (snigger) with a ruler in sight.
I then scale the image up on my laptop screen until the ruler matches reality.
Then I trace around it. Simple eh!?
Obviously I have to allow a little as perspective/wide-angle lenses can change the shape slightly but so far I’ve had no problems.
And here’s the final cover, completely hand-cut and hand-stitched, finished with natural oils and beeswax. I’ve attached a flap and press stud to hold it in place.
At first the tool will be a tight fit but over time the sheath will stretch and mould to the shape of the hook.
Drop me a line if you’d like to get a quote for a cover for your tool ?
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