Andrew Chee Report post Posted November 13, 2012 Hello all. Here is a briefcase I made a while back. It is made from 5oz W&C tan skirting that I conditioned/finished myself. I basically wanted a work case so this is what I came up with. Sewing the gusset corners was a real pain and binding the liner was also painful. Turned out ok though. Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted November 13, 2012 Nice job. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted November 13, 2012 Very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted November 13, 2012 Great bag Andrew, Cheryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluesman1951 Report post Posted November 14, 2012 Very well planed and excuted. Flawless design ,good dimensions . Zipper details are perfect . The way you attached the carry handle was superb craftsmanship . I believe this is shelf ready for any fine upscale luggage store . The excellance in craftsmanship and attention to detail is superb . My compliments and a standing ovation is in order here . You do honour to this craft . My compliments ,and thank you for showing us your work . Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Chee Report post Posted November 14, 2012 Thank you. The funny thing is all I can see are the mistakes I made. Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shtoink Report post Posted November 14, 2012 The only issue I can see is that there is a potential for damage to your gear with the strap retainer on the inside of the bag. If you think of the many ways in which this bag will sit throughout it's life, flat on the side is one of them and it will possibly position that metal nipple in such a way that it can be a source for damage to a laptop screen. This is also a possibility if you are carrying it on your shoulder and it gets pressed between you and something else. If it were meant to carry the generic shoulder bag type things, the strap retention for the internal straps would not even be an issue. Having those used inside a case meant specifically for a laptop looks to put your laptop at risk from the bag. I could be completely wrong, since the angle the second picture that shows the inside doesn't allow for you to see the just where that metal nipple will press against the opposite side. It does look like it will land about 15% to 20% of the way down and right into the laptop that looks to be in that pocket. Maybe a simple loop of leather to keep the strap captive would be enough. Once again, I could be wrong, as I'm still working on my coffee as I type this, but if the idea is to protect the laptop when in transit, it's something to think about. I must also say that I really like the bag, so don't take the above as anything other than me bringing a small detail to your attention. It looks well thought out and nicely executed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Chee Report post Posted November 14, 2012 You are right about the stud. It's a Sam Browne type stud that I use there. What I didn't show is the I normally carry the laptop inside the bag inside a padded protective sleeve so that stud wouldn't be an issue. I guess it's something to keep in kind in the future if I decide to make anther one. Thanks. Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mototech7 Report post Posted January 20, 2013 This is very impresssive! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
