Takedown fly rod/reel case

[Takedown fly rod/reel case]

13 hours ago, Loren W said:

This is awesome, are you willing to share your pattern?

 

Sure.
It’s basically just a big taco that fits a tube at one end and is flat at the other. The pattern resembles a ‘T’ shape.

Everything else was trial and error fitting.

[Takedown fly rod/reel case]

4 hours ago, DwightT said:

Hi Joel -

I'm looking at the recessed base disk in this photo:

In the dice cups and bottle totes that I've been doing I've been using a flush box joint:

It works, but I think that having a recessed bottom like yours would be better, plus I would be able to do a better job of finishing the edges.

Thanks

    /dwight

Dwight I first measured the diameter of the internal tube. Then the outside of the leather covering the tube. I decided how much recess I wanted and cut a circle to accommodate the measurements.  I used a circle cutter to cut the end cap round. I used the internal tube as a wet mold for the end cap. And trimmed when the sewing was finished. I skiver the internal cap a little to make it more flexible.

Joel

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2 hours ago, TonyV said:

Very nice!  

That's more valuable than my bestest fly rod!

 

Well the parts ie. The leather, thread, ripstop fabric, findings, and such alone  came to more than any take down fly rod and reel I’ve ever seen.                   Let alone the creation time.
But it was made for a very special long time family friend as a thank you for custom rods he has made for me.

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1 hour ago, DwightT said:

Beautiful work. I like how you did the base with the recessed bottom. Can you describe how you do that? Do you cut a dart in the rim?

    /dwight

Hi Dwight.

I’m not sure which part you are referring to.
If you can describe it more ,perhaps I will understand.

And I would be happy to share my methods.

Joel

46 minutes ago, Bert03241 said:

Very nice work

Thank you. 

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37 minutes ago, HandyDave said:

Really nice lookin work. Is that waterproof ripstop fabric for the liner? 

Yes ,,

it’s 70D, waterproof ripstop nylon,  with a thin saddle seat foam padding between the ripstop and the leather.

 

[Takedown fly rod/reel case]

I made this takedown fly rod/reel case for a friend.

I made my own pattern, and the case is completely hand stitched.   
It’s been awhile since I made something completely hand stitched.
I forgot how much work big items are to get perfect.

5-6oz Wicket/Craig harness leather.
Tobacco colored leather.

I used orange pumpkin colored Ritza waxed poly thread.

It was a lot of stitching by hand. Some ok, some not so ok.

I’ll certainly make some changes to my pattern next time.

 

 

 

 

[Dusty Johnson dvd set]

Bump

Still available 

[Mimic Dice Box]

Very, very cool!

There is a nice quality to your work!

[Ron’s drawdown stand]

Sorry, no. I will not ship the saddle stand.

and, 
You’re about as far away from me as you can get on this continent. 
 Nova Scotia?  
It would cost quite a bit to ship this stand and saddle tree and parts.

my second sentence in the add says

“you must pick up in Redlands/Yucaipa, area of California.”

sorry, 

thanks for the interest. 

 

[Ron’s drawdown stand]

Yes, this is still available .

are you able to pick it up?

I’m in Redlands/ Yucaipa area  of  southern California.

[Dusty Johnson dvd set]

Still available.

[Stirrup leather guides]

SOLD

[2, J. Watts DVD’s]

SOLD,!

[2, J. Watts DVD’s]

Here’s photos of the back sides of the DVD’s.

the three is of saddle making. 
the single dvd is of buckrolls and biscuits.

[Dusty Johnson dvd set]

Kevin,

hi I’m sorry not to get back to you sooner. I have only been watching for PMs as to a response.

i didn't see yours until today. 9/15/22.

if you are still interested, please let me know. 
I’ll take PayPal, or Venmo, or a check, or cash. 
your choice.
ill get them to you for $10.00 shipping.

so the total would be $50.00.

Joel

[Ron’s drawdown stand]

I have a Ron’s drawdown stand for sale. $700.00

you must pick up in Redlands/Yucaipa, area of California.

I will include a Timberline saddle tree with seat pan, stirrups,  Blivens, and cinch rings.

the tree is a plainsman 1/2 seat style. 
I bought it for myself, and slightly started the saddle. But things changed.

if interested, PM me here.

[Stirrup leather guides]

Two,  stirrup leather guide tools.

Both have never been used and still have the original price tag on them.

One 2 1/2” guide, and one 3” guide.  
Sold as a set $35.00 plus shipping.  
shipping from southern  California.

Contact me through PM here at leatherworker.

thank you

Joel

 

 

[Cobra class 4 for sale]

SOLD!!

[Cobra class 4 for sale]

I have a cobra class 4 for sale. $1500.00

it comes with thread and needles.
Extra bobbins.

a table top also.

it’s too heavy for me to ship. It must be picked up in person.

come try it out.

I’m in Redlands Ca.

 

[Dusty Johnson dvd set]

This set does not include the patterns. I have no idea where they are. You really need to make your own anyway.

the whole set for $40.00 plus shipping.

2 books and 2 DVD’s

..

[2, J. Watts DVD’s]

These dvds are for sell .

Saddle making , by Jeremiah Watts.

and his Buck rolls and Biscuits dvd.

the saddle making dvds cost $399.00 from ranch2arena. Jeremiah Watts.

I’m selling the 3 dvd saddle making set for $110.00

plus cost of shipping.

Buck roll and Biscuits dvd $10. Plus shipping.

[Pistol Grip Wraps]

VERY NICE WORK!!

I am wondering.

    How are the pistol grips attached?

I don’t see screws or lacing anything.

 

 

[Seeking wallet distortion advice]

Battlemunky.

yeah,, the liner is completely glued to the outside.

I think the problem is one of design.  As Chuck, above,  referenced. It is the filling of the pockets that are causing the  sides to swell, and hence causing the curve in the spine when the wallet is closed.  I may have reached the size limits on this design.
thanks for cogitating on it for me.

Joel

[Seeking wallet distortion advice]

Thanks for the replies, both Klara and chuck, and battlemunky.

Chuck, I think you may have hit the reason for the bend.

I too believe, since you mentioned it. That there is no support in the area of the back that is bending. And when cards are inserted the wallet tends to stretch in that area. But when it closes the stretched area, is still stretched, and that causes the perceived bend.

hummmm, by George, now how to fix this design problem???.

thanks everyone!

Joel

[Seeking wallet distortion advice]

I have been using it in front and back pockets.

it has traveled in my back pocket or front from Denver to Atlanta Georgia. It’s been sweated on and tossed on a table many times.

it has 6 credit card size plastic cards in it. A couple of folded US dollars and some paper receipts in it.

just edc types of items.

what I’m wondering, is why it bends the way it does.

is it a design flaw? Or is the bend just the result of the wallet style?

I built this small wallet in a rush because I had a big trip coming up and I wanted to test the design. It is small enough for front Levi, and cargo  shorts type pockets. But tends to get lost in back pockets. It does fit in some camp type shirt pockets also.
I did find some things that need changing,,,, but the bend in the back has me perplexed.

thanks

Joel