bluesman1951

First impression was :That should work just fine .. Looks like very good quality work. I agree with Mike the strap ends need some containment some how to clean up the lines .First class work ,thanks for sharing . Bill

I agree with you ,the next will be better . A finished product is the result of a long string of small perfect events that give the final result. At each point we must weigh the risk versus the reward . When using a edge groover it always mirrors the edge it followed if its not perfect then neither is our groove . This is risk verus reward situation . I dont understand the concho it will hang up on the pocket going in and out. Next the chicago screw on the inside creates a damage the screen issue . Then there is the side to side issue it cant be off by more than 1/16 " and yet it makes a big difference . Risk verus /reward issue once again . This project has value in its teaching experience and for that I applaud your efforts and for sharing it . I am going to make some of these cases at some point and I have learned from your project . THANKS !!!! At every stage of a project you risk all the small perfect steps with the next one . I have been there and made those mistakes so dont feel alone there . Learn and resolve not to repeat the error and start the next project are all we can do . Good Luck with your next one !!!!! Warm Regards Bill

Thank You for sharing your pictures .Shame we arent neighbors there is a huge plasic supply house here with 4 foot X 8 foot sheets of the white plastic like you used here. I am so very impressed with your work cant say thank you enough for your sharing . Once again 1st class from start to finish . Bill

Nicely done . Does the leather on the handle changing the throwing any ?

When seeing one of these projects I am always impressed by the long string of perfect steps it took to arrive at its completion. From concept to the first cut to every measurement in its lay out . This was time well spent and a labour of love no doubt . My compliments on a right fine project . Well done !!! Bill

I am in Albuquerque and I would be interested in this . Bill

Your first hurdle is you are in Canda ,thats going to complicate things a bit . Pictures would help alot . Depending on the quality of the dies to have one made is going to run from 60.00 and up . So thats a chunk of money there . Pictures is going to be the key to sucess here ,that and doing your homework and research on value in the used market . Good Luck . Bill

I would use a 3m aersol glue product like they use to attach headliners .Ease of use ,fumes and cost are considerations here . The pig skin being the least thick should be placed on the table and sprayed with the glue . The heaver piece when sprayed and tacked up is then lined up and allowed to lay down on the pig skin . Press firmly and the turn over and roll out any wrinkles with a wide roller . This will not become un bonded and in my opinion will work well .As to the bar no big deal drilling holes so why not ? Consider total thickness and rivet length before embarking down the road . Hint :auto upolstrey shops and marine supply are good sources for rivets of all lengths . Tandy deals with belts and their metal supplies are geared towards that end making the selection limited . Good luck with your project . Think simple , industrial and repeatable and the result will be harmonious always . Bill

Rotary 60mm cutter with a good plastic straight edge .3/16 thick x 4" wide x what ever length you need . This works for me

Well it appears you have gotten some mighty fine compliments with this bag . I agree with all of them . Getting one from fgabesz is a big feather in your cap !!!! Congradulations !!!! Well done there ! Thanks for showing this . Now on to the next project . Here 's wishing you many happy hours at your bench. may every project go well . Bill

Very nice job . Well done

Wow that turned out very nice ! Thanks for sharing that . Bill

Well it appears you have the bases covered . The welt covers my concerns . This should give you lots of great service. Always did have great respect for anyone using a round knife LOL . Seasons greatings and warm regards . Bill

Very nicely done . Thanks for sharing . Bill

Always wonder whats up when you see 40 looks and no replys kind of scary ! Well here I am ,first thanks for sharing your work with us . This looks like it will work for awhile not sure the knife wont cut your stitches as it swings out only time will tell on that . Somethings made like this last forever and get more charcter every day . I would use it till its worn out and make another . Best wishes for many productive hours at the bench . Bill

Wow!!!!!! Mighty Fine Work !!!!! Superb !!!!! Thanks for sharing this with us . Bill

Well Done . Very fine project . Excellant gift . Bill

First thought that comes to mind is Sanding to square the edges . Then make your stitch groove . Others may have a better idea . Good luck with this . Bill

Wow! Very nice ! Eyes made about six laps and never found a bump . That in my opinion is as good as it gets . Well done . My compliments !

Very nice! Wonderful gift ! Stitching is perfect the border is razor sharp and very crisp looking. Size is just right dimensions are spot on . Very appealing over all the eye moves from one detail to the next smoothly with no snags . Thanks for sharing this with us . This was time well spent . Seasons Greetings and Merry Christmas ,warm regards Bill

Wow . Very interesting ! Amazing history . Thanks Ed for posting this . Seasons greeting with warm regards , Bill

I was surfing the web last night and came upon some rings of similar designs with different materials. They were using a braid called spanish ring knot . It was done in both leather and metal wire all woven or braided . Nice idea . Good luck with this project . You might wish to explore "braceletts " as a bigger version of what you are currently doing . Thanks for being part of Leather workers.net and thanks for sharing your work . Bill

Wow! Very sharp ! Nicely done ,excellant contrast with your colour selection . I can see this easily as a bag handle with a dozen different bags . That colour combination with the braid would make excellant applique on a hand bag . This is like a fireworks explosion of ideas . Make some nice bracelets too. This is a outstanding job no doubt about it . Big round of applause for this project ! It has plenty of WOW factor ! My compliments ! Bill