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dbarleather, Whose basketweave stamp is that? That's an awfully good, and consistent line impression.

more: http://www.sunbeltfastener.com/PurseFrames8.html http://www.baglady.com/PurseFrames.htm http://www.sunbeltfashion.com/c-2-purse-frames.aspx http://www.u-handbag.com/index.php?main_pa...27795f65c821f83 http://www.geocities.com/ahkwoksupplies/fr-p1.html http://www.purseparadise.com/purseframes.html http://www.cigarboxfactory.com/p/f/UMX-HAN...m#Metal%20Frame

Something happened to their site...it no longer works for me either. Try it tomorrow. They were 4 bucks... a little steep for a "coin" purse, but they are what you wanted.

This is the best I can do on a quick search. The first link is to the clasps...doesn't look wholesale though. the second is how to actually install the clasp. http://www.tallpoppycraft.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=32 http://u-handbag.typepad.com/uhandblog/200..._frames_de.html

Sharp as hell!

The only thing slower for me is the Photos. There is more coming in bigger now, and slower to fill in the screen, but the dtails is worth it.

That's a nice looking bag, and a good idea with the flap

That looks kewl! :ooks like he is radiating... There was a guy looking to buy these in this topic: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=452

Thanx Beeza! That whole setup looks good.

Post a coupla pix of it mounted beeza. That should show everyone the proper way.

sure!

Looking forward to the pix! BTW: People are probably sick of seeing this topic, but for the record, I took this bag down to the local accessory shop, she put it on display. They had three bikes in the showroom, I couldn't make it work right on any of them...talk about stymied! The strap wasn't long enough for the Hog fork pipes. It didn't fit the four pipe chopper anywhere without being rubbed by the spring pipes, and the other one had too many accessories to fit the bag anywhere. One thing for sure, these have to be made for specific bikes.

You made sense, I was just teasin'

Without pix...it's all talk....lol

here's a little pic tutorial from paul cox..... http://www.bikernet.com/garage/coxseat.asp

As I noted above, I don't like slots in things generally. If I use them like on my guitar straps, it's through two or more layers of leather. This proto was made just to see if i could make a product similar to what I've seen (which wasn't much). Having looked at gearsmithy and beeza's photos, I went for the traditional style. I think it's always best when you start something new, to follow "them that's come before ya" I don't believe they get any less for their traditionally slotted work, so it's fair to say, it's an accepted practice. You are right about the dee rings. Originally I had intended to hang the bag from them, and just tighten with the long strap, but after modifying the bag to the slots, I didn't want to leave the holes from the dee rings, so I just left them on. The buckle straps slide through them now, so that's what keeps the straps sort of straight. As I noted above, if I use them, I will move them to the stitching line sides. I will improve the whole thing, now that I've done one the regular way, and I'm definitely taking notes from all youse guys, very thankfully. As yet in my re-startup of the leather trade, I haven't run into anyone who is willing to come up with the money for the hand stitching work, just running into regular folk willing to spend a tad more than what's in the stores, but if I do, I'll sell the stuffing out of the hand stitching. Just wish for a machine to be able to keep prices reasonable to more people. An old saying: "I'ld rather make a quick nickel, than a slooow dime"....lol

Update: This is the final prototype, THANX EVERYONE for your help. I will still change things, like maybe relocating the dee rings to the side, a lining, and maybe a stiffener, but it looks good in the hand, actually better than the photos show.

"elegance through simplicity" in Spanish: elegancia por simplicidad in french: élégance à travers simplicité latin: eleganza libero semplicitê according to http://www.tranexp.com/win/itserver.htm

You sure are havin' fun at Joanne's! You could call this one Maverick's wallet.

They look great!. Give us some detail pix!

Thanx Gearsmithy. Looks beautiful. This has been a good topic thread, everyone got to show stuff. We have some talented people lurking around everywhere on this board!!!!

Thanx Beeza. Good example. I see you have lined yours. It makes a big difference in looks. I'll try it that way on the next one.

Well, thanx Gremlin, but your website pix show how it's done! I still don't have the patience to do all that braidwork, but it does make the bag...nice work

Thanx Spider! That was a good explanation, I get it now. I just hate cutting slot holes in leather, but it sounds like the tried and true method works. I thought the dee rings could strap above the stabilizer, but it sounds like I need a redesign. I'll have to visit a few bike shops to check things out.

Bio Man!