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    If your design lends for it, a small rivet at the stress point would work too, but glue will prob be your best bet, I've also rubbed wax on the ends of the thread and the knot, and then burned that to secure the ends.
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    looks like they trimmed the piece to get a ridge, dremmel tool might do the trick, or a table saw, then wet mould to get the shape, google wet moulding leather and you will find plenty of videos. As for the stitching, it looks like a box stitch, which is one of the harder stitches, one set of holes is on an angle if I remember correctly. see this image, google box stitching leather for more info.
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    I've used both steel and brass rivets when making jeans, Steel is definitely "stronger" than brass. However, I used both for both strength and appearance, steel rusts, brass patinas, so if you are making something for outdoor use, I would go with brass because it will not rust out, but then again, I've not tested a 150 lbs dog on the other end of my connection. Perhaps you should look at marine, as in ocean, not military, grade rings? Might get the best of both worlds. Sailrite has some marine grade hardware for sails, give them a look. Good luck
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    Get a sample card of tiger thread off Etsy. You can get 25m and 50m samples. I won't buy anything else. Just search tiger thread, buy from US shippers if you can, much faster. Here is one listing a few colors now. https://www.etsy.com/listing/190248705/ritza-25-tiger-thread?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_query=tiger+thread&ga_locationQuery=6252001&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery
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    @doe, nstarleather and I were hitting on that, the cost can get you. I can vouch for the Japanese Seiwa diamond stitching chisel, have the 4 prong in 4mm and 5mm, that plus 0.8mm tiger thread gives you beautiful hand saddle stitch results. Glad you got some answers amid all the excitement.
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    Every snap I have bought has been referred to as line, so forgive the generalization. Where I buy snaps http://www.buckleguy.com/search.php?search_query=%22line+20%22&squery= All referred as "line" Was just trying to help the poster out...
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    @25b With snaps, it is "line" or "size" not ligne, ligne is for buttons. Per google. It is industry standard to refer to snaps by “size" or "line" according to their cap diameter. However, this “size” does not correspond to any actual measurements. For example, size 20 snaps have a cap diameter of 12.4mm. It is important never to confuse a snap’s “size” with their actual measurements. Please note the "size" standard pertains to the cap diameter only. Actual measurements for sockets, studs, and posts may vary between brands and styles, which is why it is important to never mix brands or styles.
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    Segma snaps is a brand, military grade snaps. Line 20 and 24 snaps are cap style snaps, the 20 and 24 refer to the cap size, 12mm and 14mm give take. Glove and belt snaps I'm not sure about, but my guess would be inline with what you are thinking, although I would think glove snaps would be the prong style snap with little teeth that act as the connection to each side. Like the snaps on a western shirt Parallel snaps, never heard that name, but by your description is an "S" style snap. I use those because they have a nice feel and snap action when fastening, and can easily be pulled open, you would have seen these on most outerwear garments. I would go to Joann or Hobby Lobby, they have some el cheap-o snap quality assortment bags, however, you are stuck on hardware to attach said snap, they all take different "attachers". Good luck!
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    http://www.zipperstop.com has brass YKK, best quality zipper you can buy, do not buy any other zipper than YKK, it will ruin all your hard work. lol. zipper stop has all different colored bands, different metals, and different pulls. I usually buy from zipperstop on amazon because I have a free shipping prime account. just search their store for what you want. Oh, they will also custom size your zipper for $1. Corey
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    1. If higher quality leather is what you are after make sure you are using Hermann Oak #1, I have both first and second quality in my shop and the difference is very noticeable. 2. I like the results I get with Tandy's water stain and a high density sponge, circle circle circle motion, 2 coats usually does the trick. 3. Hand dying is going to have some color variance, its just life, you can work to get color very even, but its just not going to happen. Drum dyed veg tan will have a very even color so perhaps buying pre-dyed is a route for you.
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    Yes, that's correct. First coat went on, waited 30 - 45. Next coat went on, oiled flesh side with neetsfoot oil compound, buffed top side let dry over night. Carnauba Cream top side let dry completely, buff, resolene top, buff, boot wax finish.
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    The whole reason I coated it twice is because the first test of just brown on a chunk of leather came out looking like a pice of chocolate, delicious but no depth. coating again gave it a slight marbling effect with the darker brown. It's Tandy's water stain, not sure if oil based colors gives the same results, but worth playing around. Personally, I get great results with Tandy water stain. It's the one thing I can recommend from them. The canvas does not have "grades" per se other than "first quality" and "second quality". First quality has few imperfections, even thread weights through out and minimum twisting. Second quality has a more "slubby" texture with some imperfections, nothing wrong with it, and it can be a desired look, personally I like the look of slubby cotton for sweatshirts, and slubby linen for summer ties. Has a nice texture I think. The bag is first quality. I mention Cone Mills because they produce the best canvas in the world, and are USA! More known for world class denim, but I love their canvas. http://www.rawrdenim.com/2013/03/meet-your-maker-cone-mills-of-greensboro-north-carolina/ Look up the guys at Pacific Blue Denims, they have the best selection of quality denim and canvas at great prices.
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    12" diameter by 23" tall (closed)
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    That's a solid idea
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    @veedub3 Luckily I had the bag here next to me as I'm sending it off to the customer today. Here is the dopp bag, I pulled it out so you can see it all, It's attached at the top seem and "hangs" inside the bag so you don't see any outside seems. I also attached 2 pics of the top closure so you can see how the bag top folds together with the shoulder strap acting as the fastener, simple gravity and balance point physics keep it all closed, but to be sure there is a single brass snap hidden under the flap for added privacy and protection from things falling out. Thanks for the kind words and sorry for the crappy iPhone pics. Corey
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    Hey guys, posting here as well as the show off board, wanted some critique as I finished up another color combo of my military inspired weekender duffle bag. Inspired by the Navy sea bag and an army duffle this weekender carry on is anything but the ordinary luggage. Selvage canvas from the esteemed White Oak factory of Cone Mills in North Carolina. Leather is veggy tanned Hermann Oak #1. The color combo came out really nice. Canvas is a warm grey, sort of in the "dogwood" range. Leather was undercoated in tan, then top coated in dark brown for a very deep brown with a hint of reddish tone to it. Does anyone else use 2 different colors when dying leather? Solid brass hardware, and hand saddle stitched with havana brown tiger thread 0.8 mm. Canvas is finished with an outer layer of otter wax. Top closure is an envelope style folded closure that has some range to fill it all the way up or not so much. Inside large pocket and "hanging" dopp YKK zip bag for personal items. Would love your input on the leather work, but overall style comments are welcomed too.
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    Hey guys, finished up another color combo of my military inspired weekender duffle bag. Inspired by the Navy sea bag and an army duffle this weekender carry on is anything but the ordinary luggage. Selvage canvas from the esteemed White Oak factory of Cone Mills in North Carolina. Leather is veggy tanned Hermann Oak #1. The color combo came out really nice. Canvas is a warm grey, sort of in the "dogwood" range. Leather was undercoated in tan, then top coated in dark brown for a very deep brown with a hint of reddish tone to it. Does anyone else use 2 different colors when dying leather? Solid brass hardware, and hand saddle stitched with havana brown tiger thread 0.8 mm. Canvas is finished with an outer layer of otter wax. Top closure is an envelope style folded closure that has some range to fill it all the way up or not so much. Inside large pocket and "hanging" dopp YKK zip bag for personal items. Would love your input on the leather work, but overall style comments are welcomed too.
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    Yeah, I hear you TomG, I like to do the same, coat on the mink oil, let it soak up overnight and buff off, gives my straps a nice "bendy" quality. My process is to dye, then hit the flesh side with neatsfoot oil compound, the dyed side with carnauba cream, acrylic finish for water protection, then mink oil for suppleness and waxy protection.
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    Use black resolene or black acrylic to finish, watch SLC's video on dying black, at the 8:00 min mark they mention other methods. They talk about fading quite a bit, but they mention that the black won't stay color fast, IE crocking, and this is the method to use to get ultra black leather.
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    I agree with TomG. Using a oil pen or archival ink pen is the way to go. I "gold stamp" lettering a lot and my technique is to take a q-tip, dob it in kiwi mink oil, the Vaseline looking stuff not the liquid oil, and go around the edges of my stamped lettering to act as a "resist" of sorts. I drop in the pen and any overflow I can quickly wipe away in the mink oil. One letter at a time and its always the last thing I do. Then I hit the whole piece with a thin layer of acrylic finish and call it a day. I think my method works with simple lettering, have not tried truly fine edges and detail.
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    The tooling looks awesome, nice work! I'm a fan of conway buckles, maybe look into those for the buckles, it looks like in some of the pics the prong of the buckle is pointing out. More of a "slip strap" look. Just my opinion. Really nice work overall!
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    Looks great! Nice color on the leather Oxblood? Where did you get the metal frame for the doctors bag? I always wanted to make a tool bag like the old Klein bags.
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    Thanks all. @colt and wild bill. It wasent a tough job per sey. The hand stitching took the longest about 10-12 hours of hand stitching. Which I think is pretty fast for about 4-5 linear yards.
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    Hey all, finished up the military inspired weekender bag for a friend. Really pulled together all my skills from leather and general sewing / construction techniques. Thoughts welcome! Herrman Oak Leather and Cone Mills White Oak Selvage Canvas. See the whole story at https://jimmieshardgoods.wordpress.com/2015/01/30/military-inspired-half-duffle-weekender-bag/
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    Yep. Grab a couple and try it out. I've always cut the hole to the size of the grommet, eyelet, etc. 1/2" punch for 1/2" grommet. Good luck
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