Members GregGaub Posted January 16, 2009 Members Report Posted January 16, 2009 Replace the notebook with a marble slab, make the compartments a little bigger, and I can see this being a portable leather carver's briefcase. Just the sort of thing I'd want to take to the inlaws' with me when I want some quiet time Hey, now THERE'S an idea! I wonder if anyone has made a "portable workshop" in a nicely tooled/crafted case? Just the bare necessities to start/complete basic projects when you're traveling or something. You'd need some marble, maul/mallet, Lucky-7 plus other fave tools, a couple knives, some small containers of certain chemicals (dyes, dressings, finishes), your favorite applicators (daubers/sponge/wool), a couple small spools or lace and thread with appropriate needles. Maybe an awl or a set of punches. Then all of that cased up nicely with dedicated pouches/ties for everything. You could even design it to stand up a certain way when working. Of course, the whole thing would be nicely tooled/accented in your favorite style. It would be perfect for those who do fairs and stuff, to easily break out some work during slow times or to show people how it's done, or for teachers that do classes/seminars for clubs and such. If anyone's done such a thing, I'd love to see it! Beautiful work Thank you kindly! -Greg Quote This sig is clever. You like it.
King's X Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 Hey, now THERE'S an idea! I wonder if anyone has made a "portable workshop" in a nicely tooled/crafted case? I use a Painter's briefcase that is made out of nylon (shhh, don't tell anyone here), anyways, it has pockets galore and some are attached by velcro. Some pockets are made out of netting material so they are visable and breath. I the larger portion, there is room for a small slab (6x10), mallet, tools, etc. It works out for now, but it will eventually give out for two reasons #1 it is made out of nylon which will with the appropriate amount of stress will give. #2 it is not made for leathercraft products. I depend a lot on my Tandy LF for stuff like slab, water, sponge, cutting board, etc so I don't have to take but just the essentials. Greetings from Round Rock, Texas Quote Greetings from Central Texas! The Grain Side Up blog #TheGrainSideUp
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