Cowboy Briefcase

[Doug C]

This is a project I finished this evening.

Time for bed.

Doug

[TomSwede]

WOW! Supernice that is!

The locking strap is beautifully incorporated with the floral motif.

Interesting handle, I'm guessing you have a round tubing inside and thin leather that is sewn together with a thicker leather piece inbetween and the burnished well. It would be nice to see a close up the handle.

Great work and I hope we'll see more from you, I always love wathing theese beautiful floral patterns but never seem to find time to try it out. Maybe it'll come later

Tom.

[TracyMoss]

Nice briefcase. I have made quite a few along those lines. One recommendation, I always have a pocket on the back, everyone really likes that detail. Just another option to draw a little more money. Really nice case. Thanks for sharing.

TM

[SCOUTER]

Doug, Outstanding! Looks great! Two questions... 1- What finish did you use? and 2- how long did that baby take to make? Thanks for posting!

[Doug C]

Tom,

The Handle is made from a pattern in the Stohlman cases book. I think it is handle no.10.

Scouter,

1- What finish did you use? and 2- how long did that baby take to make?

I used the traditional Sheridan finish, which is: Neatlack, wait 24 hrs, followed by antique paste stain (I used Sheridan Brown on this one) and then a light coat of Tan Coat.

I didn't keep track of my time on this. I did the carving and tooling all on one Saturday and then a number of evenings during the week when I could find a little time. I would guess about 16-18 hrs.

Doug

[abn]

WOW in capital letters. That's one fine briefcase!

[johnny7]

Great looking case!!

[keith]

Outstanding work!!! That's one nice case.

[tazzmann]

Very nice! 'nuf said!

[esantoro]

This is a project I finished this evening.

Time for bed.

Doug

I like the type of gussets you have for the bag. Is it one piece all the way around? Did you skive the gusset yourself or buy thinner veg tan?

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