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Howdy;

Here are a few gear bags I have just made up, they are made from an apron split leather with latigo handle and brass zippers and made in a few different sizes.

Please let me know what you think, I am looking for constructive criticism.

There are more photos and descriptions on my http://saddleblog.blogspot.com/

thanks much

Steve

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Steve now those are nice, makes me whish i had a machine as i hate to think about stitching some thing like that by hand, Don

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Steve,

I think they look great too. I really don't see any criticisms. One question I do have is your source of the apron split. Mine is that blueish gray, and yous looks more to the tan shade. I like the color of yours better for stuff like this.

Bruce Johnson

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Bruce;

I get the arpon split from Caledon Leather Sales in Calgary Alberta. this split is a firmer than than the pearl apron, makes great bags and awesome for shoeing aprons. I'm not sure where you would find it in the US.

Steve,

I think they look great too. I really don't see any criticisms. One question I do have is your source of the apron split. Mine is that blueish gray, and yous looks more to the tan shade. I like the color of yours better for stuff like this.

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We buy them as "apron splits"..

The bags look great.

I have always had it my mind to build a whole set of luggage but never seem to have the time.

Andy

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Steve, themz really nice. Only comment I would have is shoulder strap may be a good idea.(?)

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Steve,

Great minds think alike; I have been searching the internet looking for gear bags trying to get ideas for some and yours are exactly what I had in mind. I was going to make them out of extra heavy canvas but I really like the looks of those apron split ones. Thanks for posting!

Ryan

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Professional work, rugged design, very functional, quality leather and hardware. Personalized with tooling and brands.excellent stitching. top notch work.

Steve

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Steve.

I was looking at some duck material like the ones King Ranch used, but I agree that I like your apron split much more. Are these lined? Great looks as always!

Regards,

Ben

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TOP NOTCH as usual Mason!! Wanna build me one?? HAHAHA

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Andy I'm sure when I buy from Caledon it's called arpon split not apron split LOL, or maybe my dyslexia and grade three edicaton is showin. DYSLEXICS UNTIE

Ben the bags are not lined.

Steve.I was looking at some duck material like the ones King Ranch used, but I agree that I like your apron split much more. Are these lined? Great looks as always!Regards,Ben

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