Elton Joorisity Report post Posted January 3, 2010 Here are a couple pics of a gear bag I built before Christmas. The body is made of tan apron split from Caledon Leather in Calgary, the tooling is H.O. the latigo is Big Horn from Sheridan Leather and the piping was bought on eBay. I had some trouble with streaks in the dark brown dye but I think that had something to do with how chilly my shop was and the fact that things weren't drying properly!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted January 4, 2010 Elton, Good looking bag. That apron split really looks good, and I like the carving work too. Good job no matter how cold the shop was. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barra Report post Posted January 4, 2010 Great job Elton How did you join the handles on the base. Did you use a false bottom to cover everything up?. Now I have been shamed into finishing a bag I have cut out for myself. Barra Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elton Joorisity Report post Posted January 4, 2010 Great job Elton How did you join the handles on the base. Did you use a false bottom to cover everything up?. Now I have been shamed into finishing a bag I have cut out for myself. Barra Barra, I lap skived and glued the handles together on what would become the bottom side. There is no false bottom. I just tacked the handles on and glued the tooled ovals on while it was flat, stitched everything on and then glued the piping and gusset in and stitched the whole deal together then beat the hell out of it to turn it right side out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
