Sparks Report post Posted October 23, 2010 (edited) Just finished this project. Lots of challenges and I had to learn several new skills. Luke Hatley helped a LOT via the phone and internet. Thanks Luke. Pictures to follow after I shrink them... Edited October 23, 2010 by Sparks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted October 25, 2010 Sparks .... you did very well on your "1st" large undertaking. Pack that Portmantu head down to West Tennessee and we'll jawbone for a spell, boil some coffee............... and might burn some blaclpowder............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Steve Report post Posted October 25, 2010 Just finished this project. Lots of challenges and I had to learn several new skills. Luke Hatley helped a LOT via the phone and internet. Thanks Luke. Pictures to follow after I shrink them... Hey Sparks, this looks good for a first project would look good strapped to a harley nice job dude. Regards, Steve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted October 25, 2010 (edited) Sparks while we are doing the 18th century have you came across a "Fire Bucket" pattern? I have a List to put in one and i thought a Leather Bucket would be great.. Edited October 25, 2010 by Luke Hatley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparks Report post Posted November 16, 2010 Thanks Big Steve! You may have already noticed that motor cyclists have adopted the style and manner of use of this item. Portmanteaus came in different sizes. Bikers currently use them to carry tools immediately behind the drivers seat. Soparks Hey Sparks, this looks good for a first project would look good strapped to a harley nice job dude. Regards, Steve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtimer Report post Posted February 9, 2011 Thanks Big Steve! You may have already noticed that motor cyclists have adopted the style and manner of use of this item. Portmanteaus came in different sizes. Bikers currently use them to carry tools immediately behind the drivers seat. Soparks Hello ! What are the measurements of your portmanteau ? / Knut Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparks Report post Posted February 21, 2011 Knut, Hello! The end pieces have a rounded top, but started as an eight inch by eight inch square, not counting the folded over sewing space. The length of the case itself is 24 inches. The cover flap is 26 inches wide so it can overlap either side one inch. Additional images for details can be found in my gallery http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?app=gallery&module=user&user=4989&do=view_album&album=591 Feed free to ask any other questions. I just noticed this message today, which is why it's been so long since you asked the question. Sparks Hello ! What are the measurements of your portmanteau ? / Knut Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtimer Report post Posted February 21, 2011 Knut, Hello! The end pieces have a rounded top, but started as an eight inch by eight inch square, not counting the folded over sewing space. The length of the case itself is 24 inches. The cover flap is 26 inches wide so it can overlap either side one inch. Additional images for details can be found in my gallery http://leatherworker...album&album=591 Feed free to ask any other questions. I just noticed this message today, which is why it's been so long since you asked the question. Sparks A very fine portmanteau , nice pics! What is the weight of the leather ? / Knut Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparks Report post Posted March 25, 2011 A very fine portmanteau , nice pics! What is the weight of the leather ? / Knut Knut, I used a side of 10-12 saddle skirting. I have some left over, but not enough to make a second one. I followed the directions and made the straps out of lighter leather--6 to 8 weight. If I did it again I'd use the thick stuff for the straps. I learned to skive putting this together. I also wet formed the end pieces over wood so I would have a face to sew directly to, rather than sewing diagonally through pieces cut at a 45 degree angle. Sparks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razz Report post Posted April 19, 2011 A little tidbit of info on the name Portmanteau, as you probably already know it's a french word.....really a combonation of two french words. Porte wich means "to carry" and manteau wich means "coat".......so litteral translation is "coat carrier" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparks Report post Posted May 1, 2011 Fascinating! Sparks A little tidbit of info on the name Portmanteau, as you probably already know it's a french word.....really a combonation of two french words. Porte wich means "to carry" and manteau wich means "coat".......so litteral translation is "coat carrier" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted May 1, 2011 Fascinating! Sparks lot of work for a "coat carrier" was it not... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites