TomSwede Report post Posted May 8, 2008 (edited) So finally got this tube together. Black and orange theme inspired from the old videogame Ataris logotype with an added thingy on the cap. Just wanted a design with clean lines, center one is extrovert and the sides are introvert beveling. The cap is built around the vinyl liner (I'd rather call it innertube, but it's a liner in the cap) to act as a friction lock and a simple cord on the back. It won't come off in normal use since the vinyl is lots of friction. Basic idea with a friction lock is to rid those sometimes bold looking topstrap and buckles that can really mess up a neat design. It houses a 3 split 10 ft rod. Tom Edited May 8, 2008 by TomSwede Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anne newkold Report post Posted May 8, 2008 Very very nice Tom! the handle looks like the braid that I learned from Rene Berends of Germany. I have some bracelets and hair barrette done that way. You should do a tutorial on how you did the tube! I would like to do one to carry my large patterns in when I work on large projects away from home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted May 8, 2008 Very classy looking job, Tom! Braided handle is a knockout, and the lettering looks well executed. I like the linework with the texture. Makes me want to tie up some flies...now where are those turkey feathers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hilly Report post Posted May 8, 2008 Tom, you do some amazing work! I love that braided handle! I agree, you should do a tutorial! Hilly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yaklady Report post Posted May 8, 2008 That's a good looking case, Tom! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted May 9, 2008 Awesome looking case Tom, I also really like the handle, and the carved name is such a nice touch. Can we see the way you did the seam on the backside of the tube....please. Thanks for posting. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freak Report post Posted May 9, 2008 WOW !!!! Tom that's on heck of a nice case man. I'de be afraid to use it so nice. I like everything about it. How long did that take to make ?? Again WOW !! Well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mudman Report post Posted May 9, 2008 Very Nice work!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted May 9, 2008 Very very nice Tom! the handle looks like the braid that I learned from Rene Berends of Germany. I have some bracelets and hair barrette done that way. You should do a tutorial on how you did the tube! I would like to do one to carry my large patterns in when I work on large projects away from home. Thank you Anne! I've seen Rene's work online, a very talented man. The handle braid is mexican basketwave/roundbraid on edges and center is a variation that ShirleyZ posted a while ago. Very classy looking job, Tom!Braided handle is a knockout, and the lettering looks well executed. I like the linework with the texture. Makes me want to tie up some flies...now where are those turkey feathers? Thanks Alex! I really put alot of effort into those letter since it's so hard on such a big leather. You're excused for going fishin over beating the 'ol dead cow;-) Tom, you do some amazing work! I love that braided handle!I agree, you should do a tutorial! Hilly Thank you Hilly! I'm glad you liked it, it sure is better than my armpits;-) Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hedge Report post Posted May 9, 2008 Tom, you did it again! The two things that impress me most about this case are the way you did the name and that fabulous handle. Mind if I borrow your handle design? I have a project in mind that it would set off. Really a fine piece of work, Tom!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted May 9, 2008 That's a good looking case, Tom! Thank you Kathy! I put my best effort into it and picking up skill on how to handle big leathers I will try to achive some higher goals with those. I got some really fun ideas but need funding for them. Awesome looking case Tom, I also really like the handle, and the carved name is such a nice touch. Can we see the way you did the seam on the backside of the tube....please.Thanks for posting. Ken Thanks Ken! Working on getting pics with that. WOW !!!! Tom that's on heck of a nice case man. I'de be afraid to use it so nice. I like everything about it. How long did that take to make ?? Again WOW !! Well done. Thank you Freak! I'm really nervous when handling it now that it is done and is no longer considered mine. 2½ week but that's also colliding with family, work, housecleaning and stuff but last week has been about 3-4 hours of sleep per night and one hour per afternoon so alot of hours into it. Braids may be about ten hours perhaps, getting the holes laid out correct is alot of doublechecking and teadious work that chews up time, tooling, colouring, pampering details..phew it's alot of work. Very Nice work!!! Thank you Mudman! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timd Report post Posted May 9, 2008 I am just amazed. Very clean, very sharp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted May 9, 2008 Tom, you did it again! The two things that impress me most about this case arethe way you did the name and that fabulous handle. Mind if I borrow your handle design? I have a project in mind that it would set off. Really a fine piece of work, Tom!!! Hey Hedge! Thanks alot! I'd be honoured to lend you the design, after all you're the one that set my up to try braiding the cord for previous tube and lending a helping hand with that so I just owe you big time! About the name carving I personally really like how it looks when floating just into the orange area. I was very unsure about that but just felt I needed to explore that way of doing it. Can I see your project later? Here's a coupl of pics from the back Ken. Poor lighting causing too long shutter speeds with needed aperture made it hard to get any good shots with a deeper perspective of the back. Try and take it outside tomorrow. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colman Report post Posted May 9, 2008 Another great rod tube! Like the way the lines extend into the tube cap. jc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted May 9, 2008 I am just amazed. Very clean, very sharp. Another great rod tube!Like the way the lines extend into the tube cap. jc Thank you guys! One of the reasons behind the friction lock is those lines and of course try and make the tube look like a whole clean piece. We want surface to tool on, oh, don't we! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dagr Report post Posted May 9, 2008 Outstanding my friend, just beautiful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted May 9, 2008 Dude this is awesome. I agree with the WOW remark. color looks great and the construction is top notch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted May 9, 2008 Outstanding my friend, just beautiful! Dude this is awesome. I agree with the WOW remark. color looks great and the construction is top notch. Thank You Dagr and Spider! Nice that you like the construction, this one can take some serious beating and still hold together. Previous tube has that button and the cord that may need replacing after heavy use also that cap is just attached to one side but it'll sit quite firm once I get that vinyl liner on. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Report post Posted May 9, 2008 Hi Tom - Great job! I am a big fan of your handles since I saw the first tube. Love your color combo's. I have a question: (don't know/understand much about construction things) on the pic of the lining you have the lining edge turned and stitched, but it doesn't look like the stitching has an actual job. Am I missing something or was this just because you needed to play with some more lace. Crystal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Report post Posted May 9, 2008 Tom, that rod holder is super nice. That is just great craftmanship. Keepup with the very nice work. It's sure as heck nice to look at. I wiped my chin to avoid droulling on the keyboard... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted May 9, 2008 (edited) Hi Tom - Great job! I am a big fan of your handles since I saw the first tube. Love your color combo's. I have a question: (don't know/understand much about construction things) on the pic of the lining you have the lining edge turned and stitched, but it doesn't look like the stitching has an actual job. Am I missing something or was this just because you needed to play with some more lace. Crystal Thanks Crystal! Glad you liked the handle, I think it's the most decorative part on this one. Yuo have sharp eyes and your right about the turned lining. It should not have been stitched but rather mede from one part that is just a tad wider to allow turning without to much probs fitting in down over the tube. I do lot's of thinking ahead and that's one major time thief and I did think about this aswell but I just got it wrong and thought that the outer liner would have to be sewn on flipside. This was not the case I notice when starting with the physical construction but I continued with this solution just to see the result. Owner is 15 mins to walk from here so I can easily redo it later. It was good practice though and I'd say I need more practice with this especially if I'm gonna do it with leather. Tom, that rod holder is super nice. That is just great craftmanship. Keepup with the very nice work. It's sure as heck nice to look at. I wiped my chin to avoid droulling on the keyboard... Thanks Bob! Hope your keyboard survived *handing you a towel and some polish* Edit: Just saw the the underline you have about having time, now I have some second thoughts bout the liner issue we talked about above. I really don't mind that seem it's just that it came a bit to close to the edge. Lesson here, always keep some extra material and cut off excess when you do the final fittings. Got it down in my notebook now...again. Tom Edited May 9, 2008 by TomSwede Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted May 9, 2008 Aaaawesome job Tom:-) I also think you have improved your designs more and more, this one is fantastic, I Love the braid:-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indypbear Report post Posted May 9, 2008 Tom, To echo the others that is a beautiful case. I'm jealous. I see the mariners star on the bottom and it'll look good on the next project with your NEW maker's stamp...nice and crisp. Looking forward to more "stuff" from the great Swede artist. John aka Indy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Report post Posted May 9, 2008 Thanks Crystal! Glad you liked the handle, I think it's the most decorative part on this one. Yuo have sharp eyes and your right about the turned lining. It should not have been stitched but rather mede from one part that is just a tad wider to allow turning without to much probs fitting in down over the tube. I do lot's of thinking ahead and that's one major time thief and I did think about this aswell but I just got it wrong and thought that the outer liner would have to be sewn on flipside. This was not the case I notice when starting with the physical construction but I continued with this solution just to see the result. Owner is 15 mins to walk from here so I can easily redo it later. It was good practice though and I'd say I need more practice with this especially if I'm gonna do it with leather. Thanks for the explaination. I think the stitching adds a nice decorative finish to it - I wouldn't change it. I was just curious, wasn't sure if it was like a "tack stitch" like a fabric hem, etc. I was playing around the other evening with skiving and working on a rolled edge and saw this and thought there was a trick I was missing. I am trying to figure out how to put a mini project together and worry that I will not get all the details figured out and not find out until I have done the "paint yourself into a corner" job and have to can everything and start all over AGAIN! Thanks for the info! Crystal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted May 9, 2008 Aaaawesome job Tom:-)I also think you have improved your designs more and more, this one is fantastic, I Love the braid:-) Thank you Tina! Improving is important and I really like the friction lock. I have this plan with gradually increase the amount of carving and tooling that goes into the design to keep track of how the leather behaves. I don't use excess leather and then trim to the right size after tooling so it's critical to keep track of movement when it dries and learn how to avoid disasters. Tom,To echo the others that is a beautiful case. I'm jealous. I see the mariners star on the bottom and it'll look good on the next project with your NEW maker's stamp...nice and crisp. Looking forward to more "stuff" from the great Swede artist. John aka Indy Thanks John! Ahh that's some sweet stuff to hear! Really anxious to get my hands on that stamp. It'll make a far more professional look. I carved my name too with that mariners star and there's a reason I don't show this on that pic ,lol, but equally important that I show my name with the star for future association. The tube was picked up allready so my photosession in the sun went away but I can do it later with the guys. They will celebrate Harry tomorrow with a fishingparty in the baltic sea where he get's his tube and May 29 they will be going to an exclusive fishingcamp in Norway (Orkla) where they will show off their tubes and try to stir up some interrest for them. Cheers mate!! (I'm a beer addict, dark stuff like guinness but one of my favourites is a golden pale ale and made in US by breweri Sierra Nevada) Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
