Solofalcon Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janaka Report post Posted January 7, 2013 very nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Nice job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cozee Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Dayum, that is niiiiiicccceeeee!!!! Tell us the details, pleeeeeaaasseeee! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LNLeather Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Nice Bag. Looks sturdy and made to last... I'd be proud to use that bag! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mijo Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Looks too nice to be used for sweaty gym clothes and running shoes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lederfun Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Like it a lot!! Great job!! I also would not mind to know more about the details What kind of leather did you use? The body is made of three parts if I am not mistaken? Thanks for showing!! Oliver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Solofalcon Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Thanks for the comments. I used 7-8 oz. veg tan leather for the main pieces and 4-5 oz. for the gusset, and yes there are three layers in the bottom portion of the bag. I used the 'On-Board Flight Bag' instructions on page 12 in Volume Three of 'The Art of Making Leather Cases' by Al & Ann Stohlman as a guideline for construction methods, and just adjusted the dimensions of everything to suit my needs. The most challenging thing for me was the zipper. This was my first time(and only attempt so far) trying to incorporate a zipper on a project and it was very rough to operate at first. It slides much smoother now that it has had a chance to break in. I used a Chestnut Tan antique stain for the overall color, and coated the inside well with Neat-Lac to account sweat, and water. If I were to do it again, I would probably choose a medium or dark brown for the color. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lederfun Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Thank you for sharing the details! I really do appreciate it! Oliver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin King Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Nice. That thing should last for-frikkin-ever. And get even better looking with wear. Good job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
