mclarke Report post Posted March 1, 2013 Can any of you leather pros give me an idea of what might be used to create the frame and ridged ness of this suite case - http://www.saddlebackleather.com/Classic-Suitcase?sc=8&category=1289 How is somewhat " light"? What is sandwiched between the pigskin and leather? Where can I buy supplies to recreate etc? Any helps is appreciated Thanks Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted March 1, 2013 Can any of you leather pros give me an idea of what might be used to create the frame and rigidness of this suite case - http://www.saddlebac...8&category=1289 If you have The art of Making Leather Cases by Al Stohlman, take a look at page 50. If you don't have it, it's probably time to get it. You can purchase the eBook from Tandy. Use either 1/8" Masonite (hardboard) or 3 mm plywood paneling. Your local home centre should have them. You may be able to get off-cuts from a builder or smaller panels at the home centre. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mclarke Report post Posted March 1, 2013 Thanks Tom - I MIT have that book.. A going to take a look. How would you create the angles? Attempt to screw it together? Thanks Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David8386 Report post Posted March 2, 2013 It would all be stitched together, Masonite would just be the stiffener. Page 50 volume 2. The leather corners would be mitered and stitched. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
