Magnus a Report post Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) Yes, I am mad!First I would like to thank you all for all the knowledge I have been able to absorb on this forum. This is my first leather project ever. I have for several years been looking for a carry on luggage in leather but never found anything I liked OR could afford. Therefore I decided to make my own and this is what it look like. Everything is not finished as I can´t make up my mind if I want hinges on the lid or not. The finish is not there but it will take some time of usage to get that really nice lether look. I can wait.I hope you like it!/Magnus Edited May 27, 2014 by Magnus a Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted May 27, 2014 That's one helluva first project. Great job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrstn53 Report post Posted May 27, 2014 You picked a pretty difficult first project. Excellent Job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brushpopper Report post Posted May 27, 2014 Very, very good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted May 27, 2014 THAT is super cool. You did your research! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WScott Report post Posted May 27, 2014 Jumped straight into the deep end! Nice job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HippieLee Report post Posted May 27, 2014 I don't understand what you're mad about - I'd be happy as heck with a piece like that! Now I'll have to add that to the long list of things I want to make. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LTC Report post Posted May 27, 2014 i think in his case he's saying mad = insane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magnus a Report post Posted May 27, 2014 Mad as in crazy...Thanks everyone.I will try to find some time to take some pictures on details./Magnus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HippieLee Report post Posted May 27, 2014 Mad as in crazy... Thanks everyone. I will try to find some time to take some pictures on details. /Magnus oh lol! Someone might have said you were crazy to take that on as your first project but seeing how it turned out, they would have been wrong. I thought you were angry because it didn't fit in the carry-on sizer at the airport. Glad that's not the case! (no pun intended). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eccho Report post Posted May 27, 2014 Excellent work........you have a great future in leather work my friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted May 27, 2014 Impressive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted May 28, 2014 Very nice work and for a first project, all I can say is EXCELLENT. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuaneS Report post Posted May 28, 2014 As with everyone else, I'd say that's a little Over The TOP for a first project!!! And it looks fantastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craftsman827 Report post Posted May 29, 2014 Great job ! CAN WE SEE THE INSIDE ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magnus a Report post Posted May 29, 2014 Thanks everyone!I took some picture with my phone so the quality is not as good.The inside is not finished as I will install straps. (There are plenty of Chicago screws to use)The last picture is on the handle and the construction holding the lid in place. The finish is OK but I have not done the final polish. The leather round the metal is lined with rawhide, as is the D-rings on the side for the shoulder strap.Unfortunate it is not easy to get the color right./M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted May 29, 2014 I too say, Super great work on your first project. Nicely done ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scootinnc Report post Posted May 30, 2014 OMG, that is amazing work. I made a carry on bag for my first project, but it did not come out looking as good as this! Nicely done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VansCustomLeather Report post Posted April 7, 2015 That's a beautiful piece of luggage. Been wanting to do one myself...love the look of this one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramrod Report post Posted April 15, 2015 that is a great detail - using rawhide to reinforce the handles. they will last forever doing it that way. you did a very nice job on this project. great details. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWB Report post Posted June 10, 2015 Great work. Id like to attempt something like this, but I am not sure what to use for the inner structure. Is it a wood frame? Plastic? If wood, what type? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magnus a Report post Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) Great work. Id like to attempt something like this, but I am not sure what to use for the inner structure. Is it a wood frame? Plastic? If wood, what type? Thanks I made the luggage without thinking of the weight. Therefore I chosed the wrong materials and techniques. I used 4 mm leather (harness leather? the heavy stuff for saddles) for the outside, see picture. For the side panels I used a sandwich with carbon fiber epoxi that I made WAY to sturdy and thereby heavy. A also inserted an aluminum frame seen in the pictures. What is not shown is the aluminum rods that was used on the top of the sides. I then used 2 mm leather to cover the space between the rods and another 2 mm to make the interior. This ended up in a more or less uselass luggage due to weight but a very handsom furniture in my livingroom. I am just in the middle of a second prototype with a compleate different approach and look. I will post pictures when finished. Or after my vacation when I plan to use it. /M Edited June 11, 2015 by Magnus a Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob Report post Posted June 21, 2015 your very first project ever....hmmmm...pretty neat....I guess all these 200+ years of combined experience over many years on this forum here mean nothing if you just jump right straight in and try your skills.........hahaa... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
