Can Anyone Make This Pattern?

[Conscious Nate]

I seen this bag online and I would really like to make a swing at it. Can anyone make this pattern? (TOM BOYCE) lol

They used pieces of wood for the gusset.

[tboyce]

Cool idea using wood for the gusset. Give me a minute or two

[Conscious Nate]

10-4, Tom!

Can't wait to see what you got in mind.

[tboyce]

Okay here you go.

The design is for a 15"x12" Messenger Bag. I used parts from my other bag (dee's buckle straps, handles, billets, etc.) to fill in.

The gussets are based upon you going to Home Depot and buying a length of 1x4 which has the actual measurements of 3-1/2"x3/4"

You'll need to cut 2 of those 12" long each and round off 1" corners on one end of each for the bottom of the gusset.

You'll also need som decorative nails. I placed the holes 2" apart for the sides of the bags but 1 in the middle of each curve and 2 on the bottom on each side so the bag will stand up.

The print size is 42"x30"

have fun

wooden gusset messenger bag.pdf

[tboyce]

It occurred to me that I can add to this pattern so that those who wish can make it out of all leather. So I added a leather gusset with gouge lines shown 1/4" and showed the placement of the dee shield for the shoulder strap

wooden gusset messenger bag.pdf

[Conscious Nate]

Tom, you're amazing!

Thanks buddy.

[tboyce]

my pleasure

[jqtoms]

Yay!!! Can't wait to try it!

[snubbyfan]

I used to make custom furniture and I have a garage workshop with lotsa wood scraps. I'm sure ya'll be seein' something from me.

[silverbullet]

I made a small belt bag using wooden ends to use with black powder musket rounds. I used glue and upholstery nails plus a gusset to keep water out on flap with a belt strap and Sam Browne button . Looks neat like the bag here. I thought I was cheating by ot using all leather like the original item. Live and learn I guess. Works for me so it's good .thanks Gary