Members gmace99 Posted April 24, 2015 Members Report Posted April 24, 2015 I seen a picture of a wood gusset style bag on this site last night and thought it would be a nice bit of fun to make. Also a good way to use a bit of wood from an old pallet and a some leather that no one wants in a saddle these days as the colour is out of fashion. I normally make English style saddles and it was nice and relaxing day getting away from the norm. It was a simple style and easy pattern to do. The hard bit was cutting the wood as I only have a hand saw that I bought five years ago and probably only used once or twice cutting the shape was interesting but managed to survive that task with all fingers in tact. Quote
Contributing Member BillB Posted April 24, 2015 Contributing Member Report Posted April 24, 2015 Looks nice. It would be good for carrying items that should not be crushed. Quote
Members MonicaJacobson Posted April 25, 2015 Members Report Posted April 25, 2015 Cool! I've wanted to make one of those. Quote
Members FirstNick Posted June 28, 2015 Members Report Posted June 28, 2015 Really nice! Did you get to try it out? Is it plan nails you use to attach the leather to the wood? Quote
Members veedub3 Posted June 28, 2015 Members Report Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) I tried it out and I used brass tacks. Here is a video of one being made. Karina Edited June 28, 2015 by veedub3 Quote
Members gmace99 Posted June 28, 2015 Author Members Report Posted June 28, 2015 I used brass escutcheon pins. I use them when putting the name plates on the saddles so had them in my workshop. I like the idea of using wood and leather together. I have an idea in my head to use some more old pallet wood with leather and make a chest. Just got to wait till the next time I have some free time. Quote
Members biglew Posted June 29, 2015 Members Report Posted June 29, 2015 there is already a pattern in the pattern section for this bag Quote
Members FirstNick Posted June 29, 2015 Members Report Posted June 29, 2015 Wow, thanks so much for the respond! I no longer have an excuse not to do this project! Biglew, I have searched the forum, but was unable to find it - can you point me in the right direction? Only if it is not to much of a hassle for you of course! Quote
Members veedub3 Posted June 29, 2015 Members Report Posted June 29, 2015 Biglew you are absolutely correct, and I forgot all about it. I actually didn't use the pattern provided as it is so simple to make, I made a small handbag version. FirstNick, here is the thread where the pattern is found: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=59684&hl=%2Bwood+%2Bgusset+%2Bbag Karina Quote
Members FirstNick Posted June 29, 2015 Members Report Posted June 29, 2015 Thanks so much Karina! Quote
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