Roger Report post Posted January 26, 2008 just finished this one up. lined and i added some lexan strips front and back to help it keep it's shape. time to start the seat.. too bad it will be black Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted January 26, 2008 The whole thing looks good to me, from the carving to the braiding...great job. I agree, they need a little stiffener. I like the shaped ones better than the floppy round ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Report post Posted January 26, 2008 thanks! many of these bags end up strapped to the bottom of the down tubes, angled down. even with 10-12oz leather and a 2-3 oz lining they won't hold thier shape in that position. it's much more solid for sure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duke Report post Posted January 26, 2008 looks good! nice skull.is that a pot leaf behind it?lol. braiding really gives the sides a finished look. definitely needs some stiffener. otherwise,wow.nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pip Report post Posted January 26, 2008 Where did you get those clasps again they look fab, fantastic design. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Report post Posted January 26, 2008 looks good! nice skull.is that a pot leaf behind it?lol. braiding really gives the sides a finished look. definitely needs some stiffener. otherwise,wow.nice. thanks! i prefer the laced edge for the same reason. the leaf.... what the customer wanted. that is the center design for the seat i am starting today Where did you get those clasps again they look fab, fantastic design. thanks pip! the only place i have found the pull snaps is ohio travel bag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedlifter Report post Posted January 26, 2008 Looks great beeze! I was thinking about some really thin ABS bent in the shape of the bag that way it would hold it's shape and the bottom wouldn't sag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Report post Posted January 26, 2008 Looks great beeze! I was thinking about some really thin ABS bent in the shape of the bag that way it would hold it's shape and the bottom wouldn't sag. i thought about abs but concerned about it breaking in the cold. lexan is also a bit more springy. i don't have any concern about the bottom sagging. just trying to keep it from bulging out from hanging down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pip Report post Posted January 28, 2008 thanks beezechoppa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites