Question On Double Guset Briefcase

[Windrider30]

Ok so going to make a briefcase with two gussets that way the brief case will have a middle divider, the inside will also have a pocket on the back and front inside of the bag to give it more ways to seperate things. The quesion I have is on the middle divider do I want to use the same thickness that I use for the outter leather (6 to 7 oz) or do I want to use the same thickness as the inside pockets (4 oz leather)? Which would be better and which would add a bit more stability to the bag in question?

Bag is goign to be 15" across 9" high have not figured out how wide I want it just yet thinking around 6 maybe 7 inches.

[johnv474]

I If the pockets are attached to the divider, I would use thicker leather on the divider, like the 6-7oz you mentioned. If needed, the front and/or flap could be made of the 4oz for weight savings. If the gussets are thinner than the body, the briefcase can compress easier when not full. For myself I would use 6-7 for all but gussets and pockets, but I don't mind the slight extra weight.

I If the pockets are attached to the divider, I would use thicker leather on the divider, like the 6-7oz you mentioned. If needed, the front and/or flap could be made of the 4oz for weight savings. If the gussets are thinner than the body, the briefcase can compress easier when not full. For myself I would use 6-7 for all but gussets and pockets, but I don't mind the slight extra weight.

[Tugadude]

I think some of it depends upon what leather you use. Is it stiff, or soft and flexible? I did a double gusset with 4-5 oz. buffalo and was very happy. The buffalo, Cullata from Springfield Leather is very firm and smooth. I used same weight for all.

[Windrider30]

Thanks guys for the advice. And the internal pockets are going to be sewn to the front and back side of the front piece and back piece leaving the divider alone.