SmokeCigars Report post Posted September 5, 2016 It has been a while since I poster here since I have mostly been focusing on wood working. The other day I decided to do a little crossover project and make a wood and leather messenger bag. The gussets are made out of Ambrosia Maple. The leather is 5/6oz. Overall dimensions are roughly 12x15. This is a project for me, but I've already had a lot of interest in it. I may make a few more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted September 5, 2016 That is awesome. Can I steal the concept? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmokeCigars Report post Posted September 5, 2016 Not a problem. I think the design has been around for a long while. I've seen some wood gusset bags that are pre-1800. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veedub3 Report post Posted September 5, 2016 2 hours ago, bikermutt07 said: That is awesome. Can I steal the concept? This should help you out as well if you choose to make one. Nice bag @SmokeCigars Karina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted September 5, 2016 Thanks. I may make some other hybrids. Maybe one of these too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Drakkon Report post Posted September 6, 2016 That is gorgeous! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boriqua Report post Posted September 6, 2016 I have made a couple of smaller bags using a similar technique but I never loved the way I attached the straps. I have one in production right now and considered the slots but cant figure out how to make them nice in the wood without a router and jig which I no longer have access too. How did you do your slots for the straps? Nice work by the way!! That will attract ALOT of attention! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted September 6, 2016 How about a couple of different size dowels to make a hefty sam brown stud sort of thing. Just a thought and doesn't need a router just a drill and a sander I'd say. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmokeCigars Report post Posted September 7, 2016 16 hours ago, Boriqua said: I have made a couple of smaller bags using a similar technique but I never loved the way I attached the straps. I have one in production right now and considered the slots but cant figure out how to make them nice in the wood without a router and jig which I no longer have access too. How did you do your slots for the straps? Nice work by the way!! That will attract ALOT of attention! To make the slots I drilled out a bulk of the material with a forstner drill bit, then removed the rest with a chisel. Same way you make a mortise joint if you want to see the technique done on youtube. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted September 8, 2016 Drill out holes at the end of each slot with a brad-point bit, then use a coping saw to cut the slot. Same principles as cutting a slot in leather using a round punch for each end of the slot, and a knife to cut between. The brad-point bit is similar to a forstner bit. Drills a cleaner hole than a typical twist drill. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VTleather09 Report post Posted September 28, 2016 Awesome! I love it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
