Members SmokeCigars Posted September 5, 2016 Members Report 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
bikermutt07 Posted September 5, 2016 Report Posted September 5, 2016 That is awesome. Can I steal the concept? Quote
Members SmokeCigars Posted September 5, 2016 Author Members Report 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
Members veedub3 Posted September 5, 2016 Members Report 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
bikermutt07 Posted September 5, 2016 Report Posted September 5, 2016 Thanks. I may make some other hybrids. Maybe one of these too. Quote
Members Grey Drakkon Posted September 6, 2016 Members Report Posted September 6, 2016 That is gorgeous! Quote
Boriqua Posted September 6, 2016 Report 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
RockyAussie Posted September 6, 2016 Report 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
Members SmokeCigars Posted September 7, 2016 Author Members Report 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
Northmount Posted September 8, 2016 Report 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
Members VTleather09 Posted September 28, 2016 Members Report Posted September 28, 2016 Awesome! I love it. Quote
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