Members JamesR Posted January 28, 2017 Members Report Posted January 28, 2017 This case is similar to others I have made but this time I used harness leather. It's W&C 8 oz. harness in tan. It was quite flexible for 8 oz. thickness, I was very pleased with it. I stitched it with 1.2mm tiger thread at 6 spi. I used a 1 1/4' Cobra buckle. They are very strong and reliable. I attached my handle from underneath the top. I don't like handles connected with billets on the top of the bag. I have seen too many of them pull away from the bag over time. I would not say it is elegant but it certainly is rugged. I Quote
bikermutt07 Posted January 28, 2017 Report Posted January 28, 2017 Great rugged business bag. Looks like it should last a millennia. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members Sofaspud Posted January 29, 2017 Members Report Posted January 29, 2017 Functional, rugged, and beautifully constructed. That fits my definition of elegant to a T. Very nice. Quote
Members JamesR Posted January 29, 2017 Author Members Report Posted January 29, 2017 Thanks to both of you. Quote
Members kiwican Posted January 29, 2017 Members Report Posted January 29, 2017 Agreed, love that look Quote
Members shadowryder Posted February 1, 2017 Members Report Posted February 1, 2017 WOW!!!! Thats a beauty. Quote http://www.bat-shadow.jigsy.com/http://www.facebook....tShadowLeathers
Members JamesR Posted February 1, 2017 Author Members Report Posted February 1, 2017 kiwican,shadowryder, Thanks for the kind words. Quote
Members TrooperChuck Posted February 2, 2017 Members Report Posted February 2, 2017 Good looking bag. Simple, rugged, and well made never goes out of style. I like the way you attached the handle. No way that is going to rip out. Someone's going to be proud to have that bag. Quote "Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." (John Wayne)
Members JamesR Posted February 2, 2017 Author Members Report Posted February 2, 2017 electrathon, TrooperChuck, Thank you guys. I try to design things that will last. I have seen too many briefcases with handles that failed. The way some handles are attached look like an after thought to me. Problem is when you design things for long term durability you compromise the way it is going to look. I guess for me form follows function. BTW I know my stitching could be better, I'm working on it. Quote
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