How to make a linesmans pouch and use a Cowboy 441

[RockyAussie]

26 minutes ago, SolarLeatherMachines said:

Another assembly option:  Clecos would also work well to assemble it together.  And they last forever.  You can get them several places, but here's a link to one version.  

http://www.eastwood.com/panel-holding-system.html

Thanks for that idea. It would save a lot of time if it works. I will try and find local and give it a try. I think they may need a washer on the back to hold but that should not be a problem. The length they can get through to hold in this case up to 11mm (7/16") may be an issue as well. I love the idea a lot. Regards Brian.

[RockyAussie]

4 minutes ago, gigi said:

Very cool! Looks very durable. What kind of leather is this?

Cant say for sure as I've had it a while. It appears to be a chrome tanning, quite compressed with a possibly urethane top coat. I tried casting with it a while back in hot soapy water and whatever I tried it just dripped the water off and laughed at me. I did manage to cast a gun pouch with it but that took some extreme pressure. I have to say bending sheet metal is probably easier and I don't think I will be any hurry to use it again. The fact I got away with stitching it on this CB 441 at this hardness and thickness did surprise me.

[OLDNSLOW]

great job nicely done please put up the pattern when you think it is time for it PDF works, and also the type of leather used!!

[wlg190861]

1 hour ago, RockyAussie said:

I would be happy to give you the patterns for free but you have to consider that it is made size wise for the actual tools in it. Are you able to take DXF format?  Or which file format can you use? Instructions on how - as this was my first I would wait for a few days and see if any other members can input any better ways of construction as this took more time than I thought with all of the bolting etc.

PDF

[RockyAussie]

2 minutes ago, OLDNSLOW said:

great job nicely done please put up the pattern when you think it is time for it PDF works, and also the type of leather used!!

Will do tonight if I can. The only thing is the A3 printer I use is not long enough for the larger piece in length in one hit. I had to print out and cut the top and join. So I am wondering what is a paper size to put it on? A3+ should work but is that tits on a bull for most people? Regards Brian

[OLDNSLOW]

the A3 is a larger format than what we here in the 48 normally use I am not sure 8x14 is close in size, but can always cut and tape together or redraw out section if need be.

[RockyAussie]

4 minutes ago, OLDNSLOW said:

the A3 is a larger format than what we here in the 48 normally use I am not sure 8x14 is close in size, but can always cut and tape together or redraw out section if need be.

OK. I will draw up a couple of ways and sizes with a lot of measurements.

[RockyAussie]

11 hours ago, Matt S said:

Looks great Brian. Did you use nylon or polyester thread? Nylon is much more readily available but I'm worried about its UV resistance when used on outdoors products.

I have for years had a preference to using the thread in this pdf attachment.shann_Strongbond_spec_sheet.pdf

I have over the years tried a lot of threads and this has always given the least sewing problems.

Unfortunately here in Australia they only stock black and white in the 277 range.

[OLDNSLOW]

Thanks

[RockyAussie]

I have done up the patterns for the linesman's pouch to the best of my ability for A4 printing.  Please let me know if there is any problems in printing and make sure that the printer is set to print 1 to 1 or full size. The new owner/ customer picked up the pouch yesterday and kindly posed for a couple of pics and he was very happy with the new pouch. Brian  Linesmans pouch for A4 printing.pdf