GampasShop Report post Posted August 15, 2007 Hello from southwest Kansas. Started leatherworking back in the mid 70's as a 4-H project. Have done several billfolds, purses, belts, clock and a few items for my blackpowder hunting. Had been using a billfold that I think was made in 1990 and it finally wore out on me so grabbed the tools over the weekend and made a new one. Could tell I its been a long time as the work showed it and the ole wrists hurt afterwards. Am looking for some ideas for a bag/pouch to put my maps in while on the ATV. Have a collection of the Trails Illustrated and other maps (10 or so) that I usually carry with me and the small shopping bag that I have been using for years is shot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regis Report post Posted August 15, 2007 Welcome. Ideas.......we have plenty of ideas, encouragement, and discussion here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted August 15, 2007 Welcome Gampa, Good to have you here. You will find that we are all very friendly and helpful. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Major Report post Posted August 16, 2007 Welcome. Are you looking for a flat case or a round case for the maps? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GampasShop Report post Posted August 16, 2007 Ok, my stack of maps measure 8" X 4 1/2" X 3". After looking thru an old Tandy Catalog (2005), I think I am going to try something along the lines of what they call a Belt Bag (part # 44345-00). What I need is bigger than the bag shown, but I ought to be able to do something along those lines. Have never actually done anything that wasn't in a kit before, so will be good practice and a chance to try a freehand picture design and hand sewing. What weight of leather would be recommended for something along these lines? I usally carry my maps everywhere (pickup, atv). These are the waterproof/tearproof maps so as far as that goes they are durable. As far as on the ATV, I carry them in a fender bag (mostly water resistant). Oh ya, as soon as I figure out the adding a picture, I will have to take a picture of something in my "Leather Box". In looking over this site, I have a collectors item and dang if I know why. I had bought a "Ruby" blade for my swivel knife soon after I started tooling and really like it. Then when my local store was closing down I must have bought another one. So I have one still in the little plastic case with the original paper that was with it. Says on the paper if it becomes nicked to send it in and include $1 for return postage. Wonder if the $1 would still cover the postage? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
