aaronthearcher Report post Posted September 28, 2019 Just recently finished and shipped this bag out to it's new owner to be used and enjoyed. Happy to hear any thoughts. It's W&C dark brown English bridle leather 8-9 ounce, gussets I split down on my old dixon splitter (I really want a bell skiver, it will be my next purchase) It's all hand cut and saddle stitched with dyed burnished and waxed edges, solid brass hardware from Buckleguy.com (love them), leather I ordered from the Hide House in Napa, their customer service is awesome and they're close to me so shipping is super fast. Solid copper rivets. Leather wrapped aluminum reinforcement bar under flap. Not in the pictures is a small luggage strap that goes from the top d-rings around a slide out carry on handle for traveling. My work can also be seen on instagram or facebook as HideGear Detail Album Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted September 29, 2019 I think you should rethink a Bell skiver if you are intending to skive purse etc. gussets Ferg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkCdub Report post Posted September 29, 2019 45 minutes ago, Ferg said: I think you should rethink a Bell skiver if you are intending to skive purse etc. gussets Ferg Can you explain your position on this? Why is a bell skiver not good for skiving gussets? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted September 29, 2019 Good looking bag @aaronthearcher! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stompk Report post Posted September 29, 2019 WOW! I think it's awesome ! where do you get the laser engraving done ? it looks really great ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted September 29, 2019 (edited) 19 hours ago, MarkCdub said: Can you explain your position on this? Why is a bell skiver not good for skiving gussets? Bell Skiver won't skive more that 1 3/4" and maybe 2". Most gussets are wider than that, with some exceptions of course. You can run them through again by turning the leather around, it doesn't work well very often. Lot of money when you would be better off getting a skiver that is intended for your use. Ferg Edited September 29, 2019 by Ferg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaronthearcher Report post Posted September 30, 2019 8 hours ago, Ferg said: Bell Skiver won't skive more that 1 3/4" and maybe 2". Most gussets are wider than that, with some exceptions of course. You can run them through again by turning the leather around, it doesn't work well very often. Lot of money when you would be better off getting a skiver that is intended for your use. Ferg Gotcha. It’s just the edges I want to skive anyway. So a bell skiver would be perfect. A crank splitter would be next after that. Just to thin the gussets over all. But skiver would be useful for so much. 10 hours ago, Stompk said: WOW! I think it's awesome ! where do you get the laser engraving done ? it looks really great ! Local awards and trophy shop. It was a little pricy $45 but client wanted it and paid for it. It does turn out really nice. Bring sample leather to your local sho to let them test on On 9/28/2019 at 8:19 PM, battlemunky said: Good looking bag @aaronthearcher! Thanks so much Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djw872 Report post Posted December 14, 2023 Looks great!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
