gregintenn Report post Posted February 8 I didn't think it turned out too bad. It sure takes a lot of hand stitching! I'm still thinking about making a pair of saddlebags, but haven't committed to tackling that yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted February 8 If you first glue about a 3/8 bar of glue up the edge of each piece with Weldwood Contact cement . . . you can then come back every 3/4 of an inch with a bright shiny rivet . . . whole bunch easier and faster than hand sewing . . . and they look pretty darned good too. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregintenn Report post Posted February 8 (edited) Thank you, sir. That would be much easier. I'll probably go with some pre dyed leather next time as well. Edited February 8 by gregintenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzShooter Report post Posted February 9 Fantastic job. Very professional looking bag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samalan Report post Posted February 9 That's a very nice job for first try my friend . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackjack21 Report post Posted February 9 Rivets will never replace a great hand sewn product. You have made a really nice bag and am sure you will make fine saddlebags when you get to it. I myself have built hundreds of motorcycle tool bags and saddlebags and all have been hand sewn or laced. I usually use harness weight leather for the large bags. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregintenn Report post Posted February 10 2 hours ago, Blackjack21 said: Rivets will never replace a great hand sewn product. You have made a really nice bag and am sure you will make fine saddlebags when you get to it. I myself have built hundreds of motorcycle tool bags and saddlebags and all have been hand sewn or laced. I usually use harness weight leather for the large bags. Thanks for the kind words, everyone! I’ve made belts, holsters, wallets and such for several years now, but getting back into motorcycles, this is new to me. Blackjack21, I have a specific question for you. If I use a stiff, thick harness leather, can I use saddlebags without the wire guards you need to buy for commercial bags that protect the bags from getting onto the brake rotor/belt pulley? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted February 10 Very nice indeed. Personally, I'd stay with the stitching, but that's just me, the rivets make a lot of sense. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrdunn Report post Posted February 10 4 hours ago, Blackjack21 said: Rivets will never replace a great hand sewn product. You have made a really nice bag and am sure you will make fine saddlebags when you get to it. I myself have built hundreds of motorcycle tool bags and saddlebags and all have been hand sewn or laced. I usually use harness weight leather for the large bags. Yeah, that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted February 14 I also Think hand stitching is a better product on leather goods than rivets. BUT, When it comes to motorcycles EVERYONE knows that Chrome makes a bike go faster. The Leather color Black with Chrome is a tradition on Harley Davidson. It just IS. So In this instance, Mr Dwight has hit the nail on the head Nice bag by the way. VERY nice job Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
