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Author Topic: My New Double Pouch  (Read 1528 times)

Spotted Bull

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My New Double Pouch
« on: March 22, 2020, 09:39:57 PM »
Here is one I finally got finished with, veg tan cow hide about 3 oz, vinegaroon stain and sewn with waxed linen thread.


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Re: My New Double Pouch
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2020, 09:53:52 PM »
Looking good, Bull.
We made all our bags out of 5 - 6 oz oil tan and for a double bag, that was just a mite heavy.
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Re: My New Double Pouch
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2020, 09:57:46 PM »
Lookin good Bull. I don't mean to highjack the thread but was wondering how leather weight is determined.
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Re: My New Double Pouch
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2020, 10:03:38 PM »
I don't really know the technical answer, but it takes the thickness into account.

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Re: My New Double Pouch
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2020, 12:27:22 AM »
I kinda recall looking that leather weight question up one time, and I believe it had something to do with the folds of a dollar bill, but I can't remember the formula, and I can't recall where I read that at???

Here we go;

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Re: My New Double Pouch
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2020, 12:33:55 AM »
from Tandy Leather...

Weight/Thickness - Leather is usually measured in terms of ounces. One ounce equals 1/64th of an inch thickness. Thus, a weight of 7 to 8 oz. means the leather is 7/64th to 8/64th of an inch thickness.

Here is a chart I found also.

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Re: My New Double Pouch
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2020, 02:37:25 AM »
My goodness!  That's some good useful information right there!
And, That is a really nice pouch, Bull

Thanks!

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Re: My New Double Pouch
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2020, 07:10:21 AM »
Nice work on the bag Bull  :bl th up some really neat stitches. 
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Re: My New Double Pouch
« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2020, 07:23:58 AM »
Thanks guys.  Feels good to get back into making stuff again.

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Re: My New Double Pouch
« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2020, 10:46:15 AM »
Nice bag.  You do good work.
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Re: My New Double Pouch
« Reply #10 on: March 23, 2020, 02:10:56 PM »
That looks real good! :yessir:

I just spent several hours adding a piece to a hatchet sheath I had made; I made it too short  :Doh! and the blade cut the stitching on the end.  Being thrifty (some would say c-h-e-a-p) I sewed an extra inch to it so now there is little chance of a repeat, but my what a lot of fiddling around with my little Speedy Stitcher!  I could have made a whole new cover in the time it took, and it would have looked a whole lot nicer.

What I make doesn't hold a candle to what Bull does; I'm impressed with your talent!  :bow

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Re: My New Double Pouch
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2020, 03:47:40 PM »
I've kinda toyed with that double pouch idea myself Bull, but haven't done one as yet. After seeing yours, that just might change.  :shake  Good looking bag!  :hairy
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Re: My New Double Pouch
« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2020, 05:06:16 PM »
Joe I can send you my pattern via email if you like.

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Re: My New Double Pouch
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2020, 05:28:28 PM »
Looks good David, I hear you about getting back at it, have 12 full 1/2 hides 18 to 26 sq.ft. or more been sitting for 6 years, and a crap ton of horns waiting to be made up, can't wait for my new shop to be finished and get back at making stuff again, too much $ tied up in inventory supplies!
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Re: My New Double Pouch
« Reply #14 on: March 23, 2020, 06:41:16 PM »
Joe I can send you my pattern via email if you like.

Bull, I do appreciate the offer, however I believe I can gather enough info from your posted pictures... :bl th up  I do thank you for the offer.  :shake
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