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Craftsmanship => Accoutrements => Topic started by: Spotted Bull on March 22, 2020, 09:39:57 PM

Title: My New Double Pouch
Post by: Spotted Bull 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.

Title: Re: My New Double Pouch
Post by: Bigsmoke 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.
You the man.

John

Title: Re: My New Double Pouch
Post by: Hank in WV 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.

Title: Re: My New Double Pouch
Post by: Spotted Bull on March 22, 2020, 10:03:38 PM

I don't really know the technical answer, but it takes the thickness into account.

Title: Re: My New Double Pouch
Post by: Ohio Joe 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;

https://youtu.be/YL9ztiFr5Uo

Title: Re: My New Double Pouch
Post by: Spotted Bull 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.

Title: Re: My New Double Pouch
Post by: Uncle Russ 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!

 :hairy

Title: Re: My New Double Pouch
Post by: Two Steps on March 23, 2020, 07:10:21 AM

Nice work on the bag Bull  :bl th up some really neat stitches. 

Title: Re: My New Double Pouch
Post by: Spotted Bull on March 23, 2020, 07:23:58 AM

Thanks guys.  Feels good to get back into making stuff again.

Title: Re: My New Double Pouch
Post by: prairie dog on March 23, 2020, 10:46:15 AM

Nice bag.  You do good work.

Title: Re: My New Double Pouch
Post by: Winter Hawk 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

Kees

Title: Re: My New Double Pouch
Post by: Ohio Joe 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

Title: Re: My New Double Pouch
Post by: Spotted Bull on March 23, 2020, 05:06:16 PM

Joe I can send you my pattern via email if you like.

Title: Re: My New Double Pouch
Post by: BEAVERMAN 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!

Title: Re: My New Double Pouch
Post by: Ohio Joe on March 23, 2020, 06:41:16 PM

Quote from: Spotted Bull on March 23, 2020, 05:06:16 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

Title: Re: My New Double Pouch
Post by: WonkoTheSane on March 24, 2020, 06:30:57 PM

Looks really good.  Nice job.

 :hairy

Title: Re: My New Double Pouch
Post by: PetahW on March 28, 2020, 10:34:20 AM

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It looks good, Bull - Congrats !  .   :hairy  :bow  :bow




I've made several different single-pouch bags before, but never had/used a double pouch, so could you please explain the differences/advantages over a single pouch bag ?


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Title: Re: My New Double Pouch
Post by: Spotted Bull on March 28, 2020, 10:41:17 AM

I've never used one before either. But I had this one sold as a special order. But the guy backed out. So I guess I will see how well it works.