Recommend me a Possible Bag

[Ironhand]

If you live near a Tandy leather then go. They have several handbag kits that will work for you and the bag will mean more to you if you make it yourself. Enjoy.

IronHand

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[Hylander]

Spotted Bull,
Thanks for the offer, I am going to visit Tandy on Monday.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Right off I know I will need leather, sinew or thread, needles and ?.
I need specifics

[RobD]

*supple* leather in the 3-4oz range is what i recommend.  before acquiring the leather, get a pattern drawn up for the front, back, flap, sides, (and possible strap, which could be a separate piece of leather or made from pieces of leather).  a large needle, some stout thread (carpet thread is fine, so is synthetic sinew, and even bowstring fiber).  if the leather is extra soft and supple, working the needle thru it can be done with a pair of pliers and nothing else needed.  for stiffer leather, you'll need something to  prick holes in the leather, which could be as simple as a hammer and nail, or a punch. 

that's the pouch basics - proper leather, large needle, heavy thread, pliers, and maybe a hammer and nail punch.  one can get lots fancier, but in truth folks back in the day did this themselves and the vast majority weren't artists and so their creations were at least a tad crude but sturdy and durable.  dat's where it's at.   

[Hylander]

Thanks Rob.
I have some sinew, black thread, hole punch, leather punch.
Two of the hole punch markers that roll.
What type leather for say ball bags.

[RobD]

supple leather (like 2oz glove leather) is easiest for me to work with for stitching and for flipping the bag inside out when done.  i make ball bagw with big wide mouths so my hand can get in there.  i like to roll the top of the bag to make it half height and sit in the bottom of the shooting pouch for easiest ball retrieval.  lately i've been using ball boards much more often, however.

[Bigsmoke]

I believe Tandy (and maybe others) refer to the type of leather for a shooting bag as blacksmith sides.  Has good body, sometimes interesting brands, slightly oily finish.  The stuff is virtually indestructible for bag use and it looks good.  That is what all of my shooting bags have been made of.  As was the bag that Rob showed.  If you can get a piece with the tannery edge on it, you will have a one of a kind looking bag, as no two are ever the same.
Some merchants refer to this type of leather as "Oil Tanned" but it's not really.  More like an oil finish chrome tan leather.
Good stuff.
John
 

[RobD]

i've used a coupla half sides of crazy crow leather for bags and side/back quivers - it's a bit on the heavy side, but it's workable if yer stitching technique is good and ya have the right tools.

it's what i used for my last bag, w/straps, patch knife sheath, and turn screw pocket ....

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http://www.crazycrow.com/oil-tanned-leather/oil-tanned-blacksmith-half-sides-10-25-sf

[AxelP]

What kind of gun and horn do you have? You might want to explore what bag will best fit the time and location your gun and horn fits into.

[Spotted Bull]

veg tan is actually more historically correct and can be more easily manipulated and sewn in my opinion.

[Ohio Joe]

Glad you mentioned that, Spotted Bull. I was wondering myself about the veg tan. Thanks for the info. 

[PetahW]

New guy again,
What is a good bag and where is a good place to purchase from.
Thanks

Crazy Crow Trading Post is having a Holiday sale (until Dec 31st), with several different possibles bags included.

Regularly priced bags:

http://www.crazycrow.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=CCTP&Category_Code=800-100-000&Product_Code=&Search=&Sort_By=disp_order&Per_Page=-1


Sale bags:

http://www.crazycrow.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=CCTP&Category_Code=100-000-100&Product_Code=&Search=&Sort_By=disp_order&Per_Page=-1



      


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[Ohio Joe]

New guy again,
What is a good bag and where is a good place to purchase from.
Thanks

Crazy Crow Trading Post is having a Holiday sale (until Dec 31st), with several different possibles bags included.

Regularly priced bags:

http://www.crazycrow.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=CCTP&Category_Code=800-100-000&Product_Code=&Search=&Sort_By=disp_order&Per_Page=-1


Sale bags:

http://www.crazycrow.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=CCTP&Category_Code=100-000-100&Product_Code=&Search=&Sort_By=disp_order&Per_Page=-1



      


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I like this one from Crazy Crow, but I don't think it's one of the choices;

Deluxe Beavertail Shooter's Bag
Product No. 4524-201-015

$39.60 Normally: $49.50
20% off until 12/31/17 - SAVE
In Stock

[PetahW]

Crazy Crow Trading Post is having a Holiday sale (until Dec 31st), with several different possibles bags included.

Regularly priced bags:

http://www.crazycrow.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=CCTP&Category_Code=800-100-000&Product_Code=&Search=&Sort_By=disp_order&Per_Page=-1

I like this one from Crazy Crow, but I don't think it's one of the choices;

Deluxe Beavertail Shooter's Bag
Product No. 4524-201-015

$39.60 Normally: $49.50
20% off until 12/31/17 - SAVE
In Stock

It was in the link I posted earlier. 




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