[yankee]

whats your alls input here, i am currently working on building 3 at a friends leather shop, we are laying it out for everything, using elastic loops and leather loops, the elastic i think will perform better on the speedloads, the leather will grip the jag/measure/ball starter better
also has a pocket for a camera and a range finder
still in design phase though
also need beaver pelts, im going to cover the leather in beaver pelt

looked at this 1 and it's kind shaped the same way, but with a few more features
what ya'll think, give me some added ideas

http://www.cabelas.com/p-0031509215839a.shtml

 

[battman1]

Man its funny you posted this.I'm in the middle of making a belt bag right now.Not having much luck with the thread I have.The ones I made in the past had the Short starter loop on the outside, a small bag for my balls(no jokes please)hanging on the outside, a pocket inside for a couple tubes with measured powder in them a nipple wrench and what not, a bigger pocket for a range finder and the rest was open for everything else I brought.I like the idea of having a pocket for your camera too.Covering it in beaver skin is pretty cool too.

 

[htredneck]

How about a sheath on the shoulder strap for a patch/small skinning knife? If not on the strap, somewhere on or in the bag so it is handy?
When you get them built, and start thinking about maybe putting a price on one, let me know! I have been looking for a good one that looks like it is over a hundred years old, but has all the functionality required for today's goodies...

 

[yankee]

my thought is covering it in beaver pelt may help shed water on those rainy days? not sure it will

 

[battman1]

If it doesn't it will still look cool.I'm learning leather work is not my cup of tea.

 

[htredneck]

I would think it would.

 

[yankee]

[rquote=1517322&tid=105792&author=battman1]If it doesn't it will still look cool.I'm learning leather work is not my cup of tea.[/rquote]are ya trying to push a needle by hand or are ya punching small 1/64 holes with a drill bit first??? just askin

 

[yankee]

[rquote=1517323&tid=105792&author=htredneck]I would think it would.[/rquote] im not sure HT but you knife idea is a good 1, maybe have 1fastcam build us some common knife, all basic size so i can make all the sheaths the same.....hmmmmmmmm HEY !1FASTCAM you out there, need your thoughts on say 3 patch knives for cuttin patches and splittin bucks

 

[1FastCam]

Sounds like more work.

 

[battman1]

I've been using my speed stitcher to make the holes and then going back and stitching it.I didn't think about using a drill bit.Might give that a try.

 

[1FastCam]

I had a patch knife long ago that I loved. It was a very thin blade, with a tip of an antler for a handle. Let me find the dang steel and I'll give it a shot. :cheers:

 

[yankee]

[rquote=1517333&tid=105792&author=1FastCam]Sounds like more work. [/rquote] would be cool to have knives attached to the shoulder strap, don't ya think?????

 

[yankee]

[rquote=1517334&tid=105792&author=battman1]I've been using my speed stitcher to make the holes and then going back and stitching it.I didn't think about using a drill bit.Might give that a try.[/rquote] or ask 1fastcam for his set of stitching punches:scared:

 

[1FastCam]

[rquote=1517341&tid=105792&author=yankee][rquote=1517334&tid=105792&author=battman1]I've been using my speed stitcher to make the holes and then going back and stitching it.I didn't think about using a drill bit.Might give that a try.[/rquote] or ask 1fastcam for his set of stitching punches:scared:[/rquote]

Hey now! I was just thinking today I should use those. :hysterical:

 

[yankee]

[rquote=1517335&tid=105792&author=1FastCam]I had a patch knife long ago that I loved. It was a very thin blade, with a tip of an antler for a handle. Let me find the dang steel and I'll give it a shot. :cheers:[/rquote]whatever it is, make 3 of the same, so i can have the sheaths made the same, this project is going to rock, if we pull this off with craftsmenship we have a cool product

 

[battman1]

Might just leave the leather work to you all.I would like to atleast finish this one though.

 

[1FastCam]

[rquote=1517337&tid=105792&author=yankee][rquote=1517333&tid=105792&author=1FastCam]Sounds like more work. [/rquote] would be cool to have knives attached to the shoulder strap, don't ya think?????[/rquote]

Indeed! You provide the antlers and I'll make the blades.

 

[1FastCam]

[rquote=1517345&tid=105792&author=yankee][rquote=1517335&tid=105792&author=1FastCam]I had a patch knife long ago that I loved. It was a very thin blade, with a tip of an antler for a handle. Let me find the dang steel and I'll give it a shot. :cheers:[/rquote]whatever it is, make 3 of the same, so i can have the sheaths made the same, this project is going to rock, if we pull this off with craftsmenship we have a cool product[/rquote]

Umm.. 3 "exactly" the same and me dont agree. Maybe "close" but not exact. Those are my strict engineering standards. +/- 1/8"

 

[yankee]

i'll get more antlers i know someone with a high fence for viewing purposes, but im sure a few sheds here and there won't be much trouble

 

[yankee]

i'll except plus minus 1/8th