Bag material

[mglampson]

I use a shooting bag made from a very heavy canvas type material. I am feeling the urge to make some myself but have yet to find material of a similar weight. It would be easier to work with then leather when putting it together and it lends itself beautifully for beadwork. Anyone know where I can get some canvas of this type?

Britches

 

[BillinOregon]

Might try Dharma Trading Co. They have a good selection and some of the best prices I have seen.
www.dharmatrading.com

 

[BillinOregon]

Just dug out their catalog and I see they also have hemp linen canvas.

 

[jim gray]

I saw an old Navy sea bag, at a second hand store. I think that this might be a suitable material for you and probably can be picked up very cheaply.

 

[smokey54]

IF YOU CANNOT FIND ANYTHING TO SUIT YOU, JUST TRIPLE LAYER THE CANVAS. I DID AND I HAVE A VERY NICE BAG.

GOD BLESS YA ALL

 

[musketman]

Anyone know where I can get some canvas of this type?

Try any art supply store, heavy canvas is stretched on frames for paintings...

Most sell bulk canvas...

 

[Mr Nick]

Try aan upholstery supply store. Most will carry canvas for boat upholstery and covers. The synthetic canvas is more popular but many still carry stright canvas in natural color.

 

[Erastus]

turkey foot

hemp trader


Try one of these links for PC material

 

Army Navy Surplus store has canvas bags already made.
Just change the snaps/buckles and your in business.
They have shoulder strap on them too.

Woody

 

[Johnny Tremain]

Made my frock and pants from sail canvas.
Got it at a tent an sail company

 

[mglampson]

Found what I was lookin for yesterday. The wife had a horse sheet made of heavy canvas. The little horse that used to wear it is gone now and it wouldn't fit the gelding she has now. Turns out all it needed was a good washing, dang thing is water proofed too. Cleaned up real nice and after the straps were removed I have enough material for several shooting bags and haversacks. Guess sometimes you don't need to look any farther then yer own back yard.

Britches