Shot / Ball Pouch

[Compressorguy]

Did a quick little project the other day and made a shot ball pouch out of some 8-9oz scrap leather I had laying around. I’ve always wanted one of these “hard“ formed pouches. I didn’t have any sand to pack it with so I used compressed air to “inflate“ the completely wetted pouch. It worked perfectly and also dried the pouch in place. I doubt I could of done any better with packing it with sand. Stained with Fiebings medium brown dye. Used a tip of elk antler I had laying around for a plug. Filled with #6 shot! Can’t wait to take it in the field/woods.

 

[Kansas Jake]

Neat idea and nice work!

 

[WALT53]

Did a quick little project the other day and made a shot ball pouch out of some 8-9oz scrap leather I had laying around. I’ve always wanted one of these “hard“ formed pouches. I didn’t have any sand to pack it with so I used compressed air to “inflate“ the completely wetted pouch. It worked perfectly and also dried the pouch in place. I doubt I could of done any better with packing it with sand. Stained with Feibings medium brown dye. Used a tip of elk antler I had laying around for a plug. Filled with #6 shot! Can’t wait to take it in the field/woods.
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Is that deer antler you used for a washer on your lace strap.

 

[Compressorguy]

Is that deer antler you used for a washer on your lace strap.

Yes, it’s either deer or elk, probably elk as they come from the pet store (dog chew toys) I use for other projects and have a lot of tips left over. Works great as a reinforcement washer/accent.

 

[WALT53]

Yes, it’s either deer or elk, probably elk as they come from the pet store (dog chew toys) I use for other projects and have a lot of tips left over. Works great as a reinforcement washer/accent.

I use use thick leather ,never thought of using antler before just used it for buttons.I’m gonna use it for washers from now on ,it’s nice to get other ideas from fellow craftsmen thankyou .What did you use to punch the holes in your leather.

 

[Compressorguy]

What did you use to punch the holes in your leather.

Inexpensive punch set from Amazon but has worked good for my limited use. 1/8” to 3/4”

 

[TDM]

Your pouch turned out great! I like it!

 

[WALT53]

4”

What do you use for stitching 8or9 oz leather( punching the holes) so you stitch.

 

[Compressorguy]

I drilled the holes with a 1/16” drill bit in my press. Much easier!

 

[Daryl Crawford]

Nice work. I might try my hand at something similar and put a measuring spout on it.

 

[Loja man]

Love the air compressor work around!! Well done!!

 

[Compressorguy]

Love the air compressor work around!! Well done!!

Thanks. That is why I’m “Compressorguy”,

 

[Compressorguy]

Nice work. I might try my hand at something similar and put a measuring spout on it.

Go for it, This is just inexpensive Amazon 8-9oz leather and a little time. Would love to see your creation!

 

[Erwan]

I didn’t have any sand to pack it with so I used compressed air to “inflate“ the completely wetted pouch.

That's a nice idea, I'll save it for myself too...

 

[Artificer]

Did a quick little project the other day and made a shot ball pouch out of some 8-9oz scrap leather I had laying around. I’ve always wanted one of these “hard“ formed pouches. I didn’t have any sand to pack it with so I used compressed air to “inflate“ the completely wetted pouch. It worked perfectly and also dried the pouch in place. I doubt I could of done any better with packing it with sand. Stained with Fiebings medium brown dye. Used a tip of elk antler I had laying around for a plug. Filled with #6 shot! Can’t wait to take it in the field/woods.
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Never heard of using a compressor. Neat tip!!

Gus

 

[Polecat_Tom]

Good idea using the compressor. Well done.

 

[BCWILL]

Well done

 

[BackDraft]

Super cool! Of course, as I’m looking at this, I’m thinking that this could easily be a hilarious FD run story: ” So the guy says, “I wanted to see what would happen to my ball pouch if I put my air compressor nozzle in my spout…”…”