The RC "Woods walk" bag project

[rabjr]

Alright so I receive a box in the mail with items and a diagram for what RC would like for an organized woods walk bag. A challenging project to say the least. First step was to decipher the diagram he drew out. :haha: After doing that and making a couple of suggestions, I went to work trying to make an organized RC proof bag for him.

I tackled the one piece 50" strap first. Cut it out of Mocc weight Elk leather, then I stitched it to another stronger leather for backing. All 500 + stitches and 6 hours later, it made for a good strap that should last for years. Then I mounted his ball starter to it where he wanted it.

Then I made a centered pocket on the inside of the rear of the bag for his ball bag. Flanked that with his finter ring and a pair of pliers.

Tomorrow I tackle the front of the bag. :haha: Fun project!

 

[RC]

dang! he started that yesterday! (course he done already threaten to keep it...why not? it's fully stocked! :cursing: ...guy does awesome work! 500 stitches?????i'd have to be thrown thru plate glass afore i did that many! (course probably bleed to death first but..i'd be sewn up! nice swampy! (hee he a "IRON WHEELS BAG" :rotf: I love it! thank ye swampy! why wait till tomorrow? wait! the "diagram" were drawn at 4:30 A.M. give a guy a break!

 

[roundball]

Curious about the need for pliars?

 

[RickD]

Excellent work Swampy

 

[RC]

Curious about the need for pliars?

frizzen spring, stuck ramrod or tip.. leadin people around by the nose :shocked2:
:rotf:

 

[bwhoffman]

I am impressed with the "crayon" drawing, and the notation regarding same!


excellent saga, post more as you go, both you guys!

 

[laffingman67]

"crayon broke" :rotf:

Great work Swampy, you need to slow down though. RC will expect everyone to work that fast for him. :redface: :shocked2: Just kiddin RC! :blah:

 

[RC]

ah don't listen to halfmoon...he sent me wool leggins in july! but a really nice knife and leather leggins too...he's slow,but percise,,,and NOT good with numbers tho...like a calendar! :rotf: :blah: keep goin swampy! someday you can HAVE a bag jus like that...i know a guy that makes em...fast too... :thumbsup:

 

[laffingman67]

:surrender: :rotf: :rotf:

 

[hawkeye1755]

Looks great. :bow:
500+ stitches :hmm: , how many in your fingers? :hmm:

It's really time for a new bag.
:hatsoff:

 

[Blizzard of '93]

nice job, I like those organizing pockets.

 

[rabjr]

Thanks guys, the challenge today is to make a pocket to protect his flat primer horn.

Amazingly Undertaker, I only stuck myself 3 times so far making this bag. Well...three times that drew blood lol.

 

[RC]

swampy likes challenges! next he's gonna attempt a hat..with organizing pockets..?? .. and something to protect the soft spots.. should i be offended? wait let me check my "organizing pocket.." wait.....wait...left side? back? SWAMPY!

 

[rabjr]

Curious about the need for pliars?

Lol guess he ain't very impressed heh. :haha:

 

[RC]

don't MATTER! I AM! and if ya decide to actually let me have it i'll be delirous.er!.. that is gonna be so cool! no knifey today?

 

[rabjr]

Before I get started, RC asked a question about the pockets, heres a pic on how I tackled the the ball bag pocket. I cut out 1" wide strips for the sides and bottom after taking measurements of the ball bag and stitched these to the pockets face. When I then stitched the whole thing to the bag, I found the ball bag fit but a little looser than I wanted. Looking it over, the solution was to put 3 or 4 stitches at the top of the sides, pinching down the top of the pocket. Sorta looks like looking at a brown paper bag from the side.

 

[50cal.cliff]

Very cool Swampy and I like the organizers. There's nothing I despize more than trying to find a small item when I know it's in there. Looking forward to seeing the finished product!! :hatsoff:

 

[RC]

now I see! VERY GOOD! (I'M SO GLAD I AIN'T DOIN THIS...IT'D PROBABLY END UP A LEATHER GARBAGE BAG! :shake: thank ye swampy! :thumbsup:

 

[tom hargrove]

you are a good friend to take that much time for a strap if it had been me i would have just tied a string on it for rc :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:that is going to be one fine looking piece of leather swampy :bow:

 

[RC]

you are a good friend to take that much time for a strap if it had been me i would have just tied a string on it for rc :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:that is going to be one fine looking piece of leather swampy :bow:

gees that's knot right TB!