Handmade leather pipe pouch, the early years

[Cardinal]

Every time I look at these I like them more and more, you're making me really want to get or make a cover for the moleskin notebook I use at work. I've got a vision for it, it's the extra large, I'm thinking slots for the front and back cover, a pen loop, a business card pocket and some form of closure. I didn't consider I might be compelled to try a new hobby when I just started into cigars! Damn bums are bad influences all around!

Haha, GOOD influences! Think of all the useful things you could make!

You really could do that cover. The stuff I've done is probably a little rough to use at the office, but smaller, tighter holes and smaller thread would be doable.

WoW! What a project and a great job at it, that's for sure. I'm impressed!

Now.....if I can just keep my mind from wanting to try my hand at leather crafting...to add to my 654 other hobbies.

I want in line to buy one of those whenever you say the word! I've been wanting a leather pouch for my baccy and pipe for quiet some time, but everything looks too cheap or is not me "style" (I'm country) yet has a crazy price tag (being that I don't like what's available to begin with). But, this...is perfect!

Good job Tim!

Thanks a lot! These are really simply but they do look good, and if they soften up with use I'll be pretty happy with them. And if I ever get to the point where I'm confident enough with my work to sell anything I'll put it up here on the Bum first!

[Will46r]

Haha, GOOD influences! Think of all the useful things you could make!

You really could do that cover. The stuff I've done is probably a little rough to use at the office, but smaller, tighter holes and smaller thread would be doable.



Thanks a lot! These are really simply but they do look good, and if they soften up with use I'll be pretty happy with them. And if I ever get to the point where I'm confident enough with my work to sell anything I'll put it up here on the Bum first!

If you wet the stitching, tap the stitching down, then run the overstich wheel bqck over the thread will help it lay down a bit.

[Cardinal]

If you wet the stitching, tap the stitching down, then run the overstich wheel bqck over the thread will help it lay down a bit.

Thanks, tried that and it does look better now!

[Cardinal]

Little update. I'm trying some different leathers now, and working on my edges. Found out a friend of a friend does some leatherworking, so I went to her shop and she gave me some tips and help, and also showed me her edge waxing wheel which helped a ton -



I've got two more in process, one buffalo hide which is thick but very supple, and another in what I believe is oil tanned and quite a bit softer than my original veg-tan, but more rigid than the buffalo.

Here's a pic of the buffalo one, which due to the softness I really struggled with my stitch lines -

[Branzig]

Man these are so freaking cool!

Great job!!!!

[Cardinal]

Thanks Brandon. Gotta admit, it's a lot of fun too.

I'm about to meet up with a buddy and give him one of these to try out, so thought I'd take one last family photo including the two new ones in process -

[bluenoser]

those are really nice, great job

[El Whedo]

Yer really doing a good job on those, Tim!

[Will46r]

Now you've done made me place an order for 3-5 oz leather lol. One of the first things a pro leatherworker will when examing your is to check the edges.

Are you having a problem grooving or punching? If it's punching are you placing fingers on eqch side of where the awl goes through? If it's grooving you can use double sided tape or contact cement and glue the leather to some plexiglass or even your cutting board.

[GWBowman]

Looking good