DJR Posted September 9, 2018 Posted September 9, 2018 The discussion about using a saddle bag on an elegant road bike, something that makes a beautiful bike look like it is wearing a nappy, got me thinking a little. I don't mind carrying spares and tools in my back pockets, but I like having all of it together, ready to go, without having to find bits and pieces. I also like a little project that can be done quickly and still leave me time for a ride. This is my solution! (Sorry, it is going to be a bit of a tease! I did say "10 steps")
DJR Posted September 9, 2018 Author Posted September 9, 2018 Find a thickish, but not too hard a piece of leather, think, measure and make a plan that will fit your pockets.
DJR Posted September 9, 2018 Author Posted September 9, 2018 You know, measure twice, cut once! Really important, in life also!
DJR Posted September 9, 2018 Author Posted September 9, 2018 Make up two blocks of wood and a thinner longer one that can fit between them. Shape them. What on earth for? Be patient, all will be revealed.
DJR Posted September 9, 2018 Author Posted September 9, 2018 Then bring on the needle work. Using a comb punch makes getting even stitching a breeze.
DJR Posted September 9, 2018 Author Posted September 9, 2018 Wet the leather to soften it and make it more pliable. Then slip the 2 blocks into your pouch and hammer the wedge in between them to stretch and shape your pouch. Let the whole thing dry. This can take a day or so. Getting the blocks out will be difficult, but you will be left with the shape you want..
DJR Posted September 9, 2018 Author Posted September 9, 2018 Time to do the closure flap. Measure, cut, rivet the brass press studs in place.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 9, 2018 Posted September 9, 2018 That's a beautiful hammer, DJR
DJR Posted September 9, 2018 Author Posted September 9, 2018 Paint some edge seal on all the raw edges and burnish nice and smoothe.
DJR Posted September 9, 2018 Author Posted September 9, 2018 Wax on - wax off! Elbow grease will bring it to life!
DJR Posted September 9, 2018 Author Posted September 9, 2018 ...... and suddenly you have something that looks like this! The wife says she'll use it as a little clutch-bag to the opera!
DJR Posted September 9, 2018 Author Posted September 9, 2018 But does it work? Of course! Like a bomb!
DJR Posted September 9, 2018 Author Posted September 9, 2018 Ps. I think I'll take it out for a little ride right now! Cheers!
Mojoman Posted September 9, 2018 Posted September 9, 2018 Maybe a little lanyard thing to clip to your shirt pocket so it cant just fall out and get lost? Looks cool. Nice work.
shaper Posted September 9, 2018 Posted September 9, 2018 That leather looks heavy for the weight weenies Nice bit of work!!
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