DJR Posted September 9, 2018 Share 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") Edited September 24, 2018 by DJR jdwet1980 and eddy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted September 9, 2018 Share Find a thickish, but not too hard a piece of leather, think, measure and make a plan that will fit your pockets. jdwet1980 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted September 9, 2018 Share You know, measure twice, cut once! Really important, in life also! jdwet1980 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted September 9, 2018 Share 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. jdwet1980 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted September 9, 2018 Share Then bring on the needle work. Using a comb punch makes getting even stitching a breeze. jdwet1980 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted September 9, 2018 Share 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.. Edited September 9, 2018 by DJR Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and jdwet1980 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted September 9, 2018 Share Time to do the closure flap. Measure, cut, rivet the brass press studs in place. jdwet1980 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 9, 2018 Share That's a beautiful hammer, DJR DJR, Hairy, matthieup and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted September 9, 2018 Share Paint some edge seal on all the raw edges and burnish nice and smoothe. jdwet1980 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted September 9, 2018 Share Wax on - wax off! Elbow grease will bring it to life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted September 9, 2018 Share ...... and suddenly you have something that looks like this! The wife says she'll use it as a little clutch-bag to the opera! CatzSpace "frail", matthieup, Frosty and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted September 9, 2018 Share But does it work? Of course! Like a bomb! gummibear, eccc whippet, WeekendWarrior80 and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted September 9, 2018 Share Ps. I think I'll take it out for a little ride right now! Cheers! matthieup and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted September 9, 2018 Share Maybe a little lanyard thing to clip to your shirt pocket so it cant just fall out and get lost? Looks cool. Nice work. Edited September 9, 2018 by Mojoman DJR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 9, 2018 Share Excellent job, D! DJR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted September 9, 2018 Share That leather looks heavy for the weight weenies  Nice bit of work!! Hairy, Duane_Bosch, OneLove and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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