madPete Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I started this project in November and just got back to it. Have some pics from raw state to finished and thought people might like to see it go together [edit: fixed broken link https://get.google.com/albumarchive/115342383665312639937/album/AF1QipO2zDLPN1ql0yLsTxRlzvTy8_bN8_wOv0XbZckJ?authKey=COzikbHBgPWApAE ] mP Aye... Plunder Awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jendobyns Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Brand Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 It's a beautiful project. Your work just keeps getting better and more diverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Jim Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Niiiice! Where do you source your leather? My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madPete Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 tandy. unless I happen across one of the sutlers that shows at our local events. Aye... Plunder Awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madPete Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 More broken links fixed: Portmanteau in the raw Aye... Plunder Awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madPete Posted March 11, 2023 Author Share Posted March 11, 2023 Its now 10 years old and has aged nicely. It does need a coat of leather conditioner now tho... Aye... Plunder Awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stynky Tudor Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Wow, Amazing! That is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBarbossa Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 So awesome! Looks fabulous! Did you create a pattern for this? What type and weight of hide did you use for it? Tempt Fate! an' toss 't all t' Hell!" "I'm completely innocent of whatever crime I've committed." The one, the only,... the infamous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Lovely work! That is in my “Materials Acquired” project status… where projects can wait for years… Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madPete Posted March 11, 2023 Author Share Posted March 11, 2023 This was my first attempt at a portmanteau after I made a couple map cases. I started with a really heavy leather hide maybe 20oz, its been 10 years so I dont remember exactly. The flap was a slightly lighter weight. You can make them with thinner hide as I've found they hold up pretty well. I've also made 1 or 2 in one continuous piece with the flap. What I do remember is stitching that heavy leather by hand took a real toll on my hands. I'd work on it a couple hours and have to wait a week to continue. Even punching that thick leather prior to stitching was arduous, I think the cow got even with me! I did not make a pattern. I decided how big I wanted it and cut out the ends first. Then I cut one side of the circle which ends up at the bottom so it sits flat. Many you see are round, and attached behind a saddle. But very few surviving examples, most I found are 1800 and later. I cut the main section to the width I wanted, stitched it together, then cut the flap so it was about 3/4-1 inch overlap on each side, and stitched that on the back side. The side handles are two pieces and make it really comfortable (and sturdy) to hold. The handles are an inner strap that attaches to the end and a lighter weight leather wrapped around the strap and baseball stitched. The stitching is on the inside of the strap so you dont see it. If I was to do it again, I would add a handle on the top like I did for Iron Jon's. I used solid brass buckles from Tandy, but when I replace the straps (they aren't really worn, but they tend to curl) I will source original style buckles from "Buckle Castings" aka RIchard Lanni Aye... Plunder Awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madPete Posted March 11, 2023 Author Share Posted March 11, 2023 Here's one that I made a few years ago, but have never used or sold. It's collecting dust. I will condition it when I do my other one and maybe bring it to Ft Gaines for trade: [Edit: its 19-1/2L x 9W x 8H] Aye... Plunder Awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBarbossa Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Absolutely incredible! Fabulous work! 😁🏴☠️ Tempt Fate! an' toss 't all t' Hell!" "I'm completely innocent of whatever crime I've committed." The one, the only,... the infamous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stynky Tudor Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Beautiful work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelsbagley Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 I really like how you've done the handle. One of my biggest regrets with the few I've made is not going the extra mile to build handles onto them. Great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commodore Swab Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 The handle on top is a must otherwise you either carry it with 2 hands or end up having everything slide to one end. Of course a strap would be a nice addition so you could pick it up and move it without having to relatch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madPete Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 Doesnt matter if its clothes, but if used for other things like tools or whatever , carrying by end handle can be an issue. Aye... Plunder Awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Jon Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Luckily I have one made by Michael and one made by Mad Pete. I can carry one in each hand or both over my shoulders. Jonathan Washbourne "Jonathan Washbourne Junr of Bridgwater appeared in court and was ordered to pay £5 fees and charges or be publicly whipped 20 stripes for his abusive and uncivil behaviour to Elizabeth Canaday Late of said Bridgwater by Thrusting up or putting of a skunk under the Cloaths to her Naked Body And then saying he had Done the office of a midwife." (from The Plymouth Journal, July 1701) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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