New Tool/ Flint Pouch

[Mike Lyons]

I went a little overboard on this flint pouch.  Lots of stitching went into this little piece. I still need a button or a brass round stud head installed.  I tried to match it to my bag. It hasn’t been seasoned yet. It was a fun little project and if anyone wants the templates,  I have them. 

[msellers]

Mike,
Very nice work sir. That one should last a lifetime, and be the envy of many. Sending PM.
Mike

[Marcruger]

Well thought out Mike.  Nothing stops you from your goal.  Way to go.  Nice work. 

[Bob McBride]

Super Mike. Right up my alley. Awesome job.

[Brokennock]

Fancy. Very nicely done, well executed.

[EricEwing]

Pretty cool & creative

[Tim Crosby]

 Overboard? I don't think so, just shows some imagination, Nice work. Instead of a button or stud how about a tie strap anchored at the point and wraps around the body? 

  Tim

[Mike Lyons]

Thanks Tim.  That’s a great idea.  I’ll put them on there tonight. 

[smokinbuck]

Beautiful work, as always. Overboard, not. Always admire your hardware, buckles, keepers etc.
Mark

[hanshi]

Excellent work!  Notice how proud those flints look?

[Mike from OK]

Very nice work!

Mike

[Tim Crosby]

Thanks Tim.  That’s a great idea.  I’ll put them on there tonight.

 Be sure and post a Pic or Two.

   Thanks, Tim

[will payne]

Very nice job talk about going over board I don't think you did it looks pretty to me.
Will

[Mark Elliott]

I really like that.   Very slick.   I don't think you should apologize for fine craftsmanship.

[JW]

I’ve put together a bunch of little flint/tool wallets and I just laughed out loud to myself out how much finer yours are than anything I’ve ever attempted. All of my accoutrements have been homespun and I don’t mind that, but boy does fine craftsmanship have its place. Just curious, do you know of any original (Euro or American) bags with a cloth lining? I know that this has been discussed ad nauseum but it’s been a few years since I thought about it. The old boy family friend who introduced me to this world had lined his bag with ticking and so the first bag I ever made just had to be lined. I haven’t lined one since, but some day I’m going to attempt a finely finished shooting bag like this one.

[Mike Lyons]

I don’t know much about HC bags.  I normally look online and find what I like and go from there.  James Rogers and Marc have given priceless advice and great examples to reference.   I also had the opportunity to handle an original pouch in Boonesborough, KY last year.  It really helped with how bags were made.  TC Alberts book is a very good book for anyone wanting to do leatherwork by hand.  I’ve found the style I like but I still need to get better on a few things. 

[Martin S.]

That flint wallet is outstanding!

Well done!

[thecapgunkid]

Sometimes well crafted stuff like this is priceless, especially after a few years of use.  Do enough leather work and you can learn to spot a good piece that will age especially well.  Please post a pic of this piece in about two or three years.

Thanks

Capgun