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Offline Greg Pennell

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Simple Little Hunting Pouch (more pictures)
« on: April 25, 2018, 08:33:15 PM »
I just finished this one this morning.  I’m in the process of building a .36 caliber squirrel rifle, based on some of the Gillespie rifles in Dennis’ book, and wanted a simple bag to go with it.  I really like the hunting pouches that Mark Elliot details on his blog, and used those for inspiration.  This one is made of one piece of 4 oz. veg tan, with a welt around the edge of the flap the only decoration. The strap is hand woven jute, with a leather adjustment strap and brass harness buckle. I dyed it with two coats of my home-brew iron acetate, and finished up with some mink oil. It’s about 7 1/2” square, which should be plenty of room for a small bullet board, a flint wallet, a worm, and a turn screw.

Thanks for looking,
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Re: Simple Little Hunting Pouch
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2018, 09:30:46 PM »
Nice work Greg!
How do you make your vinegar mix?
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Re: Simple Little Hunting Pouch
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2018, 10:20:33 PM »
 Good look'n bag Greg, really nice work on the strap too.

   Tim
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Re: Simple Little Hunting Pouch
« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2018, 11:21:32 PM »
I do like that bag.
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Re: Simple Little Hunting Pouch
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2018, 01:43:38 AM »
Thanks for the kind words guys.  It’s not perfect, but I learn a little more with each one. I think that’s what I love so much about this black powder hobby...there are so many neat things to make!

James, in February I put some old rusty pieces of barbed wire in a quart mason jar, and filled it with cider vinegar, then capped it and set it on the shelf.  When I got ready to try it this week, I poured some through a piece of cloth into a smaller jar.  I’m pretty pleased with the color, and like the fact that it only stains the leather, and not everything in the general vicinity.

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Re: Simple Little Hunting Pouch
« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2018, 03:40:34 AM »
I use cider vinegar as well!
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Re: Simple Little Hunting Pouch
« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2018, 04:02:59 AM »
Quote from: g.pennell on April 25, 2018, 08:33:15 PM
The strap is hand woven jute...
You will discover that Jute is a poor material for straps.
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Re: Simple Little Hunting Pouch
« Reply #7 on: April 26, 2018, 04:55:19 AM »
Nice job,Greg. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Simple Little Hunting Pouch
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2018, 03:12:32 PM »
I like the bag Greg.  That cider blend gave you a nice even finish.  Your stitching is coming along by leaps and bounds. 

Keep at it good sir!   God Bless,   Marc
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Re: Simple Little Hunting Pouch
« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2018, 05:46:01 PM »
Marc, I’m improving my tool kit a little at a time...the new stitching groover really helps keep things straight. The vinegar stain is surprisingly easy to use, and I like the color very much. I used a wool dauber to apply, and just flooded the surface, let it dry, then did another coat. The mink oil darkens and evens everything up.

Mr. Hand, jute is pretty coarse, and is not ideal, I’ll agree. I’m just learning to do a bit of weaving on a homemade inkle loom, and jute is what I’ve been working with. I’m already looking for better, but still period correct, materials. I have a line on some hand spun wool and linen threads, so more to come.

Thanks!
Greg
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Re: Simple Little Hunting Pouch
« Reply #10 on: April 27, 2018, 07:26:07 PM »
Hemp is very period correct and makes great strap material.
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« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2018, 01:55:37 AM »
Quote from: g.pennell on April 27, 2018, 05:46:01 PM
Mr. Hand, jute is pretty coarse, and is not ideal, I’ll agree. I’m just learning to do a bit of weaving on a homemade inkle loom, and jute is what I’ve been working with. I’m already looking for better, but still period correct, materials. I have a line on some hand spun wool and linen threads, so more to come.
Try Hemp - I've woven straps with the smallest twine purchased from Walmart.
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Offline Greg Pennell

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Re: Simple Little Hunting Pouch (more pictures)
« Reply #12 on: June 20, 2018, 03:20:16 AM »
Rather than start a new thread, I figured I’d update this one with some more photos, as the ensemble is pretty complete now.

I’ve added a simple horn, about 12” around the curve. It was very oval shaped, so I just went with it and fit a flat curly maple base, and carved an acorn shaped spout plug. There’s a groove and staple for strap attachment on the spout end, and a staple in the base.  I attached the horn to the bag strap with a couple small brass harness buckles.

The powder measure is antler, and it and the pick are attached to a small brass “D” ring sewn to the strap, with a braided lanyard. The lanyard is long enough to allow me to drop the pick/measure into the bag to keep them from rattling around.

On the back of the bag is a small antler handled knife, made by Charlie Wallingford.

Now, I just have to get around to finishing the rifle... :o

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Re: Simple Little Hunting Pouch (more pictures)
« Reply #13 on: June 20, 2018, 04:40:40 AM »
Looks great Greg. Beautiful setup!
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Re: Simple Little Hunting Pouch (more pictures)
« Reply #14 on: June 20, 2018, 08:38:19 PM »
Great looking setup.  Really like that strap!
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Offline Greg Pennell

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Re: Simple Little Hunting Pouch (more pictures)
« Reply #15 on: June 23, 2018, 04:57:54 PM »
Thanks fellers. Wayne, thanks again for that little knife, I think it goes perfect with this set.  Can’t wait to try it out in the squirrel woods this fall!

Greg
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Re: Simple Little Hunting Pouch (more pictures)
« Reply #16 on: June 23, 2018, 05:41:02 PM »
Greg, Nice Work!! Good looking set up! It will really look good when it gets a few "outings" under it`s belt.  Thanks for posting! Nate
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Re: Simple Little Hunting Pouch (more pictures)
« Reply #17 on: June 23, 2018, 09:43:16 PM »
Oh, yes, looks great!
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