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Offline Marcruger

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Bag #33
« on: August 20, 2020, 03:47:59 PM »
I just finished my bag #33.  A straightforward inside-out bag, based on a Clay Smith VA bag he did back in the day. 

It's a little less-reddish brown and more brown than it shows in the photos.
 
The "octopus" on the strap is a copper accoutrement hanger crafted by a friend. 

The lengths of clock chain are for a pick and powder measure, which tuck under the flap and inside the bag when not in use.
   
The bag is 3-4 ounce cowhide, lined with 2-3 ounce suede.  The flap is also veg tanned tooling cowhide, and is smooth lined to decrease soiling in use.
 
Inside the top back is a combination inside pocket, stiffener for body, and strap anchor.  The rolled top edge is lambskin. 

Bag is about 8"x 8" overall. 

God Bless,   Marc
 













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Offline Tim Crosby

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Re: Bag #33
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2020, 03:51:59 PM »
 Good looking bag Marc, Nice work.

    Tim
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Offline Dennis Glazener

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Re: Bag #33
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2020, 03:53:49 PM »
Yes it sure is a nice bag.
Dennis
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Offline Brokennock

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Re: Bag #33
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2020, 07:16:20 PM »
Yup, I like that. Nice design and very well done.
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Offline James Rogers

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Re: Bag #33
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2020, 10:55:09 PM »
Clean Marc! Forgive me if I asked before but what is the tannage of the suede?
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Offline Marcruger

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Re: Bag #33
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2020, 11:02:43 PM »
The suede is supposed to be veg tanned.  It is really thin.  The front side is finished, but not great.  I buy it simply because the sueded side is so smooth and consistent for lining, and is pre-dyed dark brown.  I cannot imagine what else it would be useful for. 
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Offline 577SXS

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Re: Bag #33
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2020, 11:32:27 PM »
Nice work. I never really payed much attention to bags and now you have got me thinking of another project!
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Offline Greg Pennell

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Re: Bag #33
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2020, 12:25:40 AM »
Another beauty, Marc!  Where did you get that beautiful buckle, btw?

Greg
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Re: Bag #33
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2020, 04:54:49 AM »
Very nice Marc!
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Offline J. Talbert

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Re: Bag #33
« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2020, 06:49:16 AM »
Nice looking bag Marc.

Very nicely done.
Is that chain commercially available?

Jeff
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Offline Mike Lyons

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Re: Bag #33
« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2020, 07:04:07 AM »
Beautiful Marc.  The color is awesome and I really like the buckle.
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Offline Marcruger

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Re: Bag #33
« Reply #11 on: August 21, 2020, 01:31:18 PM »

Many thanks for the kind words all.

Jeff, the chain is “clock chain” for mechanical clock weights. Tim Crosby put me onto it. I searched online.  I am unsure of the company now, but many sell it. Even craft stores.

I got the chain that was brass plated steel. I stripped the finish and plating, and dropped it in cold blue. I rubbed that blue back a little, then shot it with clear flat lacquer.

I hope this helps. Obviously I don’t make much per hour when I make bags. Hah hah.  ;D

God bless, Marc
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Offline Robert Hill

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Re: Bag #33
« Reply #12 on: August 23, 2020, 02:30:56 AM »
They look better and better each time.
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Offline Clark Badgett

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Re: Bag #33
« Reply #13 on: August 23, 2020, 05:46:22 PM »
Beautiful work on that bag.
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Offline BOB HILL

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Re: Bag #33
« Reply #14 on: August 24, 2020, 03:31:05 PM »
Great bag, Marc.
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Offline scottmc

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Re: Bag #33
« Reply #15 on: August 26, 2020, 03:59:00 AM »
Nice basic bag.  Just the way I like them.  Good job Marc!
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Offline David G

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Re: Bag #33
« Reply #16 on: August 27, 2020, 02:12:05 PM »
Classy bag ! That one shouldn’t hang around long. Marc, do you recall where you got the suede lining ? I’ve tanned a bunch of squirrel hides this summer that I would like to line with something other than cloth. Thanks. David.
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Offline B.Barker

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Re: Bag #33
« Reply #17 on: August 27, 2020, 07:54:44 PM »
Nice work Marc.
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Re: Bag #33
« Reply #18 on: July 24, 2021, 11:44:46 AM »
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Offline Marcruger

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Re: Bag #33
« Reply #19 on: July 24, 2021, 01:15:21 PM »
Moderators, can we get this person blocked? They do a search on forums for the word “bag” and then leave a marketing post.  Thank you. 
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