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Leather Ballbag - photo tutorial
« on: February 03, 2013, 11:37:45 PM »
I hope the pictures explain everything. If you have any doubt, ask :)























hot sand







After thorough drying, put the hot wax









« Last Edit: January 14, 2020, 12:59:48 AM by rich pierce »

Offline Tim Crosby

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Re: Leather Ballbag - photo tutorial
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2013, 06:12:13 PM »
 Well done, Thanks for posting it.

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Re: Leather Ballbag - photo tutorial
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2013, 05:22:08 PM »
Picture #11 is hot water?
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Re: Leather Ballbag - photo tutorial
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2013, 09:25:24 PM »
What weight leather do you recommend?
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Re: Leather Ballbag - photo tutorial
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2013, 04:14:56 AM »
TopKnot, For something the size of a ballbag, I'd suggest 4 to 5 oz learher.
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Re: Leather Ballbag - photo tutorial
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2013, 05:53:21 AM »

Thanks for the reply draken. Thats the answer that ive been looking for.



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Re: Leather Ballbag - photo tutorial
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2021, 12:21:54 AM »
That really turned out nice. What a great idea to leave some long thread for dipping in hot wax.

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Re: Leather Ballbag - photo tutorial
« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2022, 01:03:11 AM »
Excellent, I will make one for myself!
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Re: Leather Ballbag - photo tutorial
« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2022, 04:33:34 PM »
Are the top/bottom legs and tail simply glued together?

Sure is a beautiful finished product!
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