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Offline Eric Fleisher

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New Hunting Bags
« on: January 26, 2009, 02:43:00 AM »
I had the good fortune of attending the CLA show last year, where I bought T.C. Albert's hunting pouch book.  Since then I have been trying my hand at some bags. I have made 7 bags to date. Comments and suggestions are welcome.  I want to improve my skills.















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Re: New Hunting Bags
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2009, 03:26:06 AM »
Great job! I like the black bag best.
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Offline G. Elsenbeck

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Re: New Hunting Bags
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2009, 05:03:33 AM »
They all look great, but I would vote for the black one as well.  Nice job on all.
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Re: New Hunting Bags
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2009, 04:50:36 PM »
Eric, the bags look very good.  Looking foward to seeing them at Lewisburg next week. Should be a great show, lots to see.
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Re: New Hunting Bags
« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2009, 05:42:25 PM »
Eric...those are all great...very nice indeed. Well done.
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Re: New Hunting Bags
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2009, 02:59:44 PM »
They all look very great to me Eric!
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Re: New Hunting Bags
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2009, 04:11:18 AM »
Offhand I'd say you are a quick study and you have talent!  Well done!  What ever else you do - keep it up.  Must say I'd vote for the black one as well - but then I'm partial to black.  Nice bag.  You seem to have mastered the art of sewing these things pretty well in a very short time.  You ever done this sort of thing (leather work) before?
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Re: New Hunting Bags
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2009, 07:09:03 AM »
I was lucky enough to receive the black bag as a Christmas present. I'm hoping he buys a book on gun building next year.
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Re: New Hunting Bags
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2009, 06:51:28 PM »
Thank you for all the kind words of encouragement.

Brian, I have never worked with leather before.  Tim's book was the extent of my education in leatherworking.  A special Thank You to T.C. Albert for writing his book.  I guess after all this positive feedback, I will call Wickett and Craig and order another side of leather. 

rf50cal (Dad),  I see a few more bags in your future before I tackle a gun for you.
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Re: New Hunting Bags
« Reply #9 on: February 04, 2009, 02:06:04 AM »
fr50cal   Your mistake was not buying him a rifle building book for christmas, maybe you should give him one and tell him you forgot you give him it ;)
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Re: New Hunting Bags
« Reply #10 on: February 04, 2009, 02:21:26 AM »
Very nice work.  I really like the squarish looking bag.  Looks like you took to bag making like a duck to water.  Keep up the good work.
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Offline Karl Kunkel

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Re: New Hunting Bags
« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2009, 11:55:45 PM »
Eric,

I looked at a couple of your bags at Lewisburg.  Very nice.  Have you done any with  beavertail flaps?  har to believe you have no prior experience working with leather.
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Re: New Hunting Bags
« Reply #12 on: February 09, 2009, 01:40:15 AM »
Eric though a new poster here I have BP in my veins for more years than I wish to recall. The investment in that book has payed off, those are extremely good bags and there are a couple pictured that have me drooling. Keep up the good work and let us know when you are ready to part with a few.  :o
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Offline Eric Fleisher

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Re: New Hunting Bags
« Reply #13 on: February 11, 2009, 04:39:13 AM »
Kunk, I have not tried one with a beavertail flap, yet, but I will very soon.

Ezekial, I put 3 bags up for sale on the "For Sale" Board.
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Re: New Hunting Bags
« Reply #14 on: February 11, 2009, 04:49:00 AM »
Eric,  What weight leather are you using?  Just curious, been thinking about trying my hand at making one.
Thanks,
Bill
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Re: New Hunting Bags
« Reply #15 on: February 11, 2009, 04:56:06 AM »
I used 3-4 ounce for the straps and bodies and 2-3 ounce for the welts.
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