Author Topic: Latest Bag (Read 3364 times)

James Rogers · « **on:** February 08, 2021, 11:54:06 PM »

A full gusset bag for one of our esteemed ALR members with handmade buckle, hand engraved button, blind tooled with handmade stamps, rolled welts, lined flap, two internal pockets.

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2021, 12:53:50 AM »

WOW, WOW, WOW! I have Never seen anything better, what workmanship.

Tim

Bob McBride · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2021, 01:38:43 AM »

Yep. Wow.

Mark Elliott · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2021, 02:03:49 AM »

Beautiful!!!!!! I wish I could do work that neat and clean. The decoration is outstanding, but I marvel at the evenness and consistency of your stitches.

scottmc · « **Reply #4 on:** February 09, 2021, 02:09:54 AM »

I have to agree with Mark that your designs are precise and stunning but your stitching is what really captures my eye. No matter how precise I try to be, i always manage to get a few stitches off center. Great job!!!

Oil Derek · « **Reply #5 on:** February 09, 2021, 02:16:36 AM »

Boy-O-Boy, to only get one's hands on that! Terrific James.

James Rogers · « **Reply #6 on:** February 09, 2021, 02:39:06 AM »

Thank you gentlemen!

WH1 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 09, 2021, 02:43:18 AM »

James exceptional as always in every aspect that buckle is amazing

old george · « **Reply #8 on:** February 09, 2021, 02:46:06 AM »

James fantastic!!!

george

Keith Zimmerman · « **Reply #9 on:** February 09, 2021, 02:53:40 AM »

Just beautiful. I would love to see the horn and knife etc that will go with that. Wowx4!

T.C.Albert · « **Reply #10 on:** February 09, 2021, 03:34:47 AM »

Very well done James. I like it a lot.
T. Albert

Oil Derek · « **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2021, 03:38:40 AM »

Quote from: Keith Zimmerman on February 09, 2021, 02:53:40 AM

Just beautiful. I would love to see the horn and knife etc that will go with that. Wowx4!

Probably something eclectic, like a classic Brit officer's Philadelphia screw tip horn and perhaps a French clasp knife? Some gentry or officer trying to cover all the bases???

Greg Pennell · « **Reply #12 on:** February 09, 2021, 03:39:06 AM »

For once, I’m at a loss for words...the details in this piece just blow me away! The tooling on the flap is simply exquisite, as is the overall design and execution. Great work, James!

Greg

Mike payne · « **Reply #13 on:** February 09, 2021, 02:51:30 PM »

That is some beautiful work James!You have truly mastered you trade beautiful!

Brokennock · « **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2021, 03:47:18 PM »

Astounding. Incredibly beautiful work.

Marcruger · « **Reply #15 on:** February 09, 2021, 06:27:55 PM »

Stunning James. A tour-de-force. I really appreciate the wavy stamped line along the flap border. It complements the edge binding so nicely. That is a well designed buckle you made too. It all hangs together so very well. The lines, finish, details, and stitching are top-flight. Someone is going to be over the moon when they get it.

I think this would be totally appropriate for a well-to-do gentleman in Charleston, reflecting an English influence. Perhaps to accompany a fine smoothbore in the Low Country.

God Bless, Marc

James Rogers · « **Reply #16 on:** February 09, 2021, 06:31:31 PM »

Thank you all! Means a lot, especially when nowadays when I need more magnification and tons more light just to see what I'm doing. For those remarking on stitching consistency.... its a matter of keeping that awl at the same slant and at the same depth every time as well as pulling the stitches down with the same technique every time. Flattening a spot on your awl handle will allow you to get it in position by feel. It will also keep it from rolling off the bench when you sit it down. Learning to stitch with the above technique while juggling the two needles and the awl with the work held in a clam is being totally lost these days due to the Asian stitching chisel.

JohnnyFM · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2021, 10:59:24 PM »

In a word, superb. Simply superb!
Question: is this type of buckle made from sheet steel in a die or do you file the shape from a thicker piece of iron?

Arcturus · « **Reply #18 on:** February 10, 2021, 02:40:40 AM »

Amazing work, James! Hope all is well with you in these crazy times. It's plain to see your work is better than ever!

G. Elsenbeck · « **Reply #19 on:** February 10, 2021, 04:39:32 AM »

Wow, what words can be said that already have been uttered. Absolutely wonderful display of craftsmanship with details abound. This humble bag maker bows to the master.

James Rogers · « **Reply #20 on:** February 10, 2021, 04:59:00 AM »

I thank all you humbly!
Johnny, I do use some die forged buckles but this is one of my hand filed signature buckles, many of which are copied from locally dug originals in my collection.

BOB HILL · « **Reply #21 on:** February 10, 2021, 04:37:42 PM »

As always stunning work, James. Thanks for posting and reminding us how professional work looks.
Bob

hawkeye · « **Reply #22 on:** February 10, 2021, 07:09:33 PM »

Awesome craftsmenship, super precise and well designed
Hawkeye

Marcruger · « **Reply #23 on:** February 10, 2021, 10:27:45 PM »

"Thanks for posting and reminding us how professional work looks."

Yep. Ditto.

Panzerschwein · « **Reply #24 on:** February 12, 2021, 09:20:38 PM »

Stunning bag, James!

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