Making a Set of Leather Saddle Bags

In this project video, we are making a set of leather saddle bags. This video is a little different from our usual project videos. I am building this project only using the tools from one of our latest videos "Leather Craft Tools Essential for any Craftsman." I did this to show those interested in getting into leather work that you can build a project out of leather without fancy machines and tools. Here is a link to an article on our website that includes that video: dgsaddlery.com/leather-craft-...
We do offer a pattern pack for this project that includes the cut patterns as well as a collection of different floral carving patterns. This is a LARGE FORMAT PRINT so if you are in the USA, purchase the PRINTED version. The DIGITAL version you will have to take to a print shop to have them print it out for you. Below are the links to both of those products if you would like to purchase a copy:
PRINTED VERSION: shop.dgsaddlery.com/products/...
DIGITAL VERSION: shop.dgsaddlery.com/products/...
Below are some helpful links to other videos we have done:
"Hand Stitching Leather with an Awl and Two Needles" - dgsaddlery.com/hand-stitching...
"How to Slick Edges on Leather" - dgsaddlery.com/how-to-slick-e...

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  • @iankeever15
    @iankeever152 ай бұрын

    I’d be a fan of more “no-machine” projects

  • @quanals
    @quanalsАй бұрын

    Thanks for your sharing. Have an excellent day 👍

  • @jacobhochstetler825
    @jacobhochstetler82529 күн бұрын

    I would love to see a chap build without machines as well! Thanks.

  • @Tammy-un3ql
    @Tammy-un3ql2 ай бұрын

    video is excellent

  • @judithwright5084
    @judithwright50842 ай бұрын

    Great video once again Don. Thank you ❤️

  • @redgepeterson684
    @redgepeterson6842 ай бұрын

    Great video too!

  • @deangrieger5241
    @deangrieger52412 ай бұрын

    For what it is worth, I think this video is excellent. I will watch it a couple of times. Amazed at the things I knew and forgot and the things I did not know. Thank you so much. 5 thumbs up! (I like the longer, more in-depth, videos.)

  • @davidcafuta2142
    @davidcafuta21422 ай бұрын

    Thanks man for your time and work sharing with us. Learning a tons of stuff with your help. Cheers from Slovenia EU

  • @dancochran1079
    @dancochran10792 ай бұрын

    Great video appreciate the extra length on explaining

  • @rodkraal7255
    @rodkraal72552 ай бұрын

    Thanks Don great job as always. Just a point of info, another place to get a granite block is from a funeral mason , they some times have small off cuts of granite from head stones that you can get cheap. I got my first one there for $15 bucks . keep up the good work. Cheers Rod at Round Knife Harness and Saddles, down under in New Zealand.

  • @ranhil3380
    @ranhil33802 ай бұрын

    Great video. Could you use an oil tan for the gusset?

  • @NevadaBeeMan-nq3po
    @NevadaBeeMan-nq3po2 ай бұрын

    Afternoon Don I’m trying to find a larger set of saddle bags pattern.. was wondering if you might have one

  • @billielukinbill7517
    @billielukinbill751719 күн бұрын

    What grain of sand paper do you use?

  • @tylerjohnson3863
    @tylerjohnson38632 ай бұрын

    There's a thread length calculator that you can download that takes in consideration spi, thickness, and length.

  • @ARETTIG
    @ARETTIGАй бұрын

    Would this pattern work for use on a motorcycle??

  • @redgepeterson684
    @redgepeterson6842 ай бұрын

    Don, I'm just curious about the time difference between building these saddle bags with the tools you used versus the time if you were using all the tools in your shop.

  • @martinstults9419
    @martinstults94192 ай бұрын

    You have new cut benches. Where do you find the polly board top. I was told there is a supplier in San Antonio but I don’t know the name or location. Can you please help. Thanks.

  • @kevinmerrill8871
    @kevinmerrill88712 ай бұрын

    Hey Don is there going to be some floral pattern packs for the saddlebags

  • @kevincox6311

    @kevincox6311

    2 ай бұрын

    It’s in the pattern pack on his website. It has some floral patterns in it. I got that pattern pack about a week ago it’s pretty nice

  • @charlesabbott5563

    @charlesabbott5563

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes, there are several designs with this pattern.

  • @richardkatzman1215
    @richardkatzman12152 ай бұрын

    Don, in the video you refer to the hole punches by number. What do the numbers correspond to? My hole punches correspond to millimeters or inches. I enjoyed your video. I always go away with some great information from all your videos. Best regards, Richard

  • @kboleather

    @kboleather

    2 ай бұрын

    Just go online and look for a conversion from metric to inches.

  • @bulldawg6259
    @bulldawg6259Ай бұрын

    I hand stitch but my arthritis limits me so I use iron or even a drill press that I seldom see on KZread I know it’s not traditional but I do what I can

  • @conniedarling1939
    @conniedarling19392 ай бұрын

    Is there some reason that you don't use the double cap rivets?

  • @brandonzimmermann

    @brandonzimmermann

    2 ай бұрын

    Probably has more of the burr type on hand since he works a lot with horse tack. Since you have to clip the post and peen you don’t have to worry so much about thicknesses like you do with a double cap, and are generally used more in an application where strength is needed

  • @CobraHobby
    @CobraHobby2 ай бұрын

    Where did you get this veg tan leather from?

  • @ckingclosur

    @ckingclosur

    2 ай бұрын

    I would like to know too

  • @davidshorb7453

    @davidshorb7453

    2 ай бұрын

    If I'm not mistaken, he orders from hemon oak

  • @NevadaBeeMan-nq3po

    @NevadaBeeMan-nq3po

    2 ай бұрын

    Montana leather co

  • @maddawgnoll

    @maddawgnoll

    2 ай бұрын

    Hermann oak directly. You can get it from Weaver, Montana leather, buckle guy or Springfield leather. I'd recommend Montana or Weaver.

  • @Tammy-un3ql
    @Tammy-un3ql2 ай бұрын

    video is excellent