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Graybeard
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I did alot of research on this one. This Winter is being spent upgrading a good deal of my equipment. The bag I built is small at 7" by 7" and follows the lines of a 18th century bag. There is a whip on the reverse side to tie the bag to a sash or belt, the strap is narrow and adjustable by a button in the back attacgment. Also it has a game keeper attached to the strap.

The bag itself has a full divider and a folded gusset at the bottom.





All that is left to do is dubbin the bag after aging the sinew..

Pease
 
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Booshway
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Lookin good!
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Graybeard
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Thanks,

Based it on a original in my personal collection...








 
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Looks like you did a mighty fine job of it too.
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Impressive work there Pease
 
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All that is left to do is dubbin the bag after aging the sinew.



Hi Pease. That's a great sized hunting bag. I really like the looks of it. Extremely practical slim without being too baggy. (Ha ha).

Can you elaborate on the comment about dubbing the bag and aging the sinue please.

Thanks,

Bryan


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Graybeard
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Dubbin is a application of a bag conditioner/waterproofing. There are alot of formulas out there. I use a beeswax, beef rendered lard, and cod liver oil mixture. I heat my bag in a oven and rub it in. Then heat the bag again to get the leather to fully absorb it.

The sinew is dyed with a alcohol/glycol mix and then the threaded area is sealed with a amber colored wax.
 
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Booshway
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Well thought out and well done. Good on you.
 
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Very nice replica.


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Pretty good job there!


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Booshway
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Looks great Pease and very close the original.

BC


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Graybeard
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Thanks all....

I modified the pattern and made a Lemuel Lyman style ball and shot pouch. It has two belt loops on the back, and measures 5" x 7"...

This will serve me well when doing a 1750's reenactment, here in Maine.

 
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Pilgrim
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Looks great! I really need to get sewing!


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Booshway
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From the looks of the first bag, I'd say you're a better craftsman than the fellow who made the original! You sure do some nice work... Keep it up!


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