Making a Leather Doctoring Bag for a Saddle

[@mattsitton6826]

Great circle cutting technique.

[@richardkatzman1215]

Custom made! Love it. It’s always great to watch a real craftsman at work. Best regards, Richard

[@darenlindley]

Bro! I am a huge fan! That circle cutting technique is genius!

[@edwarnock4534]

Nice video! I see alot of beginning and novice leather working people asking where to get patterns for this thing or that. This is what sets a craftsman apart from the crowd to be able to do this! And this is how it is done! 😉👍

[@jjwmacdo]

Dude, you are amazing with that knife!

[@denasewell]

Thanks so much for these videos I learn so much with every single one!! You deserve much praise for sharing all your knowledge and skills!! Countless people have learned valuable skills from your videos ...my self included!

[@michealdoran4383]

Really enjoyed the video! I loved how you made the patterns on the fly!

[@groseillegrowa3659]

That is amazing!! You make it all look so darn easy ... !!

[@tileman1814]

Thanks Don, I always learn something new when I watch your vid's!

[@christopherengland7245]

that is awesome. enjoyed watching the techniques and the process of making the patterns.

[@markashlock8058]

Dang, you made that look easy! Would like to see a slow mo are at least regular speed of your circle cutting technique. You REALLY are good with a knife. Thanks for sharing!

[@brianstewart7381]

A video about how to make a cantle bag would be awesome!!!

[@swolff5]

Great job and great video!

[@jackreeves3001]

Incredible video. Impeccable work.

[@snakehandlerjorge]

That's some fast work - it would take me a week to make that LOL

[@Cellottia]

That IS cool, and you make it look so easy -- a sure sign of years of practice! Thanks for posting 😉

[@Picosacreek]

Great video. Your knife skills are amazing. Nice medicine bag.

[@MrEntouch]

I loved it, nice job. Liked the part where you made the pattern on the fly.

[@MrKenlong]

Wow nice new Shop

[@ffjokere3]

Man!!! You did make that quick!!! lol great vid

[@GottliebGoltz]

This is new territory for Me. Thank You again. G-G

[@nathanarnold8802]

Great video.

[@iam4772]

Appreciate your work. Thank you for sharing.

[@pakom8023]

Very nice work

[@wyattblakeman4972]

Would it be possible to revisit this one and maybe a pattern pack?? 🙂

[@mrspiff2052]

Thank you for the video!

[@derykmacleod4979]

You are amazing with that knife! Can I ask what the tool is called that you used to make the circle hole to fit the bag over the pommel of the saddle?

[@MrEntouch]

Wouldl ike to see more in depth details how you do patterns on the fly.

[@donabbott5432]

Awesome thanks for sharing Im just getting to the point where my projects are good enough to sell but have no idea what to charge How do you do it? Thankyou in advance

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

I have a video in the pipeline on how I price my products so be on the lookout for that! Just be sure that you are making a wage you are happy with, covering your material plus some, and covering your overhead... even if you work from home... there is always overhead. Thanks so much!

[@michaelagalasso2389]

Don could you explain how to use your hand skiving tool. I have a lot of trouble with mine even with a new blade in. Did you bend your's more than how they come new? Have you ever talked about pricing your work. This bag would be great to use for that discussion since it is a one off. Really enjoy the channel.

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

Fantastic questions brotha and I will make a video on had skiver. I am working on a pricing video as well! Thanks a bunch and keep those ideas coming brotha!

[@chicagohomestead]

Another great video, one question though, what kind of snap setter is that?? If you've talked about it before, can you link it ?

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

Thank you so much! That is a barry king snap setter that I got from Maker's Leather Supply in TX.... he is a dealer for them. Look them up or give barry king a call if you would like to try one... I love mine!

[@chicagohomestead]

Thank you

[@fionakronert5060]

Love your work, Love your music too, what is it???

[@CJ-qq4gs]

Hi Don. I’ve followed your channel for quite a while. Your work is amazing, as is watching you craft your work. I have a question about what leather would be best for a carry-on size duffle bag. Any advice from you or anyone who sees this is appreciated. Thank you!

[@151deanwalker]

Don, What are you carrying for a utility knife on your belt?

[@TexHoss1]

You said you was going to make that quick, but dang that's fast work, lol.

[@denasewell]

I know you have done videos on the tools you use but I cannot find that specific knife you use when cutting out the pattern? Is it an Osbourne Knife? If so which one?

[@swordofgabriel]

That's awesome right there. Did you ever get around to making a vid on bar grounders? I'd sure like to see how you use those. I'm considering getting a set but not sure i could use them. I've heard they are way different than matters. Anyway, great work Mr. Don. I look forward to every vid. Thank you for what you do and your time.

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

Thank you so much! Yes sir that video is coming real soon... just wrapping up the edit on it. You can run them... they are just different than matters but you can definitely run them dude!

[@brettonqually4617]

What type of pattern medium are you using and where do you purchase it? Cardboard? Plastic? Heavy paper? I really enjoy your videos, seeing the skills you use and information you share with others. Please keep them coming.

[@rebeccamiller3248]

Ever thought about creating like a saddle bag or something for one of those big walkers with seats. Cause yes they come with baskets under the seat but with mobility issues it's damn near impossible to get to them n then you fold up the walker you have to fuss with those stupid bags or baskets you have to attach n remove them. But if it was more accessible n easier to remove like over the bar would be great. Would need a drink holder place for phone n maybe large purse like compartment for wallet, tablet or whatever.

[@juliangonzales2916]

Saludos👍👍👍

[@jimathey6153]

Don what's on the top of your cutting table?

[@carsonburke9094]

What knife do you pack in this video

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

It is a CS Osbourn trim knife with a sharp point.

[@GBLW]

Awesome mate just wanted to ask what sort of leather is that that you used, is it an oil tanned leather??

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

+Goanna Bushcraft & Leatherworks the leather fro this was a 5/6 oz latigo leather.

[@davesidney1861]

Where did you find the poly board for your cutting bench?

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

Had a guy that worked for me give it to me... not sure where it came from.

[@mattsitton6826]

These guys make them to size. The cutting board factory.com Sorry, couldn't post the link.

[@dirtmcgirt44]

Magic

[@laurabardin113]

Do you sell your patterns?

[@donaldmcdaniel1773]

Interesting

[@stevethomas7463]

👍

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

It would be a huge help if these companion video/projects went into more detail and had better lighting. It’s rather difficult to follow what you are doing at times especially with the poor lighting. Also, the use of high speed only furthers the lack of detail and is counterproductive. If I’m going to pay money to print a pattern on my own printer I expect the companion video to be of better quality as pertaining to guiding me thru the project to its completion. Don’t get me wrong I enjoy all your videos but when it comes to paying for something I expect better quality. Cheers mate