Making a Wood & Leather Cross-Body Satchel Bag

[@6Sally5]

Three months ago, if someone told me I’d be fascinated watching somebody making a purse, I’d have told them they were crazy. As I’m addicted to watching you make anything now, it’s all good! I gotta say, though, (done in my best Christopher Walken voice) “I got a feva…and the only cure is more flute music!”

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Ha! It's sorta become my theme music I've got to include in every video. Thanks for watching!

[@DarthPoyner]

I believe they may be called a "murse" in today's language. Or perhaps a "Sans-Fanny Pack". 😜

[@iamnoone.]

This project has everything. From leather and wood and metal, and i think you used every tool in your shop. You just kicked it up a notch. I bow to you.

[@ChrisPasch-so1fy]

I recently got done making a moltiattachment, Leatherman holster

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks again!

[@johnnylgulledge6899]

The laser is becoming an excellent tool for leather work! 👍

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Definitely! And thanks for subscribing!

[@mtnman7469]

That’s amazing! I like your mix of traditional and non traditional leather working.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you very much!

[@edgell3]

As always, I enjoy watching you create. This project was especially interesting with the combination of leather and wood. The addition of the dragon’s scale for the outside of the purse in combination with the dragon engraved on the side was a perfect match. When you were putting the sipper in, was thinking of a jig I made of a small bloc with the width and depth of the sipper positioned the right distance from the side of the block to keep the material exactly where I want it to stay without a lot of excess measurements. You can also have a different with measurement on the other side of the block. It would be an easy build with your router. And. You can make several in different lengths. 😊 just thought I would share. 👍 Thank you sharing your unique talents. 😎

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks! That's an interesting idea about the zipper jig. I normally just eyeball the glue by using the pattern on the zipper tape (the backing material).

[@edgell3]

@@RoadAgentLeather Wish I had a pattern to give you. The two I made was with a hardwood. Keep up the good work.

[@Dynamytguy]

Another masterpiece. Your videos are the highlight of my day when they come out. Sure wish I had the talent in your little finger. I'd be happy. I keep trying.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Wow, thank you!

[@LiftRanger]

Wow, I'm simply blown away! That you don't have a million subscribers is beyond belief.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

I know, right!? :) Thanks for subscribing!

[@dillonpropst1454]

Great work as always! I learn something every time I watch one of your videos

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Glad to hear it!

[@jarodhall1910]

This is an amazing project! I love everything about it. Excellent work!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@bkvdpw]

Nicely done.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@jaypee3380]

Great work as always! Love watching you work.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you so much 😀

[@massilamany]

Innovating nice project. Love it. Good job. ✌️👌💯👍

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you so much 😀

[@elnaelna4467]

Такой бы чемодан сделать. Выдержит любой переезд. Если конечно не позарятся на сам чемодан. Я балдею от такой работы. Аккуратно и красиво.спасибо за загрузку.

[@michaelkefauver8009]

Another beautiful piece! One request though can you begin to include the types and weights of the materials you're using? But as always the quality of your items is outstanding.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Ok, thank you. The leather I'm using is all chrome or oil-tan.

[@jeffallen3382]

Nice design!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks!!

[@บัวสีโรเจอร์-ศ9ฝ]

What I would have given for that laser machine back when I used to to do leatherworking. Don't let anyone tell you it's not the way it should be done.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@ArtTankley]

Where do you get the scallop leather print?

[@RoadAgentLeather]

It's something Tandy Leather used to sell. Not sure if you can still buy it. I bought this hide more than a year ago.

[@ArtTankley]

Do you know if anyone still sells it. You are a magnificent leather magician....

[@poyot2278]

Allways good...

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@Juronumo]

Do you still plan on revisiting the doc holiday shoulder holster too

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Not sure. I've basically done what I can with it. What are you wanting to see?

[@Juronumo]

@@RoadAgentLeather wouldn't mind seeing a Hi power in it with no chest strap our front

[@18deadmonkeys]

Such amazing work! And I learn so much from watching you. I'm starting my first handbag in a couple weeks, and now I can go into the project with more confidence. Thank you!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

You are so welcome! Good luck!

[@donscottvansandt4139]

Very nice!

[@Vikvalam]

Чудесная работа !!! Жаль только что большинство современных женщин предпочтет фабричную брендовую сумку, такому чуду от мастера сделанному вручную....

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks again for subscribing!

[@matthewb8229]

The plate you use under your punches for stitching, is it like cutting board material? Lexan or something like it? Is it felt? I got a better look in another view.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

It's a Japanese "Oka Factory" punch board. I first learned about them from Black Flag Leather's KZbin channel.

[@santiagomindel4642]

idolo !!!!!! saludos desde el otro lado del mundo !!!!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@ChrisieR67]

This is great!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@danmooney7192]

I've always used contact cement when gluing leather, what is the white glue that you are using?

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Contact cement!

[@jeffallen3382]

It's a water based contact cement.

[@Dracoo70]

Great work like always. 2 question i have. 1. When you used your manual hand drill. How deep did you go for the tacks? 2 what was that you put in the brush on the end?

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you! I was kinda eyeballing the depth. Once I got through the leather and wood shavings started showing up I knew it was a few more pushes with the drill. I've learned you can't just hammer the tacks like nails without drilling pilot holes first; they're not strong enough. Otherwise there's too much chance they'll go in crooked and damage the leather. That's Renaissance Wax I'm putting on the brush. This particular printed leather will take a high-gloss shine (I used it to make a 1911 holster in one of my previous videos) but didn't want this piece to be super-glossy. So I just added a little.

[@Dracoo70]

@@RoadAgentLeather sweet that's explains alot. Sooo that what it is cool. An like always man great work

[@steveholbrook4729]

nice job

[@RoadAgentLeather]

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[@lisica772]

Класс,! Работа мастера.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

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[@Лео0219]

Супер 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for subscribing!!

[@Calypso3]

Great … now I need one of these bags 😑

[@snep1314]

Да!!!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@jerome_dangelo]

😮😮😮

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@jimbailey7997]

👍

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!!

[@BerzerkaDurk]

FYI, pushing the laser head around like that isn't a great idea. Motors are also great generators, and pushing the head around that fast can generate enough electricity to fry the stepper drivers and/or controller. If you must push it out of the way, do it slower. I've owned and actually built my own 3d printer, and people are always warned not to do that.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Interesting point. I also have a couple of 3D printers (FDM and MSLA). Thanks for sharing and subscribing!