Well what should I do with all this leather?

ChrisMD · Post by **ChrisMD** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 9:46 pm

My friend's dog destroyed the cushions on his expensive but old leather sofa and before he dumped it he let me at it with my Ka-Bar. I ended up with a 3'x6' piece, and a few 3'x3' pieces. It's soft and super pliable so probably not suitable for a holster, but I want to try to make some stuff. Definitely at least a piece of Indy gear. No idea on the type of leather but it is silky smooth. Can't believe he was just gonna toss it!

I want your ideas on what to make!

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baddates1 · Post by **baddates1** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 11:17 pm

Could try crafting a whip holder for your gunbelt

How about a grail diary? You need soft pliable leather for the covers, so it shouldn't be a problem. Then again, it also depends on the thickness of your leather. Just a thought

Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 2:57 am

Diary covers is a good idea.

I got a leather MKVII from Wade Eagan when he was making them and use it as my EDC rather than my vintage satchel. Serves the dual purpose of preserving the vintage bag and the leather bag is a bit more refined to carry to work.

Or run down to your nearest hatter and have him make up a gen-u-ine leather fedora, just like in the movies!

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:30 am

I suggest making a fedora... just like the one worn by that Indiana Jones character!!!

Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:47 am

Hm, why does that sound familiar?

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 9:14 am

probably because I only read the first 3 lines of your post...

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 3:12 pm

Personally, I have it made into a SA fedora with the script mentioned purple feather, but that's just me.

Wait, deja vu?

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 3:28 pm

It's like Yogi Berra all over again

Post by **Indy Magnoli** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 5:04 pm

Diary cover gets my vote.

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Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 5:45 pm

Or you could have a very small custom jacket made for an Indy action figure!

Seriously, though, I think the diary cover is the best idea, given the color. You might also want to try making a cell phone or tablet case out of it. You'd need something inside to make it more rigid, naturally. Or perhaps a cool book cover for something Indy-related, archeological, or history centric, or an old hardcover atlas.

cm289 · Post by **cm289** » Sun Aug 16, 2015 12:06 am

Take up muzzleloader hunting (if you haven't already) and make a possibles bag. Or 6.

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ChrisMD · Post by **ChrisMD** » Sun Aug 16, 2015 11:13 am

cm289 wrote:Take up muzzleloader hunting (if you haven't already) and make a possibles bag. Or 6.

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I do like that idea. Right now my only black powder is an 1860 Army repro.

Post by **Michaelson** » Sun Aug 16, 2015 12:15 pm

You mean to tell me that with your avatar and living in the Colorado mountain county, you don't own at least one Hawken rifle?

Heck, I live in Tennessee, and even I own a .45 caliber T/C Hawken!

Regards! M

ChrisMD · Post by **ChrisMD** » Sun Aug 16, 2015 1:17 pm

Michaelson wrote:You mean to tell me that with your avatar and living in the Colorado mountain county, you don't own at least one Hawken rifle?

Heck, I live in Tennessee, and even I own a .45 caliber T/C Hawken!

Regards! M

Not yet. I want a Hawken! But I DO have a Sharps!

Post by **Michaelson** » Sun Aug 16, 2015 1:23 pm

Good open plains rifle, but you need a Hawken.

Regards! M

ChrisMD · Post by **ChrisMD** » Sun Aug 16, 2015 1:41 pm

Michaelson wrote:Good open plains rifle, but you need a Hawken.

Regards! M

I take donations!!!

cm289 · Post by **cm289** » Sun Aug 16, 2015 2:27 pm

I hunted many years with a 'Renegade', which was T/C's cheaper version of the Hawken. Now I'm part of the inline crowd, although I'm not sure if I'm proud or embarrassed by that. I'd really like to get a Pennsylvania/Kentucky rifle at some point.

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cm289 · Post by **cm289** » Sat Aug 27, 2022 5:22 pm

cm289 wrote:I hunted many years with a 'Renegade', which was T/C's cheaper version of the Hawken. Now I'm part of the inline crowd, although I'm not sure if I'm proud or embarrassed by that. I'd really like to get a Pennsylvania/Kentucky rifle at some point.

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Better late than never!

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