Simon you are a man of many talents. I’m very much like you, working in the building trade, built my own camper van, done my own loft conversion etc but sewing is an art I’ve never got around to doing.
I had a large section of 6oz. Buffalo leather so I used your design… plus, adding a bottom pouch to secure my axe along with a top center loop 5” long to secure the handle. I used brass D-rings to secure the shoulder straps with brass release clasp and adjustable via a 1” brass buckle. Thank you for the tip!
MUM TO THE RESCUE!!! Moms are the best. My dad made a similar case for all my kites. He made it with scrape vinyl sheets. My kids love this kite bag from grandpa. Great tutorial. The pouch looks terrific. .
This is a really great video! I've dabbled with sewing my own gear for years now on and off. I have 4 or 5 projects in the cue right now when I can find the time. I sure wish I could sew as well as you. I love your videos. Just discovered your channel last week and am going through watching all the old ones from bottom to top. Hence the comment on an old video.
Great vid. A suggestion carry some bees wax, candle stub, or even a small bar of soap to lube your saw blade. This will help to keep the blade from binding.
+Michael Orr - Thanks Michael! The birds are making a right racket at the moment - typical British springtime!! But you're right, it does make for a nice background sound!!
Well just made one for my buck saw. First time making something like this with my mini sewing machine and other then a tag tight it's worked out really good thank you for your video instruction really helped me. Pity I can't send you photos lol 😁
I do love me a good bag and thoroughly enjoyed watching you go threw the process..well done mate! I'm curious about what type of thread you used and if makes a difference in waterproofing ability.
+51foxy - Cheers Paul! I'm really pleased with how it came out, got a couple of other projects in mind now for the rest of the nylon! (If my mum'll let me borrow her machine again!!) Atb, Simon.
Thank you for your effort in making the videos. Much appreciated. I enjoyed your considerations during the process and it was a good lesson for when I'll need to make my own. I do like your selection of music, but may I suggest that you reduce the level about 6 dB, so it is the same level as your speech? I have your speech on volume 25-30, but dial the music down to about 6.
+P.H. Rankin Hansen - Thanks for the feedback, it’s really helpful, I hadn’t noticed that the level on the music was so high, I’ll make sure it’s more on a level with the rest of the audio in future. Thanks again!
Cheers! The axe sleeve is a good idea - I think the saw case that woodlore sell has one too, I may add one at some point, but for now my axe lives in a dedicated little spot on my pack.
Derby Bushcraft and outdoors - Cheers, I did consider adding an axe sleeve to this one, but decided against it in the end - purely because I keep my axe tucked within the frame of my rucksack most of the time! It would be good for keeping the weather off your Axe head though! Glad you enjoyed, Atb, Simon.
Other than the spring bobbin threader on the front side of the machine. Most machines also has a tension screw on the bobbin casing. Also good to take the casing out every so often and clean away the fabric dust that builds up.
Nice work mate, i have made much the same only used 1000 d material and a ake sleeve and a few attachment points on the back so i can attach it to the outside of my bergen
Thanks, glad you liked it! An axe sleeve is a really good idea - as the tools are equally awkward to stow and you basically then have your firewood prep kit contained together - I like it! Cheers and Atb, Simon.
This is one of the best Tutorials I have seen, really well explained. I've always wanted to have a go at making my own gear, mainly as the stuff you buy is never quite what you want, or it's too expensive. Since watching this the first time (Seen it loads now) I've splashed out on a Singer 4423 Heavy Duty. I want to make a bag similar to this to carry my Agawa Canyon Saw and my Wildlife hatchet. I was thinking of having a pouch on the outside for the Hatchet. Do you think it would be too difficult to do? I'm using heavy weight Wax Cotton, and possibly some 1000 Cordura. If you have any tips for a beginner they would be very much appreciated. There are millions of sewing videos for dressmaking etc: but not that many for Bushcraft. Thanks again Simon for a great Upload. All the best Wayne
Cheers Wayne! Glad it’s been an inspiration! You’ll not go wrong with a singer machine - industrial quality and pretty much bomb-proof! Good idea to add the hatchet pouch - they are generally the two most awkward items to pack so having a dedicated pouch will help. I’d sew the pouch onto the saw-case first, then sew up the main seams, that way you will trap and secure the edges of the hatchet pouch within the main seam - if that makes sense? Otherwise you could simply sew on a long sleeve, into which the handle of you hatchet can slip, it is then secured in place when you fold over and clip the lid of the saw-case down. Good luck with the project, I hope it comes out well! Atb, Simon.
Going to give it a go. I will have an open bottom on the Hatchet Pouch, just in case I ever get a larger Axe. Main problem I see is the balance of the axe in the pouch. I've seen some carry the Axe with the Head at the bottom of the bag. If mine is unbalanced, I might have to fit a lid for the bottom of the front pouch. If it goes well I will send you a picture. If it goes wrong do you want some Wax Cotton remnants full of Holes? Atb Wayne
Finished it. Few errors, main one was the lower strap placement, it should have gone a bit higher. Forgot to finish off the top inner edge of the main pouch. struggled to do it later. And I couldn't figure out how to sew the outside pouch on to the Main bag inside out first, so I sewed it straight onto it. Other than that I'm really happy with it. You made it look easy, the air was blue in my Kitchen. Let me know if you want a pic. Atb Wayne
Wayne Thomas - well done Wayne! It’s always tricky - you’ve got to think a few steps ahead all the time! It gets easier the more you do, you remember (sometimes) the mistakes you’ve made and do it differently. Love to see a photo! I’m on messenger (Simon, a bloke in the woods) 👍
Sent you a couple, feel free to have a giggle at the shoulder strap, I know I did when I realised I had it sewed upside down at the top. That's half the fun though, learning by your mistakes. Atb Wayne
Cheers Robert - since I got mine, it gets lots of use - I’m always making bags for stuff or adjusting this and altering that! Definitely money well spent!
Hi Simon. I appreciate you may not see this question years after you posted but anyway…. can you advise on what thread you used? I have a machine (all the gear and no idea 😂) but for some reason it occurs to me that the composition and weight of the thread will impact the robustness of the finished article. Thanks in advance.
Thank you! I don’t make them to sell I’m afraid, simply don’t have the time! Easy enough to make though or you could always adapt an old tent pole bag. Atb, Simon
Cheers Alexander, I used a polyester thread by Guterman, just the normal gauge, not the heavy duty stuff - I’ve never had any problems with the thread breaking, it’s what I use on most sewing projects. Atb, Simon
Ugh, I hate it when my sewing machine acts up. I understand cars-- troubleshooting and fixing, but how does a guy know that his bobbin is toast, or top/bottom tension-- too much/little, timing, wrong thread, wrong needle, etc etc? Maddening.
Nice!!!!! Ah, just made a bucksaw, now I need a case for it!!!!! Perfect!!!
my sewing machine is the same..... such empathy for you!!!!!!!!
Simon you are a man of many talents. I’m very much like you, working in the building trade, built my own camper van, done my own loft conversion etc but sewing is an art I’ve never got around to doing.
So professional 👍
I've watched your videos for quite some time but I hadn't seen this one. Nice work as usual. I plan to get at it on one for myself.
Good job simon
I had a large section of 6oz. Buffalo leather so I used your design… plus, adding a bottom pouch to secure my axe along with a top center loop 5” long to secure the handle. I used brass D-rings to secure the shoulder straps with brass release clasp and adjustable via a 1” brass buckle. Thank you for the tip!
Excellent
That is not bad at all my man!
MUM TO THE RESCUE!!! Moms are the best. My dad made a similar case for all my kites. He made it with scrape vinyl sheets. My kids love this kite bag from grandpa. Great tutorial. The pouch looks terrific. .
Awesome.
ANOTHER NICE VIDEO
Your videos always make me want to get a sewing machine!
Very nice, informative video. Definitely appreciate you filming some of the problems we might all encounter while working on projects. Cheers
This is a really great video! I've dabbled with sewing my own gear for years now on and off. I have 4 or 5 projects in the cue right now when I can find the time. I sure wish I could sew as well as you. I love your videos. Just discovered your channel last week and am going through watching all the old ones from bottom to top. Hence the comment on an old video.
I really enjoy your videos, and am quite impressed with your design and sewing skills! :)
+Linnee Kay - Thank you very much! Just don't zoom in too much on the stitching!! Lol!
Great vid. A suggestion carry some bees wax, candle stub, or even a small bar of soap to lube your saw blade. This will help to keep the blade from binding.
Good tip! Nothing worse than a sticky, sappy, binding saw blade!!
another good video Simon....Birds singing great background music ..-cheers
+Michael Orr - Thanks Michael! The birds are making a right racket at the moment - typical British springtime!! But you're right, it does make for a nice background sound!!
Really nice carry bag to go along with the self-made, folding buck saw.
Looks like I'm going to need some sewing lessons. Well done Simon.
Thanks for tapeing this. I picked up a lot of tips. Much appreciated chum!!
I'm always looking for bags for random camping stuff, never thought it could be so 'simple' to make your own. I will be giving it a go. Cheers Simon.
I sometimes just cover a ziplock bag in tape.
I made one for my folding saw, out of an old pair of jeans. Great work!
Well just made one for my buck saw. First time making something like this with my mini sewing machine and other then a tag tight it's worked out really good thank you for your video instruction really helped me. Pity I can't send you photos lol 😁
Great make and lovely finished product 👍👍👍Cheers Sel
Great video Simon, defo need to make one for the buck saw i made thanks this will help me a great deal
Thank you! Glad it is a help! Good luck, Simon
A Great uses of army surplus fabric!!
I do love me a good bag and thoroughly enjoyed watching you go threw the process..well done mate! I'm curious about what type of thread you used and if makes a difference in waterproofing ability.
Great job mate. Looks spot on
Paul
+51foxy - Cheers Paul! I'm really pleased with how it came out, got a couple of other projects in mind now for the rest of the nylon! (If my mum'll let me borrow her machine again!!) Atb, Simon.
Absolutely awsome. I was looking for design to make for my bucksaw i purchased from your country. Very cool
Pretty cool, how ever lol i have not sawn anything! U did great tho lol
Brilliant!
P.H. Rankin Hansen - Thank you, glad you enjoyed it - and thanks for giving me a second chance!! Atb, Simon.
Thank you for your effort in making the videos. Much appreciated.
I enjoyed your considerations during the process and it was a good lesson for when I'll need to make my own.
I do like your selection of music, but may I suggest that you reduce the level about 6 dB, so it is the same level as your speech? I have your speech on volume 25-30, but dial the music down to about 6.
+P.H. Rankin Hansen - Thanks for the feedback, it’s really helpful, I hadn’t noticed that the level on the music was so high, I’ll make sure it’s more on a level with the rest of the audio in future. Thanks again!
Have one of these with molle webbing on the back also has an external sleeve for an axe great vid
Cheers! The axe sleeve is a good idea - I think the saw case that woodlore sell has one too, I may add one at some point, but for now my axe lives in a dedicated little spot on my pack.
The Survival Junkie - Thanks mate, Atb, Simon.
Nice video. I may try my hand at making one for my axe
Derby Bushcraft and outdoors - Cheers, I did consider adding an axe sleeve to this one, but decided against it in the end - purely because I keep my axe tucked within the frame of my rucksack most of the time! It would be good for keeping the weather off your Axe head though! Glad you enjoyed, Atb, Simon.
Other than the spring bobbin threader on the front side of the machine. Most machines also has a tension screw on the bobbin casing. Also good to take the casing out every so often and clean away the fabric dust that builds up.
Nice work mate, i have made much the same only used 1000 d material and a ake sleeve and a few attachment points on the back so i can attach it to the outside of my bergen
Thanks, glad you liked it! An axe sleeve is a really good idea - as the tools are equally awkward to stow and you basically then have your firewood prep kit contained together - I like it! Cheers and Atb, Simon.
Do you recon ppk would be a good material . thanks , BTW great vid good luck and god bless you and your family and happy camping ⛺ . Lee
Looks brilliant mate good pity I don't have a sawing machine mine (if I make my own) will all be hand sawn.
Nice
Cheers! Easy enough little project for a wet day! Atb, Simon.
Very neat. You'll make a lovely mother! ;o)
Hahaha! I get to do all the sewing at home - my wife stitched through her finger as a child, she’ll not go near a needle!
This is one of the best Tutorials I have seen, really well explained. I've always wanted to have a go at making my own gear, mainly as the stuff you buy is never quite what you want, or it's too expensive. Since watching this the first time (Seen it loads now) I've splashed out on a Singer 4423 Heavy Duty. I want to make a bag similar to this to carry my Agawa Canyon Saw and my Wildlife hatchet. I was thinking of having a pouch on the outside for the Hatchet. Do you think it would be too difficult to do? I'm using heavy weight Wax Cotton, and possibly some 1000 Cordura. If you have any tips for a beginner they would be very much appreciated. There are millions of sewing videos for dressmaking etc: but not that many for Bushcraft. Thanks again Simon for a great Upload. All the best Wayne
Cheers Wayne! Glad it’s been an inspiration! You’ll not go wrong with a singer machine - industrial quality and pretty much bomb-proof! Good idea to add the hatchet pouch - they are generally the two most awkward items to pack so having a dedicated pouch will help. I’d sew the pouch onto the saw-case first, then sew up the main seams, that way you will trap and secure the edges of the hatchet pouch within the main seam - if that makes sense? Otherwise you could simply sew on a long sleeve, into which the handle of you hatchet can slip, it is then secured in place when you fold over and clip the lid of the saw-case down. Good luck with the project, I hope it comes out well! Atb, Simon.
Going to give it a go. I will have an open bottom on the Hatchet Pouch, just in case I ever get a larger Axe. Main problem I see is the balance of the axe in the pouch. I've seen some carry the Axe with the Head at the bottom of the bag. If mine is unbalanced, I might have to fit a lid for the bottom of the front pouch. If it goes well I will send you a picture. If it goes wrong do you want some Wax Cotton remnants full of Holes? Atb Wayne
Finished it. Few errors, main one was the lower strap placement, it should have gone a bit higher. Forgot to finish off the top inner edge of the main pouch. struggled to do it later. And I couldn't figure out how to sew the outside pouch on to the Main bag inside out first, so I sewed it straight onto it. Other than that I'm really happy with it. You made it look easy, the air was blue in my Kitchen. Let me know if you want a pic. Atb Wayne
Wayne Thomas - well done Wayne! It’s always tricky - you’ve got to think a few steps ahead all the time! It gets easier the more you do, you remember (sometimes) the mistakes you’ve made and do it differently. Love to see a photo! I’m on messenger (Simon, a bloke in the woods) 👍
Sent you a couple, feel free to have a giggle at the shoulder strap, I know I did when I realised I had it sewed upside down at the top. That's half the fun though, learning by your mistakes. Atb Wayne
I almost bought a machine earlier this year. Wish I did.
Cheers Robert - since I got mine, it gets lots of use - I’m always making bags for stuff or adjusting this and altering that! Definitely money well spent!
This is great, did you ever make a paper pattern for this.
My name is Simon and I like to do drawrings
Hi Simon. I appreciate you may not see this question years after you posted but anyway…. can you advise on what thread you used? I have a machine (all the gear and no idea 😂) but for some reason it occurs to me that the composition and weight of the thread will impact the robustness of the finished article. Thanks in advance.
Nice one Simon. Ha?d you thought of using the same piece of webbing from the fastex buckle up to the top then on as the shoulder/carry loop
Will you have any for sale soon
muito bom Simon
Irames Lisboa - obrigado! All the best, Simon.
Simon, I’m still waiting for you to make the SAW for me!!
Haha - keep an eye out for my next giveaway! 😉
Great workmanship Simon.
I'm looking to get one myself, would you sell one & how much incl p&p?
Thank you! I don’t make them to sell I’m afraid, simply don’t have the time! Easy enough to make though or you could always adapt an old tent pole bag. Atb, Simon
Hi,
And I want this saw. Where can I buy it?
Hi Simon, another great make! What thread do you use for this/your nalgene pouch etc?
Cheers Alexander, I used a polyester thread by Guterman, just the normal gauge, not the heavy duty stuff - I’ve never had any problems with the thread breaking, it’s what I use on most sewing projects. Atb, Simon
Ugh, I hate it when my sewing machine acts up. I understand cars-- troubleshooting and fixing, but how does a guy know that his bobbin is toast, or top/bottom tension-- too much/little, timing, wrong thread, wrong needle, etc etc? Maddening.
Stodoys is nice for that.
Hay Simon you forgot to add the hatchet to the bag
Brilliant!