I am making a compact oak bark leather tool bag from a lovely thick hide. It has wet moulded ends, hand sewn seams, and saddlers copper rivets to strengthen key stress points.
Hello harry, thanks for a simple bag. I have this type of bag in the 90s . Similar design except this bag the locking mechanism is excelent. Thanka. Cheers . Azhar , perak, malaysia
Wonderful idea. I can’t wait to make my own. Thank you for the great idea. I love your creative projects, all created with perfection. I really like your work which I’ve been following for a few years. Thanks again for everything ! 🙏 You should be proud of your talent and the truly beautiful results of your job. I feel like you would be a great mentor to me for making such attractive and useful leather products. You leather bag actually reminds me very much of my first doctor bag that I received in medical school. I’d love to make a new brown one myself. My first doctor bag was black leather, but a chestnut brown like your leather is much warmer and more appealing. Have a great day. Enjoy the rest of your summer ! 🙏
What a great sized bag! I've always wanted to do leather but too many interests already. Great video! Thanks for sharing and also your time! Craftsman like you are a real treasure!
A brilliant project Harry and a beautiful tool bag, I love the buckle fastener, I have never seen one like that. I also enjoy using saddlers copper rivets, they are extremely strong and also look great. Thank you for sharing your idea and skills, take care, regards, Chris.
Excellent video! I have an old leather shoulder bag that has been collecting dust for years. I don't think I've used it for twenty years. A while ago I realised that it would be perfect as a tool bag. I've treated the leather, that was the first step, and have been mulling over which tools to put in it. It's going to be for carving and sketching, so that helps, but it shouldn't become too heavy. I want to make holders for tools. Leather strips for tool handles and wider leather strips formed with pockets for the ends of tools are probably the main addition I have to make. It has two compartments, the main large one (larger than the one you make in the video) and a smaller one perfect for flat and square things. I don't really have the time to work on it right now, but it's lovely to think about and plan!
Fantastic job as always Harry! I watched your video on stain glass repair & it prompted me to finish my front door that my wife has been asking me for 22 years to finish I went to the Lead & Light shop in Camden you talked about & wow what a fantastic shop I was like a child in a sweet shop £120 & 2 hours later I had some wonderful glass, cane, lead H section you name it, I even had a tour upstairs where they make & repair wonderful stain glass so a BIG thanks to you from not just me but my wife Caroline who has waited patiently for 20 years for me to finish the stain glass but have to say it was worth the wait it looks amazing thanks again Harry for your wonderful videos there so enjoyable and informative see you on the next one
Hello Harry, I just wanted to say I've watched your videos for years and enjoy the quality of your content. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge. From Canada 🙂
Hello, I'm new to leather working. What are the measurements for the sides and the uni piece? Thanks and I'm going to try to make this bag for my tools too.I love love the bag. 🤠🤠🤠
I am wanting to make a portmanteau similar to your tool bag. Your method gave me greater thoughts to when I make my case. THANKS!!! and wonderful video
That's a fabulous bag Harry . I have a collection of leather tools some bought and some inherited/ I always learn something about the use of the tool watching your videos. I made a formed holder for a folding saw using much the same approach that you have used for the ends of your bag. I actually enjoy saddle stitching by hand it's quite relaxing.
Latch is new to me and want to add it to my options! Definitely love the bag and love all your maker videos! I am also a maker of all things so I totally appreciate all you do!
@@Shorty12543 that's a Chinese knockoff of a Col. Littleton clinch buckle. It's a patented buckle out of Tennessee but you can find cheap "replicas" that are pretty dang close if not the same buckle online for around $15. I've got a belt from them that has that buckle, when used on bags the bag has to have some tension for it to hold shut and not pop open randomly.
Nicely done as usual, Harry. Thanks for sharing. Good to know that you are a spoon carver. I am not, but I make a large number of axe and adze sheaths for Jason Lonon here in North Carolina. His smith work is hard to beat. A spoon carving axe is one of his most recent additions. I had clicker dies made for it and a slightly larger axe earlier this year.
Haven't seen the last few videos Harry, that's nice fast editing. I would miss your full explanation on new item to the channel but I like this. Lovely bag of course as always, thanks. Edit. Just went back to check and I had watched the previous vid and commented, getting old. Still like the video cut, hope it works well.
Enjoyed watching this one. Another brilliant project! I've been a long time lurker of your channel. I wanted to drop in and say thank you. Your videos have taught me a lot. I will make a bag similar to this one in the near future. I tried to catch what that latch is called. I'm not hearing it. Can you let us know? It is beautiful and really makes the bag. I'm thinking something of this nature yet not at long with some d-rings on the ends.
Just the type of bag I was looking for and a great video. My biggest issue with leatherworking is finding the leather. Seems to be a bit tricky knowing where to look. I recently just made a pair of A5 notebook covers using a thin sheepskin leather but I'd like to make a bag similar to your design, perhaps half the size or less to store my modest leatherworking tools. Any suggestions for leather supply in the UK?
I just bought that nice knife you used to blend the skive on the end bits at the beginning. I have also stumbled upon a pattern for a sheath for it. I should be making it within the next few days. The design of that knife allows it to do things that are difficult with a lot of the other sharp things I have in the shop. How did I last all these years without one?
It's a Japanese Leather Knife, you can use it for both cutting leather and skiving. Search YT and there are several videos, including one by Harry - "Stropping a Cheap Skiving Knife to Super Sharp" I have a couple of those Japanese knives, the cheap one shown and a more expensive model. Once you get used to the offset blade you realise how good & useful they are
@@geoffreyboyling615 I know exactly what it is, have seen Harry's video as well as others that are using it, and I don't need to do any searching for anything, thanks very much. But maybe someone who's actually new to this business might find your reference useful.
I have been looking for that roller guide on the skiver but can't seem to find it. I am in the US. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Always love your videos. Thanks in advance.
I would love to know the name of that case lock latch you used or where you purchased it from, I've never seen anything like it! Would you please share the name? or if anyone in the comments knows it I would be extremely grateful!
Hi Harry. Can you please tell me why you have never made a pair of leather gloves on the channel - and no other leather working youtuber I subscribe to seems to have done a pair of gloves either! Is it a lost art? Surely it can't be anywhere near as challenging as making a pair of shoes?
@@harryrogers thank you. I liked you tool bag design, I’ve done a similar but much smaller one for my spoon carving knifes. Mine didn’t need to fit an axe in it!
OLD LEATHER SMITH here, Great Job Harry, looks great also, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃
Thanks Jim
Very nice bag. Love the details. The clasp is especially nice
Handle is a nice detail too😊
You should consider making a pdf pattern to sell so we can make the same bag!
Love this
I love the idea of skiving the edges where the handle goes in. Never seen that before.
It was the first time I tried it but certainly worth doing.
I'd deffo buy one of these! Beautiful bit of kit.
Hello harry, thanks for a simple bag. I have this type of bag in the 90s . Similar design except this bag the locking mechanism is excelent. Thanka. Cheers . Azhar , perak, malaysia
I hadn't heard about oak bark leather since reading "The Brandon Voyages " about St. Brandon and his leather boat .
same opinion as you
Brilliant video Harry and what a fine finished product. I really love the copper rivets, it looks like it will last forever!
Thanks very much Michael.
Wonderful idea. I can’t wait to make my own. Thank you for the great idea. I love your creative projects, all created with perfection. I really like your work which I’ve been following for a few years. Thanks again for everything ! 🙏 You should be proud of your talent and the truly beautiful results of your job. I feel like you would be a great mentor to me for making such attractive and useful leather products. You leather bag actually reminds me very much of my first doctor bag that I received in medical school. I’d love to make a new brown one myself. My first doctor bag was black leather, but a chestnut brown like your leather is much warmer and more appealing. Have a great day. Enjoy the rest of your summer ! 🙏
Thanks very much Michael.
Beautiful bag. I would like to try making one similar with those latches you used. Do you know where i could find them ?
with some many different pieces of equipment and projects, your shop must be like the Doctor's Tardis, bigger on the inside then on the outside. LOL
Just the type of bag i need THANK YOU Harry .
It's proving a nice size, not too heavy....thanks Steve.
Just watching an Adam Savage bag restoration Harry and thought of your channel, hope you and yours are well, cheers.
What a great sized bag! I've always wanted to do leather but too many interests already. Great video! Thanks for sharing and also your time! Craftsman like you are a real treasure!
Wow thanks James.
@@harryrogers we hope you are fine, we miss you and your videos...
@@sebcsaba Thanks I am taking a break. All the best Harry
Thanks for the inspiration!!!
You are so welcome!
Excellent workmanship.
Many thanks for taking the time to film and share.
Mack, Huddersfield 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
A brilliant project Harry and a beautiful tool bag, I love the buckle fastener, I have never seen one like that.
I also enjoy using saddlers copper rivets, they are extremely strong and also look great.
Thank you for sharing your idea and skills, take care, regards, Chris.
I like your comment
Excellent video! I have an old leather shoulder bag that has been collecting dust for years. I don't think I've used it for twenty years. A while ago I realised that it would be perfect as a tool bag. I've treated the leather, that was the first step, and have been mulling over which tools to put in it. It's going to be for carving and sketching, so that helps, but it shouldn't become too heavy. I want to make holders for tools. Leather strips for tool handles and wider leather strips formed with pockets for the ends of tools are probably the main addition I have to make. It has two compartments, the main large one (larger than the one you make in the video) and a smaller one perfect for flat and square things. I don't really have the time to work on it right now, but it's lovely to think about and plan!
What a pleasant time watching you create your tool bag. Thank you
Thanks
Harry, that's a nice toolbox 🧰. Great job.🤠
Thanks very much Archie
Fantastic work, Harry! It's a gorgeous piece.
Thanks very much
Another excellent project. Thanks, Harry. I love using horse collar fasteners to close bags.
Quite nice!
Beautiful work Harry. Where did you get the latch and rivets as the quality looks far superior to the stuff I normally see on eBay.
@:Mosey: Ferocious no. I didn’t. Sorry.
Cool tool bag that should last for years.
A BEAUTY!
Thanks
Very very nice work 👍🇺🇲
Thanks
Very nice. Now put the kit together and off to the bodger's bash. Thanks for sharing.
Extremely smart, pukka kit Harry.
Thank you for share Harry, master lesson. God bless you and stay safe.
Thanks very much Juan.
Fantastic job as always Harry! I watched your video on stain glass repair & it prompted me to finish my front door that my wife has been asking me for 22 years to finish I went to the Lead & Light shop in Camden you talked about & wow what a fantastic shop I was like a child in a sweet shop £120 & 2 hours later I had some wonderful glass, cane, lead H section you name it, I even had a tour upstairs where they make & repair wonderful stain glass so a BIG thanks to you from not just me but my wife Caroline who has waited patiently for 20 years for me to finish the stain glass but have to say it was worth the wait it looks amazing thanks again Harry for your wonderful videos there so enjoyable and informative see you on the next one
Thanks very much Mark that's very good to hear.
Thank you for sharing this, looks great. Love the buckle too.
Great bag! Hey have not heard from you for a time here, I pray all is well with you and yours!
Thanks I'm still here
@@harryrogers God is Great! We need these great videos to keep coming our way!
Hello Harry, I just wanted to say I've watched your videos for years and enjoy the quality of your content. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
From Canada 🙂
Thanks very much.
Thank you for a terrific video, so calming to watch you create. Beautiful bag, I love to own one.
Thank you
Hello, I'm new to leather working. What are the measurements for the sides and the uni piece? Thanks and I'm going to try to make this bag for my tools too.I love love the bag. 🤠🤠🤠
Bellissima good job!!!
Gorgeous bag. Indestructible and beautiful at the same time. Well done!
Thanks very much Cem.
I am wanting to make a portmanteau similar to your tool bag. Your method gave me greater thoughts to when I make my case. THANKS!!! and wonderful video
Chris I appreciate that thank you.
The video you have shared is very impressive and interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Very nice project…. Well done 👍
Lovely! Absolutely lovely video and tool bag, thank you!
Very nice! Thanks for sharing your time and talent! KANSAS USA
That's a fabulous bag Harry . I have a collection of leather tools some bought and some inherited/ I always learn something about the use of the tool watching your videos. I made a formed holder for a folding saw using much the same approach that you have used for the ends of your bag. I actually enjoy saddle stitching by hand it's quite relaxing.
That sounds good Bernie.
Latch is new to me and want to add it to my options! Definitely love the bag and love all your maker videos! I am also a maker of all things so I totally appreciate all you do!
Have you fund that latch? I have no idea what to look up or where to search for it.
@@Shorty12543 that's a Chinese knockoff of a Col. Littleton clinch buckle. It's a patented buckle out of Tennessee but you can find cheap "replicas" that are pretty dang close if not the same buckle online for around $15.
I've got a belt from them that has that buckle, when used on bags the bag has to have some tension for it to hold shut and not pop open randomly.
Nicely done as usual, Harry. Thanks for sharing. Good to know that you are a spoon carver. I am not, but I make a large number of axe and adze sheaths for Jason Lonon here in North Carolina. His smith work is hard to beat. A spoon carving axe is one of his most recent additions. I had clicker dies made for it and a slightly larger axe earlier this year.
That sounds great Jim.
It's beautiful. I'm going to subscribe and dream about the day when I can attempt something like this toolbag. Thank you for sharing your skills.
Nice job Harry
Looks great and exceptionally strong. Happy Trails
Thanks Mike...yes I think it's almost over engineered!!
A beautifully made, aesthetically pleasing and versatile bag.
Superb!
Thanks very much
Sounds pretty good Harry can’t wait to fill this one
Thanks Paul, it smells pretty good as well.
Your lessons are amazing
Looks really brilliant. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you so much…just the idea that a needed for my daughter’s computer toolbox 🧰 great ❤️❤️❤️
Lucky daughter...great idea.
That is a beautiful tool bag.
Like always!!! Excellent job!!!
Thanks very much Alvaro.
Some new vintage woodworking tools would be great in that too.
Yes that would be good.
Love that bag!
Haven't seen the last few videos Harry, that's nice fast editing. I would miss your full explanation on new item to the channel but I like this. Lovely bag of course as always, thanks.
Edit. Just went back to check and I had watched the previous vid and commented, getting old. Still like the video cut, hope it works well.
Thanks very much for that Alan, I thought it was worth trying a slightly faster pace and a bit more b roll.
Awesome job! This is what I want to make but using my sewing machine...
Beautiful!
I realy like this piece.
Very nice job Harry 👍
Thank you very much...I think we met at Penshurst?...lovely carpet bags...sorry if I am getting that wrong.
@@harryrogers
You’re correct Harry, I remember, it was a busy show, our first at that venue, seems like a lifetime ago with all that’s happened since.
@@londonjacks8371 Ah great...I was really impressed with your bags.
Very nice indeed.
That's brilliant!
Thanks Donna, that is very kind of you.
It is an interesting creation! Useful, as well ♥👌
Harry
I haven't seen a new post lately, are you ok? I hope all is well, keep up the great work.
Hi thanks I am still here!
Enjoyed watching this one. Another brilliant project! I've been a long time lurker of your channel. I wanted to drop in and say thank you. Your videos have taught me a lot. I will make a bag similar to this one in the near future. I tried to catch what that latch is called. I'm not hearing it. Can you let us know? It is beautiful and really makes the bag. I'm thinking something of this nature yet not at long with some d-rings on the ends.
I got the latch from the US some years back.
Just the type of bag I was looking for and a great video. My biggest issue with leatherworking is finding the leather. Seems to be a bit tricky knowing where to look. I recently just made a pair of A5 notebook covers using a thin sheepskin leather but I'd like to make a bag similar to your design, perhaps half the size or less to store my modest leatherworking tools. Any suggestions for leather supply in the UK?
Hi Abbey England or Metropolitan Leather or Bakers
@@harryrogers Thanks very much for the reply.
Very nice well done.
Beautiful
Thanks very much Chenkun
Love it
Nice!
I just bought that nice knife you used to blend the skive on the end bits at the beginning. I have also stumbled upon a pattern for a sheath for it. I should be making it within the next few days. The design of that knife allows it to do things that are difficult with a lot of the other sharp things I have in the shop. How did I last all these years without one?
It's a Japanese Leather Knife, you can use it for both cutting leather and skiving. Search YT and there are several videos, including one by Harry - "Stropping a Cheap Skiving Knife to Super Sharp"
I have a couple of those Japanese knives, the cheap one shown and a more expensive model. Once you get used to the offset blade you realise how good & useful they are
@@geoffreyboyling615 I know exactly what it is, have seen Harry's video as well as others that are using it, and I don't need to do any searching for anything, thanks very much. But maybe someone who's actually new to this business might find your reference useful.
I have been looking for that roller guide on the skiver but can't seem to find it. I am in the US. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Always love your videos. Thanks in advance.
I got it from Ebay China.
@@harryrogers could you please send link? It would be appreciated.
@@gregthompson8062 sorry it was years ago.
I would love to know the name of that case lock latch you used or where you purchased it from, I've never seen anything like it! Would you please share the name? or if anyone in the comments knows it I would be extremely grateful!
Try a google image search on "bronze latch hook clasp". I found some to order that way. They're not very common though.
It's a 1144 collar fastener.
@@shaiquanna2010 Thank you so much! I will absolutely be adding this to my collection of fasteners!
Great bag! I would like to know the measurements also and the name of the latch or where you got it?
Anyone know where that brass latch came from?
Super!
Thanks very much
I especially enjoy your leather vids. Oh, are those your handmade bespoke shoes you are wearing? Those look very nice!
Thanks and yes they are, well observed.
will there be a kindle version? I read all my books on iPad with the kindle app. cuts down on having space for books.
May be at some point...I will look into it.
@@harryrogers that would be great. I think you will make more sales that way too especially from your younger audience.
Great project. what glue are you using?
Hi Renia Aquilim 315.
@@harryrogers thanks for sharing
Greetings from Canada! Nice video! Btw what size or weight is your anvil?
I think it's a 20kg...its liftable, it's a cheap lump of metal, but fine for leatherwork....not really for blacksmithing, as not hardened.
My leather tool bag , I made in the traditional way for a bicycle handle bars.
Hi Harry. Can you please tell me why you have never made a pair of leather gloves on the channel - and no other leather working youtuber I subscribe to seems to have done a pair of gloves either! Is it a lost art? Surely it can't be anywhere near as challenging as making a pair of shoes?
Hi Kevin...maybe you want to send me a Porket glove machine...haha. I guess one could hand sew a pair, I am sure Pittards would have some leather.
Nice Work, it should last for at least 100 years. Can you tell me the correct name for the catch you used please and if possible where to get them.
These latches came via the US some years back.
@@harryrogers you get them from buckle guy in the us
Another great video! Can I ask, what ounce leather did you use for this bag? Looks like 8-10 ounce?
Yes it's about 4.5 to 5mm thick.
@@harryrogers Good to know. Thanks.
I picked up some oak bark tanned leather recently with a similar white waxy finish to it. What did you use to remove the wax?
Some heat will do it, but take care.
@@harryrogers thank you. I liked you tool bag design, I’ve done a similar but much smaller one for my spoon carving knifes. Mine didn’t need to fit an axe in it!
U should sell the pdf id buy it!
Thanks I will bear that in mind as I do a few plans for charity on my website.
What weight leather are you using?
Hi David..about 4.5 to 5mm..so pretty thick!
@@harryrogers thank you
Good job - where did you get the Oak Bark?
There is a tannery in Devon...Bakers. The leather for this bag was circa £100, so it's not cheap, but is nice. I use it for my belts.
@@harryrogers Bakers I thought so probably the finest money can buy - thank you
How much for a tool bag ?
I am sorry I have closed my shop.
@@harryrogers ok 👍🏼
Hello… where did you go..?? I pray this message finds you in good health.💕
Thanks I will pop up sometime!