Since I have started milling my own slabs and lumber with my chainsaw mill, I discovered there are several tools I need on hand for making adjustments and setting up the mill. In an effort to be as efficient as I can be, I want a way to keep all the tools on me while I’m working. I decided that a tool pouch I could wear on my belt, would be the best option. After looking at some of the commercially available tool pouches, I decided that the only way I could get exactly what I wanted was to make my own.
I spent some time making some sketches and mocking up the shape I wanted, and finally settled on a design. It was time to start cutting some leather. I started out with a nice piece of 6/7 ounce leather. This is a nice sturdy weight. Its not the heaviest but I felt it was a good weight for this project. Following my pattern, I cut the pieces and then wet molded the pockets to fit the tools. After some glueing, dyeing, punching and a lot of hand stitching, I was able to assemble this custom tool pouch that fits the tools I need perfectly.
I am very proud of the way this pouch came out. I couldn’t be happier. For me, this is one of those projects that upon completion gives you the confidence to take on anything. I think I’ve definitely caught the leather bug, and now want to make everything out of leather. Follow along with me in the build video below. Thanks for stopping by.
What would you like to see me make out of leather?
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