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11-27-2010, 05:49 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: CT
Posts: 448
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That table is flawless, you have some serious talent. Looks like Maple? Everything looks well thought out on the plug bag as well. Amazing work George. I keep coming back to this thread, had to post again  |
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11-27-2010, 09:16 PM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
Posts: 6,682
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The table is mahogany, and yeah I carved the feet, but considering how long it took me to build it, it is more a testament to perseverance trumping incompetence than to talent.
These plug bags are not hard to build. Indeed there are some strong parallels to building furniture/cabinets. You make a plan, measure, cut, and assemble. Sewing (at least what I'm doing) is actually much more forgiving (and easier to fix) than joinery. The problem is the start up costs, which are substantial, and getting used to operating a machine meant for people who know what they are doing already. If you can build a plug, you can build a bag.....provided you are sucker enough give it a shot.
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11-28-2010, 08:33 AM
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Big E
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Seabrook, NH
Posts: 681
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Wow -- very impressive. Perfect size, with just the necessities. I like where the pliers sheath is, and I like that it doesn't have the side flaps.
Looks like an entry-level, small, walking foot sewing machine is at least as much as a ZeeBaas.
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11-28-2010, 08:59 AM
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Canceled
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: vt
Posts: 13,426
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Very nice bag and table. If I was going to make a bag, I would ask around and find a boat canvas guy. Get the bag all cut out and ready to sew, the stitching is a couple hours work at most. Lot less than a commercial sewing machine.
I'm pretty happy with my Bronco bag but have a few more modifications I want to make to it.
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11-29-2010, 01:40 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Easton, MA
Posts: 5,737
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I just saw this thread and that bag is awesome! Very nice job and I really like that color. From the pictures, you'd think that was made by a professional.
Oh, and the table is nice, too.
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11-29-2010, 04:01 PM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
Posts: 9,511
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nebe
Nice man purse George!!!
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11-30-2010, 03:58 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: NJ
Posts: 90
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The bag is beautiful!  So many questions... |
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