Tote Bag # 9 (new design)

Tote Bag # 9 (new design) special request for big odd size.

           They selected the leather material from a shop in Sri Kebangaan shop and request to fabricate and  maximize the leather material purchase.


Handle for tote bag.
Since this tote bag is big so will the handle. 

Have never try make this long handle to match the bag overall size

Have also make finger protector for this project

Due to the extended length the stitching pony also need to
have extra support for the project

This is one example how I to add support to help in doing stitching work

Compare the handle in relation to the bag size.

This leather material was selected by a relative at a leather craft shop in Sri Kebangaan area.

*please refer to my previous post for more details.












Share view end of tubular handle.

    To be continue ,thanks for surfing my blog spot and happy reading.

Once time permit will share more details on making this tote bag for a relative.
Stay in touch and if there is any comment please share.✌. thank you.

Update 10th August 2020.

 

Like to share other blog site on how to make tubular handle / Corded bag handles. 

https://www.goldbarkleather.com/sourceblog/making-corded-bag-handles (JULY 12, 2017) 

MAKING CORDED BAG HANDLES

Update 3rd Sept 2020,

For more update on this project please refer to post Tote Bag # 10 (Tote bag handle)

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Leather project #7 Summary on Scissor Sheath

                                 Leather project #7 Summary on scissor sheath 


This is to summarize on type of pivoted scissor, design, functionality and shape of scissor sheath.
These are some common scissor I have access or I own some of them. Of course there is a wide range of scissor design to fit the wide ranges base on your needs and requirement.

 Overall view of type , shape, size and design of scissor so far I had encountered.

There so many type and functionality scissor which make it a real challenge to design a sheath for them.

However it pose a real challenge each scissor sheath I design was to make it easy to use and ease of removal and insertion.

Close up view of scissors for a typical tailor (fabric shear) use .

 Sharing certain type and design of scissor sheath.

From left side is basic  scissor sheath uses thick paper base material wrap round with discarded leather strip.

Second from left is another scissor sheath, it consist of two leather shape according to scissor profile. It is wrap with discarded leather strip (after skiver a leather the discarded material)

From Right side is simple scissor sheath encase the the left side basic scissor sheath casing. Add button strap to minimize movement when a scissor is inserted.

I try to design a scissor sheath that match the user needs and ease to store and retrieve it.

This is a very earlier design for this type of scissor. it big and type of holder it simple.
The inside is another layer (material could be scrap leather or paper base sheet) to minimize leather surface wear and tear.











More to come in future on scissor sheath type . Hope you like any design and please let me know if interested on more details. Thank you for your support and have a nice day.

Note what display here is a typical type of scissor I encountered.
However if you are interested on type of scissor there are numerous web site to surf to have greater understanding.

Sharing some inform on scissor

1) NHK documentary Begin Japanoology-Scissors. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd_ySi7mjeE)

2) http://www.precisionsharpening.net/about_scissors

3) https://boldbarber.com/terminology-of-scissors/

Update on 10th Feb 2020. Sharing previous posting to refresh memory.

Leather project #6 Scissor sheath - 18/Oct/2019

Leather project #5 Scissor sheath PART #3   09/Sept/2019

Leather project #5 Scissor sheath PART #2 06/Sept/2019

Leather project #5 Scissor sheath PART #1  (Friend scissor sheath try out)  13/08/2019

WET Form Leather project #4 Scissor sheath  15/07/2019

Leather tool -Scissor Handle Part #1  26/01/2019

Scissor Casing Sheath #1 11/10/2018.

Update 16th Feb 2020

Fabricate small sheath scissor with loop for hanging use.

Rear of sheath is a loop for hanging it up.















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Leather project #5 Scissor sheath PART #4 (Friend's scissor sheath try out)

Final post - Leather project #5 Scissor sheath PART #4 .
 
This is end result of pain staking work to repair this original sheath.

 Disassemble sheath and do simple cleaning on inside and outside layer.

Note the bigger layer use to wrap around to act as belt holder for user. The wrap around edge is be skive to allow easy path for both tool to be inserted.

Missing or torn off leather parts are inspected to find way to fill "gap"

Replace missing rivet.

Show example how to fill missing leather part.

The original leather surface was covered by some harden material. Hence use sharp tool tip and magnifying glass to slowly remove it and apply restoring leather liquid to clean surface.







Update 4th July .. details work done to clean scissor sheath.

Tools required for this work task is

1) toothbrush,

2) Awl

3) Magnifying glass with led light

Tools used to remove girts, dirt and unwanted materials. 

Compare before and after repair.

Return this sheath to owner, and recent follow-up he is happy with repair done.

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Wishing Happy Winter Solstice celebration.

Update on 21st Dec 2021.

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Date 25th Dec 2019

Hello and greeting all reader and viewer,

            Thank you for visiting and view my blogspot.com .

Today the Chinese culture is celebrating Happy Winter Solstice.. please view this message.

It is a gentle reminder the coming of winter month as we move forward.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2020.. smile all the way

Non Leather Training -Wood Working, Day two & three

Non Leather Training -Wood Turning with lathe at Penang Science Cluster day two and three. 

This is a day two and three day session for lathe course, and instructor is Mr. Susumo-san.

Note day two was to make small mallet.

Day three to turn bowl shape project.

To smooth the outer face plate before next step. This where the bottom part of bowl will be use to grip the bowl by use of a special chuck jaw/plate

Once the desire diameter is cut, it have to remeasure o ensure correct inner diameter to fit the check face place jaw.

The outer bowl is trimmed with desire curve for project.

Finish product of bowl

This is how we attached chuck (head stock) when turning bowl.















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Non Leather repair #20 (Instant thermal Pot)

            Non Leather repair #20 (Instant Thermal Pot)

The instant thermal pot on/off intermittent cannot hold at "on" position. Finally found time to look into unit issue. Manufacturer is under SEERS, it use semiconductor technology to transfer heat
( Peltier – Thermoelectric Cooler Modules )

Discovered on/off push button is broken into two parts (top and bottom portion of switch) and need to press manually .
Apply two ton glue and use cable tie to secure for it to cure.

 Bottom label indicate the model.

Remove top panel to gain access to on/off button









To be continue..please wait

Update 20th Nov 2019.

Top plan  view, note on/off button is top

Remove water inlet funnel

Remove wiring from switch. Notice the bottom part of switch is hanging on air

Hold it position before apply two ton epoxy glue, I use a small cable tie to ensure limited movement while epoxy guile take time to cure.

Verify unit is working after leaving overnight for epoxy glue to cure.

Note the push on/off button is very special design to fit in the thermal pot.







Update 14th Jan 2020.

Just purchase a new on/off switch and notice the new switch have a small metal bracket underneath to give a better support and less stress when user press switch button.


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Special request leather project - Cerebral Palsy training shoe (Part One)

Special request leather project - Cerebral Palsy training shoe (Part One)

Meet a friend which make this special request. a training shoe for her daughter, as he encounter problem to customize a device to wrap around her daughter's shoe to be use as part of her daily physio therapy.

After a recent discussion with friend to find out his needs , sharing idea and exchange inform and gather input what is the basic requirement.

Have obtain input and inform as to how many "D" ring required and location to ensure the physio therapy to be more effective and help her daughter.

Share these idea after we share these photo and picture.. hence still learning what work best for this case.

What you see here is just a trail version and I use this to learn how to make a better project that can help and be effective tool for physio therapy.

Try the different way to create this project, what you see is what you get and result is very rewarding.

Note the foot size 32, but the whole idea to to practice and when the actual shoe is available.

Learning how to wrap.. take time that why practice make perfect.
I am still learning phase and try and error will occur which is normal process of training and learning cycle.

Bottom and side view

Top rear view

Top Front view

  End result of the design.. hence need to show to friend to get his feedback and approval as he know better them me in this situation. What is best or required for her daughter needs is very important and help get a better outcome.

Hence it is very important to see the other person needs and desire and hope this project will succeed and deliver is very important for have effective physio therapy.

Some of tools for this project. Note there are other tools but was not display here.











To be continue as more inform or idea are make available.
However for those interested on this project please share with us, if you better experience on this please share your knowledge and best practice. Thank you.


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