Simple flintsteel pouch

[ScottC]

Hi

I plan to make my own simple flintsteel pouch to hold my flint, steel, charcloth etc.

Anyone got some simple instructions/plans for it and also a list of things I will need.

Cheers in advance.

Scott.

 

[g4ghb]

I wrote this for Leon - http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showpost.php?p=233746&postcount=159 does this help?

 

[ScottC]

That's a great help thanks Graham.

So just need needle, thread, leather and whatever a bradle is?

 

[leon-b]

what is the difference between an awl and a bradle ?
leon

 

[g4ghb]

yup - is kinda like a sharp screwdriver but with a point




(pic from http://www.thegoodstuffshop.dk/default.asp?lang=uk - hope per dosn't mind!)

note! - no connection as usual (bar satisfied customer)

 

[g4ghb]

what is the difference between an awl and a bradle ?
leon

for our skill they are one and the same thing! - though I expect a craftsman would argue!

 

[leon-b]

thanks
leon

 

[ScottC]

What sort of thread is ideal?

 

[g4ghb]

for pouches like this I use upholstry thread - is thin and v strong!

 

[leon-b]

i'll put that on my shopping list, what needle do you reccomend
leon

 

[g4ghb]

I can't remember the size but I use embrodery needles for that thread size 14 or 16 I think...... (you will kinda know when you see it)

The important bit is that it is blunt! - you are sewing through holes already made so it dosn't need to be sharp (and thus dosn't hurt so much when you jab it in your thumb!

 

[leon-b]

ok thanks mate
leon

 

[jon r]

i would love to make some pouches like this! The only troubble i have is finding the leather!

Isf i bought an old coat really cheap is there a way of making the leather look new again?

Can you re-dye leather?

 

[g4ghb]

i would love to make some pouches like this! The only troubble i have is finding the leather!

Isf i bought an old coat really cheap is there a way of making the leather look new again?

Can you re-dye leather?

Yup you can re-dye (darker of course) - and the stuff from wolly's isn't too bad!

Then again you can find some great stuff in charaty shops and old leather has character I think!

I've also just used good old shoe polish - that seems to give it a lift without making it look 'false'

 

[CheeseMonster]

Thanks for all the hints and the guide for the pouch g4, very informative on something I haven't got a foggy about

 

[g4ghb]

I hope it helps! - I will try to do a pictorial version one day!

 

[g4ghb]

DISCLAIMER!!!

- Please bear in mind I am no expert! - and there is probably a FAR better way to do things than I do!
I just hope that with my half hearted descriptions it helps and if someone has a go and is pleased with their result then thats great!

 

[bushwacker bob]

what is the difference between an awl and a bradle ?
leon

An awl is either square or round in section and finishes with a point.
A Brad awl is also round or square cross section but the tip is like a small screwdriver blade.

 

[g4ghb]

there we are see! - Thank you Bob!

 

[jon r]

how much do you think a leather coat would be from a charity shop?