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Wet moulding the 2 end caps.
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Making a clear pine form for forming outer skin
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Using a hand plane to create outer bag form for shaping leather.
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End view of dampened leather wrapped around form.
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Using kling wrap to form dampened leather to form. Might work?
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Rack mounting mock-up with thin plywood inside base.
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Front belts, wrap around rack tubes, mock-up seems to work!
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Rear belts mock-up seems to work too. Straps are removable too.
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Using awl to pierce gusset piece.
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Saddle stitching parts together. 2 needles and one thread.
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Commuter bike
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Mounted to the rack.
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Ready for test drive!
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Mounted side saddle.
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Mounted side saddle.