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My homemade plane works great for adjusting the mould.
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Adjusting the pine mould
chrisginottawa:
Trimming the leather wrap. Next time I’ll use the installed end caps to trim the wrap.
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Making life easier and faster.
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Installing #5 flat head brass screws in predrilled holes. I sharpened the countersink bit.
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Protective finishes applied, heated and buffed. The leather balm smells like 🐝’s wax.
chrisginottawa:
Ready for the test ride
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Looks good. Notice how the inner wrap edge terminates flush!
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Larger than the first bags and a higher lip to keep items from falling out.
chrisginottawa:
Nice, natural veg. tan appearance. It will go a cognac colour over time. Waiting to be monogrammed...
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Love the western red cedar grain.
chrisginottawa:
Ready for the test ride. Cedar sides on saddle bag and figured maple end caps on lock holster.
chrisginottawa:
Ready for the test ride