Recapping the TxHeritage Leather Tool Tote

  • The Final Tool Tote

Above is the final version. I’ll walk through how Jason @txheritage on Instagram.

  • Compass layout of corner covers.
  • Wet molding & pressing to shape w/ arbor press.
1. Using the dividers to make the rounded triangle for the corner covers.
2. The @weaverleathercraft holster leather was then soaked in water
  • 45 degree jig & guide.
  • Stitching sides to the ends.
  • I used jig to prick holes.
  • Saddle stitching corner.
  • Mitered corners.
1. Mitering the corners and stitching together using a 45 degree jig / guide.
2. Using the same jig to hold the case, connect both sides with a bit of contact cement and stitch each side together.
Awww! Dandelion gifts from Turner. Then on to handle making.
  • Base for handle
  • Riveting in connectors
  • Skiving to shape
  • Stitched up handle on the monkey
  • Case stitched and bottom glue up
  • Stitching, stitching, stitching
  • Bottom in
So much stitching!!
  • Skiving leather for tool holding straps
  • Pricking tool holder
  • Attaching the strip prior to glue up
  • Installing, gluing in side boards
  • Liner , board and case sandwich
  • Stitches to complete the liner, board, case sandwich
  • Installing snap into the end caps
  • Riveting snaps for the divider
  • Gluing on tool holding patches
  • Pricking attachments
  • Some interior shots
  • Snap in tool holders
  • Inside stitching with the dentist lamp
  • Tapping on glued pieces
Happy!!
The end!

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