Leather Covered Water Bottle

Last weekend I spent Saturday roaming the isle's of tables that filled the three rooms at the Kalamazoo Trade Show. At one such table I came across this nice leather covered water bottle with a great price on it. It was just the right size for a day in the woods or on the battle field. I had to have it. The leather work done to cover the bottle was very good and the leather strap was OK but, not what I would want. It had a large brass harness buckle held in place with rivets and on the other end of the strap a brass D-ring again held in place with brass looking rivets but, I know someone that can fix it.

I first removed the leather strap and then dyed the leather bottle a little darker then rubbed in some neets-foot oil and then worked in some bee's wax. I took the tails of the bottle where the buckle and D-ring were attached folded them over and stitch down each side giving it a little more durability. I then cut out a new strap folding and stitching up each end then dying it to match.

I attached the strap to the bottle by using a heavy waxed linen thread and passing it through the ends of the strap several time then tying it off. I think it looks pretty good and will be a nice addition to my kit.

The bottom of the bottle is formed flat so that it sits upright and not lying on it side.         

Pair of Tumpline's

Kalamazoo Trade Show

The Kalamazoo trade fair, is next weekend March 21 & 22 at the fair grounds in Kalamazoo Michigan.
I hope to be there on Saturday. It will be great to get out, do a little shopping and to see some friends.
No table for me,just looking and shopping.

Working, and staying warm

Some accouterments that I have been working on the pass few weeks for a large order and also some to take along to Martins Station this spring.
Still need to make the wood plugs for the small shot pouches, needs to get a little warmer

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