My 10 tube Blakeslee efforts

[PvtGreg]

Two Flints - I crimped the hinge so it would stay in what ever position it was put as per Sgt John's suggestion. Its not spring loaded.

I think the hinge you posted would work for the next one.

[Two Flints]

Pvt Greg typed, "I think the hinge you posted would work for the next one."

Is that the one you're making for me

Two Flints

[PvtGreg]

Two Flints - how did you know?

[PvtGreg]

Ok as requested my complete 10 tube Blakslee Box:



I've worn it out with full kit and it works well and is comfortable to wear and run (slowly!) with.

Pvt Greg

[Jubal Wilson]

Pvt Greg,
I am totally impressed by the quality of work that went into your Blakeslee box. The leather cover is truly amazing. I have been doing leather work for nie on to 60 years and have never reached such perfection. Congratulations Sir.
Jubal

[PvtGreg]

Jubal,

You are very, very kind sir.  Black dye covers a lot of sins.

One thing you might be interested in is that I didn't punch the stitching holes - I used a Dremel Tool with 1 1/16" bit.  It frees up a hand for those close stitch points.

Pvt Greg