Design pattern for Black Powder Flask?

[ballncap]

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I have done a little leatherwork (building some custom Harley solo seats, because I could never find a design that suited a certain project). Now I have a replica Remington 36 black powder 'shootin iron' as my wife calls it.

I'm starting a holster, but want to add a black powder flask to the belt, also a pouch for some balls and caps.

Anyone have any patterns or designs for these?

Paul

[GunClick Rick]

You'll get better help than i can give,but look over at www.trackofthewolf.com to get some ideas..Great website for pouches and black powder stuff

http://www.trackofthewolf.com/List/Item.aspx/69/1

[Ned Buckshot]

Let me look around a bit, I know I've got patterns for both items some where. If I can find them I'd be more than happy to mail em to you.

Ned

[GunClick Rick]

If i was you i would just let Ned Buckshot make you what you needed,one of the best makers around!!!!

By the way Ned,how much to make me a flask holder for that set you already done for me?I would like to have one for that very awsome rig.. Is this a beeeeautiy or what! Ned made all the leather, and the knife,moose antler handle,one of my favorite posessions!!!!! I could never repay Ned for this rig,i just love it!!! And it is where i can see it every day and i look at it everyday.Thank you Ned Buckshot,sure wish you would make more stuff and post it.A feller called Doc Disaster made the sheath,it is the sign of the Comanche like in Josie Wales movie.You can see the blade through it very nicely..Sorry for so much braggin but Ned makes very nice stuff,you can't go wrong with Ned or anybody else here for that matter!

[Slowhand Bob]

I have a ton of such patterns BUT there is a problem, they are not mine to give away.  At one time or another Tandy has produced at least several sets of these patterns in their pattern packs and books while leather magazines and books have numerous more.

[ballncap]

Let me look around a bit, I know I've got patterns for both items some where. If I can find them I'd be more than happy to mail em to you.

Ned

Ned, that's very generous. Looking at your work for Gunclick Rick that is very impressive.

Rick, thanks for posting those pics. The knife sheath is very cool tool. Will have to add that to my list of belt items.

I want to give this a try myself as I have done just a couple of seats this way and really enjoyed it.

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

One of the first things I acquired when I began buckskinnin' many years ago was a homemade flask holder. The concept is simple, just a semicircular "boot" and a snap-flap around the neck of the flask.  

Trouble is, I beleive I saw a very acrimonious debate about the historical correctness of the concept.  It seems that "In the day" the flask went into a coat pocket or in a shooting pouch.  The holder might have been invented by more modern muzzleloaders.  But I'll leave that alone, but will say that I've had the thing for 25 years and never used it in the field!?

P.S. I remember now, why I bought it.  It came with a nice flask!  The flask is still in use.

[GunClick Rick]

Can't wait to see what you make flask holder or whatever,we like pics..

[Boothill Bob]

Ballncap, I have one pattern for a powder flask.

[ballncap]

Ballncap, I have one pattern for a powder flask.

That a good looking one. I have some extra hide to try one like this. Maybe make a paper pattern first.

[Boothill Bob]

Do so.. I will post a photo of the pattern.

[ballncap]

OK here we go. First photo shows the first paper pattern. What's missing?


You guessed it, the cross strap that needs to be part of the back.



Now making sure there is ample material for the belt loop, Leather cut and retested.



Now to look for a design, I think it will be best to do all the pieces at the same time right?

[Boothill Bob]

That Looks very nice. I put a rivet at the back and sewed it and grind down the stud screw so it dont scratch your flask.

[Boothill Bob]

Here is the backside.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Good design, BB. The pics show it well. Thanks for sharing.

[Slowhand Bob]

That looks like a good plan coming together Ballncap, be sure and post some pictures when you finish it.  Some years back I altered a standard pattern to hold my flask with a heavy thong and wore it across the neck/shoulder like a possibles bag.  I looked for it a couple of years back and could not find it so might need to make another one.  Didnt a lot of the old original measures have a ring attached to the neck for attaching carry thongs/straps??

[ballncap]

Was not sure the flask was going to fit until it was stitched and then tried. Fits nice and snug....

[GunClick Rick]

Sweet lookin rig! :)You guys just amaze me ..

[Marshal Will Wingam]

That's a fine flask holder, BNC. that design sure does the trick. Nice work.

[Boothill Bob]

Very nice work ballncap, it look great