Green saddle bag

Testing bag sizes

testing the size of some bags on a five day tour, packing very light.

five day ride, modified Ostrich handlebar bag

Sadie

Lily

hearts

Sologne inspired panniers, awaiting trim

Kali, Arnis, and Escrima weapons case

This piece is for a fantastic martial artist and former  instructor at the International  Martial Arts and Boxing Academy, home of the great Master Richard Bustillo, who was a Jeet Kun Don training partner of Bruce Lee.  http://www.imbacademy.com/default.asp

He has also studied Pangamot with Master Dong Meyong http://www.myfma.net/video/dong-meyong-trailer-pangamot whom I was able to study with for a short few weeks many years ago.

Small Burgundy randonneur handlebar bag for Nitto F15

Roll top porteur bag

Leather stamp

First try, the mistake looks pretty cool actually.

Small burgundy randonneur bag with kimono lining

after a few weeks, these two pieces of fabric will hopefully come together into a bag.

New leather working tools

rawhide hammer, edge beveler, scribe, edger, and alphabet/number stamps

leather trim

Grey and black randonneur handlebar bag, to Finland.

A lot of new ideas and techniques on this bag. It came together well.

Hopefully, the extra reflective material will help on the long winter nights.

Randonneur bag with full leather front pocket

Images from Greg Merit

applying reflective panels

applying reflective piping to the edges

Nothing better than spending the day in good company, with one of his home made pecan pies, burritos, lots of music, and stories about 600k's and randonneuring. Thanks again Greg!

Tool carry pouch

My friend Dave gave me a tool pouch a few years ago and I liked it so much I made a smaller version. This is designed to slip into your rear jersey pocket. It has a pull tab and reflective material, elastic strap for a mini pump. It holds tools, tire levers, and a 700x23 inner tube.