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.

Cord lock

Some folks like to use these cord locks on the inside/underneath their shock cords to adjust the tension of the cord to the hook closure. You can get them from most outdoor stores like REI.  This way, if you decide to overstuff your pockets, you can loosen the tension and still use the lid closure.

Just make sure the lock fits the width of two cords going through the hole.

Porteur bag on the Del Puerto 200k

Photo courtesy of Franklyn Wu, http://www.flickr.com/photos/franklyn/sets/72157627702347766/with/6318968698/http://www.flickr.com/photos/franklyn/sets/72157627702347766/with/6318968698/