Many years ago I rescued a worn out bullet proof vest carrier from one of the old guys at work just before he retired. I ran across it the other day when I was cleaning my office. Rather than throw it away I though that I'd reuse it for something else. I decided this morning that I was going to try to throw together some kind of carrier for my u-lock. I've been carrying it in a pannier but it just takes up too much space.
I removed some of the Velcro, webbing, and nylon fabric from the back panel of the vest carrier. I ended up sewing the nylon fabric to the inside of some heavy cotton duck that I've been using for sewing practice.
It doesn't look like much but it took me a long time to get to this point. It would probably be a good idea next time to draw up a plan before getting started. I tend to just dive right in to projects.
If you're looking for a u-lock holster, or a bag, check out Death and Texas on Etsy. That's a great name.
Wow, that's really clever!
ReplyDeleteNice work.
ReplyDeleteI'm the opposite of "just dive right into projects". I tend to plan, research, design, and think about them until the need goes away.
Your approach seems more productive.
Hey Myles do you have an email for DNTX? Id like to have some of their stuff around the shop.
ReplyDeleteVery inspirational. It would be just the thing to keep the cable on my own U lock behaved. A spare tube/mini tool holster next?
ReplyDeleteBig Oak-Thanks. I see things that I'm going to do differently next time.
ReplyDeletePondero-I don't know how productive my approach actually is, you should see how many dead ends I've run myself into. I end up recycling many of my previous projects.
bkmckendry-That's a good idea. I'll sign on to Etsy and contact DNTX. I'll let you know when I get a response.
Steve A-I might try a seat bag of some kind. I'd like to get some stiffer material that will hold its shape better. Maybe some truck tarp or heavier nylon.
Thats cool! I'm doing a custom bag for someone right now-I have a plan in my head but I'm pretty much just diving in. I've made a few mistakes that I've had to redo but I learn better that way.
ReplyDeleteBrian and Monica-I can't imagine you making mistakes. It looks like things are going well at Carsick. I'm glad to see it.
ReplyDeleteNice job, it looks very useful. Seems like fun, too.
ReplyDeleteApertome-Thanks. You should pick up an old garage sale machine and give it a try.
ReplyDeleteYou are a handyman, Mr. RTP :)
ReplyDeleteNice looking Singer there...nice bags too.
ReplyDeleteWe just picked up another Singer, I think the older cast iron frames with the cut steel gears are some of the best ones out there. We have a slant needle 404 and just picked up a fancy pants 500 with ALL the attachments, now for some nasty weather so I can stay indoors and sew...
Aaron
2whls3spds-I just saw a 500 for sale on CL for $100. If I had the extra money to spend I would have bought it. It's a cool looking machine. You should check out this blog:
ReplyDeletehttp://sewing-machines.blogspot.com/
Wow...$100? I done good! I got mine with a full hardwood dovetailed cabinet for $40 :-))
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link to yet ANOTHER blog. ;-)
Aaron