How to make a $2 leather tool bag for your Brooks saddle.

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Do you own a Brooks saddle or a similar style seat with bag attachments? Have you always wanted one of those nifty-looking leather tool bags to compliment that stylish stool of yours? Don't exactly have a spare $100+ to spend on such frivolous, unnecessary accessories?

Then do what I did and make your own! It's simple, easy, and can be done in only a few hours.

Step 1: What you will need:

- Leather briefcase. I bought this one from a local thrift store for only $2. (1 briefcase makes 2 tool bags)
- Hammer
- Scissors
- Hemp or bamboo twine
- Scalpel or Xacto knife
- Ruler or measuring tape
- A nail
- Thumbtacks
- Pliers
- Masking Tape

Comments

[voyageur10]

Thanks for this! I will definitely be making a couple of these.

[OddJob]

Very nice! I have one of those old style briefs laying around, thanks for the inspiration. You've got my vote!

[Libahunt]

Nice! :) My dad just got a new retro style bike and today he mentioned how he liked the genuine leather toolbags that were common in his childhood. Perfect timing! And how did I not think of "making" when he told me about these...

Now I just have to find out if he wants to make it himself or leaves it to me. I'll let you know if we finish something.

[ehleeought]

Cool, I'd like to see how yours turns out! Also, you should try putting your own twist on it and use some decorative studs instead of pushpins. I used gold pyramid studs for one of mine.

[thearchitect]

This is fantastic! Looks like the original stuff.

Great job there, and sure it saves lots of money, and it looks GREAT.

Thanks for sharing.

K.

[ehleeought]

Thanks for the feedback, I'm glad you like it!