rjR Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Made from mostly free fence cedar and some purchased rawhide lacing. The torched effect is added and then a very quick spray coat of spray poly to keep the burned from leaving a trail on things. Sized to haul 2 64 oz. beer growlers and not get heavy. Already claimed sort of-- going on consignment at a brewers supply, maybe tomorrow already! The good thing is I can make more! I even made a sort of pattern for the one. The rawhide lacing was due to "pilot error"; I had put an upper slat on and realized the bottles would be very difficult to get in and out of that one! Being a contender for the "TIGHTWAD of the Year Award" -- I had to figure out a save! Now it as almost totally assembled, So my long bit and I drilled some holes for the lacing and proceeded. I actually think , I like the look of it now. The rawhide will wrap the top very securely for transportation! Comments and Ideas are always welcome! Thanks all. Phantom Scroller, bobscroll, Scrolling Steve and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Who would have thunk it ! Amazing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Whoa !That burned look added so much depth to and already great looking tote!Good one Ralph!They'll sell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Great job Ralph. I love the whole project. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 I'm not sure but I think its a beer bottle / can tote, is that right? If it is, its a good idea and you did a terrific job, also in working out a solution to your problem too. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Super job Ralph, and I like the burning effect, quite unusual. A bit of brain work too getting your problem fixed. The only problem I see, is being a Scotsman, it's TOO SMALL . Great job. Rob Roy. Birchbark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankorona Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Excellent work, very handy.The finish makes it look great, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 The beer bottle looks great . thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Ralph, I like the way you did the project and gave it a nice finish, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 They look Fantastic!Top Notch job. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Terrific tote Ralph. Very well done and finished. The burning is very effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mort Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 I may borrow/modify this idea if its alright. I love it! My uncle is the sales manager of a craft brewery in the Seattle area, I bet if I made one and had it displayed in their tasting room, people would want them left and right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mort Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Well, here's what I came up with. I'm still working on the handle, might have to do something in leather. I tried turning a few, wasn't in love with them. Thanks for the inspiration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I really like the looks of yours and they are really well made! A manila rope handle 1/2-- 3/4 inch thick! would be a neat addition as the handle! Through smaller holes with knotted ends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mort Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 That's what my wife suggested, some marine rope knotted at the end. Might have to find me some of it. Next time I'll do a better job at actually following the plan I had in my head rather than just start cutting stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 makes one proud to tote the suds around in fixture like either of these. I like the unique way to haul the beer and make others wonder where you got them Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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