Made a Leather Roundball Flask

[Jacko50]

G/Day Folks, I bought a Leather Water Bottle at a Medieval Fayre Years ago and have been intrigued about how they where made ever since so I thought I'd have a crack at a small Project first. The Flask is approx. 4.5" x 3" with a 5/8th Spout.

The only Leather I had on hand was Football Leather and I was not sure if it would be suitable as I don't know if it is Vegie Tanned as recommended in the instructions I had http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/tutor ... Flask.html It seemed to work pretty well. I Used an Awl to punch the Stitching Holes then Stitched it together by Hand with a Saddle Stitch.
I also did not have enough Beeswax on Hand in order to Melt it and immerse the Flask in it so I heated the Block of Wax, heated the Flask then rubbed the Wax on the Flask, heated the Flask again and the Wax soaks into the Leather. I repeated this many times.

I Whittled the Stopper from a fallen Eucalypt Branch and Bored the Hole using a Traditional T Handle Auger.



Now I just gotta buy the Muzzle Loader to go with it, should have it in 5 or 6 Weeks

regards Jacko

 

[Rifleman1776]

Mighty fine project there. Will work fine for you. Do tell us about your rifle when you get it.

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

It won't stop there... It only gets worse. :thumbsup:

 

[MSW]

nice looking work ... and, yes, he's hooked for sure ...

whenever rocks banged have you, forever will they dominate your range time! (Jedi Master Yoda, after having fired a flintlock)...

:rotf:

 

[Jacko50]

Thanks for the comments Fella's. Lots of interesting and inspiring Projects on this sub Forum !

Hooked ??? I got it Bad - At a Trad Archery Shoot this weekend I sold a couple of old Bows and a Hand Crafted Quiver to add to my Muzzle Loader Savings so I'll be able to afford a higher range Pedersoli. I also made Patterns for and cut out of the same Leather a Hunting Bag, Knife Sheath and a Water Bottle. Will Post as I finish each project.

I'll hit the ground running with my new Kit

regards Jacko