Sneak Peek: workin' on a new design of Bahco Laplander pouch

Everybody likes sneak peeks. That's why I've decided to provide insights into my workshop. Lately, I've been working on a new design of my Bahco Laplander folding saw pouch. I've mentioned many times on other websites that Bahco Laplander is the best folding saw on the market. Fortunately Bahco doesn't make a factory pouch for this great lil fella. So, the chance is ours to create some very cool and handy pouch for it.

Here are some pics of my old and new design of Bahco Laplander folding saw pouch side by side. Click on 'em!

I increased the grab loop on the front to facilitate operating in gloves, made the flap cut in a steeper angle to guide your hand better and taken away the Velcro loop from the front to preserv the concealment effect of MC. Plus I've cut a longer stripe of elastic and folded its ends between the Cordura fabrics. Thus gives a neater finish to the pouch. Fraying wasn't a problem on the older design either, because I'm using hot knife to melt cuttings.

 

Also increased the loop on the back strap and the box stitch too, replaced D-ring with Tri-Ring which prevents sidewise sliding, taken out one of the PRYM snap fasteners and sewn a 5" long Velcro stripe onto the back, this offers a wider belt compatibility and reduces movement.When I assembled the PRYM fastener I put a double folded piece of Cordura fabric beneath, as a washer to prevent tearing.

 I decreased the folded part with a half inch. It's not too much, but helps to get your tool easier or slide it in faster. Yet, keeps the saw stable. Hidden all stitches which is possible and used industrial fabric glue on the two layers of Cordura. It makes the pouch smoother looking and increases durability.