Not the world's fanciest kettlebell but definitely a close second! More info about the inspiration and build process below ⬇️
🌟 Inspiration:
www.etsy.com/listing/1151835038/premium-leather-kettlebell-designer
🛠 Build List:
Steel Balls- amzn.to/3W8gt63
Walnut boards - amzn.to/3FZNiN3
Brass stock - amzn.to/3HFh0YV
12 oz leather - amzn.to/3I1pWIr
Foam - amzn.to/3FBwBGi
🎥 Videos I referenced:
th-cam.com/video/Gv-hlZ4q1Vo/w-d-xo.html - Butt Joint
th-cam.com/video/nAeejJUEP5A/w-d-xo.html - French Seam
th-cam.com/video/lcj00De1Gso/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=MorleyKert - 3d print embossing
th-cam.com/video/LD93VgIAM0M/w-d-xo.html - Technique that almost worked for handle
Bag instructions:
1 Cut two square sheets of leather to 10 ⅛ inch hieght x 11 ⅛ inch width
2 Cut two circles using a 8 inch pyrex as a scribe
3 Scribe a line 1 inch from bottom of square sheets
3 Mark 1 inch segments along that line
4 Cut at ~45 deg angles from marks towards edge
5 Use the line as a guide to punch leather holes with chisel
6 Scribe a line 3mm on the left and right of both sheets
7 Scribe a line 3mm and 7mm around the circle
8 Stamp along all lines
9 Glue together the circles skin side out and let them set
10 Measure the center width of one square sheet and mark one inch above the line
11 Wet and stamp it with 3d printed stamp, leave clamped for 1 hour
12 Wait 1 hour
13 Stamp and sew the inner circle line
14 Sew square pieces to the outer line on the circle
15 Sew the vertical seems together
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Bag Build
2:40 Handle
3:35 Interface
5:00 Final Assembly
5:50 Testing