Tool Pouch Acrylic Template Set

Tool Pouch Acrylic Template Set

If you want a leather tool pouch built exactly to spec — not adapted from a generic pattern — this is where it starts. The same rigid, laser-cut acrylic template Chris Andre uses in his own shop, now available for makers who want repeatable, professional results every time.

⚠️ Physical Acrylic Template Set — Not a paper pattern or digital download. Laser-cut, rigid, and reusable.

What's Included

• Full-size acrylic template for the Slickbald Tool Pouch
• Layout lines, glue lines, and stitch path references built into the template
• Designed for wet molding, tooling, and professional finishing

Key Features

• 📐 Full-Size Template: No scaling required — trace and cut with confidence
• 🔧 Durable Acrylic: Laser-cut for consistent results, built to last hundreds of tracings
• 🏆 Shop-Tested Design: The same template Chris uses and teaches at major leatherworker trade shows
• 👷 All Skill Levels: Hobbyist to full-time shop — basic stitching knowledge recommended
• 💰 Pays for Itself: Make one pouch and it's already covered

Who This Is For

Whether you're a hobbyist building your first tool pouch or a professional adding a new piece to your lineup, this acrylic template gives you a repeatable, accurate starting point every time. Instead of adapting a generic pattern that doesn't account for proper pouch geometry, you get a purpose-built template that produces professional results from the first tracing.

What You'll Need

• Recommended leather: 7–9 oz vegetable-tanned (Hermann Oak or equivalent)
• Standard leather working tools — swivel knife, stitching chisels, edge beveler, mallet
• Basic stitching skills required
• Build instructions sold separately — → Tool Pouch PDF Instructions
• Prefer a paper pattern? — → Tool Pouch Paper Pattern & Instructions

Frequently Asked Questions

What leather weight should I use?
7–9 oz vegetable-tanned leather is ideal. Hermann Oak is the gold standard, but any quality veg-tan will work. Avoid chrome-tanned leather.

Do I need the instruction booklet?
Unless you've built this style of pouch before, it's highly recommended. The template gives you the pattern — the instructions walk you through construction, stitching sequence, and finishing. → Tool Pouch PDF Instructions

Can I wet mold this?
Yes — wet molding is encouraged for a professional, form-fitted finish.

Is this template reusable?
Absolutely. Laser-cut acrylic holds its shape through hundreds of tracings. One template can produce pouches for your entire customer base or personal collection.