JanC

I really, really need to get my hands on some Shell. That's beautiful...

Minimalist Bifold...

Damn I've been trying to order from them but they said they never have any in stock..

 

 

Do you mean how they're attached together? Its just stitched in the middle. I can send you more photos if you'd like.

That'd be a huge help! Thanks =)

I don't suppose you can take better photos of how the interior pockets are done? Or, if anyone can explain.

Thanks

My shell wallet after about 4 months of use

 

Have any straight shots? That looks great.

A couple of watch straps...

What leather do you use?

Made my mom a passport holder as part of her retirement gift.

Can someone do a simple rundown on how to install a zipper? I'd like to try just a simple zipper pouch to practice but would like to eventually make a long wallet for the girlfriend with a zippered compartment.

From what I'm gathering, I just need the tape, ends, and zipper pull? 

Thanks! =)

For the inner slots of wallets, how are you guys doing the bottom of the inside pocket? Stitch? 

I'm a wrench by trade and only buy Snap-on tools (very expensive compared to other brands) for work.  So when i got into leather work i went for the 'best' tools i could find, Vergez Blanchard.

 

Although i have not used JD tools yet, I cant imagine using anything other than my VB stuff. The fact that they are forged and finished by hand really appeals to me.

 

my current irons are 9 tpi/spi with plans to exand to 7 and 12 eventully

 

If some of the finest leather houses are using VB, there must be a reason for it.

I certainly get that, but if there was an alternative that does 80% of what Blanchard does at 50% of the cost, then that's what I'm after. 

That said, I'm just about convinced with buying Blanchard.

Thanks for the tips.

On another note- Has anyone tried Joseph Dixon pricking irons? Would love Vergez Blanchard, but $$$$

I'm normally working with 3-4oz leather, so it's still possible to punch holes through 2 layers of leather

 

If it's too thick, you can punch the holes separately. 

Thanks. I think I just need more practice to get it as clean as most of you guys.

Here it is next to a card holder I made a while back:

Noob question: How are you guys terminating the stitching? I'm simply trimming then burning, but surely there's a cleaner way?

Edit: Nevermind. Found some answers on Leatherworker.

On wallets, are you guys punching holes straight through the 2-3 layers of leather?

^Awesome wallet. 

Just a couple watch straps...

Red Moon inspired Short Wallet. English Bridle and Lin Cable.

 

 

 

 

This is really nice. What weight leather is that?

You can get Shell directly from Horween. 

How thick (oz) is Shell? Do they always come in the same weight from Horween?

Are any of you guys using a leather splitter? If so, which?

^Very nice!

Damn, that's nice.

Quick question- How much longer do you guys make the outer of a bifold?

I really need to try fabric lining. Curious about the edges as well.

I made a few of those standard card wallets that I've seen around for some family and friends. They're cut from a nice roll of cognac Dublin I picked up from Maverick Leather over in California.

This is very nice. What type of thread do you use if you don't mind my asking?

2 weeks or so of use. Black Horween horse Chromexel outer with veg tanned guts.

More pics of the iPhone 5 case. Needs a tan.

Leather NATO straps.

Simple iPhone 5 case with pocket. I oiled it and it was still drying in the pic =P

Can someone post the Japanese Leathercraft book for wallets? I tried looking for it in the old thread, but can't seem to find it.