Leathercrafting Creations: PYC

[JAW]

Spy - the brass bar is a great idea! Always want to make briefcase style bags like that but floppyness is alwaus the problrm. Thats a great way to make it rigid without wierd plastic lining stuff. Props.

[KevinG]

I like the brass! Floppiness is why I stopped putting handles on my satchels. I like that idea, may have to try it.

[Happy Hooligan]

Here's what I'm working now... a few tweaks and I should be ready for making...

as to rivet setters I use the Osborne ones for my solid copper rivets. They have some that are square and some that are rounded on the edges. I was looking for just a domed setter too, and discovered that a nice big bolt from the hardware store is domed on the end... Just a couple of bucks and you can dome your rivets without making marks....

[spy]

Thanks guys! I beveled the edge of the bar on that one with a bench grinder and some hand-hammering, but I'm still worried about it scratching stuff. I'm thinking of sewing a piece of leather over it just to be safe.

It sure did make a huge difference in the overall rigidity of the bag though

[corter]

The traditional way is to use a heavier leather and rivets, you could try that too- basically just replace the metal with 8-10oz, strengthen it with rivets. should prevent scratching!

[Shawn Stuart]

Time for me to jump in. Been so amazed by all the stuff in this topic. Here's a few of my recent creations

haven't figured out how to post pictures yet without album view, sorry

Edited May 4, 2012 by Shawn Stuart

[Shawn Stuart]

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unless this works

[FALERBRAND]

hey guys. here is a reproduction style wallet. It is based of a WWII discharge paper holder. When guys did their time in the service they were honorably discharged some men must have got these leather holders. Long story short I shrunk the scale of the wallet a little to make for every day use. This wallet could be unisex...possible better for women.

Horween CXL

bills, business cards and credit cards,

In the pocket

Edited May 4, 2012 by FALERBRAND

[Shawn Stuart]

Here they are again

[TheBlackGoat]

^^^^^^^^ VERY FUCKEN COOL!!!!!! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

a few new ones

Horween Diablo latigo and natural bridle interior

this one is kinda a KUROBANE tribute wallet.

natural CXL and Chestnut bridle

[t.wayne]

the discharge wallet (yep) is super cool. nice job on it.

[Shawn Stuart]

chap leather

Edited May 5, 2012 by Shawn Stuart

[Shawn Stuart]

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[Shawn Stuart]

Edited May 5, 2012 by Shawn Stuart

[Shawn Stuart]

[Shawn Stuart]

[TheBlackGoat]

here is my final order, i am taking a break for a few months.

got to move into my new home and work space. take care of some personal crap.

and build a monster of a website.

talk to all you dudes in a couple of months!

[ItsJustNC]

Damn guys... MIA-ed for just a week and stuff are pouring in like mad here..!

Dang Hollows - I'm drooling over that bag.

itsjustnc - Here's that wallet after some use. First image is brand new with a light tan and oil, the others are after about 6 months of daily use.

Thanks for the effort dude.! You've given me a hell lot to think about. Am using 4-5 oz now but am considering to switch over to 3-4 oz. Torn between shaving off a few mm or the suppleness...

Hollows, ive thought about that before too. You could get a piece of steel and drill a hole, and then use a rapid rivet setter to peen with. I share a shop with a couple metal fab dudes, i could see if they have some scrap and see how it works out. Ill post an update when i run into them. Would anyone else be interested?

Sounds good.! Would love to hear some updates.!

Here are some Wheat pennies I collected while being a cashier in a local store. Not worth much on their own but i think they'll make unique conchos... i domed them at school in my sculpture class...going to solder them in a few days.

Damn...! Always wanted to get in on some concho making but shipping that block of steel is gonna suck.

hey guys. here is a reproduction style wallet. It is based of a WWII discharge paper holder. When guys did their time in the service they were honorably discharged some men must have got these leather holders. Long story short I shrunk the scale of the wallet a little to make for every day use. This wallet could be unisex...possible better for women.

Horween CXL

bills, business cards and credit cards,

In the pocket

Unique stuff dude.! The antique paperwork was cool...

here is my final order, i am taking a break for a few months.

got to move into my new home and work space. take care of some personal crap.

and build a monster of a website.

talk to all you dudes in a couple of months!

Cant wait to see your site.! your work is dope as hell...! Freaking love your stitching.

[limbo]

Just bookmarked this thread since I keep missing updates from the follow thread bug.

Inspiring stuff everyone! Going to make my first piece this week—a leather tote. Will post pics when I'm done.

Aside from this thread, I'm finding the tutorials on here useful as well: http://highonglue.com/category/tutorials/

[JAW]

[FALERBRAND]

Jaw I like the tote.

Tried to do something different today. First attempt at a mid sized wallet, not too pleased with this piece, but you gotta start somewhere! Hollows/ Black goat ... give me much inspiration.

Edited May 9, 2012 by FALERBRAND

[cimitirol09]

Another Trucker-inspired wallet done.

Using black cowhide leather, with lambskin lining for smooth and classy internal. And a Yen-sized dollar slot.

With some trying out of braiding, finally self-taught on a different type of braiding

How did you made the inside of the card pockets?

[Friday]

Wow, the thread has been on fire lately. Here are a couple of simple round lanyards I made recently, one is 8mm one is 6mm. Both about 19" long.

[JAW]

made this silly video for a retailer of my leather knife rolls. Turned out ok, although I just realized that at the end, the same segment plays twice, need to change that:

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[public denimy]

This is something I'm working on right now as a prototype. I'll post pics when I'm finished with it, but that may take a while since my schedule has been busy lately

Edited May 14, 2012 by public denimy

[GriffingAve]

Here's a bag I just finished. Lots of mistakes but better than the previous few (even worse) bags I made:

[FALERBRAND]

^ your bag is great...

[JustinPHL]

This is the first simple minimal bill-fold I just finished and need some help if any of you have a minute.

1) How do you guys keep the back of your stitches so neat? It seems like even if I manage to get the back looking straight it still looks real choppy and junky (see 2nd picture for reference).

2) In my 3rd picture I have my billfold sitting in my lacing pony. How am I supposed to place the piece into the jaws so I can stitch the sides correctly? As you can see I cant just smash the rest of the bill-fold into that area. Do I just have to buy a real deal stitching pony?

Any other help and pointers would be great. Making things is awesome even if I mess them up all the time!

[JAW]

Griffingave-that bag is sexy as hell

[GriffingAve]

Thanks. It's been a real nightmare to make. Who knew sewing piping around tight corners would be so hard?

Andrew