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[Roscoe Montgomery]

Vvego recycled baseball glove

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[Murray Oliver]

Vvego recycled baseball glove

That is actually really special. Well done.

[Kate Stone]

Ohh

these wallets are so stylish. 

[Tiago Montemor]

Got a fancy new tool for edging and creasing so I made a wallet with it. 

 

 

 

 

Edge paint action

 

Still alot of improvements to be made but its looking good!

[Mason Delpino]

Looks amazing, Tiago!! I just learned how to saddle stitch, so I'm very excited to buy some more leather and get cracking!

[Murray Oliver]

Creasing and edging just make the project "Pop" don't they. Very nice.

 

Mason go to the Tandy web site and get Al Stohlman's book "The Art of Hand Stitching" ... I still refer to it all the time.

His series on making cases is great to as is the how to make holsters book if you are into trying that.

[Tiago Montemor]

Looks amazing, Tiago!! I just learned how to saddle stitch, so I'm very excited to buy some more leather and get cracking!

 

Thank you! If you have any questions feel free to ask and i will try to help!

Creasing and edging just make the project "Pop" don't they. Very nice.

 

Mason go to the Tandy web site and get Al Stohlman's book "The Art of Hand Stitching" ... I still refer to it all the time.

His series on making cases is great to as is the how to make holsters book if you are into trying that.

It sure does and those are great books!

[Mason Delpino]

Creasing and edging just make the project "Pop" don't they. Very nice.

Mason go to the Tandy web site and get Al Stohlman's book "The Art of Hand Stitching" ... I still refer to it all the time.
His series on making cases is great to as is the how to make holsters book if you are into trying that.

Thanks, Murray! I'll check it out! I just unstitched a simple wallet prototype I had made before I started saddlestitching, and I just restitched it! It was satisfying. I may post a pic sometime soon. I would love feedback! You'll be surprised to know what "tools" I've been using in lieu of traditional ones!

[Mason Delpino]

Thank you! If you have any questions feel free to ask and i will try to help!
It sure does and those are great books!

Thank you, Tiago! It would be an honor to receive advice from you!! As well as you, Murray! My brother wants to be a police officer, so for graduation I may make him a leather holster! What ounce leather would you recommend I work with for a holster?

[Tiago Montemor]

Thank you, Tiago! It would be an honor to receive advice from you!! As well as you, Murray! My brother wants to be a police officer, so for graduation I may make him a leather holster! What ounce leather would you recommend I work with for a holster?

7/8oz is what i recommend for holsters. 

 

http://www.amazon.co...n/dp/1892214989 This is also an excellent book.

[Murray Oliver]

Mason,

 

While everyone has their preferences I would make a further suggestion on leather weights for holsters: (total weight if lined):

• Light duty or light weight weapon:6/7
• Medium duty or light weight weapon: 8
• heavy duty or weight weapon: 9/10

 

I make almost all my holster from 8-10 oz hides and as Tiago has said 7/8 would cover most applications.

 

If your making a holster fro all day personal or duty carry better to ere on the heavy side.

 

Check out Leatherworker.net for lots of experience based tips on holster making. It is a great resource and good folks on the forum.

 

Have fun!!

[Mason Delpino]

Thank you both very much!!

[Dave]

Tiago, that wallet looks great!

[Tiago Montemor]

Tiago, that wallet looks great!

 

Thanks Dave!

Thank you both very much!!

Listen to Murray, He actually makes holsters. I make them once in a blue moon.

[Mason Delpino]

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Here's front and back pictures of the wallet I saddle-stitched. I know the edges could be way better, but I used scrap leather for it. Let me know what you think, and if you have any tips that would be awesome!

It holds three cards and cash (very tightly).

[Twofinger]

Here is a new wallet I am offering on my website.

Long Minimalist Wallet.

 

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http://twofingerdesign.com

[Chase Morris]

The link is to my leather wallet. Amazing how often I use the pen and paper, very convenient! High quality construction. 

 

 

https://www.etsy.com...da-vinci-wallet

[Zhi Teng]

Tyni Wallet!

 

[Mallorie]

For something new and different: we just dropped this version of the Trayvax Element on Friday.

[Roxie Hodge]

Gareth Bull Shamwari + Deakin Handmade Wares Radley  

 

http://deakinhandmade.com/wallets

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