Need Advice On Measurements / Anyone,anyone?

[pete]

Is there a "standard" measurement to use for wallets and checkbooks when using pre made inserts? I have some really nice leather from Springfield and am using Chaylor inserts. Besides the thickness of the back, how much extra width do you measure for a good folding fit? I am going to lace the piece. I haven't made a "kit" in years and don't want to buy one just to measure the back.

thanks

pete

[Northmount]

From some old stuff in a bin, wallet/billfold:

Back 3-1/2" x 9-5/16"

Interior 3-1/8" x 8-15/16"

Merry Christmas

Edited December 24, 2011 by northmount

[JLSleather]

That sounds 'bout right ... the "old" wallets (in the U.S., maybe) were 9.25 x 3.375" and this is the size most of the craftaids you see were based on. The interiors were then made 9" wide, which if you assemble with the ends aligned left the whole deal slightly bent before lacing. Thus, 1/4" shorter for the U.S. folks. The height I suppose should suit the interior, not the other way around.

Keep in mind a couple o' things here, though. I didn't use the "CF" inserts today, and I have no plans to use them tomorrow. The sizes I saw listed on them were quite different, and may be a "down under" thing. But, I have family in New Zealand, and they don't know too!