Hi Im Joe Report post Posted April 24, 2014 Hello Leatherworkers, After Ducjecs posted his bi-fold template and tutorial I learned so much I really wanted to pay it forward. Here is a template as well as instructions on how to make a big wallet. Its big but its slim. I have it in my pocket right now and it's actually extremely comfortable! If you use my template and have a go at making this wallet please post it in the thread. I'd love to see what you guys come up with! Thanks for looking! Joe Big_Ass_Wallet_Instructional.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biglew Report post Posted April 24, 2014 thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted April 24, 2014 thanks Your Welcome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue duck Report post Posted April 24, 2014 Thank you for posting this Joe. You are right it is big, but without everything stacked on top of each other, this layout should be pretty easy to carry. Nice job! Bet it helps quite a few folks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted April 24, 2014 Thank you for posting this Joe. You are right it is big, but without everything stacked on top of each other, this layout should be pretty easy to carry. Nice job! Bet it helps quite a few folks. Thanks! I've been making so many "minimalist wallets" I wanted to make a big one. I'm carrying it right now and it fits really nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted April 30, 2014 Joe, ___________ I too, like your Big Ass pattern, Normally I make what I call Trucker Wallets, favored by lots of bikers as well. I couldn't agree more, a longer wallet does spread everything out inside of it. but too because it is spread out, it sits more evenly with the body, making it less tiring. I have driven many hundreds of miles with mine in same pocket. I had gotten to where I hated that lump on my hip, for this reason I like trucker style wallets. your design looks so interesting can't wait to make one. Thanx for putting your new Big Ass design up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted April 30, 2014 Joe, ___________ I too, like your Big Ass pattern, Normally I make what I call Trucker Wallets, favored by lots of bikers as well. I couldn't agree more, a longer wallet does spread everything out inside of it. but too because it is spread out, it sits more evenly with the body, making it less tiring. I have driven many hundreds of miles with mine in same pocket. I had gotten to where I hated that lump on my hip, for this reason I like trucker style wallets. your design looks so interesting can't wait to make one. Thanx for putting your new Big Ass design up. I was skeptical at first. But of all the wallets I've made this is the one I use on a daily basis. It sits extremely evenly and is very comfortable! Good luck. Post up a pic when you are done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim58 Report post Posted May 4, 2014 Hi I just found your wallet tutorial and really like it. Thanks for posting it. I do have one question on the pattern. The outer cover is about half an inch longer than the cash pocket. Is it designed that way or did my printer screw up? Thanks, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) Hi I just found your wallet tutorial and really like it. Thanks for posting it. I do have one question on the pattern. The outer cover is about half an inch longer than the cash pocket. Is it designed that way or did my printer screw up? Thanks, Jim That is intentional. That way when you fold the wallet over, the outside has room to fold around the inside. This helps the wallet lay nice and flat Edited May 5, 2014 by Hi Im Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St8LineGunsmith Report post Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) Joe Very nice Big Ass Wallet you made there and thanks for the instructions I like the file format too I made something similar to that except for I put 8 card slots on one side. it is made longer and wider to accomidate the card pockets and it can also double as a check book wallet I would post a pic but another member of this forum informed me by PM that my work is pathetic so I will not suffer any of you by posting any of my eyesores. Edited May 5, 2014 by St8LineGunsmith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted May 5, 2014 Joe Very nice Big Ass Wallet you made there and thanks for the instructions I like the file format too I made something similar to that except for I put 8 card slots on one side. it is made longer and wider to accomidate the card pockets and it can also double as a check book wallet I would post a pic but another member of this forum informed me by PM that my work is pathetic so I will not suffer any of you by posting any of my eyesores. Post it anyway. The hell with that guy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camano ridge Report post Posted May 6, 2014 I am with Joe, post your work and block that guy so you don't need to see his needles PM. No matter how good your work is you have a right to post it we are here to help everyone including ourselves, we don't need to be rude about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted May 6, 2014 I am with Joe, post your work and block that guy so you don't need to see his needles PM. No matter how good your work is you have a right to post it we are here to help everyone including ourselves, we don't need to be rude about it. Yeah man...I've posted some stuff here with glaring mistakes. The only difference is the members who decided to comment were helpful, nice and awesome. You will find them if you keep posting stuff. Don't let one jack off dissuade you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camerius Report post Posted May 6, 2014 Going to try my hands on this one, when I get some time. Just a quick question, what weight of leather do you use for it?Thanks for putting it up here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted May 6, 2014 Going to try my hands on this one, when I get some time. Just a quick question, what weight of leather do you use for it? Thanks for putting it up here. I used 2-3 oz veg tan. You could go a bit heavier and I think it would still turn out great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camerius Report post Posted May 6, 2014 Awesome!Thanks for getting back to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St8LineGunsmith Report post Posted May 6, 2014 I am with Joe, post your work and block that guy so you don't need to see his needles PM. No matter how good your work is you have a right to post it we are here to help everyone including ourselves, we don't need to be rude about it. Ya the guy is already on my ignore list the person wrote me in a pm titled: mauls "I wouldn't post this publicly, but privately I find your assertions about the advantages of mauls in tooling to be ridiculous in light of the examples of your tooling as shown in your gallery which are pathetic." I had a few choice words for them before I hit the ignore button. anyway heres the billfolds I made. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted May 6, 2014 Ya the guy is already on my ignore list the person wrote me in a pm titled: mauls "I wouldn't post this publicly, but privately I find your assertions about the advantages of mauls in tooling to be ridiculous in light of the examples of your tooling as shown in your gallery which are pathetic." I had a few choice words for them before I hit the ignore button. anyway heres the billfolds I made. Those look great. You just confirmed the guy is an ass. Well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted May 6, 2014 You sure did, just confirm this ignoramus to be a no-one, Just one who starts trouble. This is not the place ! even in a pm Your wallets are beautiful and I'm familiar with our work too ! Nice Job, Nice Work, Nice Wallets, !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highnoonhunter Report post Posted May 12, 2014 Thanks for sharing! NICE WALLET! I made something similar over the weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted May 12, 2014 Thanks for sharing! NICE WALLET! I made something similar over the weekend. That's awesome! Great job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St8LineGunsmith Report post Posted May 13, 2014 Nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biglew Report post Posted May 17, 2014 Thanks for sharing! NICE WALLET! I made something similar over the weekend. Super nice wallet. I just finished making the big ass wallet ..will post photos soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted May 18, 2014 Super nice wallet. I just finished making the big ass wallet ..will post photos soon Great! Can't wait to see it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biglew Report post Posted May 18, 2014 well I am working on being a better leather craftsman... I just finished this one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
