workingman
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Great work as always! Seems to be a little off center but it maybe the camera angle.
Here's a new one for a client in Las Vegas
Let me know if you have any thoughts on it.
Dave Theobald
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That is way cool!! I'ed say you got the better end of that deal. Would your friend be intrested in making making another for a price of course? Please let me know.
Panther
I'll PM you his info.
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Thanks guys, This thing really did come out a lot nicer than I thought it would . All I gave my friend was a picture of this old 1800's stitch stand that i found online years ago. It stands about 36" tall which is perfect for me when I'm sitting in my drafting chair. I had him round the jaws so that there would be no way of getting pinch marks in the pieces i'm working on and it work perfect for my use.
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I did a trade out with a carpenter friend of mine . I did a really cool seat for his motorcycle and he built me this beautiful piece of mechanical coolness. I am so stoked to use this on my next few projects. The beauty of this is I can sit in my comfy chair and work off of the stitching stand while lacing and stitching. Let me know what you guys think of it.
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Just finished this belt up.
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Got mine yesterday. Definitely bad ass!
Awesome Tim , Thanks again for the support.
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Finally got some shirts made. I was amazed at how well and detailed they were able to print my design on a shirt. Just beside myself so thought I'd share.
http://workingmanscustoms.blogspot.com/
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How many times did you listen to Powerslave while doing that?
LOL, My fiance was climbing up the walls. With all the metal I was listening to while doing this piece.
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just finished this seat
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This is the last of this guys orders. It will be nice to actually work on a seat for a change. Wallets and belts are great but seats are alot more fun to do. anyways enjoy.
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here's a belt I just finished.
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You guys are awesome !! Thanks for the kind words.
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Traditional Sheridan style wallet.
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So, do your buds kid you about carrying a purse?
Nice job, Dia de los Muertos right? It appears to be fairly small.
LOL,
Yes Dia de los Muertos, This is a small hand bag no bigger than a small lunch box .
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Very fun project. This is a lot different than what I am used to doing artisticly . The customer supplied the art and wanted a little pocket for change in the wallet but I didn't want to use a zipper or snaps. so I came up with the leather latch that hold it shut. this was a fun project to do so I hope you enjoy looking at it.
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First attempt at a holster. This is for a Glock 22 and is a concealed holster or in the pants holster or what ever you want to call it. Any ways enjoy !
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New wallet I just finished , Hope you all dig it!
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This is a Shear holster for a hair stylist in Jersey .
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That looks great working man! What kind of lace did you use? It's pretty chunky, but I dig it!
Chris
Thanks! I used 1/8 latigo lace to do it and yes it was very chuncky
congratulations nice job ... what kind of styling tools you used to do this?
all I used was my swivel knife and a smoothing tool
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Pinstripes baby!!
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Very nice looking wallets! My wife really liked the detail on the guns until she learned what FTW meant! I know, but she is a country girl! She never drank or smoked ever! I didn't find this out until after I met her......
I would like to make some suggestions....not constructive criticisim. I would like to suggest that you stay away (if possible) from using the (i'm assuming) 4 whole punch chisel for your border stitching. Try out a 4 point chisel and grind them down to about 3/32 or smaller. You can use them to lightly tap them a scribe line with your maul just enough to show you the markings (or you can use a stitch marker).........Then use your awl and make your holes as you sitch or all at once. It will provide you a tighter sitch and look much more professional. It appears that your wallet back came out of a Tandy precut project package. Secondly, try out a groove maker to cut a channel and do your sitching inside that channel. The groove will allow your stitching to be protected from being cut, frayed or injuried plus it looks very nice.
Finally, I agree, a hole or 'U' cut at the bottom fold of the inside of your wallet. I would also consider a 1-2 or 2 oz leather for the interior. Usually, the contents will cause any wallet to bulk up (except for mine...lol), but to have the wallet start out bulking may cause discomfort..........trust me!
Just a couple of ideas to ponder................for a while..............................and then delete!
I do have to say that the color is awesome and the details are extreme! Thanks for sharing!
Again Thanks for the advise.
It's always helpful when trying to put out a better product.
I use a stitch wheel to mark my stitching, then I drill the holes out with a 3/32 drill bit on my dremel.
I do cut all my piece's from templet's that I have made . I think the grove on the stitch line will help out also. I did use a thinner wax thread on it so that maybe why the holes are so visable.
Let your wife know that the other meaning for FTW is"Forever Two Wheels"
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Over all they look excellent. Great coloring and carving. Cool design as well for construction.
One little pointer I would suggest, on the inside liner make a half circle at the bottom that is cut out. Then shorten the liner by about a quarter to half inch shorter overall length then the wallet body. When you put it together dont stitch the little half circle cut out. This will help with the bulge that can happen when you fold them in two.
Great advise! I've been trying to think of a way to fix that. Thanks Again!
Very cool. What oz leather did you use?
Chris
Thanks! I used 3oz and 6oz on both of them .
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