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  1. 5 Spice
    Thanks Guys.
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    Great work! I often run the stitching guide on the reverse side of the stitch. Sometimes I'll use the chisels on the reverse side as well in order to maintain perfect spacing on the front and back of the piece. It isn't necessary to puncture all the way through the leather, just enough to give you something to aim for when piercing through with your awl. Tugadude is totally right about keeing your awl level and remembering the order of your needles. One miss-step and that stitch will stick out like a sore thumb.
  3. 5 Spice
    Looks pretty good for a first go!
  4. 5 Spice
    Completely hand stitched. Custom Brass, American walnut and maple handle, walnut and brass buckles (strap and breifcase). I've used Italian wool for the lining.
  5. 5 Spice
    Just delivered this case this week. Very happy client Comments and suggestions welcome. I'm always trying to make these better. Kai
  6. 5 Spice
    Beautiful work
  7. 5 Spice
    Excellent work.
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    Tugadude, There aren't any pockets inside this brief. The customer was looking for a nice open interior so that how I left it. I did however put pockets on either end of the main gusset. You can see it in the second pic. On one side it's large enough for a phone or a set of keys, on the other I've divided the pocket into two, more suitable for pens and pencils. I'm glad you like the bag. Classy and whimsy is just what I'm after.
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    Venator, for the wool lining, I always iron the fabric to some interlacing cut to the proper pattern. The edges are glued and rolled and then the entire piece is glues to the inside of the leather flap and stitched to the leather. All this is followed up with the edge dressing.
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    I did make that handle, too. Rosewood and solid brass.Sometimes the briefcase is an excuse to incorporate a new piece of hardware. Often times the inspiration for a briefcase comes from the hardware. Originally I made that handle for another case, but it wasn't quite the right fit. The next one's is already in the works, though. PM me. I'd be interested in a piece of the Ziricote.
  11. 5 Spice
    Very well done, as always. Something to aspire to.
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    Hi Monica,That's very kind of you to offer your husband's off-cuts. Does he know, or are you trying to clear some space for him? I've made several custom buckles and handles, but haven't used Ziricote yet. That may be very interesting.
  13. 5 Spice
    Thanks. I do have an Etsy store at https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/KaiVenemoreLuxuries
  14. 5 Spice
    This is my latest briefcase, designed for a client out east. I custom make all of the handles and large buckles for the bags and belts in my shop. This one is egyptian olive wood and solid brass. The flap is lined with italian wool. Gives it a nice flash when you open it up.
  15. 5 Spice
    Beautiful work.
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    I've been experimenting with some briefcase ideas, incorporating some of my hand-made brass and exotic wood handles and hardware. This one is also lined with an Italian wool men's suit material. Simple single gusset brief, but I've adopted/adapted the rod look from the music breifcases. Great littel bag, and with the brass and Purpleheart handle, it really is nice to carry. Overall I'm quite happy with it, though I think that the leather would be more suited to a turned bag...that'll be next on my list.
  17. 5 Spice
    Looks great. I like the contrast colour for the lining, too. Nice work.
  18. 5 Spice
    Looks great!
  19. 5 Spice
    Im a fan of those rivets, too. Great minimalist wallet.
  20. 5 Spice
    Biugorange, Here are a couple of pics of the reverse of the card holders:
  21. 5 Spice
    Great looking briefcase. Love the shape of the cardholder.
  22. 5 Spice
    Looks great! Nice colour too.
  23. 5 Spice
    Thanks for the kind words everyone! The buckle is made from a piece of flat bar brass. I made a press form to give it a gentle curve, then sanded the ebony to match the radius. The two pieces are glued together and shaped and sanded by hand starting with files and ending up with 2500 grit sandpaper. So much elbow grease goes into getting it to shine like that. The most difficult part of the process, in my opinion, is the central tine. It's mostly shaped while still in rod form, then heated with a torch to red hot, quenched in water then bent in place on the belt. Sometime it takes several heatings to get it bent tightly around the centre of the belt. I had never worked with the brass beofre this project and a lot of this was trial and error. Luckily it works a lot like wood, so my workshop came in very handy.
  24. 5 Spice
    Well, I had a little time over the holidays and thought I'd try making a few leather items. It started out with a belt...I couldn't find a buckle I liked anywhere, so I made one. Brass and Ebony, all hand sculpted, and I fashioned a simple belt to go with. Then I thought I'd try leather stitching....I always thought one needed a sewing machine, but I was definitely misinformed. That's when I found you all here at Leatherworker. How inspiring. I started with the two card holders to figure out how to stitch and what tools and materials to use and then just jumped in with the briefcase. Quite pleased with my first go. Comments and critiques are very welcome. I know that they are far from perfect, but please remember that these are my first items. Thanks for all the inspiration. Kai
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