Jason311

That's it - I was checking those out on eBay and wondering if it would be mentioned. I might give that a go!

Thanks for the quick reply Chief. I'll look into the press. I'm learning right now and am open to trying anything besides machine stitching. I have used an awl, but my stitching is terrible - even with a stitching horse, I cannot get the holes evenly made. I'll look into the dremmel press.

Hey guys, This might be a ridiculous question, but here it goes anyways. I live in an apartment and I prefer to use a pricking iron / fork to set up my stitching - however, hammering nearly everyday isn't going to fly in my building. Are there any presses that could be sat on a table top - and pressed down to push the fork into the leather? Would a grommet press or a snap press work? I'm guessing this process would only take a little longer than using a hammer. I am not interested in a drill press, but one with a flat "bit" for the press. I hope that makes sense - Thanks in advance, Jason

Thanks for the info - I'm going to try the veg tan for most of the wallet and see how bulky it gets.

Bob, Thanks for the info. I figured it would be too thick. I think I'll try a pigskin lining with 2/3 oz outer - that should give plenty of flexibility as well.

Hello Everyone, I'm new to the community and leather work in general. I've been playing around with making wallets, journal covers and a small bag for the past couple months and would like to make a trifold wallet, but wanted some clarification on the weights of leather that can be used. Would a 3 oz veg tan leather be too heavy for a trifold? It seems like it might be pushing the limits a little. My second thought was to use a calf skin, but I was also thinking that would go a little too much on the thin side for what I was looking for. Second question - will wetting the leather get the leather into the trifold shape that I'm looking for and still be able to open fully and be functional? Or should I just clamp the wallet shut for a day or two once it is finished? I'm going for something of a classic biker wallet, without the chain hardware. A vertical card slot in the first and third folds, and a transparent ID slot in the middle fold, all while having a billfold function. Thanks in advance! Jason