bikermutt07

I would think that would be in a category of it's own. Still handmade but on a large scale. Kimber does the same thing. One gun one smith (I think it's Kimber). But, they are on the large production scale. That one guy you mention is probably an apprentice. Or a master handle maker? I don't know. There are always exceptions to every rule. And this is all a matter of opinion and conjecture. I don't think there are any hard set factual rules in place that could definitely solve the argument. So, we are just left with opinions. And my opinion isn't worth much.

I think handmade means it wasn't made on a large production line. If it is made (even in an production line style) with less than say 4 to 8 people, I would still consider it handmade. If anyone is going to be in a successful business replication of efforts is a must. I wouldn't knock a small business for that. If you go to a family restaurant they aren't cooking on a wood burning stove and churning butter by hand. But it is still considered home cooking. Mass production in my mind is not handmade. 100 people working on an a production line all making one component is not handmade. Anything short of mass production is handmade in my book. This is coming from a hobbyist with no clicker press or sewing machine (yet).

Y, you have great taste when it comes to color choices on thread.

@Fire88, I didn't know you were a wood butcher?

Well, it's still cool.

So, the big round spot on the reservoir isn't an open hole? That's what it looks like in the pictures. And you fill it where you dip your brush?

Ok maybe I'm just dumb. How is that glue not seeking it's own level? To me it looks like it would just spill right over the dispensing side?

That is nice, 88. Love that leather, and design.

Is that a bonney I spy?

I am only guessing, buttero or cordovan? Something more expensive than I have been able to afford.

Welcome aboard. There is an answer to every question here. Seems someone always shows up that has hit the same wall.

Or a bushing, yeah that's the word I was looking for.

Maybe slip a short length of stainless tubing down over the stud. This could act like a bearing of sorts. I haven't tried it, just thinking out side of the box. They rarely let me in the box.

Never heard of these. Is it for rain protection? Or maybe to keep the lock from getting banged up in a wagon? Or maybe it's just a hillbilly safety. Looks great.

I've never even used the stuff. But I have seen probably 10 threads in the last 3.5 years about it.

Great job.

Way to use up that scrap.

Thanks.

I've been off and on here all day. How did I miss this? Dibs if earlier sales fall thru.

Ruint!!! Well, here's an idea. The bag I'm working on is sueded. I was going to use a brass wire brush to fluff it a little. But the client said leave it. Maybe he can fluff it just enough to trim the sticky off of it?

Your stitches look fantastic. And I love how the thread looks against both colors. Great choices.

Thanks for the update @garypl

I haven't heard anything. Maybe by some chance you got the last few the different suppliers had at the time. If you can pony up and buy 10 sides at once you can get them straight from H.O. Or you could switch to Wickett & Craig. They are very comparable and sell by the hide to the public.

That is really neat. My wife is an art teacher and really likes upcycling. Thanks for sharing and welcome aboard.

This is my 4th or 5th wallet. The second one I made for myself.