Simplejack1985 Report post Posted November 29, 2022 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArkieNewbie Report post Posted November 29, 2022 Very nice @Simplejack1985 ! Is this a bifold? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gezzer Report post Posted November 29, 2022 That should make a good looking wallet , keep us up to date on progress . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simplejack1985 Report post Posted November 29, 2022 56 minutes ago, ArkieNewbie said: Very nice @Simplejack1985 ! Is this a bifold? Yes it will be with 4 card pockets It will look similar to that one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simplejack1985 Report post Posted November 29, 2022 I got some more work done this morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chux Report post Posted November 29, 2022 Just curious but have you or anyone else for that matter made wallets that weren't vegtan? Every time I've searched making one they are all vegtan and to me they seem way too thick. I've tried with chrome tanned leather that I have a fair bit of that I bought by the pound and can't seem to make one that I'm not only "happy" with but not embarrassed by... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simplejack1985 Report post Posted November 29, 2022 51 minutes ago, Chux said: Just curious but have you or anyone else for that matter made wallets that weren't vegtan? Every time I've searched making one they are all vegtan and to me they seem way too thick. I've tried with chrome tanned leather that I have a fair bit of that I bought by the pound and can't seem to make one that I'm not only "happy" with but not embarrassed by... I only use veg tan on things I make. I can't get chrome tan to burnish. I have used super thick chromexel to make belts, slings and valet trays. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert03241 Report post Posted November 29, 2022 I've made front pocket wallet with chrome tan . didn't burnish but came out ok Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simplejack1985 Report post Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) All carved, tooled, decorative cuts, all edges rubbed with a modeling spoon, back ground dyed. Now soaking up some oil. Then either antique paste or hi-lite. Haven't really decided that far in advance yet. Edited November 30, 2022 by Simplejack1985 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simplejack1985 Report post Posted November 30, 2022 Sheridan brown feibings antique paste applied Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danne Report post Posted November 30, 2022 5 hours ago, Chux said: Just curious but have you or anyone else for that matter made wallets that weren't vegtan? Every time I've searched making one they are all vegtan and to me they seem way too thick. I've tried with chrome tanned leather that I have a fair bit of that I bought by the pound and can't seem to make one that I'm not only "happy" with but not embarrassed by... I usually make interior on my wallets in combination tanned goat leather, and edges are around 2mm at it's thickest. But making a slim wallet isn't only about the choice of leather, sure if you want to make a really slim wallet in veg tan cow leather, you might have to reinforce it, but it's also about construction, where to skive down edges. @Simplejack1985 Nice tooling, looking forward to see your finished wallet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
