Members ArkieNewbie Posted March 23, 2023 Members Report Posted March 23, 2023 A friend at work show me his wallet a while back and how rough it was looking. It was bonded leather and completely falling apart. I told him I would make him a new one. He has a son that is a USMC Aviator so he wanted the USMC Globe and Anchor on it. The main parts are 2/3oz veg tan tied with Fieblings Walnut dye and finished with Feiblings Leather Balm with Atom wax. I was super happy with how the final finish turned out! I used pig skin for the inside parts and the card slot pockets using a method @Frodo showed me a while back and it worked like a charm. If I had it to do over again I would use one piece of leather for the outside instead of two smaller pieces. I feel like that would have made a better "hinge". Anyways, he was REALLY happy with it! He immediately pulled his other wallet out of his pocket took everything out and threw his old wallet in the trash. What do y'all think? Quote
Members Gezzer Posted March 23, 2023 Members Report Posted March 23, 2023 Looks fine !! I can't get the nerve to try a wallet . I like the USMC stamp Quote
Members PastorBob Posted March 24, 2023 Members Report Posted March 24, 2023 Nothing like a gift for a friend. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted March 24, 2023 CFM Report Posted March 24, 2023 heck yea nice job and nice of you! Quote
Members Wild Bill46 Posted April 27, 2023 Members Report Posted April 27, 2023 Oh Yeah, Frodo has become a friend to many here, including myself - Thanks Frodo. Your Bilfold looks great, and Pigskin as I understand it is quite strong too, Good work ! Quote
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