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I was digging in an old tote and found this wallet that I made back when I first startedI had no money for leather so I used an old 3”  wide work belt laced together with paracord6439FF0B-3FA9-4CB6-A3DD-8E1F9CDA7DA9.jpeg.10d4055d201d9b4fdb9a44b3141215c9.jpeg

the rivets are live 22lr 

 

 

Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles

D.C.F.M

 

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4 minutes ago, Frodo said:

I was digging in an old tote and found this wallet that I made back when I first startedI had no money for leather so I used an old 3”  wide work belt laced together with paracord6439FF0B-3FA9-4CB6-A3DD-8E1F9CDA7DA9.jpeg.10d4055d201d9b4fdb9a44b3141215c9.jpeg

the rivets are live 22lr 

 

i think it is cool and has some real potential as a pattern a guy that now has some leather could perfect a bit.

Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms.

“I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!

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It has function , I like it . You also re-purposed an old belt :specool: 

I had no idea what I was doing when I started. I was using boot polish to dye the leather . I had to use the yellow pages to find stuff. 

HS 

' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus,

He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '  :rofl:

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I did a few leatherwork projects when I was 12-13. I was using my mom's cloth needles for sewing, and engineered some stamping tools out of nails and bits of scrap metal. I found an old awl in Dad's toolbox, and he let me have it. My knives were jackknives my dad gave me after confiscating them from the kids at school... :lol:  Hey, I got some really good steel blades on some of them!

My leather was from an old leather gunbelt I'd had as a kid, along with a cap pistol. 

If only my parents had introduced me to Tandy!! There was a store (Radio Shack) at a local shopping mall, where we often shopped! 

Without the proper tools, I soon lost interested. 

When I found Tandy as an adult, that's when things really took off!  I was lucky enough to find a wonderful mentor at their store, the guy who taught their leather working classes! Thank you, Bill! You always found the time to answer my questions!

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Hey, if I want imperfection, I need look no further than my own workbench!

It is fun to look back and see how you've improved.  Speaking of which, I should revisit that PK380 holster...

“Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.”
- Voltaire

“Republics decline into democracies and democracies degenerate into despotisms.”
- Aristotle

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6 hours ago, AlZilla said:

It is fun to look back and see how you've improved. 

Yep, I agree  :) I have all my early 'stuff' and stuff ups  in a shoe box, some of which took flight across my work shop :whistle:

HS

' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus,

He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '  :rofl:

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On 7/8/2023 at 9:49 PM, Handstitched said:

Yep, I agree  :) I have all my early 'stuff' and stuff ups  in a shoe box, some of which took flight across my work shop :whistle:

HS

I keep a beautiful wallet on my workbench as a reminder. While this wallet may LOOK really good, it is too small and cards won't fit in it. 

This wallet too, like your projects, took a flight across my workshop. 

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I thought. I was the only person who tossed stuff across the room or out the window

 

Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles

D.C.F.M

 

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On 7/9/2023 at 4:38 AM, AlZilla said:

Hey, if I want imperfection, I need look no further than my own workbench!

When I start spending more time looking for my tools than working on leather.... I know its time for a tidy up,   o'h wait......wha...??  :) 

22 minutes ago, Frodo said:

I thought. I was the only person who tossed stuff across the room or out the window

 We've all done it at some point I'm sure .

Just when I  think  I've nailed it, " just a little bit more " .....DOH !!! F***k it !!!  lol  :) Might install a basket ball hoop with a rubbish bin under it. 

HS

' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus,

He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '  :rofl:

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LOL.  "If you like perfection, This post is not for you", could be the subtitle for everything I make.  I dig it!

Regards,

Littlef

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