First Laptop case

[Tkleather1]

Well here is the latest project that I completed. It is7/8 oz Herman oak. Lined with pig. the Gusset is Bone chap leather from the hide house. it is a pretty straight forward pattern. the enclosure is magnets under the buckles, I used Bontex for the stiffener but I think thes might be the last of that because once its stuck there aint no gettin it up. I used a Barry king Basket stamp, light EVOO and my neet-lac replacment applied with sheep skin. Let me know what you think.

I am still workin on the edges but dont know what to do when using chap leather as a gusset.

[Storm]

I think this looks great.  Beautiful work. I might suggest that the next on incorporate like tome sort of padding as an extra added protection for the computer.

[MADMAX22]

OUtstanding looking job. Looks really good.

Couple of questions, EVOO whats that and what did you use as your neatlac replacement.

Your finish looks really good. Very clean and smooth.

As far as the edges I think the only thing you can do is maybe dye them but other then that no clue. I know with suede I can get a slight burnish with some bees wax and my tool. But thats usually when I layer it with vegtan so it keeps it rigid while doing the edge.

[Regis]

Excellent both in design and finish work. I've been doing more soft leather and need to do a tooled case.

Regis

[Tkleather1]

Thanks Storm that is a great idea. I have to build one for the wife next so maybe.

MadMaxx EVOO is Extra Virgin Olive Oil. and I use Saddle lac applied with Sheep skin NOT SPRAYED it spots real bad when sprayed. and then I use tankote as well.

Thanks to all.

Tim Worley

[TimKleffner]

Timothy,

You've done a real nice piece there! Great fabrication. EVOO.... you've been watching Rachel Ray again haven't you? L O L !

Glad to see your work Keep it up

Happy Tooling

Tim

[Windom Leather]

Nice job Tim,

I would have to agree about trying to pad the case some. But other than that outstanding, I like the pattern you used and everything looks smooth. Thanks for sharing.

Will

[King's X]

Beautiful! If you're like me, you are just damn glad it is done with zero errors!! Right.

Cool design. Set up some tutorial photos on your next one since you have it down tight.

Thanks for sharing.

[Tkleather1]

Beautiful! If you're like me, you are just damn glad it is done with zero errors!! Right.

Cool design. Set up some tutorial photos on your next one since you have it down tight.

Thanks for sharing.

No tutorial from me I aint near good enough. and I could pick out errors all day if you want, I am never 100 % satisfied with my work I always am looking for a way to make it better.

Thanks to all for the kind words

Tim Worley