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Hi all!

After disappearing from the forum and a break from leathercrafting (was waaay too busy =( ) I'm finally ready to post my first thread into the "Show off" section! 8)

This is my second wallet and here's why I am so proud of it:

1) I'm happy with the dye job!

2) My edges are (imho) almost perfect! Definitely a huge improvement compared to my old ones, thanks to the motorised burnisher.

3) I'm happy with my stitching. Still a couple rough stitches on the inside where i had to double stitch

4) Natural looking water repelling finish.

5) No asymmetrical cuts.

Special thanks to Katsass for his critique of my previous items and to reddevil76 for coin purse pattern!

And thanks to everyone else for all your support!

PS had no time to assemble my new photobox but will try to take a few pics with it next time.

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Great Job! I'm pretty sure my second wallet wasn't even usable. You did a nice job on the edges and the stitching.

Ken

"Life's too short to carry ugly leather"

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Really nice job Amigo.

Back to the bench,

Paul

"When you finally get your wings, don't complain about the wind in your face."

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You should be proud! The overall look of that wallet is clean and professional. Good job.

Bob

There are always possibilities....

Bob Blea

C and B Leathercrafts

Fort Collins, CO

Visit my shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/CandBLeather?ref=si_shop

Instagram @bobbleacandbleather

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From the grump; Chavez - you did good !! Edges, stitching, all looks great, and thanks for the thanks, and you're entirely welcome.. Mike

Edited by katsass

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4) Natural looking water repelling finish.

Hey Chavez, what did you use for your finish on this?

Bob

There are always possibilities....

Bob Blea

C and B Leathercrafts

Fort Collins, CO

Visit my shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/CandBLeather?ref=si_shop

Instagram @bobbleacandbleather

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Hey Chavez, what did you use for your finish on this?

Bob

Hi Bob.

Its bag kote and then a coat of golden mink oil paste. It is far from being waterproof, but it protects from accidental splashes.

Looking back I'd use a few coats of aussies instead.

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Hi Chavez

Really nice wallet there..you can tell you've put great care and pride into making it..very nice indeed..

I ordered my first tools and some leather from Le Prevo, in Newcastle, yesterday so hopefully, soon, I can put into practice, some of what this site has given me in terms of knowledge..

If I could turn work out as good as that, I'd be chuffed to bits.! :)

Take care

Phil

ps. I was trying to rack my brains, as to why I know the name Chavez.. Ghost Recon name? :)

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