Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Hello all,

A friend of mine, who's still in the Navy, asked if I could make a full function wallet small. After some trial and error, I finally came up with a design that I liked. He also asked to have a "USN" anchor and his rate/rank on it. I jumped on this one as I am a retired Sailor and have not yet done anything Navy related. This is what came off the work bench - enjoy.

Murray

post-37480-0-81892200-1365267442_thumb.j

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Nice looking wallet...logo matches a seat that I've done!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Us Sailors love that anchor. On a small scale that chain gave me alll sorts of trouble though. Still pleased with the end product.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Very nice those of us who have served with the Navy do love that anchor

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks David.

Les, Thanks, shipmate. I have been retired for about 5 years and I got to feeling really nostalgic when my friend asked me to do this. Hooya.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey there

That is a good job, reminded me of an old pattern I have.

I'll PM ya.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was going to ask how you did that chain, that logo looks really 'tight' for lack of a better term. Well, maybe 'clean' would be another way to put it, great work! :winkiss:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks bear. How I did the chain - I took a jewelers screwdriver, filed the tip down a bit (to fit the curves) then just kinda pressed in the impressions. It took a while and my hand was pretty sore afterwards, but I think it turned out awesome. Thanks again.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I also used it for the lettering on the other side of the wallet. It was the only thing I could find that was small enough and slim enough to make the impressions I wanted.

Thanks again, Bear.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

That is awesome!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks Nappers, he (the guy I made it for) loves it.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Very nice looking work.

I myself am a squid also. Made ITC before I got me a medical discharge in Afghanastan. Hooyaa brother!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

SUPERB WORKMANSHIP. Beautiful wallet.

God Bless.

Ray

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks Aguilera - ATC(RET) here.

... AND thank you Ray. Say, Ray, you still have them mallet dies? I was looking for dimensions on a couple of them.

Lord Bless.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks Vhakra. Like I said earlier, its the first "Navy" thing I've made since I retired (and since I started leatherwork).

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yep, That'd be me.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Very cool wallet. I've just started trying my hand at them. The carving turned out very nice.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks, Matt. It all started with my brother wanting a small full function wallet. This is what I cam up with and folks seem to like it. BTW, I dig the skull outline you did, sometimes less is more.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

very nice :)!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.


×
×
  • Create New...