2 More Wallets Off The Bench

[jayjay]

Just finished these up today. Yoda is for a customer's grandson and the giant M is for a customer named Michael. As always made with HO 5 oz leather and kangaroo lace.

[David8386]

Looks good Jayjay

David

[billymac814]

How do the slots work? Are there pockets somehow In each one? I've seen them done that way before and always wondered how they work.

[AndyL1]

Nice ones! I have a new commission for a biker style wallet and she wants a zippered pocket like you have going on there. Only thing is I've never made one before, where is a good place to get the zipper and chain?

I've never done zippers before so a bit of a learning job for me. Doesn't look too hard though.

Thanks!

Andy

[jayjay]

BillyMac the pockets are made of nylon and glued. They are individual and in the shape of a "U" Keeps the bulk down. Andy I use #5 zipper I usually buy in bulk from Springfield or Tandy and cut to length. I cut the zipper the full width of the pocket then cut out just the teeth and leave the nylon material after the opening in the leather. This is so when I stich them the ends also get stitched. If you are only doing one you can get a nice brass zipper at Johann's for around 4 bucks and look online usually a 40% off coupon every week. You're in La Vern we are pretty close I'm in Hemet maybe about hour or so from each other. I really like the briefcases you make they look great.

[billymac814]

I get all my zippers and zipper parts from Ohio travel bag or Wawak. We do a lot of zipper repairs and replacements. I never look forward to doing them but I do have an old set of tools that make the job easier.

Ill try the nylon pockets sometime, it would keep down the bulk some. I don't make many wallets though, just the occasional one.