A Polish Briefcase :)

[Thor]

... I bought now one Sedgwick shoulder (10 sq ft) by Abbey England and included the shipping cost (30 GBP) and taxes (20% VAT) i paid 164 euro.... :/

I don't buy there. Too expensive for what I need and want. Most of my veg tan comes from Spain, which is top notch quality. The last double-bend I bought through my wholesaler was 1.6 m² and 5 mm thick at 120 EUR. We should see a little price drop by the end of this year in Europe. I doubt it will last for very long, but this should be the result of this year's dryness.

[skalpel]

Did you add a metal bar between liner and outer shell for the leather that holds the d ring? Do you think it is necessary?

Also does the d ring for the handle suppose to be used in that orientation?

Yes I do that. In my opinion it is very important. Otherwise leather could tear at this place.

What stitching punch do you use?

I don't use them I use a overstitch wheel in size circa 6 spi.

One piece of information I read on handles, only on the inside piece (touching the actual D ring) is to have the grain side touching the ring. Because it is a very high stress area it would need the most strength, so naturally the grain side is the first option. Grain is stronger than flesh.

Very thanks for this information. I will use them in the next project

This is how look this briefcase after one year of use.

[nate186]

Wow, I love this bag!! I'm think of making my first briefcase. I love the two tones.

[Smartee]

Beautiful!

 

[Bubblehead]

Awesome.

[Bennyleather]

It really is a magnificent piece!

[thawk8541]

Wow, that's really  nice work!