5 Spice Report post Posted November 29, 2015 Just delivered this case this week. Very happy client Comments and suggestions welcome. I'm always trying to make these better. Kai Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5 Spice Report post Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) Completely hand stitched. Custom Brass, American walnut and maple handle, walnut and brass buckles (strap and breifcase). I've used Italian wool for the lining. Edited November 29, 2015 by 5 Spice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jstar61 Report post Posted November 30, 2015 That is beautiful. I love the brass and walnut/maple. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon P Report post Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) I bet you the client was extremely happy to get this! Just stunning!! Edited November 30, 2015 by Jon P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce H Report post Posted November 30, 2015 Whoa...Very, very Impressive!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5 Spice Report post Posted November 30, 2015 That is beautiful. I love the brass and walnut/maple. I bet you the client was extremely happy to get this! Just stunning!! Whoa...Very, very Impressive!!! Thanks Guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redochre Report post Posted November 30, 2015 This is where I want to be Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted November 30, 2015 Excellent work!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24VOLTS Report post Posted November 30, 2015 very nice!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyL1 Report post Posted December 1, 2015 Overall very nice! I love that handle. Well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faridz Muhammad Report post Posted December 1, 2015 This is a total masterpiece! And that is really some serious stitching and handles!!!! Such great creation friend! faridz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5 Spice Report post Posted December 2, 2015 This is a total masterpiece! And that is really some serious stitching and handles!!!! Such great creation friend! faridz Thanks Fardiz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5 Spice Report post Posted December 2, 2015 Here are a couple of other shots of the handle in process Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidL Report post Posted December 2, 2015 Great bag, I like the handle. You asked for suggestions I have a few that I saw. The gusset of the bag when done the most optimal way is for the gusset to be thinner than the panels. In the 2 ounce to 3 ounce w/ lining, which requires an additional thinner hide that matches the color of the thicker leather. I have seen the gusset skived at the edges before, it is not the traditional way. The reasoning for thinner gusset is because the front panel of your bag plus the back panel should be flat. The bulge of the gusset seam creates is equally distributed to the gusset and front panel on a bag with equal thickness gusset and panel. A lighter gusset like a 2.5 ounce will give way to the thicker 6 ounce + panel. The bulge will end up in the gusset. The gusset can also be pre folded with a ruler a cm or so just before the edge . Construction of the gusset usually is an accordian or is like a 3 piece construction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5 Spice Report post Posted December 2, 2015 Great bag, I like the handle. You asked for suggestions I have a few that I saw. The gusset of the bag when done the most optimal way is for the gusset to be thinner than the panels. In the 2 ounce to 3 ounce w/ lining, which requires an additional thinner hide that matches the color of the thicker leather. I have seen the gusset skived at the edges before, it is not the traditional way. The reasoning for thinner gusset is because the front panel of your bag plus the back panel should be flat. The bulge of the gusset seam creates is equally distributed to the gusset and front panel on a bag with equal thickness gusset and panel. A lighter gusset like a 2.5 ounce will give way to the thicker 6 ounce + panel. The bulge will end up in the gusset. The gusset can also be pre folded with a ruler a cm or so just before the edge . Construction of the gusset usually is an accordian or is like a 3 piece construction. Thanks David L. I have made cases before with thinner gussets and more traditional three piece cases, but I hadn't thought of folding the gusset a cm before the stitched edge. Great idea! Thanks so much for the tips. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidL Report post Posted December 2, 2015 Working with bag w/ turned seam and piping it wouldnt be necessary to do this. Generally done with vegetable tan as it can hold shape with just water and folding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiggertlee Report post Posted December 3, 2015 Now I'm impressed...and also going to get back into the shop and do more practice! KUDOS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9tpi Report post Posted December 9, 2015 This is fantastic. A lot of work and thought has gone into this design. One of the best that I've seen on here. Well done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted December 10, 2015 Really beautiful work, Kai. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrvista Report post Posted December 10, 2015 And just to be vulgar, what did your client have to pay for this beautiful bespoke piece of mastery? You dont have to reveal the price if you don't want too!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5 Spice Report post Posted December 11, 2015 Now I'm impressed...and also going to get back into the shop and do more practice! KUDOS! Thanks! Have fun in the shop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5 Spice Report post Posted December 11, 2015 This is fantastic. A lot of work and thought has gone into this design. One of the best that I've seen on here. Well done Thanks 9tpi. That very hight praise. I've used this handle just once before and I really like the way it works. I'm all about trying to work smart and finding the most efficient way to solve a problem. I have a few other structural designs in the works that I'll post up here when I've finished them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5 Spice Report post Posted December 11, 2015 Really beautiful work, Kai. Thanks Monica. Glad to see you're still hanging around here. And just to be vulgar, what did your client have to pay for this beautiful bespoke piece of mastery? You dont have to reveal the price if you don't want too!! Mrvista, I don't think that question is vulgar at all. It was $1700. Let me know if you're interested and I'll hook you up with one of your own Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinp Report post Posted December 11, 2015 Beautiful work, I really like the idea of the label it makes the briefcase very personnel to the client. Well done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craftsman Made Report post Posted December 15, 2015 That is one outstandingly stunning piece of work!! Love everything about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
