Dopp Kits

[dfrensdorff]

I donated one of my Dopp kits to a charity auction, and subsequently received a few more requests ..... Veg-tan from Sepici Brothers (Turkey) ..... #10 YKK brass zipper ..... accent leather on the one is from The Hide House. 

[charon]

Really nice work, I like it a lot. Are they machine or hand sewn? Can you post a picture of the inside, are they lined? Awesome craftsmanship...

[dfrensdorff]

Thank you. It is machine stitched, and there is no lining ..... just the flesh side of the leather. I have in the past put on a bees wax conditioner on the flesh side to water/spill proof it somewhat. I’ll try to get a pic on the inside. 

[charon]

Thats what my concern was. A Dopp Kit will be exposed to water or at least moist air when dropped in a bathroom. With the inside being unprepared my fear would be that it sort of decays from the inside. I thought of making one myself recently and the first thing that came to my mind was waterproof fabric but a quick search returned only ridiculously expensive stuff  thats way over the top for a Dopp Kit. The bees way however sounds like a good idea, I often read about NFO/Beeseax compounds that bring good results. Maybe that‘s worth a try. Never the less these are great made items and I love the accent leather. It‘s a combination you don‘t see that often what makes them even more outstanding. I have a passion for well made everyday items like that.

[AdamPCain]

love them what size are they

[kiwican]

I made my kit over a year ago. It sits in my bathroom next to the shower. Steam and moisture everyday. When I travel which is pretty often it's the same thing. So over 365 days exposed to almost constant moisture in some form or fashion and no negative results whatsoever 

[charon]

@kiwican thank you for sharing your experience thats really good to hear so you didn‘t do anything to the inside as well? Thats great, one thing to care less about when I try doing my own version

[kiwican]

Nope. No lining at all. Used chrome tan

[dfrensdorff]

3 hours ago, AdamPCain said:

love them what size are they

Approximately 10”x6”x6”

[dfrensdorff]

Here is a pic of the inside .....  we can get too caught up with the lining and waterproof and spills. At the end of the day, it’s “patina”...... and the “spill” or small stain, may have a memory involved.... just my $.02

 

[ComputerDoctor]

Beautiful job and great trade work!

It's funny to read this post and see the pictures because earlier today, I removed a new Tandy zipper from its package and tried to figure out how to use it and now you have shown me, by your very good pictures, how to accomplish the task:)

Thanks!

Sam

[Tugadude]

Here is a pic of the inside .....  we can get too caught up with the lining and waterproof and spills. At the end of the day, it’s “patina”...... and the “spill” or small stain, may have a memory involved.... just my $.02

agreed.  Mine is made exact same way and no issues after regular travel over two years.  Here's a crappy pic that also shows my manicure case and my travel razor.  Been wet shaving for a few years and absolutely love the Maggard's travel handle.  

Edited April 1, 2018 by Tugadude
Added pic

[bikermutt07]

I think we sometimes forget that the things we are making are 10 times tougher than the stuff we can buy.

Great looking kits, guys.

[kiwican]

33 minutes ago, bikermutt07 said:

I think we sometimes forget that the things we are making are 10 times tougher than the stuff we can buy.

Great looking kits, guys.

Great point

[charon]

I totally agree on the patina and story point, and also agree with bikermutt. It was more of a question since I have no experience with (veg tan) leather being exposed to water and moisture on a daily basis. My expectation was that it would rot from the (unfinished) inside. Good to hear that that's apparently not the case. Thanks for your experience and kudos to your Dopp Kits. Again those look great