esantoro Posted July 9, 2007 Author Report Posted July 9, 2007 Very nice! And I've got the same question as wolvenstien...how much? The bag has finally evolved to where I want it to be. I sold this one for $375. I would be extremely happy if I could get $450 per bag. Currently there's a guy on Ebay who consistently sells his bag (about 50 a month), which he has made in Mexico, for $400 to $450. He has clever marketing, but the craftsmanship and hardware are really lousy. I really can't believe so many people are satisfied with his bag. http://cgi.ebay.com/Leather-Briefcase-Lapt...1QQcmdZViewItem Anyway, I really think there is a market for these kinds of bags. Bags of this nature and of the highest craftsmanship, perhaps entirely hand stitched, sell for $1300 and higher, mostly in Europe. Ed Quote http://www.waldenbags.com http://www.waldenbags.etsy.com
BruceGibson Posted July 10, 2007 Report Posted July 10, 2007 Ed, Take a look here... Colonel Littleton Yours, in my opinion, are much nicer, and would be my choice if I were in the market. Check out the retail. Quote "Don't squat with your spurs on." www.GibsonLeather.com
esantoro Posted July 10, 2007 Author Report Posted July 10, 2007 Ed,Take a look here... Colonel Littleton Yours, in my opinion, are much nicer, and would be my choice if I were in the market. Check out the retail. Thanks, Bruce. I received a stand for my handheld 3/8" drill today, so now I have my little portable burnishing station all setup. I'm hoping this will cut down on some production time and fatigue. I've seen the Colonel's bags before and today received some 5.5 oz crazy horse leather from Siegels that looks similar to what the Colonel's using. Ed Quote http://www.waldenbags.com http://www.waldenbags.etsy.com
Roger Posted July 10, 2007 Report Posted July 10, 2007 you should pick yourself up a small bench top drill press. harbour freight sells them for $80 shipped. it's a lot quieter than a hand held drill and don't take up much space. i have one that i leave one of those plastic weaver burnishers in Quote
Contributing Member wolvenstien Posted July 10, 2007 Contributing Member Report Posted July 10, 2007 What does the colonel mean "Motif Engraved" What is engraving leather? LOL Great work Ed....! Quote "The miracle is not how two adults can create a child, the phenomenon is how quickly a child can create two adults." -- VYBE Her: Hit Me Him: Do you want me to use the knife? Her: No, When you hit with a knife, that's STABBING!
BruceGibson Posted July 10, 2007 Report Posted July 10, 2007 Ditto...great work, Ed. Charge more. You're clearly worth it. Quote "Don't squat with your spurs on." www.GibsonLeather.com
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted July 10, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted July 10, 2007 What does the colonel mean "Motif Engraved"What is engraving leather? LOL Great work Ed....! it is an engraved brass plate that is mounted on the items. Quote Luke
esantoro Posted July 10, 2007 Author Report Posted July 10, 2007 (edited) you should pick yourself up a small bench top drill press. harbour freight sells them for $80 shipped. it's a lot quieter than a hand held drill and don't take up much space. i have one that i leave one of those plastic weaver burnishers in Beez, I'm glad you posted this information, as my next question was about a benchtop drill vs. a handheld in a stand, which is more quiet, better for burnishing, etc. One of these days I'll have to post pics of how I've modified my one bedroom apartment into a leatherworking studio with a bed and a kitchen. I went with a handheld drill in a stand because I can move it around and store it easily. I put one of my Tandy marble slabs on the base to keep it from tipping over. It is rather loud, and, to tell the truth, I really like using a drill press. In my first day using it I got quite a bit done. I'm going to look into that $80 drill press. I bet it will be nearly as easy to move out of the way. Thanks for the heads up.............................................................................. ... Just got back from harbour freight. I wouldn't mind going with the cheapest model they have: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...temnumber=44505 The base looks like plastic. Would I be courting danger if I were to use the press not bolted down to anything, just a 25 to 30 lb weight on the base? Ed Edited July 10, 2007 by esantoro Quote http://www.waldenbags.com http://www.waldenbags.etsy.com
esantoro Posted July 10, 2007 Author Report Posted July 10, 2007 you should pick yourself up a small bench top drill press. harbour freight sells them for $80 shipped. it's a lot quieter than a hand held drill and don't take up much space. i have one that i leave one of those plastic weaver burnishers in Beez, I did it. I ordered a drill press from Harbour Freight. It was a no brainer. With all the burnishing I've got to do, it doesn't make any sense burning out several handheld drills and putting up with the noise. Plus, now I can use the handheld drill in its stand as a dedicated hole puncher for straps. Thanks, Ed Quote http://www.waldenbags.com http://www.waldenbags.etsy.com
Ambassador The Major Posted July 10, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted July 10, 2007 Ed, Great job on the briefcase. Really love the design. I wanted to make one suggestion though. On your liners. When you secure them down to the panels prior to sewing. Skive the edges down about 3/32" from your stitch line to the edge. This way when you glue the seams down and sew it up the liner won't show through the edge. Then when you slick it it, it will look like one piece. But excellent work. Quote Shawn Zoladz (The Major) dba Major Productions Everything Leather Saddles and Shoes Excluded You can lead me. You can follow me. Or you can get the hell out of my way. -Gen. Geo. S. Patton
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