Very nice wallet with a flap, I enjoyed the video as well. Cheers 🏴☠️🐐
@brillonleather25 күн бұрын
Thank you very much for saying you enjoyed it! Appreciated. Cheers to you too.
@achadhaamoratsim709827 күн бұрын
Have you tried using a piece of broomstick or thick dowel to make it easier to turn inside out?
@brillonleather27 күн бұрын
That's a great idea! Next time for sure.
@achadhaamoratsim709827 күн бұрын
Great video! I wasn’t sure what was going on when you made the gusset but it became clear when you installed it. What grit sandpaper did you use?
@brillonleather27 күн бұрын
It looks like my 400 grit sandpaper in the video. Depending on how much I need to scale back, it could be anything. I have 220 on the sander to really take down if needed and I'll move up through the finer grits. Usually I don't have the patience while trying to make a video. If it's for someone else I'll finese it and fine sand between burnishes too. I have all grits, (400,800,1200, etc.). whatever I'm feeling and stop when I'm satisfied. Are you a crafter? Do you have a particular method you stick to?
@achadhaamoratsim709827 күн бұрын
I am a retiree who is just starting to get back into Leatherwork as a hobby. Back in the early 70s I had a shop in a college town, but that was a long time ago and I have a lot fewer resources now. There are also a few resources available here in Israel (where now live) so I am making do with hundred grit and thousand grit with nothing in between.
@brillonleather26 күн бұрын
@@achadhaamoratsim7098 That’s good to hear you are picking it up again. I wish I had started earlier. I won’t get years of experience at this point but it is a very satisfying hobby. Thanks for messaging me. Stay in touch. Good luck.
@DubTuck002Ай бұрын
May help to lightly mist the underside to help with the crease/fold
@brillonleatherАй бұрын
@@DubTuck002 good idea. I’ll try that next time. Thanks for watching!
@Swirlydread730Ай бұрын
I’m having trouble with my new leather splitter. It just cuts my leather in half instead of thinning it.
@brillonleatherАй бұрын
You can turn those two screws on top to adjust how deep it trims
@carelbritsАй бұрын
That is a cool design
@brillonleatherАй бұрын
@@carelbrits yeah, I liked it too when I saw Ethan’s video. He does a couple of different patterns if you want to try some. I had to give it a go after I watched it!
@pamelalittlefield4608Ай бұрын
Awesome job...☺☺
@brillonleatherАй бұрын
@@pamelalittlefield4608 Thank you for saying that!
@pamelalittlefield4608Ай бұрын
@@brillonleather 😆😆🥰🥰
@AlejandroGomezgomez-h3lАй бұрын
Hi there! Can I use this machine to reduce 3-inch wide leather guitar straps? Greetings from Colombia 🇨🇴 thank you
@brillonleatherАй бұрын
@@AlejandroGomezgomez-h3l Hello! I just tried a 3” pc of scrap and it fits. The unit has a 4” blade but the actual opening is ~ 3 3/4”. Do you post your straps? I’d love to check them out. I have a video with my strap (shoulder pad style). I’m going to attempt a full leather strap. Would you still make a 3” for a bass guitar or would you go wider?
@carelbritsАй бұрын
New to your channel like the content wat about covering up one of those bicycle seats in leather
@brillonleatherАй бұрын
@@carelbrits hmmm, that’s a good idea! Thanks.
@DavidesrajohnАй бұрын
Wonderfully relaxing. I enjoyed this video with my morning coffee. KZbin recommended me this video because I'm big into alt cycling, and I'm glad it did!
@brillonleatherАй бұрын
@@Davidesrajohn Thank you very much for taking the time to leave me this comment. It’s nice to know you watched and enjoyed it. I really appreciate it. That made my day!
@debbraga7738Ай бұрын
Nice love it❤
@brillonleatherАй бұрын
@@debbraga7738 thanks
@bufordsАй бұрын
haven't used a regular wallet for 15 years, I use a phone case wallet!
@brillonleatherАй бұрын
I’ve seen that type but never tried one. How many cards does it hold?
@jarimiettinen779Ай бұрын
More practice and you can start selling. The quality is still not enough. But, good luck. Mascon Leather is the best tuber to learn. Also remember that the more you use machines to help, the less it is real handwork. You use little bit wrong ”bumb jigs”
@brillonleatherАй бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting. I've watched Arte's videos many times using his jigs. Couldn't for the life of me remember what they were called! Sometimes the distractions while making a video, I tend to forget a name or some terminology. Everything is a learning process.
@danieljuarez2710Ай бұрын
Good work..
@brillonleatherАй бұрын
@@danieljuarez2710 thank you!
@Lillian.M.Ай бұрын
Great video and perfect results, nicely done !
@brillonleatherАй бұрын
Thank you for the kind words!
@AngloSaxon1Ай бұрын
Really nice, I have just started in leather craft, and have made a few minimalist wallets, but as a beginner they didn't turn out the way I wanted them to, So practice practice practice.
@brillonleatherАй бұрын
Welcome to the leathercraft community! I found wallets a challenge to make. Maybe because of their size, any flaws really show. Everything has to be spot on so you learn quickly where you need to hone your skills. Good luck ahead and let me now how your doing. Thanks for watching my video.
@enots814Ай бұрын
Your stitching is getting better and better compared to your first wallet😊. Doing good with fast forwarding and skipping some of the tedious parts. Keep these videos coming.
@brillonleatherАй бұрын
Thank you for the comment. So much work goes into making a video between filming and editing. Never mind trying to make a decent product. It’s nice to hear that some progess is happening!
@debbraga7738Ай бұрын
Love these videos ❤
@JohnTBlock2 ай бұрын
Skive when leather's damp. Your camera work sucks, buddy.
@brillonleather2 ай бұрын
What projects have you wet-formed?
@bodeine4542 ай бұрын
Now I want to make one for my Yeti tumbler. I take it it's a friction fit, able to slide on and off when you want it to but hold onto it when you're using it? How did you figure out how tight you needed it to be around the Yeti?
@brillonleather2 ай бұрын
Slicking the backside with Tokenole probably wasn’t the best idea. The full tumbler is quite heavy and it was sliding on me. I glued a thin piece of scrap around the inside and it doesn’t slide at all now. I use it daily and it’s been good. I have to work it with all my fingertips to slip it off.
@bodeine4542 ай бұрын
@@brillonleather Yeah man, good idea 👍
@stevepeppers5603 ай бұрын
Thats real nice work brother. Inspired me, you have
@brillonleather3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for saying that. I appreciate it.
@Tom-ch6ig3 ай бұрын
That desk light is sick!
@brillonleather3 ай бұрын
It was a gift from Matt K.. He made it on his 3D printer.
@debbraga77383 ай бұрын
Great job 🥰
@brillonleather3 ай бұрын
Thanks
@jackiemitchell44183 ай бұрын
I almost jumped out of my chair @ 7:43 (when you (and we) saw what happened. So seldom will people who make these videos, show the consequence of these things "that happen". Proud of you for showing it, and you can bet your bottom dollar that everyone will remember this (and the consequence). with each placement of the chisel. Heck, we can even FEEL your aggravation,... Thank you!!!
@brillonleather3 ай бұрын
Thanks for that comment. I was on the fence about whether to post it. Much appreciated!
@bartstewart18073 ай бұрын
I like it. I’m gonna buy me one awesome price is right too because I ain’t worth it spit it skiving myself.
@brillonleather3 ай бұрын
I use it more often than I thought I would. Good luck. I hope it works out well for you. Thanks for commenting!
@bartstewart18073 ай бұрын
@@brillonleather 👍🏼
@JohnTBlock3 ай бұрын
Your leather may skive easier when cased, or damp...YMMV. for sure it will fold with less chance of cracking on the grain side.
@brillonleather3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip John. I’m going to try that on the next belt. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
@dave51763 ай бұрын
Why the plastic bag? I like the BB idea. I was going to use sand. Maybe I'll get some lead bird shot. Also, I save my hand stitching for the really nice projects. Sometimes, it's just more fun to hand stitch.
@brillonleather3 ай бұрын
Hi Dave. You have me thinking about that one. The bag really serves no purpose. I suppose I was hoping it would prevent any potential spill disasters!
@jackiemitchell44183 ай бұрын
Is that your homemade speaker panel hanging from the ceiling? if so, did it work well?
@brillonleather3 ай бұрын
hmmm, no speaker panels anywhere. Probably the light fixture or the a\c duct pipe. Thank you for watching the video.
@jackiemitchell44183 ай бұрын
@@brillonleather Over your right shoulder, beginning @ 5:59. It looks like one of those homemade speaker panels.
@brillonleather3 ай бұрын
Ohhh, that’s a piece of plywood that is going to have my logo on it. First thing you see as you come down the stairs. Goes with the dream of an actual legit leather shop!
@salenake36143 ай бұрын
Such a good idea! Loving the videos :)
@brillonleather3 ай бұрын
Thanks Selena! #1 fan😊
@brillonleather4 ай бұрын
What do you use to keep your materials from moving?
@ArtByFameli4 ай бұрын
I’m gardening this year, after a 4 year break
@brillonleather4 ай бұрын
That's good to hear. It's something to look forward to after the long winter! Good luck. Thanks for the comment too.
@alannahvictoria4 ай бұрын
this is so handy!! i've just been ripping pages out of composition books and i can't keep track of where they go 😅
@brillonleather4 ай бұрын
I hear you on that one! Drop me an email at [email protected] if your intestested in buying one. i made a couple each a little different because the field books came in a pack of five. I can send you pictures. Happy gardening and thanks for the comment.
@maureenmckenna52204 ай бұрын
I started working in my garden in February here is zone 7b. I clean out debris from beds, and start to cut back roses. This year I have drawn lots of sketches as I am taking out many of the plants that deer and rabbits eat. Hosta, lilies, sedum. I am putting in allium, hellebores, butterfly bushes, dwarf variety, and yarrow. Dahlias also seem to work, along with salvia. So far so good, but lots of hard work digging out and digging in. Here’s hoping the investment pays off. Love the sketch book.
@brillonleather4 ай бұрын
Started the garden last year but we fed all the near by wildlife until we fenced it. I’ll try some of those plants to lure away the hungry ones. I’m in 6b but will be starting seeds under a light soon. Happy gardening and thanks for your comment!
@ruthinater43224 ай бұрын
Oh id totally buy one of those❤ im really bad at tracking my seasons😢 you gonna sell?
@brillonleather4 ай бұрын
I actually made a few because the notebooks came in a pack of five. Drop me an email at [email protected] and I'll show you what I have. Thanks for the comment!
@VilisBriedis4 ай бұрын
Thank you for video!
@brillonleather4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@enots8144 ай бұрын
I like the stitched one. Also, don’t sound so down on yourself. Even with the ‘happy accident’ it looks real good. 👍
@brillonleather4 ай бұрын
Thanks for replying! I liked the stitched look too. Maybe stitched with a rivet on each corner would be cool. I went a little nuts with the rivets, lol. A good night’s sleep helps. Cleaned off the bench and ready to get at it. Just got to chill out and get back to why I enjoy this hobby!
@Tom-ch6ig4 ай бұрын
I like that you can store one in the front too- nice design
@brillonleather4 ай бұрын
Got to keep them handy!
@Tom-ch6ig4 ай бұрын
Love the intro 🤣 and great idea for a keychain!
@brillonleather4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@brillonleather4 ай бұрын
Am I the last one to add an Airtag to my keyring?
@alessandrobianco23524 ай бұрын
Nice video, keep them coming :)
@brillonleather4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. I appreciate that comment. Thanks for the support!
@enots8144 ай бұрын
Very nice indeed! I link the darker color snap button style. Good that you have options.
@brillonleather4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for replying!
@trafficjam.4 ай бұрын
Honestly, i started with this 6 mo ago, and then bought the one similar to it with a handle. Now, im spending 1500 on the hand crank!! its much easier and quick. It doesnt wrinkle the leather and u dont have to fight to pull it through. 😊
@brillonleather4 ай бұрын
I know what you mean about the wrinkling. That sounds like a nice piece of equipment you have!
@brillonleather4 ай бұрын
Getting spring fever?
@Tom-ch6ig4 ай бұрын
These are sick! I personally like the veg tan and harness leather and the snap closures. But all the designs look awesome. Nice work
@brillonleather4 ай бұрын
Thank you. Glad you like them!
@brillonleather4 ай бұрын
Let me know please which one you prefer. Which closure and leather. Thanks!
@anmariegibbs57136 ай бұрын
I’d have to stick a label on the top to show which way to turn the screws to enlarge/ reduce the cut. I’d be bound to forget!
@brillonleather6 ай бұрын
That's a good idea! I almost want to get a second one so I can leave one set up for belts. When I change it I need to run some scrap to find my spot again.
@debbraga77386 ай бұрын
Hi Randy, happy you are going to have more time for your leather craft 😊love the pocketbook and belt ❤you made!!
@brillonleather6 ай бұрын
I hope so too!
@brillonleather6 ай бұрын
What's your favorite style guitar strap?
@wingshooter19677 ай бұрын
You know those Amazon packages have a pull tab to easily open those bags right?! No need to use scissors or a knife to open them.