How to make a Leather Shavekit

[@mikerobertson4041]

I am not a leather craftsman, but it is a pleasure watching a master such as you at work!

[@terrybeeson8888]

DUDE! I wish I had watched this when you first made it. Not just for the lesson, but the music! I'll be listening to it tomorrow while I'm working and getting ready to start making a shaving kit!

[@jimtrantham1195]

Great video Don. I’ve been making leather products for over 40 years. Every time I watch your video I learn something new. I’ve never made a saddle, but I’ve repaired a lot of harness gear for the family ranch. I love your common sense approach to construction… I’m a huge fan! Thank you for helping the leather trade improve…. Jim’s Leatherworks, Prescott, Az…..

[@WR4SSE]

@Don just found you today. I've watched so much leatherwork content. And alot of it is excellent. But your explanation and narration. Is so detailed and useful. Hats off to you sir. Subscribed.

[@mikeynol1]

I've been doing this a while and I believe Don has as much artistic and craft knowledge as I have ever seen. His explanations as he works are very good - in short he is an extremely good teacher and we all should pay attention. Great job!! PS - yes the music is top notch.

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

Thank you so much dude!

[@trainbobber03]

Purdiest shave kit I've ever seen...Loved the video! Keep up the good work!

[@ianendersby9961]

Im holed up here in North London, UK with a virus. Its giving me plenty of time to further educate myself in stuff I'm interested in. came across this and was totally enthralled by the thing. The guy is eloquent, doesn't waffle and has a marvellous workshop.Great vid dude.

[@richardlee6886]

I enjoyed it, awesome work. In the front of the video you made it sound like a quick process but it seemed time consuming. Hope you get a good price for them. Love the content!

[@PierceyeG]

Mr Gonzalez, thank you for your time and effort. It's appreciated for the inspiration alone, not to mention what I just had the opportunity to learn!

[@richardbecenti9288]

Qkkkk

[@woodndrum303]

Another video packed with helpful hints tips and old fashioned good advice thanks man.

[@hoold01]

I had no idea what a shavekit is so had to watch. Looks like you never go anywhere without yours. Nice leatherwork.

[@custerranch]

Gareth Martin what do you call it?

[@hoold01]

In the UK it's a toiletries bag....I like shave kit better.

[@LawrenceRinconLoRinKo]

AMAZING - you have inspired me 100% - I wish I had all your tools but I'm sure that comes with the experience. Thanks Mr G.

[@Quigley1200]

It's so much fun to watch a master craftsman plying his trade. Thanks for all of your great instructional videos. Merry Christmas to you and your's.

[@markbrooks324]

Brilliant, picked up so much by watching your videos thanks for taking the time to make them! Mark🇬🇧

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

+Mark Brooks thanks a bunch dude!

[@godfreybrucesinclair]

Great project. Just getting back to leather. This project and your channel will help me so much! Thanks!

[@billychapman1923]

My God your talented. Wish I had even a Fraction of what you have. Just starting Leather work at 53 after an ascendent disabled me. I wonder if I'll ever achieve such skills.... Thanks for your video ....Very enlightening...

[@jasperknight4389]

great video! super helpful and opened my mind up to some new projects

[@rexjerome5931]

Happy Thanksgiving Don. Nice video. I've been doing a bunch of bags with zippers lately. I was gluing but switched to basting tape. I found a super sticky one that'll stick to both fabric and leather well as long as you don't re-position too much. For me it's easier to keep things a little cleaner. You can press it down very lightly and then when you're happy with the position go ahead and press it firmly. I haven't had any issues with the tape gumming up needles either.

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

+Rex Jerome man that sounds cool I️ will have to try some of that! Does Lowe’s carry it?

[@rexjerome5931]

I actually got mine from Springfield leather. It is super sticky. Just search for "basting tape" on their website. They have it in 1/4" and 1/2" width. Works well on cloth or leather.

[@maryspence4977]

Thanks for the video, Don. Watching it as I struggle with the oil tan on a different dopp kit bag, but hey, that's how we learn! LOL!

[@ashleyforeman7952]

Amazing! So inspiring. I hope to one day be able to create pieces of art like you have! Brilliant. So beautiful.

[@azsaddledoc]

Great Tutorial Don! Thank you so much for all the content you put out for leatherworkers.

[@leatherman651]

What a great video! It is a pleasure watching you work.

[@joseantoniosarachaga8700]

Hola Don, que bonito trabajo, este y todos los que haces, te felicito y ojala que sean muchos mas, te mando saludos desde CDMX.

[@JBGIBSON]

Awesome video! Thanks, Don! Also enjoyed the soundtrack on this and some of your previous videos. Didn't know it was your brother--he's GOOD!

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

+BRUCE GIBSON thanks a bunch man! Yes sir that’s my brother. I️ appreciate that man!

[@christopherangel9869]

Dude , Fantastic instruction . Thank you !

[@fanman8102]

Excellent! I thought I had seen some good work emulate but....I am very pleased to find your channel and have subscribed!

[@jfrault7960]

You sure make it look effortless Don.....lol Great job with the video. They are all awesome

[@rcwarship]

Wow, what great work. Thanks very much for a complete & well documented video, you are the man! Merry Christmas to you & your family, Jon

[@mikesmith1092]

Don, great as usual! I use a point from an elk horn and deer horn for a slicker stick, they have a good point and are really smooth. I wish I was closer, I sure could use some help with my tooling... It's a long way from NW New Mexico to your shop. Merry Christmas and good luck on your move.

[@michelebarden9405]

awesome tutorial, love the fancy tooling work you did on this piece. Well Done

[@danpost4755]

Cool project, Don.

[@pressuredprepper4232]

Can you tell me where you bought your grooving tool?? Thanks

[@rjleatherworks]

I think the music is a bit much and a bit loud. Other than that, awesome video. Very informative. Thank you for putting these videos together and keep up the awesome work

[@kenmouser5585]

Awesome bag I’m going to try one for my next project Thank you

[@shawncharton9416]

Dang! That's the fastest 45 minute video on KZbin. Nice work!

[@fasteddie4107]

Amazing works. Thanks for sharing this!

[@frankhiebert492]

Great video Don, will give that shave kit a try after Christmas. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@bushingcraftingjoe4030]

Another great video thanks and keep them coming God Bless

[@mattsitton6826]

Don, this was a really great video. As a hobbyist, it was really nice to see some of the mechanics involved with using the sewing machines. Thanks for that. There isn't nearly enough of that on KZbin. It's always people just sewing on scraps. Your presentation of the steps and materials was flawless. It was also nice to see how you just kind of jumped in and manhandled the material when needed. I'm always kind of shy about that. Your tooling is beautiful. The music is great. But it comes across very loud in this video. I found myself having to the volume up and down during the video. (Just production critique). Anywho, I hope to see many more videos from your new shop. You really did a great job. I hope this encourages you to make more videos. I would love to just see an assembly video of a saddle going together for curiosity's sake. With just music would be fine. I hope you make more tooling videos as well. Your mannerisms and style really come across well on camera. Be confident and please please continue.

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

Thank you so much and I plan on keeping them coming! Really appreciate your support!

[@aggieduke1]

You have great videos. I learn a lot from you . Thanks !

[@OrganicSilverMoonDesignsLLG]

Wow I love your work,And music's pretty good too, I came across your KZbin channel, Just loving it, From one artist to another,Keep up the good work!

[@MSGBlair]

Very nice leather work.

[@BoneLashes]

What make/model is the groover you use at 12:50?

[@TheDanielbarboza]

Great video. Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing!

[@paleozon]

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing! You made it look so easy that you encouraged me to try it soon, hopefully!

[@Cobra-ky9bt]

Man, that's good stuff. Thank you for the instruction.

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

+Jeff Hardenbrook thank you sir!

[@wardfogle]

Great tutorial. Beautiful leatherwork. Thanks

[@denasewell]

I don't have a machine ...If I hand stitch it I am trying to figure out if I can punch the holes for hand stitching after I have glued the bag together..I do this as a hobby.Great tutorial !I have learned so much from your videos..Thanks so much!! .

[@alb673]

Hello Mr Ganzales, nice video and product. Just a couple of questions. When you oil with olive oil, does not go rancid? Also how much something like this would cost. Trying to get an idea on pricing if I can make one for sale. Regards from UK

[@cindypatterson5500]

Impressive work! As a beginner I'm wondering how to properly sharpen and/or keep sharp round and oval punches? I'm beginning to learn a little on the flat/straight edges of tools but not the curved edges.

[@CS-vg1dt]

The mark of a true craftsman is making your work look easy and effortless..Having done a fair amount of leather work myself just to watch you do a project like this and make it look so easy that anybody can do it in my opinion makes, you, sir a great craftsman. Very good teaching video. The one question I have is what do you charge for a shaving bag like this?

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

Thank you so much!

[@apeterson23]

Love the shavekit... and I love the strap cutter... Who makes it and what is it called? Your videos are the best for me because its like I'm there learning directly from you!!! Thank you and more please!!!

[@groverbrown5704]

Excellent Chraftsmanship, very Professionally Made look forward to seeing more 👍🤠

[@amykeever8527]

Loved it Don! Thank you so much! Now I want to get your pattern!

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

+Paisley SpurStudios Amy Haid Spence fine art thank you so much!!!!

[@firejohnson9531]

Awesome, your a true artist.

[@michealdoran4383]

Really love your work! Fantastic video.

[@Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers]

Does Singer make a current model of sewing machine that's comparable to the 31 15?

[@379peterbiltwhiteghost]

Great video Don as always

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

+ih660turbo thanks so much!

[@annwaters9484]

that's an awesome lace beveler! Who made it? Well done video and pattern. Thanks!

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

It’s a Hansen brand. Thank you so much!

[@bogopuar7463]

Another awesome video! I will definitely add these to my portfolio. Thanks a ton

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

+Bo Gopuar thanks a bunch!

[@cameronbroms5708]

Hey Don, great video. why do you put so many lines when youre lining out your basket stamps? and how far is that spacing?

[@iceman1057]

Don, thanks for the video. If I was going to hand stitch the sides to the gusset, could I pre-punch the holes with a stitching chisel and then use an awl to punch through the gusset when sewing?

[@beardedbowhunter6139]

Sure wish I could stamp/tool as fast as you do 8:00 that is impressive haha

[@jeremiahmoss6015]

That is awesome. Ill be making a few of these. Thanks for your vids

[@adriantom1723]

Nice work!!! Great Tutorial! Thanks for sharing!! Happy Holidays!!

[@GBLW]

Ian wanted to ask a quick question going to buy cb3200 would you buy another one of these if you had a choice over again

[@tileman1814]

Dan, thanks for another great video!

[@bobm8128]

Do the companion packs include suggested tools to use? You do awesome work but what are you using as a beveller at 9:20? it beats the heck out of the monster I'm trying to use.

[@RebelYell95]

A soft charcoal pencil or moistened chalk works well to mark leather. Chalk of different colors can be used to on similarly colored leather to prevent a very noticeable mark. They both can be removed with a moistened rag or horse hair brush.

[@omgleatherworks3253]

Super clean and looks really great.

[@desirebaker5775]

Hey there. Quick question. I am looking to make a leather harness for my 70 lb dog. What weight would be preferable to do this? I am looking at 8/9 oz and wondering wether that’ll be strong enough. She’s not a puller but I don’t want to risk the leather snapping if she does pull. Most people would say to buy one but she has dwarfism and therefore is unusually shaped and nothing bought fits her right. Too tight here, too loose there... I’ve made several mock-ups with old scraps of handbag leather and such, which is obviously way too light and chrome tan, to find a design I like and that fits her right. If the 8/9 oz wouldn’t hold up to a 70 lb dog pulling, what would you recommend? Also, where would be a good place to get some woolskin? My dog has very sensitive skin and the leather would have to be lined with it. I scoured amazon but I’m having some issues finding regular old woolskin like saddlers use. I wouldn’t need much of it. Just enough to line the chest and belly pieces of the harness where there could be pressure and/or chafing. Thank you to anyone who can answer these questions!

[@g0fqb]

Love this...loads of ideas taken from it...many thanks..

[@bradtyler8791]

Hey Don, I am planning on doing one of these but do not have a sewing machine and am planning on hand stitching it. Would I prick the holes in the grove prior to stitching? I have just purchased your pattern and would be interested in any advice you would have on hand stitching... Thanks, another great video.

[@Ironbeautifly]

Got my pattern cut out !😁😁😁 here I go ! Thanks for the extra side panel patterns it came with too ! THANKS FOR THE VIDEOS ! Cheers ! All the Best in the New Year to you and your Family 😁👍

[@amymorgan5157]

This is Beautiful! Wish I could learn to leatherwork

[@colettefitzgerald2812]

I've been loving watching your videos. I have a question about your tooling and what you used first to bevel the edges. when I watch the video it looks like its beveling both edges? thanks 😊

[@aesprecast]

This is awesome, thank you! What size rivets do you use? I hope to make one for a gift this Christmas. I love these tutorials.

[@djhec2083]

Great tunes and top level craftsmanship. I have a couple questions - I'm trying to fix my old leather knee pads by gluing on a new piece of leather on to them. what glue do you recommend would work best for this situation? would it hold over time, or will it come apart?...any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you and happy new year.

[@richardbarr3289]

That knife you use in the first part of the video, drawing it toward you, where can I get one of those.

[@mikecohen641]

Beautiful piece of work Don as always. Really enjoy your channel. Good luck getting your new shop set up. Would really like to come to your classes once you get them set up. Don't do Instagram but will keep an eye on your site for info

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

+Mike Cohen you bet man and thanks a bunch! I️ will keep y’all posted!

[@outlawspeeder8888]

Damm fine workmanship.

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

Thanks a bunch!

[@joshuapoche5137]

Man you pros make the tooling look so easy. Wish there were somewhere around me that gave lessons. Theres a tandy about an hour an half away, i think they do classes on saturdays. Might have to give them a try cause self teaching and youtube vids can only do so much. Great work and great videos. You think you can do a more in depth tooling vid going over the tools and how their used when you get time?

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

+Joshua Poche I️ will try and do a vid like that soon! Thanks a bunch!

[@Truth1561]

Beautiful object . I wouid treasure a little makeup bag like that .

[@Firewalker688]

Nice work as usual Don! Happy New Year to you!

[@TexHoss1]

Durn, I wished I could get my tooling to look that good. What's your secret? I mean mine looks ok but yours stands out a whole lot better, more depth. Great work & great video.

[@thomgriff1]

Nice video. Can the bag be done using a thinner leather. I use a lot of 2/3 to 5/6 oz leather.

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

Thanks a bunch! It would prob work but I would recommend heavier so that it stands up well... prob min of 9/10

[@avantgauche]

your work is beautiful

[@michaellatour6752]

Who was singing in the video I loved the song need to hear the whole thing.

[@michaelagalasso2389]

Don great video. I have a question. Were can I get that razor blad holder that you use? Thanks Mike

[@Spectt84]

Awesome man. Love your tutorials. Im just starting out and I pick up alot of tips & tricks and just general how-to's about working with leather. And... I did get yelled at by my GF everytime the music kicked in during the video. it seemed twice as loud as your voice instructions, she thought I was doing it on purpose because I would turn it WAY up to hear you talk then 5 seconds later the song would come back and shake the house. LoL, All good. Thanks for all the work you put in to your videos.

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

+Spectt84 ha ha! That’s funny! Sorry bout that bro, I️ still have a ways to go in the world of video editing! Lol!

[@tindrums]

Looks beautiful but I can't use it. I would need an end to end zipper. As it is I find it difficult to locate stuff inside compartments

[@robertvaughan5015]

great tutorial... what beveler and foot print are you using?

[@dag36523]

Hi Don I’m in the middle of five of these, also taking your online course. I’m curious what lace cutter tha was toward the end of the video? Are they available?

[@arbrown1192]

How did you slow down your 3115? Is it still clutch driven? I have one in the workshop and it's starting speed is about 200 mph and is very sloppy to use. I'd love to slow it down somehow because they are very reliable.

[@FreakyScaryChannel]

I have a similar 441Juki type machine... I can't get my back stitch to look good... Any tips ?

[@addictivearchery1123]

Thank you! I really enjoyed watching your video. I need to make myself on of these. What strap cutter was that?

[@danielhale5646]

Beautiful work! What grit sandpaper do you use to sand the edges?

[@dustintimm9693]

please tell us where you got the strap cutting set up from haha!

[@ageorge7140]

Awesome video Thanks for all the information.

[@nathanshort191]

Awesome, going to give it a shot.

[@wildtleather8309]

Have you ever tried alcohol based dye for your edges?