Making a Leather Key Piece

[@StHawk]

So nice I did it twice! I love my belt key holder that I bought from Stock and Barrel. I purchased the my first one in brown and enjoyed it for two years. It was so great I purchased the black version. Fast shipping, quality product, and good service.

[@burnbern]

Something about you and your channel makes it worth the watch. Your craft, your family, and your good hearted nature works extremely well together. Hope you continue to do a lot more videos for your followers to enjoy.

[@johngalv9288]

You sure have acquired quite a lot of machines and gadgets! Nice to see a good family succeed! Nice work!

[@verascott2015]

Watching you and your wife make your leather goods always encourages me to try some of the projects myself. I've dabbled in it with small 'what-nots' for a few months now and I think I'm getting the hang of some of the techniques like saddle stitching and burnishing edges. You all make it look so easy!

[@gerdashupe1546]

Always a pleasure to watch you and your family work together, love all the projects you do. 💚love to all of

[@ryanmcgilligan3543]

Watching your videos has made me start leather craft myself please keep it going. Thanks for the tool list its great for someone like me learning

[@toml4101]

Hey there Parker! Another cool video. I just wanted to reach out and say thank you for your time and effort getting these videos out. I started working with leather about 3 months ago after I bought a kit at Hobby Lobby so I could make a leather sheath for my knife. After watching one of your videos and finishing my kit, I was hooked on leather work. Since then I have made a number of wallets, sheaths and assorted trinkets that I have given to friends. Unlike you, I hand stitch all my work and now use that as a selling point. I now have 3 orders for wallets and 2 requests for belts which I am charging for. Thanks again for your instruction and inspiration. It's become a very promising side hustle that I truly enjoy. Congratulations to you and your beautiful family on your success!

[@shawncook8672]

I played around with that sewing machine today at my local Tandy store. Really liked it. Now to save some money up...

[@mmaiarocha]

What a beautiful family!!!

[@KiwiJane1]

Hi Parker!! I'm so excited to find you and this wonderful video! Our son Adam (about to turn 14 this month), took a leather-working class with Scouts a couple years ago, in order to earn his leather merit badge. He was so enamoured with it, he's been doing it ever since (it's his favourite hobby). He makes wallets, card cases, keyrings, and journals, etc as gifts for friends and family...and needless to say, they have been loving getting them. Little by little, my husband and I have been helping Adam build his tool arsenal but when I show Adam this video, he will no doubt be drooling over your set-up and level of skill! Anyway, just wanted to say hi from San Antonio, TX (we're here via the USAF) and thanks so much for the video...I can't wait to show Adam when he gets home from school today! :-) PS- what an adorable family you have!!

[@antoniofuentes2657]

So stoked I found your channel! Really grateful for all the information you share. 🙏🏽

[@whitandpark]

Thanks Antonio!

[@prdlaserandleather6897]

Been watching load of your videos. Just started in leather work with loading all my work to my prdleather instagram. I just like how involved you are and you upbeat attitude about all your work and willing to share tips and tricks. Got into leather from fire service things but starting to try other things. Huge thumbs up from out side of Pittsburgh pa.

[@whitandpark]

Right on! Thanks Patrick:)

[@carlton683]

Nice job well smart 👍

[@paulmartinez9908]

Love your work so much that I’m willing to put up with you breathing so close I can feel the warmth on my neck.

[@Selzman10]

Hey can you make a leather trunk? Kinda like the old Louis Vuitton’s trunks. Would love to see a how to video on that. Great videos.

[@adamslater4592]

Clean as heck. Per usual. I’ll get there in time.

[@sotorumeliotis7251]

I like your work

[@missy4300]

Fantastic as usual !

[@sincerelym11]

Beautiful.

[@TheCash500]

Hi, I bought your pattern and the thread from Thread Exchange. Which type of edge paint did you use in and the color please?

[@bren8309]

What kind of clicker presses are those I've never seen one like that before?

[@DionisioPorto]

Thank you for your videos! I'm starting a small leather business down here in Brazil and all were very usefull as I'm a complete beginner....Good job!

[@Takuplumbing]

Very cool!! Keep up the hard work brother.

[@kenthbjorklund]

Hi I like your videos too over here in Sweden. They are very informative down in details, I like that. What size of thread do you use up and down? The same? Thanks!

[@brianswanton1901]

Hi, another great video. How do you create the cutting die for your press? Do you make them or are they made for you and by whom?

[@Baudelio7]

How do you keep the crease from cracking?

[@markdmaker3173]

Nice video, I always enjoy watching.

[@robertcecil6880]

Watching you guys growing as a family, and as a professional is has been, and hopefully will continue being such a pleasant experience. Back in the day when you guys were cutting the Tandy Patterns by 🖐🏻 ; to now employing the technology on your bench with just a pull of a lever, the pattern becomes proper cut leather. Now where you are able to walk to the spinning disc to Reduce the thickness of the leather, with no error or nor danger of over cut ruining the piece you were making...👌👍🏻like it was in the beginning days ..it’s all so cool. Really proud of you and your family sticking to the plan you guys developed , till today you’ve become a true role model for so many many Others wishing to replicate your success, both of you willingly sharing your successes and yours learned lessons along the way. God speed Stock & Barrel Co, you guys rock ❗️ POST SCRIPT: you guys make the most beautiful babies, and as I see it ; you two really make very good parents as well . Bet the kids have Really really proud Grandparents too❗️ Thank you guys for helping us all learn 🥴👍🏻❗️

[@carlton683]

Hi lovely job but how do you put your keys on it please thanks

[@whitandpark]

You wrap the leather around your belt and snap it. Then use the clip to hang your keys on your belt

[@ldscpr]

Great Video Could you show the exact snap and snap button you used . Sizes etc. Thanks

[@QuakerSteveT]

Thank you for making the video!

[@siyeonlee]

Yay for the giveaway idea 🙌

[@beccalynn3708]

If you tie the old color thread you cut off that’s still in the machine to the new color thread on the spool and just pull it through the machine until the old color is gone and cut off your knot you don’t have to re thread the whole thing just the needle.

[@gopalchauhan9649]

Thanks for education

[@coltonjones4258]

Love it! Where is that green press from? I like it

[@Listondmp]

Your videos are great!!! Greetings from Chile!! Cristian

[@mustaphachabrag6872]

Good boy 🤴Good job 🖐️

[@bdodger8]

Where do you get the hardware??? I'm making a camera strap and I'm trying to find those posts to no avail...HELP PLEASE!!

[@orlandoaviles6855]

Hey dude, awesome videos! Any recommendation where to get a stamp made for company and logo?

[@jamhurikongo2758]

@ 0.30 to 032 the Little leather-man with his tools was an inspiration. He came from almost ignoring the high five request from the Mom..LOL...

[@missy4300]

What kind of thread are you using in the “Stitch Master “ ? Tandy sells polyester and nylon ?

[@thomasdonahue180]

Eyy another great video

[@235dramirez]

Any recommendation on a leather conditioner or cleaner?

[@tomwgill1]

what grit sandpaper do you use when sanding edges? guessing a pretty high one? Cheers, Tom

[@joshuapoche5137]

Hey have you tried using larger then 92 thread on that stitchmaster? I just dont want to buy thread I wont be able to use again if it doesn't work.

[@whitandpark]

Joshua Poche the Max thread it takes is 92. Which is why it works well for me. If you’re looking to do heavier stitching you’ll want to look at machines that are designed for heavier duty work like a harness stitcher

[@TheCash500]

Hi! What is the name of the color of the thread the Craftmaster using?

[@whitandpark]

chinese rust from Thread exchange

[@PatrickHillPhotography]

Hey bro giveaways on KZbin and IG can be done legally just as long as it's a random drawing from the list of commenters. There are several applications (websites) that can be used to grab the list of commenters from a video and choose just those. Hopefully that makes sense :)

[@kennethmauldin6397]

What size swivel snap if I get the template

[@robsarchery9679]

Thanks

[@adastra-14]

Ótimo vídeo amigo!

[@lilmanj1]

Another quality video, I was wondering why you don’t have a leather apron?? Or would it just be a bit stiff to work in all the time?

[@NGMonocrom]

Will this leather key piece slide onto a 1 1/2-inch belt?

[@whitandpark]

It sure does!

[@NGMonocrom]

@@whitandpark Thank you for the reply. I appreciate it. Looks like I'll be ordering one after all.

[@mohdkhaleelbaig60]

Super

[@ThatBassistK]

Great video! As for giving projects away Dan at Guns and Guitars recently did a 'gift away', I'm not certain exactly how it works but it did. Either way, I hope you continue to out this kind of quality content. I love how your family is involved in the company as well as getting to see them in the videos.

[@AlexisSaab]

Beautiful Key Piece Parker! Maybe you could have the giveaway on instagram. Put up a picture for every video, put the link in the youtube description and have people comment on Instagram. Would also bring more traffic to your instagram as well! Just an idea.

[@mohamedharchaoui7265]

Sogood sowright

[@deantreloar]

Info on the apron you're wearing?

[@777daudi]

Sir thanks for this tutorial.

[@JoelMartinez]

What is the little conical edge paint roller that you use, and what are you painting onto the edge? Looks fantastic! *edit*: oh, nevermind, I see that you have a list of products that you used in the description ... it's the "Edge Paint Roller Pen". Though, it doesn't list the paint/dye you use. Is it "Edgeflex Edge Paint"? Thanks!

[@ericmac564]

I think you should send that key fob to Eric at Firehaus Designs!

[@OddTinkering]

What camera gear do you use?

[@whitandpark]

sorry I'm a little late on this reply haha. I mostly use a Sony a6400, 16-70mm lens, and a Joby pod. Nothing too fancy:)

[@magnusgren9583]

I love you vlogs lm from sweden

[@thinleatherdesign]

Hola!!!! finally open my youtube channel and can't wait to post videos up. Thank you for your amazing Videos.

[@robbyborgmans]

Love your youtube channel - keep up the good work. We re into horse driving - could you show us how to make a horse whip ? You like a challenge no?

[@gabtheriault122]

Got me a 3:15 , Great work, Loving it!

[@gravydogg1]

Nice!!! Great video as always ,now who makes the manual clicker press???

[@cmont59]

gravydogg1 Tandy sells Craftool clicker press for about $1000 might be able to save a little if you’re an elite member or if can find good one on eBay

[@gravydogg1]

cmont59 thanks , checked in to weaver leather and they sell the dies !! Think i can make my own press...

[@cmont59]

I know people who have used modified arbor presses or wheel bearing presses

[@bratbone]

I love watching you, even if you can’t figure out a giveaway. 😉

[@Drummer9348]

Thank you

[@whitandpark]

Thanks for watching John:)

[@blacksantaria3642]

What kind of die cutting machine is that ?

[@Ray-Smith23]

Craft a dual wield buscadero rig with the famous mexican loops on the holster

[@whitandpark]

I think you should do it;)

[@Ray-Smith23]

@@whitandpark i dont have the book to do it

[@cowgirlo99]

how and where can you buy them?

[@buckobango]

Shop Here: www.stockandbarrelco.com/

[@chaseschallen1508]

does anybody know what thread he's using?

[@whitandpark]

On small leather goods like this I use 92 bonded nylon

[@chaseschallen1508]

@@whitandpark thank you so much! Also... I'm an 18 year old college student at a music conservatory. Over the past few months, I have fallen in love with leathercraft and the design of leather goods, thanks to your inspiring videos, along with those of Corter Leather and Little King Goods. So much so, in fact, that I have decided to start a leather goods brand of my own called Orion Leathercraft, which I hope to launch in the next few weeks... I'm relatively new to the craft, but am working on designing and crafting bags, wallets, etc., hoping to grow the brand into something significant one day! Thank you for inspiring me and countless others; you've sparked a passion in my heart for leatherworking that I may never have discovered otherwise. Thanks a million, really. P.S. On the topic of thread and stitching - what exact brand of thread are you using here, and will it work for handstitching?

[@kingjgregory]

There are random comment websites that will choose a comment at random for giveaways. I'm pretty sure it doesn't violate any terms of use since lots of KZbinrs have giveaways. Nice project! Also, what size snap did you use?

[@whitneylichfield9735]

Here is the link to the snaps we get for our Key Pieces - bit.ly/2IkgNgQ

[@rjafmakes]

Hey Parker Just a tip from me and please dont take this to heart. I demo latest Sewing machines on UK TV so i noticed when you was un threading the stitch master you cut the one thread (which is fine) but the other part of the thread you pulled it upwards to get it out of your machine. In the sewing working thats a big no no even on industrial machines. Your find over years the tension blades on the tension wheel will not be accurate. Your best pulling the thread though the needle area (obviously not through the needle as your needle may bend or brake) just the step above it is where i teach to pull the excess thread through, which doing this your find your never have problems with your tension wheel. So all this information is up to you if you implement it as its your machine but i just wanted to throw a tip your way. Im sorry if you feel like im butting in etc as i love your videos and the experience you give us in the leather world.

[@rjafmakes]

Im not even going to comment about what you have said parker has taught me loads about leather i didnt know 18months ago. All i wanted to do was give him advise back regarding the machine or any machine for example because my 1 piece of advice is nothing compared to all the information his has given to us on this channel

[@paulj3653]

I have to say without causing any upset, that over the course of all Parker's youtube video's, he has used and recommended many different tools, machinery & leathers from many different suppliers actually. Also him & his family have been kind enough to give up their family time to teach & demonstrate leather making and we all have benefited in knowledge, ability & confidence as a result of it. He seems a nice guy and lifts our spirit after watching his videos. Lastly, Parker has been absolutely honest and told us he is now in partnership with Tandy Leathers, therefore he is going to be using Tandy Tools. With regards to the Tandy sewing machine, it looks like a good all round machine especially for someone starting out on a low budget. If you are starting out on a low budget and would like to buy a 'new' sewing machine, you would probably have to pay nearly twice the price for a Juki or another make. So its a good buy. Please continue to make your video's Parker and don't take any criticism to heart, you are an inspiration to us all and you are doing a good job!

[@prodigy4x]

great contents! I own a canvas duffle bag and was wondering if you can make one with leather for me with a deal. Thanks

[@jeremiahmendoza387]

Yes send me stuff!

[@Graeme408]

With that little one you may want to think about putting switch plates on those switches by the front door, and any other exposed electric.

[@jtRipper12]

Give some kind of "Word / Code" in the video and then have them go to your IG and comment that code on a specific picture.

[@kimberlymarcy5431]

Hey Parker 👋 Here’s what I found regarding holding give away son your KZbin channel. You can’t give away a prize for just liking or sharing a video or subscribing to a channel and there has to be some skill involved such as answering a question or piecing together some clues. You also have to say who the contest is open to, such as US and Canada etc.

[@ahmedelsayed-kb3up]

i would love to make things like this but i can not find the tool in my country if you could help me you will made my day the best 😢😢

[@Scribblescrabbly]

❤️

[@whitandpark]

Thanks for jumping in the live chat Albert!

[@rodrickstill1201]

Watch the video the go to you ig page for more info.

[@blugurg]

can you make an iphone case?

[@Foof50]

0:34, now that's how you sale a product. FYI if your wife is hot and wearing yoga pants you may wanna refrain from clips like that unless you want all sorts of weirdos seeing it.

[@AyubKhan-pm4fj]

Hi

[@Thedoover559]

I hear that if you use Air-Quotes after all the things you say, it makes the statement legally admissible in you-tube court. There for...."This is not a give away" and "I will not give Drew this key-chain for having the best comment" are totally chill.

[@daveboyter3491]

Cal.nev.supply check it for sells police gear needed

[@BLSachinSingh]

You are a nice person...$

[@olivepressdesign]

Why would YT have a problem you giving a gift to your fans??

[@Hawksby]

Love your content. The best way to organise a giveaway is to use gleam.io I have used them in the past and they are great because you can verify an action that you ask people to complete. It’s all automated and you simply put a link in your video description. It was free when I used it but you would have to check. Anyway, it’s a great way to link your social channels together ie asking your KZbin subscribers to join you on instagram. Even if I am too late for this giveaway, I think your content is great and I hope you gain greater traction. All the best.

[@farmingfishingfamilyontari2814]

iPhone “bing” text tone at 3:18. I checked my phone. Lol, anyone else? Great video.

[@JunkMailBoxStuff]

Great stuff as always. I first enjoyed looking at your products on Instagram and then found you here. It's been really cool seeing you grow and prosper as you follow your passion and love of leather crafting. As for give aways, YES, you can do them on KZbin without a problem. Check out this guy (not a competitor 😉) @ 3:38 into his video, who gives stuff away every Monday. He might be able to point you in the right direction. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaHHmJSeedVljck

[@KiwiJane1]

...and I just subscribed and am following you on Instagram (I'm JaneTheKiwi)

[@TheWildBuckOutdoors]

Like your videos but too many machinery to be honest. Most of us who are just starting looking for something more actually handmade.

[@Jer0867]

Why do so many Americans have their flag up, either in their homes or on a pole outside? For what reason? Is it a statement you're making and, if so, what? You just don't see this in an other country I can think of. It seems to be unique to America, and I have no idea why they do it. It's very strange.

[@miso5554]

Minor criticism: please dont use that crapy free music. Maybe hire a musician to help you. It may be the best investment into your YT channel. The right music may help you to get your message arround. Thanks