Making a Leather Wallet! - The Hamlet

Making a Leather Wallet - the Hamlet (Start to Finish).
In this video, a Hamlet wallet, “currency edition” is being crafted, start to finish. I also show a real life comparison of the slight variance in size difference between the “classic” and the “currency” editions.
The classic edition (sometimes referred to as the card edition) is 4.75” wide x 3.0” tall. Currency will fit, however it does stick out just a tad. This edition is perfect for those who tend to use the wallet mainly for cards, ID’s, etc, and prefer a wallet for front pocket carry. (Currency folded in quarters will fit perfectly.)
The currency edition (4.75” wide x 3.5” tall) gives that extra 1/2” in height to house folded currency. It can still be used as a front pocket wallet if desired, of course.
Both editions have a card sleeve on the face and rear along with a full size center pouch.
Enjoy the process!
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Direct links to tools, gear and “stuff”:
Glue Pot - amzn.to/2wdqJD9
Leather Glue (Barge) - amzn.to/37talvb
Leather Glue thinner (Barge) - amzn.to/2UTBrJi
Thread (Ritza Tiger, 1.0 mm) - amzn.to/2SF4i15
Knife - amzn.to/2SNmx4v
Knife (2) - amzn.to/2SwZWui
Stitching Needles (John James) - amzn.to/38nIRZ3
Corner punches (Semi-arc) - amzn.to/3bveP7G
Rivet Nippers (Knipex) - amzn.to/2Siykc1
Hole Punch (Herm Sprenger) - amzn.to/39qYOhh
Mauls (Barry King) - amzn.to/3brqvZf
Pony Clamp (Pony Jorgenson) - amzn.to/37lAGvd
Leather Dye (Feibings) - amzn.to/39sKd4T
Cutting mats (Alvin) - amzn.to/2UVGMjo
Professional scissors - amzn.to/385H0XP
Bump jigs - zeebeeleather.c...
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Some camera and film gear:
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(Disclaimer: Some of the items here are Amazon affiliate links, which means if you purchase an item with the provided links, I get a small commission of the sale, at no added cost to you, which helps to keep this channel up and running. Thanks for the support!)
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Thanks to “Brittany Taylor Photography” for the use of the studio to shoot the thumbnail photo as well as the opening and closing scenes of this video.
Brittany Taylor Photography Instagram:
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[@MasconLeather]

Quick link to some tools: www.masconleather.com/tools-gear

[@krishnaraokotagiri3572]

Excellent Good combination awesome video

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks ! And thanks for watching!!

[@Stillnapie]

Now I make sure there is time in my day to watch your videos at least twice (usually more), once for the great production value and again to catch all the great tips and tricks you have in there. I have been a woodworker for almost forty years and have been attempting to get good at leather for a couple ... you are an inspiration.. I have an 850 sq/ft shop but your studio is a lesson in efficiency and just a plain cool place to work. Keep the great content coming!!!

[@MasconLeather]

Comments like this make it all worthwhile. Thank you!

[@JamesCrane]

Love everything about your videos, the instruction, the thought that goes into every one and the humor! 100% handmade functional art!

[@MasconLeather]

Coming from you, that means more than you realize. Thank you, sir.

[@TMichaelJKnivestmichaeljknives]

Awesome!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!!

[@nateand3]

I love the look...leather and rivets

[@MasconLeather]

🤘

[@SquishyIsBack]

Love it! Heavy duty is best duty!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!!

[@svinsvein]

I just love your work!

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you so much for that!

[@longpoint17]

So glad I subscribed. I love your video editing, i.e. dumping the rivets and burrs on the bench for example. That one and all of them are neat touches you add to your videos. Plus your work is exceptional. Shows me what I have to aspire to in my skill and learning!

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you so much for taking the time time comment. I appreciate your support.

[@linksl1]

Another quality piece! You might make me have to get one these card type wallets.

[@MasconLeather]

😆 anything you want!

[@АлександрПетрович-д9ц]

Well done!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!

[@juliangonzales2916]

Excelente trabajo 👍👍👍

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!!

[@MasconLeather]

And thanks for watching!

[@Benjix13]

Another awesome video sir....

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the feedback!

[@FortnersFrontierLeather]

cool video bro

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!

[@ArtBrown06]

You're my leather inspiration... Your designs are awesome. What burnishing compound do you use to finish your edges?

[@MasconLeather]

First 🤘

[@artieshell9205]

Second 👍

[@marinabrennecke5495]

If i make a hole through thick leather i use a drill. It's run better.

[@MasconLeather]

I do NOT remove leather (i.e. drill a hole) unless absolutely necessary. My rule of thumb is to not remove leather. It weakens it.

[@shpilinleathercraft]

Все четко, и по делу.

[@MasconLeather]

English ?

[@Stillnapie]

That Coke scrape of theleathtr dots is hilarious ...

[@MasconLeather]

Lol. Right ?!?

[@jldavis44]

Do you have a list of the tools you use and a source? For example the metal rings of all sizes? Beautiful work! Thanks, J-D

[@MasconLeather]

Metal rings. Some are by wind fire designs (just google that). A great tool resource is zeebee leathers blog. He has the greatest list ever. Head to his website and look on his blog.

[@jeffrey9102]

Love your videos, I've learned so much from your videos and love using the jigs i bought from you. What weight leather is used? I tried 5/6 oz and it seems way to thick . Thanks

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for the kind words and support!!! Yeah, I use 5/6 oz but it’s VERY thick. My clients now expect it. It’s not standard at all.

[@user-ip9rb8tt2v]

Крутой образец, сделаю себе для водительского удостоверения

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!

[@adriantom1723]

Some how, I just knew there would be a BRA in the video!! LOL!!

[@MasconLeather]

Lol. Good eye.

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Just saw it too 😆

[@artieshell9205]

Miaya Syu Zulivan 🤘

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[@dawnettegaddis4947]

Rivet size and link to where you buy yours?

[@MasconLeather]

#14. eBay

[@saharalisa]

🧡

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!

[@SchmidtintheWorkshop]

Mascon. Nice video. I follow on Instagram too. Did you make those taller aluminum squares to aid in cutting the leather? If not where did you get them? They look so handy!

[@MasconLeather]

The aluminum bars? Just off eBay. 1” x 1/4”. And cut a bunch to about 12” long, 6” long, etc. super handy. The “Mascon Method”. Lol

[@SchmidtintheWorkshop]

Thanks. What I meant to say was the 90degree L shape squares you use.

[@MasconLeather]

Ah. I had those custom made by a machinist.

[@SchmidtintheWorkshop]

Oh nice. thanks I think I’ll call in some favours now....

[@riverwindflutes]

May i ask where you purchased your corner punch tools ? Thank You

[@MasconLeather]

eBay

[@FortnersFrontierLeather]

what are those rivets called? i been wantn to try them. are they better than rapid rivets?

[@MasconLeather]

Solid copper (or brass sometimes). Better? 10 times stronger or more. But a lot more effort (and practice ) to install.

[@FortnersFrontierLeather]

@@MasconLeather where do u get them?

[@hendrairawan9503]

Hahhaha.. i like video and you wallet

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks !!! Be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already.

[@xzeus626]

what size rivets do you use?

[@MasconLeather]

On wallets, #14.

[@hammersdancer]

Welches Leder verwendest du?

[@MasconLeather]

English translation?

[@hammersdancer]

Which leather do you use

[@MasconLeather]

Horween

[@hammersdancer]

How thick is the leather?

[@MasconLeather]

5/6 oz

[@blkcat1254]

Hate to see someone waste leather, getting to costly to get.

[@MasconLeather]

No waste here. For sure. It’s all treasured.

[@jeffreyjoseph1477]

Third

[@MasconLeather]

😆