Making an Epic Tome w/ Secret Lock | Leather Bound Book w/ Brass Clasp

[@JohnDHarvey]

You have no idea how much I love this book. And having a video showing all the care that went into making it is pretty incredible. Thanks so much, Brett. I really appreciate it!

[@skullandspade]

To the man that showed me the first tentacle

[@k.cashman427]

You’ll definitely have to think hard about what to write in it. Not something to use as scrap paper! Brett really did a great job!!

[@JohnDHarvey]

@@k.cashman427 ... I already have an idea for what I'll use it for.

[@Saskajohn]

Bestest book for the bestest mod

[@CK-TD]

This is beautiful craftsman ship. On a lighter note. All I could think in the end was Ron burgundy saying I have many leather bound books. 😂. Great job as always.

[@skullandspade]

That tracks

[@DmytroLutsenko]

I`m not sure this is the most practical notebook, but it's definitely one of the most beautiful ones.

[@skullandspade]

We rarely do practical

[@Saskajohn]

Wonderful craftsmanship as always :) the lighting and the aged table make the indoor parts look like you were building the book in the galley of a ship haha

[@skullandspade]

Basically

[@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740]

@@skullandspade Aye! That'd be why he be our Capt'n mate 🙏🔥⚒️🧙🏼‍♂️

[@seblevesque5604]

I love how clean the binding was by combining the Japanese style of stitching with the European glue and taping style. Well done

[@skullandspade]

A little from here and a little from there ; )

[@daverigby2577]

Brett, you are the definition of a maker for sure. Bravo. That's a beautiful piece. Great job.

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Dave

[@CrudeButEfficient]

Sweet looking mechanism, it looks really menacingly protective when the claw comes out...

[@skullandspade]

Mission accomplished

[@Makebuildmodify]

I really like the popsicle stick and hot glue mock up idea. Good stuff.

[@skullandspade]

That’s what you get when you work with Jimmy ; )

[@jp-makes]

I like the combination of leather and brasses steel. And I like the little object on the handle! I'm sure this book will draw some great ideas🗺. It's the perfect secret gift!

[@skullandspade]

Yeaaaaahhh! Thank you JP!

[@CraftsWithEllen]

It is absolutely gorgeous.

[@skullandspade]

Hooray!

[@randyrodriguez4643]

Stunningly beautiful work, Cap'n. This is one of those videos that I wish could go on much, much longer.

[@skullandspade]

Woohoo

[@TheGrantAlexander]

Wonderful job combining all the skills you have learnt over the years to make a very nice gift for John!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir

[@InsideAlan]

Incredible! It couldn't have gone to a more worthwhile recipient! 🥰

[@skullandspade]

Darn right!

[@nextlevel8822]

With this being a gift that I assume had a deadline, a fabrication of that level took some courage. Turned out to be well worth the effort. Well done.

[@skullandspade]

It sure did

[@esallingham6237]

OMG cup hooks just opened a world of possibilities. Thank you!

[@skullandspade]

Get to it!

[@cwaldrip]

Again, I’m totally impressed with your creativity and the results! Well worth the wait.

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Chris!

[@sheldon...]

So much attention to detail going on there - the care taken on the ridges to the spine and the notches on the hook echoing the tentacle knob

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@mattockmodels]

That would make a great hero prop for a movie. Awesome work as usual!

[@skullandspade]

Absolutely!

[@gayle525]

I think he will greatly enjoy your gift. It’s beautiful and useful.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@gurvinderkau1e5w18]

Wow!!! Amazing. Book look awesome. Leather work to brass lock tentackle popsicle Lock system everything came out cool. 👍👍🔥🔥💥💥

[@skullandspade]

Thank you very much!

[@nathanweese3812]

So cool, and perfect for the pirate theme. This would be the tome that contains clues to a long forgotten horde of loot, or directions to the real treasure island. Nice!

[@skullandspade]

I hope John uses it to keep his secrets and treasures

[@girunit1387]

This one was amazing. Such a wide variety of materials in this project.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

That's really cool. John's gonna love it!

[@skullandspade]

I sure hope so

[@jonwills1957]

It was awesome to see all the work and progress that went into the project! Music was a perfect choice as well! Well done!!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@kellilandry2825]

What a gift to receive! It's absolutely beautiful and the video is as well, I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!!!

[@dominicdelprincipe2583]

Leather and metal. My favorite. Kudos man, on a job well done

[@skullandspade]

Aye

[@jl3390]

Epic does not begin to describe this piece of art. "Magnificent", "Legendary" and "Homeric" come to mind. Wow, just wow! Seeing you use time-honored book-binding methods brought a tear to my eye that some still possess these skills. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart...

[@skullandspade]

I really respect those folks that do it every day.

[@EdwardIglesias]

That is so cool! Would love to see an episode on tentacle forging.

[@skullandspade]

There are a few out there. John was actually the one that showed me the technique

[@Neptune730]

Beautiful!!! A lot of care and feeling went into that. It would be an honor to receive something like that if I were getting it.

[@skullandspade]

I hope it serves John well

[@RobWalsh]

Truly remarkable craftsmanship, including the video itself. Really well done, thank you!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Rob

[@LXWiseman]

What a magnificent gift you have made Brett.

[@skullandspade]

Thanks!

[@sgsax]

There is something about book binding that feels like an arcane art. Stunning piece, I love all the little details you added. The video was calming and peaceful and kept a smile on my face the whole time. Thanks for sharing!

[@skullandspade]

Hooray!

[@awesomeinprogress4189]

Such a stunning piece of work Brett😁 I really love to watch how you problemsolve the lock mechanics and how you build up the back to get that final look. Just amazing😊 Johb is truly a lucky man😉

[@skullandspade]

Thank you very much brother

[@TrevorHigginsDustysqueak]

Stunning work. The brass really makes it and I'm totally stealing the "cut off screw in hooks as rivets" trick!

[@skullandspade]

I did that on the treasure chest way back, one of my favourites

[@darrenwright9619]

This is one of the most relaxing, inspiring and wonderful videos I’ve ever seen. Top work, captain…

[@skullandspade]

Thank you for that Darren

[@DaveGDesigns]

I’m totally in awe just when I think I’ve seen greatness you do something like this. What an amazing gift and your skill is beyond words. Wow Brett just wow 😮

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Dave!

[@davebauerart]

Wonderful! I love how you built most of the details out of everyday parts! Really cool to see it come together.

[@skullandspade]

Keep it simple. Something.

[@Andrewmackinnonripp]

So much thought and care went into this treasure and it shows.

[@skullandspade]

Awshucks

[@jasondeck1721]

Man, that's awesome! I really like the quick working prototype, too

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Jason

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Brett McAfee this project turned out very beautiful. Hopefully you get great use out of it my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge on. Keep making. God bless.

[@skullandspade]

Cheers bud

[@annasandahl]

Just - wow! Stunningly beautiful! 🖤

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Anna!

[@garagemonkeysan]

Awesome film, Brett. The book is gorgeous. Super cool mechanism. Love the prototyping scenes. Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir

[@alanscannell]

Just wow. John is very lucky you knocked it outa the park cap 👌

[@skullandspade]

Thank you brother! You raised the bar last year

[@ironhead65]

I have that exact same drywall sanding block from 4:35 into the video! I've never seen anyone with that before! Mine is from my grandfather.

[@skullandspade]

Nice

[@SomeGuyFromOttawa]

Outstanding! You're creativity is amazing! love your work so much

[@skullandspade]

Thanks David

[@MurrayBarton]

Excellent work - loved the video edit and the music as well.

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Murray

[@kjellski]

Such a piece of art really! Wonderfully executed on any level...

[@skullandspade]

Well thank you

[@jeffmoss26]

As a locksmith, this is awesome!

[@skullandspade]

Fantastic

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

So freakin cool! Watching your process is super inspiring!

[@skullandspade]

Well shucks

[@FeatherForge]

👌 superb. That lock mechanism is ace. 👍👍

[@skullandspade]

I dig it

[@hansthebeast9740]

This is great. I have been getting into book making videos as of late and this one is very creative.

[@skullandspade]

My first go at it. I learned a lot, and would definitely make changes next time around, but I hope this gives you some silly ideas

[@MadeByMarylou]

Welp, now I want to make a book. I love all the details you put into it 😍

[@skullandspade]

Do it! I know there’s so much more to learn, this is the first of hopefully many.

[@timberdish]

That was truly excellent, well done!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@thebullettrain1757]

Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing.

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@dimitrisstefanis398]

Beautiful music light & project!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks!

[@theds2003]

Awesome build so creative

[@TheMessyStudio]

That's awesome, Bret!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks

[@KrakenCasting]

Very cool! Nice work, Cap'n.

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@jennifernewsom4301]

That was incredible! I love this video. 💞

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Aunt Jen!

[@rickeyhall6115]

really cool work and a great idea brett

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@yeagerxp]

Excellent work 👍👍👍 . Thanks for sharing

[@skullandspade]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@FredMcIntyre]

Beautiful work Brett! 😍👍🏻👊🏻

[@skullandspade]

Cheers Fred

[@johnbradford9235]

Wow! That's just beautiful man 😮. It's not worth searching for better words to describe it even. It's just so damn good. Top job dude, this one's amazing 👉👉👉. 😎

[@skullandspade]

Thank you John!

[@AJB2K3]

Amazing, a stunning work of art.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@CarolinaRaine]

Excellent work!!!

[@skullandspade]

Thank ya

[@thegunguymartin]

That is freaking awesome!!!

[@skullandspade]

Woot

[@AndyCPugh]

That is utterly fantastic!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Andy!

[@wolfparty4234]

I shouldn’t say this BUT, before making the Tome. I thought you had to milk the cow and make the cheese, chop down a tree and kill the Cracken so you have all the bits to make the Tome…!💪🏼🔥🤦🏻‍♂️ I’m not proud of this one Cap’n but you must say it was a knee slapped!🤣 I hope what ever goes into said tome is just as awesome as said Tome!!! Great minds create great work!!!❤️🙏🏻🤣🤣💪🏼🔥👍🏻

[@skullandspade]

I indeed slapped my knee

[@samambrotv]

Absolutely stunning!

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@itwaslikethatwhenigothere]

That is absolutely amazing Brett. I enjoy making fountain pens and I have been thinking about trying my hand at bookmaking for the last few months. I think this video might just have given me the motivation to actually make a start on it.

[@skullandspade]

Tons of videos out there showing various techniques. This was my first, and I can’t wait to try more

[@plsmithed]

At 8:40 first glance I thought the popsicle was your finger nail hahaha.. Well done Brett, came out beautiful!

[@skullandspade]

Lol

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye!

[@makeitkozi]

Outstanding craftsmanship 🐙

[@skullandspade]

Thanks!

[@damienbrand9422]

Stunning Brett!!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks brother

[@CreaseysWorkshop]

Excellent work. Great video.

[@skullandspade]

Thanks John

[@whazee]

Beautiful work dude. I'm sure John is over the moon with this!

[@JohnDHarvey]

You're not wrong!

[@skullandspade]

I hope so

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Great work, Brett!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@TLPLC]

That is magnificent!!!! What would one write in such a book now ?

[@skullandspade]

Sorcery

[@tomim7187]

Brett, this is fantastic!👍👍👊

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Tom

[@Piratecapt8383]

simply Beautiful and ingenious

[@skullandspade]

Thank you

[@WhitehallPottery]

Yup, just exquisite! Really nice ☺️

[@skullandspade]

You are

[@Nocewoodshop]

That is so crazy beautiful.

[@skullandspade]

You are

[@MattMadeIt123]

You make the coolest stuff.

[@skullandspade]

Well thank ye

[@swampy1584]

Stunning

[@skullandspade]

Woot

[@SteveC38]

That's Freakin' Gorgeous!

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@Scott-kh4pw]

Brilliant!

[@-Benedict]

Quite remarkable.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you

[@lenux21]

Awesome work hooe u have an awesome holiday

[@skullandspade]

You too

[@MadMFox]

Very kewl man. Thats nice.

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@Zzzarka]

beautiful!

[@skullandspade]

Yusssss

[@wayneshirey6999]

Awesome. I can't decide if you're an artsy craftsman or a crafty artist.

[@skullandspade]

Yes

[@JohnMadeit]

Simply amazing👍

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@NarTac13]

Very cool!

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@_thegrayman]

Wow! 👏 The craftsmanship is so good, the stellar video production is almost overshadowed! You have your work cut out to beat that one!😋

[@skullandspade]

Noted ; )

[@Dfrantz87]

Magnificent.

[@skullandspade]

You are

[@larsokland]

Excellent work Brett! Both the book and the locking mechanism was really well executed, and the result looks great! I imagine you enjoyed every part of the project, except perhaps the exact moment you were welding the tentacle onto the book. A few seconds of extreme butt clenching there I would think 😁

[@skullandspade]

Hahah! You’re not wrong

[@Madein515]

How cool is that!?🤩🤩👍👍

[@skullandspade]

This cool

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Just Wow!

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye!

[@sharkattack1979]

Ridiculous bro👏👏👏 so good

[@skullandspade]

Thanks!

[@chybz]

AWESOME !!

[@skullandspade]

Woot

[@bobleeswoodshop7919]

Very nice 👍!!!!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Bob