Making The Tally Book Cover with the MLS Template

In this video (3rd of the series) we actually build the Tally Book Cover using the Template set from www.makersleathersupply.com. We cut out and construct the entire project using the back that we tooled and colored in the previous 2 videos. We buckstitched this project instead of sewing for a unique look.
Items used in this entire project:
Tally Book (available at Maker's Leather Supply)
4-5 oz Wickett-Craig Russett Tooling Leather
2-3 oz Wickett-Craig English Bridle (Tan)
Angelus Dye (Medium Brown)
Maker's Leather Supply Buckstitch Chisels (1/8 size)
One Step Leather Dressing
Brown Dye Marker from Earth Tones Dye Marker set
Scalpel
Swivel Knife
Barry King Shell Filler stamps (wide and narrow)
Maker's Leather Supply centering ruler
Craftool F910 Stamp (for the rope border)
Push Beveler

[@james2592OldLeatherSmith]

OLD LEATHER Smith here, Great Job, beginners should really enjoy the process. As far as the hammer I have found a shoe maker's hammer works very well, thanks again. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

[@kellyhayes]

Thank you SO much for sharing these videos! As someone new to leather work I greatly appreciate them!

[@kevinorr6880]

The vasiline comment was perfect!! Worth the five videos of yours I've been watching.

[@shawneeheltsley8534]

I enjoy watching gifted people and you are right up there with the best!!! I'm going to ur store next, that pattern is awesome. Thanks for a great video!!

[@vf252]

Am definitely ordering the Wickett & Craig ink stamp when I place my order for Bridle leather! Awesome series Aaron! Vic, Autowoods

[@New_Girl_Nan]

Can’t wait to try my hand at making this. Thanks for the great video!

[@KenHSays]

Looking Good! Keep up the great work & the videos.

[@markdrury735]

I will be adding in a flat spot on upcoming handles thanks for the idea. Also Thank you for the shout out again!

[@makersleathersupply1220]

Awesome, because mine rolled off the table and the end of the handle broke. I am now sad. Ha ha ha

[@markdrury735]

Makers Leather Supply I’ll see if I can take care of that for you. 😁

[@kevinorr6880]

I was just trying to find your purchase site.

[@markdrury735]

Kevin Orr easiest way is to Facebook message me. Thanks!

[@New_Girl_Nan]

I need one of your amazing pieces of art, sir.

[@buckbundy8642]

This set of videos was very inspiring! Lots of new ideas to go with the skills I have! I thought I was getting to the limit with what little I know but you just opened a whole new book of ideas! Thanks! Definitely subscribing!

[@makersleathersupply1220]

Awesome to hear!

[@markdennis6464]

I'm not a leather worker - but have really enjoyed seeing your skills & craftsmanship coming together to make this cover - it looks amazing by the way - a really great job.

[@makersleathersupply1220]

Thanks so much!

[@markashlock8058]

Well done and well enjoyed! Thanks!!

[@synwannleathercraft8506]

I like your work and your visions and your honest way in teaching ....thank hope you increase the light and have a good cam thanks a lot

[@makersleathersupply1220]

We recently bought a new camera and I'm learning how to use it :)

[@tomwhitney2337]

Great videos! I watched all 3 of them today and you are a true artist in leatherworking. Glad you introduced me to a few new products I have not used. BTW, as I listened to you speak I couldn't help but think I heard your voice before, then I realized you sound like Luke Bryan, country singer!

[@makersleathersupply1220]

I reckon that's a heck of a compliment... now if only Mr Bryan could sing as well as I do in my shower studio! Ha ha ja

[@agile4]

Those markers look like the Molotow Empty 30mm marker. Montana and Liquitex also makes them I use the Montana willed with dye for edges and the Molotow 1.5 and 2mm refillables loaded with acrylic paint for outlining stamped letters and such. Michaels and Hobby Lobby used to carry them, but I haven't had to buy any lately, so I'm not sure if they still have them. If not, Dick Blick art supplies has them. Around $7 ea.

[@victoriareyes5748]

Do you have a video on your holster if you made it?? Id love to see that be made.

[@greglee3710]

Hey i like the videos, i also do leather tooling, keep the vids coming..

[@jaybee6318]

Great work! One question; when you terminated the buck stitch, why did you pull the thread out of the hole rather than tuck it back in the pocket like the beginning stitch? Just preference or is there a reason? Thanks for the video.

[@makersleathersupply1220]

No real reason, just didnt want to create any more bulk inside the pocket.

[@azramrod]

Very nice/helpful video series. Thanks for doing these. Question. Where can you get tally books?

[@makersleathersupply1220]

Www.makersleathersupply.com

[@rogerd.hardin7156]

There's no Tally Book there.

[@stvincents2007]

Great videos watch all 3 in one sitting. PS what do you put on the edges before you burnish? Also are you not meant to punch all the way through with pricking irons? Respect from London 🇬🇧

[@makersleathersupply1220]

Hello there. We have been using Ron's edge rub for burnishing. You are correct about the pricking irons, but on thinner leather I get lazy :) thanks for watching!

[@stvincents2007]

Makers Leather Supply oh no mate wasn’t telling ya about the irons, was asking. Lol if like with a shelf you have 3 layers of 9oz would you prick then drill the holes?

[@makersleathersupply1220]

@@stvincents2007 yessir. If doing anything over about 8 oz I use them to mark holes then go back with the awl and go through them.

[@stvincents2007]

Makers Leather Supply thank you and Merry Christmas 🎄🇬🇧

[@lucyduke7457]

what is the white edge painter you used called?

[@customhaines2510]

I like that stitching pony, do you sell that one? If not where can I get one? Thanks.

[@stephenmartin6995]

Hello, is there any specific supplier you would recommend for the tally book inserts?

[@stevencampbell13]

He sells them along with field note refills. I just bought some

[@parascalemodels]

Nothing beats watching a guy tool leather with a firearm on his hip! subbed just for that lol

[@makersleathersupply1220]

You'll never find me without...

[@johnproffitt3272]

Can you list the makers and numbers of the tooling stamps you used for that pattern? And where can you get the paper inserts for the book?

[@makersleathersupply1220]

They are listed in the video description. We have the books and they're available at other places such as Amazon.

[@rogerd.hardin7156]

What are the measurements of the tally book? Great job sir.

[@elizabethwatson71]

What are you using under the pricking iron?

[@makersleathersupply1220]

Just a piece of rubber glued to some heavy leather

[@rolandfitzgerald1475]

Hey thanks for the videos i know you do the best with what you have. and if you thought i was making a wise crack a few weeks ago i guess it sounded like it sorry man

[@lucamarialanza7319]

Beautifull job! Just a doubt... the business card holder, is just glued? No stiches?

[@makersleathersupply1220]

It was stitched at 22:13

[@lucamarialanza7319]

Fully missed it!! Thank you a lot for your lightning fast answer. Btw, can you please give me the link of your shop and tell me if you send oversea? (i.e. Europe)

[@makersleathersupply1220]

@@lucamarialanza7319 www.makersleathersupply.com and yes we do.

[@lucamarialanza7319]

Amazing!! If you send stuff as fast as you answer to meddlers like me, you'll became my favorite reference shop!! Thank you again!!!

[@arthurparramoure2923]

Stitch groover?

[@josephdemro9805]

Nice work, just curious...is it unsafe where you work re Pistol. Not knocking it, just curious...

[@makersleathersupply1220]

No man, but we have HUGE mice! Ha ha ha. All jokes aside, I used to make a lot of holsters when I was doing custom work. It was always good advertising to wear my product. Our shop used to be in Killeen where the answer to your question would have simply been "yes". :)

[@micheldupuis5698]

If you put little bit more glue on the small piece and stick it on larger piece instantly you will have glu on larger piece take it off and whait till it drya

[@Joe-ii2of]

now what would you sell a finished product for?

[@makersleathersupply1220]

Just depends on how much work I had in it, but one of these would start at probably $80

[@markleach1330]

tool used to make the rope boarder and where can i get one

[@makersleathersupply1220]

It is called a lined triangle beveler. Tandy sells them as do all the major tool manufacturers

[@javieruribe4882]

What are the dimensions on the tooled piece?

[@MountainFisher]

I use stitching chisels, the economy kind and I don't try to punch through more than 1/4 in because I might break off a tine and I use beeswax too which makes it easier. I typically use a Fiebings Pro dye for my edges, but have never used Angelus dyes. My question is is the Angelus dye as good and color fast as the Fiebings oil based Pro dye?

[@makersleathersupply1220]

Yes, but my favorite part of Angelus is the colors. Feibings just cant pull off red and blue and yellow and turquoise like Angelus can. Much less the other 48 or so colors. Also, try paraffin wax... works way better for helping your tools slide out of the leather.

[@pamwatson9817]

Dang, I can't find the second video :(

[@makersleathersupply1220]

There's one on tooling the rope border and upholstered look... then another video on assembly

[@armainaldaco7593]

First I like thank you for your service Semper Fi !! Where do get book to put in the cover? And also I think it's very sweet you and your wife have date night 🤗 and thank you for sharing God bless you and yours

[@makersleathersupply1220]

We have the tally books on our website. Www.makersleathersupply.com. you can usually find them on amazon and other sources but sometimes the size or shape may vary. I asked a lot of workers which they carried before I bought in and made this set.

[@makersleathersupply1220]

...and thank you!

[@rogerd.hardin7156]

Hi Aaron. Dig your videos my friend. Tell me what are the measurements of the Tally Books the oilfield drillers use? Also how much larger do you cut the tooled piece than the actual Tally Book size? Thanks.

[@stvincents2007]

Your left handed yet your gun on your right

[@makersleathersupply1220]

I am right handed.

[@MichelCossettek7]

hello I can you have your boss please thank you

[@makersleathersupply1220]

I'm sorry, I'm not sure what you're asking.