Re-Making a watch case from a Saddleback Leather Bag.

[@lotsabirds]

I restore antique musical instruments and their cases. The outsides of the cases are usually covered with a tolex type of material. For the insides of the cases, I use materials that replace what was originally in the case. Could be velvet, satin, or silk. The cases usually have 10 to 20 little weird shaped wooden pieces on the 8nside that need to be restored and recovered with material. The pieces hold mouthpieces, mutes, music lyres, and other objects in their places. Then there are blocks and pieces that hold the horns in place. Leather and snaps hold the horn down. Anyway...two things....you covering those inside pieces reminded me of recovering all the weird little wooden bits. Tougher than it looks...and it is inspiring me to build a case from scratch with a leather exterior and a pigskin interior. That pigskin looked great and you did a fantastic job! Thanks, Steve!

[@janettehutton8634]

He must have some very nice watches. Beautiful work, as ever, Steve.

[@Wmu5]

‘Hey man you can’t use your finger as an edge thing” I’m out of here!!!! LOL ! Great work!

[@haystephen]

Saddleback makes the best wallets.

[@fredygump5578]

I'm impressed. Steve, you have a high quality customer! I mean, he planned the project and provided everything you needed to do it. And it actually worked out as intended! (Plus he was willing to pay for the work, which is always nice.)

[@AlexanderMason1]

He didn’t provide everything needed to do it. Just the shell since that’s what he wanted it to be made out of. Also what do you mean by “Plus he was willing to pay for the work, which is nice”? Do you think Bedo is going to do all of this for free? Of course he has to pay. He has no choice, if he wants it done.

[@moeskeetz5473]

@@AlexanderMason1 the customer provided the shell, the bag and the lining. He was happy to pay Steve what he wanted which is not always the case. Especially when you’re going from a $200 job to $600 which is why Steve made one case and sent the other kit back to the customer. Or did you miss him saying all of that in the beginning?

[@Truth1561]

I bought my watch-loving oldest son a watch box (nothing as nice as this) last Christmas and he absolutely loves it. It holds his 6 favourite watches. This makes a great gift IMO as it’s something beautiful to hold something you treasure. Great job Steve!

[@moonstarer55]

Great video. Another string to your bow. Shine on!

[@lindalove7193]

Whoa! What CAN'T you do? Amazing.

[@kristiacox9013]

It is always a pleasure and a treat to watch you work.

[@craft-o-matic2377]

This is a sweet little project Steve! Looks great! Lisa

[@dmack1827]

A screwdriver is just a manual 5-in-1. It scrapes, pries, creases, paints, punches, burnishes etc! Excellent repurposing Mr. D.!

[@zevgoldman6769]

I believe I detect exhaustion in your voice. I hope to hear your laughter return for the holidays. If you are on the edge shut the videos down for awhile, or even the business, and regroup until your love of life returns. I have been where I think you are headed. The candle can't burn at both ends for long.

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

thank you for your concern, but it is waaaay to early that's why I'm like that. even an engine needs to warm up before it sounds good.

[@jimathey6153]

OLD LEATHER SMITH here. Hi LEATHER Brother. Great Job Steve. Suggestions, Wax paper between glue pieces that need adjustment. 4 edge dyeing I sometimes use a wool dauber that I have burnt the fuzz off and formed flat on 2 sides, sometimes I cut a slit in the dauber 4 the thickness of the project, either way works 4 me. Just some things I have come up with in doing Bespoke leather only. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I love watching you create! Very well done! Your customer should be pleased and his father will have a quality gift🐝🤗❤️

[@edwardquan]

Only 4 minutes into this video, but the quality of your work speaks for itself Steve

[@leisongivangomo5656]

Steve, as always... excellent craftsmanship! Very nice reconstruction of the case!

[@CC-hl5zj]

this is crazy, I was just looking for DIY watch cases on KZbin a few days ago and here we go, good ol Steve comes up with a video of what I"m looking for...thank you once again Steve for your creative abilities!!!!

[@omarroa811]

I use a brush for finishing edges (10:27)... For me this is a five starts job 🏅... It seems like there is nothing impossible for Master Steve 👍

[@Raccoonsareawesome]

I use a round awl, I can see how a brush or sponge or edge paint roller with a mesh that holds paint can be quicker, but I feel like I have better control with an awl.

[@angelr8910]

You do such beautiful work. I don’t know why anyone would tell You how to do your job. Oh, I love the voices. lol. Well, keep up the good work. Love your videos!!

[@markbarron4294]

Came out nice Steve.. can’t wait for your bespoke shoe project… LETS GO BEDO!!

[@lindatenorio5850]

You are the master in everything you do ! good job 👍

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Hey Steve 🙋🏽. As usual I'm here to watch you work your magic ✨✨✨. And to wish you well ‼️🤓 HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY ‼️🙋🏽👍🏽👌🏾❤️.

[@KevinTMcGing]

This video is a clear example of why you need to subscribe and hit that notification bell. Would hate to have missed this.

[@Crackers2549]

Another amazing job Steveroo...! You can do anything with leather... Love it...! GG...IN

[@marytaylor1187]

I have learned so much from your videos that I have applied elsewhere. Thanks so much!

[@janetsplanet363]

The right tool is the one that works! I have a set of dental tools that I use for leather backed breaded bracelets I make and couldn't do without them! Awesome job Steve!

[@oldkins]

You got a mention on Corter leather channel, the latest Q&A video, about minute 35.00.

[@barbaraanderson58]

For anyone worried about Steve's hands shaking, just notice how steady he is when making cuts into expensive leather with that sharp ass knife! Beautifully straight lines, perfectly smooth cuts around corners...could not be better! I was hoping you would put your logo on the inside of the case. It was a very cool project 👍

[@sammyjo8109]

I never knew there were cases for watches. lol Of course I never had a quality watch to protect like I'm certain this gentleman has. Beautiful job. I love the leather!

[@LaniakeaLeathercrafts]

This is so awesome. I am very new to leathercraft and I just so happened to have bought my first 'nice' watch. This definitely gives me some ideas to try stretching my skill :)

[@Rokkbom]

You're the best Steve. What an amazing job.

[@novembermiss]

Catching up on several of your videos--always enjoy seeing your "special" projects where you get to show off your creativity. Beautiful case that I'm sure the customer and the customer's father loved.

[@Madshadowgolem]

Looks amazing! I greatly appreciate you sharing your process and ideas. So valuable as a reference resource for those struggling with the same sorts of work. I sit at the virtual feet of the master and learn all I am able.

[@subarutimmonty]

I enjoy your videos very much, Steve. Thank you for producing them!

[@denis9450]

Well done young man

[@1955nomad]

The right tool for the job is the one that gets it done.

[@Paul_Lane]

Nice job.

[@lindamorgan2414]

Hey man! I don’t care what tools you use to apply the dye, you’re the master!!

[@courtlandbates2683]

Very nice! I’m a big fan of SaddleBack and their 100 year warranty

[@joseywales3789]

@Courtland Bates, I think that Steve has just "Voided" that 100 year warranty! But. ...... perhaps Steve transformation of the SaddleBack pouch into a watch case will last 100 years of use anyway? It's certainly an "Heirloom" article!

[@courtlandbates2683]

@@joseywales3789 it’s the initial piece in the Bedoback’s Leather collection. 🤣

[@mariogiardinazzo8381]

I hope the customer has Rolex or Tag watches for those and not timex. The amount of work that went into that was incredibly time consuming. Good job as always!!! Please continue!

[@jasonm8522]

Just a couple of G Shocks. 😉

[@gullreefclub]

Man I love my Timex and my AlIExpress ExLax it the black sheep cousin to a Rolex except it actually keeps time and only cost 19.99 on sale

[@SirLoxley7]

really lovely work, looked amazing.

[@homerantonov7453]

Great job, Stepan!!!! Thank you!

[@robertalavoie7217]

Very fascinating to watch pun intentional. Love, as always another wonderful project.

[@barbarathompson2924]

You did such a great job on that watch case! Wow!

[@OmarKhanUK]

A Saddleback Leather Co. messenger satchel was the first "premium" Full Grain Leather item I bought. Rustic and heavy leather with the "Sombrero Blue" logo, but it didn't take long for me to learn about leather making and why they were somewhat overpriced. I know much more now. Partly thanks to yourself. Excellent work.

[@miroslavapobjecka330]

Thank you for always keep us in ur mind while working on your "projects" it's so cool to see how versatile & creative your craft is. ❤️👍

[@Sunshine-111]

Beautiful!

[@antov-qy2ui8qp9g]

поздрав стив...калъф за ролекс...супер....здрав бъди

[@Brian-Burke]

A watch case??? I'm outta here man! Fantastic work, Steve. Have a great weekend.

[@craigsudman4556]

Nice work Steve, thumbs up.

[@JC-cm9bn]

Hey man! Always get a good chuckle when you do that voice😂😂👍happy little world watching you work, Steve you are the Bob Ross of leather 😉👍

[@elizabethwilliams1523]

Great job as usual.

[@jasonm8522]

Steve, another great project from a true master of his craft! I’m very impressed with the work you’ve done. Can’t wait to give the watch roll to my father. He’s gonna love it!! Thanks again, J

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

My pleasure

[@gardenman3]

I always like your videos.

[@RatdogDRB]

That's a nice project. Always "more gooder" when done with real leather.

[@daveh5575]

We should share this with Dave the owner of SBL!

[@ingridarnot3162]

Aha something very different, there's no end to your talent Steve, a pretty handsome watch case, very nice

[@kevinwilliams563]

Very nice Steve. As always your attention to details is amazing.

[@robertlassiter907]

Steve, this was a welcome respite from my day. Thank you for sharing. Love you man!

[@EDHBlvd]

That came out awesome!

[@alice-claysullivan2308]

Amazing work, as always!

[@2rueblue]

Have you ever sat and thought about how much money is sitting around you when you are in the shop? I mean in equipment and materials down to the hand tools and nails you use, I know ss you havd mentioned in the past that you still have some of your father's tools, I think this is a fantastic thing, you pick it up and realise that this little awl helped feed and school your family and now you are doing the same with what you learned from him with the help of some of his tools. My point is just how much it costs to get to where you are plus the hours taken to learn and master your craft, quality comes at a price and you have plenty of customers and work so that speaks for itself. Take care and stay safe buddy

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

👍👍❤️❤️

[@jayesshbhanushali]

Looks wonderful. The only issue I have is its too expensive for a watch case. Good job

[@tonygloster3483]

Nice work Steve a great repurpose of a great leather bag into something more usable another happy customer 👍

[@jeroen1836]

Did I heard you something saying about planning? Aha, so I see, that you have really projects to do. A real project manager!

[@СлаваЦГ]

What an incredible metamorphosis! Really great job!

[@mkivy]

Hey that is so cool! How are u? I hope u are well…have gr8 holidays! I went buy u on I-95 on my way to Camillus NY…it was just getting autumn. Leaves had just begun to turn. I hope u have a gr8 holiday with your loved ones. We are going back to see our daughter otherwise she will be alone. I have just started working with leather and making me a wallet! Lol 😝 take care and bless u sir.

[@annettehough2792]

This was a very interesting project. I never knew such an item existed.

[@front2760]

Like it.Wish you could make a thick watch band for my Eterna.Its hard to find decent leather watch band.

[@mwilsington]

If I didn't have so many mouths to feed, I'd consider switching careers to this type of work. Craftsman stuff is way more up my alley than what I do - I guess that's why I enjoy these videos so much. Keep kicking butt sir. You're the best at what you do.

[@robertlassiter907]

If I could do my working life over again I would love to be able to do leather work. I would encourage you to to start as a hobby and hone your skills and maybe have a side business. Who knows! Good luck to you.

[@TheNunakun]

You can probably volunteer or work part-time over the weekend at a local cobbler! I would def do the same if there were any nearby. Never too late to start

[@jphanks]

Hey man! Cheer!

[@brentnearhood8874]

Very Nice Job!

[@ford2384]

Keep on knocking but you can't come in Hammer Time

[@catfishgray3696]

GREAT VIDEO, GREAT JOB, TELL EVERYBODY HELLO...

[@mikeburton7077]

Nice work !!

[@zefdin101]

Love these oddball jobs Steve… great content! Thanks for sharing. BTW, I have the same exact triangular poker, or very similar … I’m going use it the next time I apply edge coat… I only will have myself to trigger, but I’ll still blame you man. 😂

[@robertspencer4009]

You are a watch guy. I hope you made one for yourself.

[@HARMARSCH2]

Bedo’s Leatherworks Great job as usual. You are a Master Craftsman. I love your “triggered” voice makes me laugh because it’s true.

[@superiorknight]

25:11 the project looks good but I dunno not a fan of the sides.. looks bumpy?

[@Kamil__Cic]

Mirage makes some nice watch rolls. They have a leather one now.

[@proud_to_be_a_ted]

I could feel your frustration on this job.. To be honest, it would've driven me mad!

[@Pfirtzer]

@Steve what brand was the watch you had in your previous videos the one with a black glass and some led dots ?If anybody knows which video or knows where to get it. Let me know underneath my reaction.

[@shivarajpatil]

Great 👌🏻 👍🏻

[@FavouriteDarkness]

Well done 👍 My kids watching with me "oh he must have a good hammer, he's always using it" 😂😂😂

[@lindacsmith13]

watch out, you'll be making the football next.

[@ERROL007]

Hi Steve just tuned in from the UK only watched a few minutes but am maybe right in thinking you might be using a new/newish camera? The image quality is AWESOME better than IMAX :-)

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

No it’s still my I phone 11

[@ERROL007]

@@BedosLeatherworksLLC Fair play and thanks for getting back to me. Maybe I need a trip to the Optican? :-) Keep up the good work.

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

That came out awesome brother! Have you ever made a holster?

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Yes but it not my specialty

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

@@BedosLeatherworksLLC Nice!

[@jayjohnson3163]

Hey Steve what kind of blades/knifes were used before utility blades? Do you have any?

[@dameonerichathway2298]

Dave is not going to be happy about this! Lol

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Who is Dave???

[@petercampbell3828]

He definitely got a bargain. The quality "watch rolls" are quite expensive. Very nice work.

[@EDHBlvd]

Monterey!

[@bobw222]

I always figure if you can use a tool, without it requiring a blood sacrifice to get the job done, then it was the right tool for the job.

[@f308gtb1977]

Very cool project. PROJECT. 🤣

[@lancealotte7808]

Why do you call slowly Shirley? ☺️

[@tinderbox218]

08:02 HAMMER TIME

[@paul44235]

Hey Stve, I've seen you wearing a variety of cool watches in your videos. I assume you are a horologist (collector of watches). I just started collecting myself. I can't afford higher end pieces so I've stared with Citizens. Do you have any Citizen watches? Is there a brand you like in particular?

[@robertjacobsz2355]

Hey Steve! I don’t like the way that you hold your knife, man. I’m outta here! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 (Just kidding - I’m here for all the chirps and also the fantastic leatherwork! 👏🏼)

[@bbrachman]

A very interesting and different type of project. I loved it. More in my leather crafting wheelhouse than shoe repair/restoration. One quick question: I often (no matter how careful I am) end up putting light scratches in my big leather panels. Do you use Bick 4 on this project to clean the surface? I noticed the scratches on the back are gone. Thanks Steve!

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Yes sir

[@jorgesantana7931]

Does your son have any interest in being a cobbler awesome craftsmanship

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

No

[@acemanz888]

sent my jack 2 weeks ago and havent heard anything and hes not responding to me emails... D:

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Please call my shop 703/534-3233 it’s possible I didn’t get your e Mail.

[@acemanz888]

@@BedosLeatherworksLLC no worries im sure you're just really busy :D