UP CYCLE: Making a Wallet from a Hamburger Wrapper

[@Vikingwerk]

Finally someone on youtube who does basic leather work, and actually finishes their edges! really nice wallet!

[@robertqueberg4612]

This takes me back almost sixty years to leathercraft in jr. high shop class. Mr. Johns would have given you an A+. I enjoy your projects and their presentation. First class.

[@GregsGarage]

Took me awhile to solve the riddle of the wrapper. LOL. Great looking piece.

[@Grunblau]

+Greg's Garage Thanks! While I was working with the leather I was day dreaming about all of the picnics and cookouts that single cow might have been to...

[@D1cko888]

Brian Oltrogge here I was thinking it was a click bait title. Well done.

[@drpipe]

I still didn't get it !

[@charredskeleton]

Berkeley Jones Hamburger is usually beef. Beef is cow. The leather he used is cowhide.

[@gsalinas1229]

Brian Oltrogge any possible way you sell one like this, I have one almost exactly like this but it doesn’t have the bill fold. Which I fell in love with. Please please in anyway could I buy this wallet from you.

[@llewjphillips]

I was searching for ideas on making an electrician's tool bag and tripped over your video. Glad I did. Will be checking out the rest of your channel.

[@BradleyMakesThings]

Great wallet and video! Your work is always so well done. And the AvE reference was on point! As was the hamburger wrapper - that one took me a second though.

[@seamusrobertson8875]

I made a very similar wallet myself based on your design. It's been an amazing wallet for personal use, I added in an extra flap for a windowed ID slot and I made the card slot shorter on the 4 1/2" side so it was more of a cover than a full slot because I had some trouble making mine easily accessible. All in all a great piece you designed, thanks for the video!

[@ElijahWilsonsWorld]

Wow, Leather is an actual wrapper for hamburger...........You Sir, are a genius! 💯

[@thanismurugathas2929]

it took me almost 20 minutes to find your comment! I just wasn't getting the pun & then your comment from 4 years ago saved me from insanity! thank you so much

[@James1024B]

Hey Brian. any chance we could get more content. the quality of your work and attention to detail is phenomenal. every video i watch only makes me want to watch more. thx for your contributions.

[@Grunblau]

+James1024B Thank you for your comment! I'll try to remember to point the camera at more stuff... :)

[@MrJmak642]

Agree, your videos and work product are incredible. This is one of the channels I watch as soon as you release content. Understand how time intensive it is making videos though. Do you have the patreon?

[@Marilovelace]

Brian Oltrogge why u clickbait

[@jasonsexton8869]

Bit late on the reply to this as I just saw the video, but he was completely honest with his title. He did use a piece of burger wrapper for making a wallet. Natural burger wrapper. After all, doesn't the skin wrap around what will one day become said burger? ;)

[@b3ans4eva]

Nothing like watching a craftsman at work with old timey music in the background. :p

[@eclipsedat3am]

Hey, sorry for the late comment! That wallet looks great. I’m not a big fan of that particular design for a wallet, but the craftsmanship is amazing. I love how you used basic tools to create a product that is finished so nicely. It helps build more motivation for beginners like me. Thanks for sharing.

[@Cmac0099]

beautiful wallet! the rounded edges are a nice touch. for my personal taste I liked the raw chunkiness of the square edge to show off the thickness of that full grain leather. i would guess most viewers probably like the finished look. the great thing about making your own is making it your way! great video! thanks!

[@Mikhandmaker]

Beautiful wallet Brian!👍

[@johnpaulsartorius9390]

Best Wallet and video I’ve seen In a while

[@SkullyWoodMetal]

I kept waiting to see the MacDonald's logo some where. I was at the end before I caught on to what you meant by hamburger wrapper. Great video and great project.

[@enmodo]

I'm guessing half the views are from people thinking the same. Sneaky!

[@ChristopherChisolm]

10/10 for title, cool project detail was fantastic

[@Grunblau]

+Christopher Chisolm Thank you!!

[@Grunblau]

+Christopher Chisolm Thank you very much for your comment!

[@ethanbrown9985]

Brian Oltrogge what thread did you use, also great title?

[@MakeSomething]

This is great! Keeping this video in my back pocket for future reference.

[@Grunblau]

+Make Something Ha! I see what you did there :). Thanks for your comment!

[@m31uk3]

thank you for allowing me to keep my high expectations of quality. nothing worth having comes easy. I truly appreciate you sharing your work with us.

[@wyattoneable]

It may be simple but there is a lot of detail work on that dude. Very cool.

[@staceyjones8201]

Simplified handsome wallet . Nicely done !

[@fireforcecreative]

You have amazing skills. What a stunning design in simplicity, but elegance.

[@kentabenno]

That roundover thingy looks so satisfying. wanna try that

[@PrenticeBoy1688]

Edge snot: the hallmark of fine leatherworking.

[@thelyingscotsman7993]

It takes skill to make it look so easy,good job.

[@AnthonyMalesys]

You sir, deserves the cherry on the cake. Such an amazing skill

[@MrAriano65]

Wow...me sorprendió ese diseño, quedó un 10👍🖐️❤️🇨🇱

[@online_screen_name]

That looks lovely. Really nice and simple design.

[@thewizdad]

This is a really cool design! Took me a min to get the wrapper reference. I really like that you describe everything you use. Great video!

[@thewizdad]

I subb’d Since Jimmy DiResta likes you too. 👍

[@mikemireles2804]

It's an awesome wallet . And I like the fact that you take your time to explain how to do it . 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@michaeld.ringleka8982]

you dont see a lot of leather work anymore, nice job

[@garenne0169]

You're killing me....every thing you make is amazing. Congrats

[@cheaneysaddles]

Entertaining as well as informative. Good leatherworking skills.

[@DohosanV]

Your projects are always phenomenal. love your videos keep up the great work.

[@shanejonas6435]

Lol.. Love it. I get weird looks from people when I'm taking video or pictures and drop a fyf or if I'm just trying to concentrate and I drop in fyf LOL Awesome.. Subed...

[@Grunblau]

Lol, yeah. I thought more people would get it.... thanks!

[@yubes88]

I loved this video and design! I made myself one about 9 months ago and it has been perfect! Thanks so much for the design.

[@Grunblau]

Glad to hear! Mine is still going strong too...

[@rocketn8]

Cleverest clickbait title I've ever seen.

[@nobrick321]

i said the same thing.

[@A380FIN]

not cool.

[@PrenticeBoy1688]

I understood the title before watching the video and it made me chuckle.

[@gabesantoriello8402]

Love your design

[@UriValdez]

Simple and elegant, love it!

[@gall_blader_works]

I can't believe people disliked this vid. What's up with that? This was a great video tutorial, nice closeup shots, and clear voice work. Beautiful wallet too!

[@BushImports]

That turned out pretty good.

[@scaramanga4925]

Very impressive improvisation here, Brian. Excellent work showed here. Keep up the good work!

[@benbotanel1582]

I watched the whole thing and then wondered 'where the was the McDonalds wrapper?' Then I got it.

[@BuzzedAldrin1]

Ben Botanel haha same here 😂

[@Grunblau]

+Ben Botanel When I was trying it out first on those close to me... "Where does hamburger come from?" "McDonalds" "Well yes, but before that.." :)

[@Razan3bdullah]

i watched it twice i didnt get it yet

[@BuzzedAldrin1]

It's made of a hamburger wrapper, aka leather which wraps around a cow :)

[@Razan3bdullah]

now i got it

[@ahmedelamin8334]

I am pretty sure one of my other self from the multi universe are doing leather crafting!, i like this so much.

[@brandleeshadden5913]

Damn. You can move your hands like a superhero.

[@austindorf83]

Making this right now. Awesome how-to vid. Thanks!!

[@noobsaibot1146]

Simplicity at its highest!!

[@earlelzy9975]

Love the design

[@StuffUCanMake]

Nice and compact leather. I also light the way you used lighting.

[@josearnaldopinheirodossant7712]

Good job ! Congratulations !

[@jurgenbrandt642]

I love it. Maybe one of the beautifullest wallets i've seen

[@TheWoodWerker]

Wow Brian! Best tutorial ever! Thanks for Sharing! Have A Super Week!.....Gus

[@Grunblau]

+TheWoodWerker You bet! Thanks for watching!!!

[@alston523]

GOD!!!THIS IS AN AMAZING WALLET!!!!

[@828media2]

just came across this video in my feed and loved it!! Keep up the great work!!

[@cherylsimmons784]

Beautiful. Now, I want to try and make one for my sons. Thank you

[@wika1984]

Out of curiosity, who downvotes videos like these? This is very good. Last week, I bought paracord to make myself a bracelet because I wasn't happy with the bracelets I've been seeing, so I learned to make one myself. And I did and it's better than the paracord bracelets I've been searching for at camping stores, amazing and sport stores. Now I'm looking for a minimalist wallet that fits my criteria. I can't find one. I have to make one. Thanks. This will be my next project. Can you answer me one thing though: how much money is a project like this? On paracord I spent $20 (100ft 550 and 32ft 325 for trial and error before perfecting my bracelet...and a lighter). I'm patient when it comes to funding.

[@brendrsue9929]

Thank you for doing this in "fast forward" OH, how I wish more people would do this for instructional vids!!! They waste my limited bandwidth and my time. AWESOME video!

[@marchase8324]

Beautiful done!

[@TheRuko15]

Did you think about cutting out a finger slot in the side pocket to make it easier to get things out?

[@gregor_b1]

There is something so satisfying about watching a sharp edge beveler that's rounds fresh leather

[@kjellski]

What a nice wallet! Really nice seeing it come together with such care for detail! :) thank you for sharing!

[@akarpowicz]

I don't have leather, but lots of denim. I will try this in a double layer of heavy denim. Maybe use some red canvas for the inside. THANKS for the inspiration.

[@thanismurugathas2929]

damn i bet that turned out awesome!! probably would look more designer than many luxury brands out there.

[@marwanmohamed1628]

Very nice one I love it and it is very simple

[@taipeipersonality]

I got the hamburger wrapper joke about halfway through. I laughed. Great vid and great project!

[@ToB3Frank]

Another great video. Keep up the good work.

[@rapidroy7]

Because you showed how to do this,Going to buy you the Biggest Hamburger Sandwich you ever seen!!!

[@xplodn]

I picked up some hamburger wrapper today, you Sir have inspired me to do something! I might not have all the tools but I'll see what happens

[@Grunblau]

+Bryan Rector That is great news! You don't need a lot of tools to do leather work! There are a lot of tutorials online but I like to keep things simple... next thing you know you'll have your own booth at the next renaissance festival! :)

[@xplodn]

I am hoping I can come up with something respectable. You have a ton of talent and skills with all of this stuff you are into.

[@systemid12]

I was hoping for the fast food variety, but well played sir. Well played.

[@MrAriano65]

Interesante modelo y técnica exquisita 👍, felicidades por el resultado, saludos cordiales 🖐️ desde Chile 🇨🇱

[@josuelservin2409]

The title really threw me off, I was sharpening my pitchfork and ready to compose an angry post about click bait and whatnot... Then it hits me like a train and could not contain a chuckle. Well played sir. The wallet was certainty beautiful, I'm definitely going to make one for myself. Thanks!

[@Grunblau]

+Josuel Servin Thank you for your comment! No baiting intended :). It actually never occurred to me that people might rather see a McDouble wrapper turned into some kind of useless wallet rather than a tongue-in-cheek jab at 'upcycling' through satire :).

[@almonies]

I love your video, so many great projects.

[@Grunblau]

+almonies Thank you!

[@BassClass100]

Took me some time, but the title was VERY SMART!!!

[@swabby429]

Practice makes perfect. It's a beauty.

[@donmeles7711]

What kind of crafting do you not do? I'm really fascinated!

[@rekozma]

Wished there was a way I could just buy one from you. Hand crafted made by a human. I know it would cost more then the store bought ones (crap ass china wallets) but the one you did is just what I like to carry. Simple and solid leather. Cheers from California

[@toddkamuf6814]

Very nice, love the cash pocket!!! Awesome video, just letting you l am going to borrow your cash pocket idea for my credit card wallet that l make!! I am a barber by trade but a leather worker hobbyist at night when l get home from work.

[@مسواك-ز7ذ]

Nice job mate. I wish I knew how to make wallets.

[@shaiknj]

I bought a really cool wallet for myself last month. Now I have a very good idea how it was made. thanks.

[@Grunblau]

Cool man! When that one wears out, you should take that opportunity to make one your self!

[@SomeGuyFromOttawa]

You are crazy talented! Wish you were still making videos!

[@sidsid_sidharth3558]

Great build.

[@MakersMadLab]

Awesome video! Loved the music.

[@Grunblau]

+Innovative Tom Thanks!

[@findvoltage]

I cant say ive ever had a hamburger served in that sort of paper before though the snot does ring a bell!

[@Grunblau]

+findvoltage Every hamburger you ever had was wrapped in leather at some point. ThatstheJoke.jpg

[@wm17959]

I made this project today and it turned out really good. Thanks so much for the video! Mine is a little different but very similar. Same basic design.

[@Grunblau]

+wm17959 That's awesome! Congratulations!

[@rudimarx7024]

the consistency of snot ... hahaha, love it

[@reesesapphire267]

Uhh, what's with the title?

[@ryPish]

It's some outside the box thinking. Outside the hamburger box, back when the burger was still inside a cow.

[@MakersMadLab]

Charter Jacobson cow hide...

[@nomadcrossfire]

Charter Jacobson pure genius at work

[@CopperLeagueGaming]

it's grade A ORIGINAL hamburger wrapper, so original in fact you can practically smell the manure and hear the munching of them grazing

[@reesesapphire267]

Oh wow. I'm dumb.

[@Claysovaysusmotas]

I like how you work.

[@larrymoore4072]

Awesome video !

[@BruceAUlrich]

Great video! Very informative. Thanks!

[@softailfun]

You sir have some skills, that's for sure. I am particularly envious of your CNC ability, it would be so useful for me sometimes. Only just discovered you. A well deserved sub and thumbs up from me buddy. Keep up the excellent work.

[@Kaspar82]

Informative chip! Seems simple and short, but answered my questions!

[@jjrossitee]

Cool video, neat design. Is there a reason you stitch so far from the edge?

[@Grunblau]

Thanks! Probably due to me wanting the wallet to last forever (Still on me now). I had less confidence in leather than I do now... I would still do 3/16” or a HEAVY 1/8” though.

[@jjrossitee]

@@Grunblau Oh yeah I hear ya. Thank you for the answer, im new to leather work myself was just curious. Found your channel today and subscribed, I really appreciate the work you put into your videos, the are very well done. Wish you all the best for 2021.

[@oskar322]

Just found this from my recommended feed. You're wicked 👍

[@Grunblau]

Thanks!

[@PeteBrubaker]

That knife you used to cut the leather, it looks like a wizard's tool. Who makes this magical item? Also, great video, love your work, especially your casting stuff, holy crap it's amazing.

[@Grunblau]

+Pete Brubaker Thanks! It is an OLFA rotary cutter... works much better than a knife!

[@turkeycreekknives133]

Brian Oltrogge p

[@MountainFisher]

Oiled leather may feel waxy, but it cuts, punches and bevels very easily. Suede on the other hand is like punching through rubber if you have more than one layer.

[@DerekSpeareDSD]

Two thumbs for a clever title!

[@jimmydiresta]

Did you come today ?? I missed you? !! Let's stay in touch.. great to chat and finally meet up! jimmy

[@Grunblau]

+jimmydiresta Hey Jimmy! I had to get back early to meet a Monday deadline... It was worth the drive for the meet up! Plus chillin with MrPete222 was an unexpected bonus! Definitely keep in touch!

[@The_Devil_Nside]

is no one using phrasing anymore? lol

[@yesemitesam333]

That's how you bait clicks people. Oh, and I'm glad I watched it all as it was really helpful and informative.

[@Ntyler01mil]

That is a very nice wallet.

[@CraigShuman]

Great video. I picked up a couple of tips that I can use on my next project.

[@JoseMarioLagos]

Great video! very nice wallet

[@Grunblau]

+Jose Mario Lagos Thanks!

[@julz63]

Nice job ❤👍🏽👍🏽

[@Grunblau]

+Julie Spratt Thanks!

[@FLyyyT_]

yo would it be good to use the thinner leather as the pieces that connect the thicker leather together? so you can somewhat hide the seam. another, if you fold the thick leather and sew it to hide the seam, would it be too thick?

[@Grunblau]

+SNEAKxxATTACK You can't really see the seam... The last wallet I bought had 1/64" thick leather. Yeah it had a lot of pockets, but it wore out quickly! Folding leather is fine but It would be too thick if you folded it over another piece (3 layers).

[@FLyyyT_]

Not really many pockets that I'm after. I think I'm just looking to have maybe an ID flap, cash pocket, and 2 credit card pockets

[@Grunblau]

+SNEAKxxATTACK For the last wallet... I ended up using the small pocket for main cards/ ID. I use the side of the cash pocket directly across for other cash type things... debit, gift card, etc...

[@FLyyyT_]

I'll keep that in mind. Thanks. I've always wanted to get into leather working. I also enjoyed Adam savage mythbuster work in leather

[@Grunblau]

+SNEAKxxATTACK My grandpa showed me when I was 10ish... Just go to a local Tandy leather supply and get the basics! Pretty inexpensive to get started!