handmade leather Wallet wm17959

[@dapi8389]

I'm just getting interested in Leatherwork and videos like this both excite and relax me at the same time. Beautiful Craftsmanship. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@wm17959]

Thank you!

[@wm17959]

www.ebay.ca/itm/Leather-Sewing-Machine-Manuel-Shoe-Patcher-Singer-Adler-Repair-Cobbler-Antique-/272560730365?hash=item3f75e2b0fd:g:o9AAAOSwXYtYwlzr

[@johnbacon9658]

wm17959 at 19:05, how do you get the marks out left from the walking foot? Great video thanks for posting

[@wm17959]

Thanks John. Unfortunately there's no way to get those marks out. Vegetable tan leather is easily marked, which makes it ideal for leather carving. Chromium tan leather is not a problem in this way. I don't really mind though, it gives it a bit of a rustic look. An expensive sewing machine like the Cowboy CB4500 would not have this problem, but I think the machine costs about $3000.

[@chadstevens7286]

Da PI I totally agree with you!

[@KabutoRyu]

28'20 video duration + relaxing music + perfection in making a leather craft, you just made my 29 minutes is very worth to watch until the end, thank you, this is an art.

[@wm17959]

Thank you. I get so tired of those video that just have a guy talking.

[@vidomabe]

agreed

[@joseluisg1958]

wm17959 donde las venden quiero una

[@TVCAVEMAN213]

Lovely Work, Thank you for the video, and what was the oil that you put on the leather when you finished making the wallet ? Thanks Again

[@TVCAVEMAN213]

What was the oil you put on towards the end of the video ? Thank You

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Great attention to detail. Beautiful result. Thanks for taking us through the process.

[@wm17959]

Thanks Scott, I appreciate that.

[@blkcat1254]

I love the way you place the patterns,you don't waste any of the leather as others do.

[@wm17959]

HAHA. I'm just a very frugal person!

[@whitandpark]

beautiful job. Love seeing different techniques. Well done!

[@wm17959]

Thank you!

[@willie_mccoy]

Funny running into you here, Parker. I've been watching your videos all day... :D

[@Grunblau]

Wallet turned out great! Congratulations! Very beautiful work.

[@wm17959]

Thanks Brian. I appreciate the design idea!

[@carlosrenatobuzine2831]

Meu Deus! Fiquei hipnotizado por 28'20 minutos! Lindo ver você fazendo essa obra prima! Adorei também essa máquina! Sou do Brasil e me inscrevi! Quero ver muito mais! Parabéns e obrigado por compartilhar!

[@wm17959]

Obrigado! Aqui está o link para a máquina, mas não vai lidar com couro grosso. www.ebay.ca/itm/Leather-Sewing-Machine-Manuel-Shoe-Patcher-Singer-Adler-Repair-Cobbler-Antique/272560730365?hash=item3f75e2b0fd:g:o9AAAOSwXYtYwlzr

[@carlosrenatobuzine2831]

Muito grato! Eu até já tinha visto no ali. Uma tentação, mas vou deixar para um outro momento!

[@juanramiroescobar]

what a pleasure to watch your video. Great job, beautiful design, wonderful tools your have. Thank you for sharing

[@wm17959]

Thank you!

[@carlosparra4796]

Excelente Trabajó, Dios le Bendiga. Gracias por Compartir con Nosotros los Dones qué Dios Oz ha dado. Desde Colombia, Bendiciones.

[@wm17959]

Gracias Carlos, te lo agradezco! ¡Me encantaría visitar Columbia algún día!

[@Alexey_Volkoff]

обожаю качественно сделанное. здесь не столько кошелек ценен ( хотя и он восхитителен), сколько качество снятого видео. Мои вам комплименты! лайк, подписка и я ваш поклонник

[@woogaboogawiththegreenteet8436]

beautiful craftsmanship, sturdy construction, good fit and finish,and well designed, i am impressed and thank you for allowing me to watch

[@wm17959]

Thank you!

[@rockfloyd4630]

Lindíssimo trabalho manual. O senhor está de parabéns. Eu adoraria poder comprar uma carteira igual a esta. Abraços do Brasil.

[@wm17959]

Obrigado. Posso entrar na fabricação no futuro próximo, mas agora tenho muitas outras coisas acontecendo.

[@robertlassiter5808]

After watching this I am definitely going to start leather working. I’ve wanted to for a long time and I’m not waiting anymore. Thank you!

[@wm17959]

Glad to hear it Robert. best of luck!

[@margaritagalisteo6990]

Maravilloso trabajo y su maquina de coser me fascina..muchísimas gracias....

[@wm17959]

Gracias www.ebay.ca/itm/Leather-Sewing-Machine-Manuel-Shoe-Patcher-Singer-Adler-Repair-Cobbler-Antique/132594116949?hash=item1edf39a955:g:60wAAOSwYUBa5CxO:rk:1:pf:0

[@ThomasPlace45]

Normally I would never watch 28 minutes of this... but this was fantastic! Awesome stuff! Beautiful wallet.

[@wm17959]

Thank you Thomas!

[@CantrellLeatherGoods]

Beautiful work. I can tell that you are a true craftsman. The music was wonderful as well. Thank you!

[@wm17959]

Thank you!

[@popscratchie3985]

I have just had a look at the sewing machine you are using,do you have to use it with the plastic cord or can you use any thread

[@wm17959]

You can use whatever thread the needle will handle. I bought larger needles for mine but I had to do a bit of digging to find them. This machine uses standard needles as used on a consumer sewing machine, and these needles are hard to find for heavier thread like what I'm using. When I sew a seam where the underside will not be visible I use the plastic thread, but all around the outside I use a 138lb polyester thread on top and bottom. I should mention this machine does not handle thick leather very well but for something like this it works pretty good. You can't expect too much from a machine of this price range, but for hobbyist like myself it's not bad, and a lot faster then sewing by hand. Here's a link to the machine if you're interested. www.ebay.ca/itm/Leather-Sewing-Machine-Manuel-Shoe-Patcher-Singer-Adler-Repair-Cobbler-Antique/132594116949?hash=item1edf39a955:g:60wAAOSwYUBa5CxO:rk:1:pf:0

[@mkdbrianic5775]

hola me gusto tu trabajo dime al final que liquido le echaste porfavor gracias y como lo puedo conseguir en peru si no fuera mucha molestia . bendiciones

[@wm17959]

Hola Daniel. El aceite al final es solo aceite pie nido (neatsfoot oil). Puedes usar cualquier tipo de aceite para el cuero porque el cuero vegetal no tiene aceite.

[@MoeAVTOvw]

super, and what is the thickness of the skin that you used?

[@wm17959]

Thanks Kitajskie, I use 2 different kinds of vegetable tan leather; cowhide and sheepskin. The lighter leather for the inside is the sheepskin. They are both 2.5 oz. thickness. Hope this helps.

[@MoeAVTOvw]

@@wm17959 Thanks

[@terryhatton3622]

Beautiful wallet nice job. I would love to have one of those.❤❤

[@wm17959]

Thank you. I appreciate it!

[@GrandpaCanCook]

I think this is one of the very best wallets I have seen. I'm saving your video because when i gather some more tools and skills I want to make this one for gifts for my sons and son-iin-laws. Thank you for posting. I just started working with leather and think it is something I should have done all my life. I love it. I think to present this wallet to my loved ones would be awesome. I just want to make sure that you are ok with me using your ideas to make the wallets for my sons.

[@wm17959]

Hi Grandpa. Thank you for those kind words. The wallet is not actually my idea. I watched the video I posted below and was inspired. If you email me I'll send you a crude cutting list that might make it easier. wm17959(a)hotmail.com kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6qwhZivfKhlj5o&frags=pl%2Cwn

[@GrandpaCanCook]

@@wm17959 Hi wm. thanks for the offer. Looking forward to giving this a go. I just finished sending you an email, I feel a cutting list would be a real help. Thanks again.

[@lavkraft]

Hi. I speak English a little. But I have a question. What is the oil you use for this wallet?

[@seriouskaraoke879]

Is that 9:24 one of those Chinese Shoe Patcher sewing machines? Looks like it's working just fine for you, undoubtedly with a learning curve and machine fine tuning. I love the simplicity of it. What's the leather weight limit? 5oz or so? I would love to get a leather sewing machine but just can't justify $1.600 on the Cowboy CB3200 or similar

[@RisingSunSerpents-Jesus]

Wonderful work my friend I like the sewing machine

[@wm17959]

Thank you! I got the machine on eBay. They're made in China and are not that expensive.

[@wm17959]

Thank you! I got the machine on eBay. They're made in China and are not that expensive.

[@RisingSunSerpents-Jesus]

I like the fact that it is handcranked do you have a model number

[@wm17959]

If you go on eBay and search, 'Chinese shoe patch machine' or 'hand crank sewing machine' you will likely find one. They are new but look old and are 100% steel construction. They are also called 'Able 290' but you may not find them under that name. There is a Facebook page from Australia that sells parts for these machines under that name and they can also advise if you have problems. You can get them for around $200 Canadian. I had to tweak mine a bit to get it working better for leather, but if you need advice on this just contact me. Hope this helps.

[@niaz.shovon]

A lot relaxing to watch than Coronavirus news. Awesome piece of art, wish I could make a bespoke wallet like this.

[@wm17959]

Thank you!

[@احمددسوقى-ه7ه]

مهندس ومتقن لهذا العمل براعة فائقة تستحق الشكر والتقدير

[@playonmob7060]

great work. What oil is that ?

[@tracyscottorinaldi3030]

Very nice! Wish I had all those tools so I could try and make one!

[@knifeandsheath1049]

Very cool design. I never saw that design of wallet before. Enjoyed your video. I learned a few things. Thank you.

[@wm17959]

Thank you, and I can't take credit for the design, I just changed it a little bit.

[@billmoss401]

What did you apply to the outside of the wallet? And why not apply finish when all parts were separated?I am new to the field of Leather Working, but trying to learn. Thank you. Lead on.

[@wm17959]

I'm actually learning too. LOL. There are so many tutorial videos and it seems like everyone is doing something different. I use different techniques too depending on what I'm making. The stuff I put on in the end is just pure neatsfoot oil. Some would say that's not really the best thing to use, but it's just a plain oil that soaks in and darkens everything down a bit. I don't put it on before I assemble the parts because when I'm gluing the parts together the glue may not hold if there's oil in the leather. Also, sometimes I like to dampen the parts down a bit before sewing them so the leather is a bit softer, and if the oil in in there it won't absorb the water as well. When I put this stuff on in the end it looks a bit blotchy, but after a day or two it will creep throughout the entire project and look uniform. Hope this helps.

[@bazlur-Vancouver]

You can use all kinds of finishing products and you have to watch and read what are they and where and how to use and small or more in amount. Tandy and other sellers have many finishing products and one is good for one and not for others. you have to lose and waste some money before you will be perfect . Just follow who make good products or take lessons to Tokyo in leather craft shop how they do. Here you can see many finishing products from all over the world.www.bestfromjapan.com/category.cfm?category=273

[@manuaro8574]

Que travajo mas bonito tienes y haces!!

[@wm17959]

Gracias!

[@nicktestajr]

What was the final thing you put on the finished piece? Some kind of oil?

[@wm17959]

Hi Nick. Yes, it's neatsfoot oil. You can get it at tac shops or leather supply places.

[@thugishnix]

what's the liquid that your applying to the leather and what it is for?

[@wm17959]

Vegetable tan leather does not contain any oil so you have to add some to keep the leather supple and prevent it from cracking. The oil I use is Neatsfoot oil, but any oil made for leather products will work. Most leather products are made with chromium tanned leather which comes with the oil already in it.

[@milicdjordje]

What are you using to paint wallet and how thick leather is?

[@wm17959]

I'm using mostly vegetable tan cowhide and vegetable tan sheepskin, both 1.5 - 2.5 oz thick. In the end I just apply neatsfoot oil

[@milicdjordje]

I'm not experienced with your measurement.Looks to me,it is about 1mm.

[@wm17959]

I think you are correct. The thickness varies slitty. I went to the Tandy website but I could not find the vegetable tan cowhide, only the sheepskin: www.tandyleather.com/en/product/natural-veg-sheepskin

[@auraalicia2586]

Hola me encanto la guitarra puedes compartir quien interpreta gracias un gran abrazo hermosa billetera

[@wm17959]

Hola. Tengo la música de este video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKjPgIOkmJqJibs&frags=pl%2Cwn

[@katetan4682]

So beautiful! Thank you very much for sharing this.

[@wm17959]

Thank you!

[@seanstockstill9212]

I would like to purchase one of your wallets. Thats just beautifully crafted. Great work

[@wm17959]

Thank you. My life is in a bit of a transition now so I can't really get a production going, but maybe in a few months, who knows.

[@seanstockstill9212]

Thank you. Please let me know when your feeling up to it. Nicest wallet I have ever seen.

[@wm17959]

Hello Sean.I'm thinking of going into a small production run of these wallets. I'll be selling them for $130 Canadian including shipping so please let me know if you'd like one. wm17959(a)hotmail.com

[@dorkuchotanihu9589]

WHO IS THE ARTIST FOR THE MUSIC .PLEASE LET ME KNOW ABOUT IT TO BUY ONE VERY RELAXING MUSIC . I HAVE STILL NOT FORGOTTEN TO ORDER THE WALLET FROM YOU .THANKS

[@wm17959]

Hello Dorkucho. I don't know who the artist are, but I got it from this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKjPgIOkmJqJibs

[@mr.horsey4353]

What a nice piece of art! May i ask what type of oil did you apply at the end that make your wallet seems like it developed a patina?

[@wm17959]

Thank you. The oil is just pure Neatsfoot oil.

[@mr.horsey4353]

Have you ever heard about burnished leather? I'm wondering how they did it (www.brooksbrothers.com/Burnished-Leather-Wallet/MQ00145,default,pd.html for reference) Btw looking forward for your next video sir.

[@abdellahabdellah1919]

Great. What is the name of that stitching machine. I liked it. Where can get one.

[@wm17959]

I found mine on eBay (see link). They're made in China and are 100% steel. If you have questions you can write to me, or look up a Facebook page called, "Able 290", they will sell you parts and are also helpful for advice. Hope this helps. www.ebay.ca/itm/Cobbler-Shoe-Repair-Machine-Dual-Cotton-Nylon-Line-Sewing-Machine-w-Shuttle/113087043214?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3D70da11a95a0045c29ba48b6323d1371b%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D312727695373%26itm%3D113087043214%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

[@msphillips6419]

Just got mine, it's beautiful, thanks Wolf!

[@wm17959]

Glad you like it! :)

[@horaciocastillo1435]

@@wm17959 where can you buy them. That is a beautiful wallet and hard to believe you sew it in a Chineese shoe patcher.

[@wm17959]

@@horaciocastillo1435 Hello Horacio. I'm not actually in the wallet making business, but I will make one for you if you like. The only downside of the shoe patch sewing machine is that the foot leaves track marks beside the seams. I don't mind it, but a more expensive machine would do a cleaner job. If you'd like to buy one you can contact me at wm17959(a)hotmail.com.

[@ravenhhca]

I spotted that Canadian 10......where are you located?......... I also have that stitcher and it works........Beautiful work......Thanks

[@wm17959]

Thanks bud. I'm in Newmarket but between jobs so who knows how long I'll remain here. Where are you?

[@ravenhhca]

@@wm17959 I'm north of you in the southeast corner of Georgian Bay

[@Fatbutnotflat]

Fantastic craftmanship and excellent video. Please make more videos like this! :)

[@wm17959]

Thank you! I'm afraid I don't have a lot of ideas though LOL!

[@ilhomjonboltaev3162]

Wow nice work

[@wm17959]

Thank you.

[@johnproffitt3272]

Can I ask where the lettering set comes from? Some of the nicest lettering I've seen done as well.

[@wm17959]

Hi John. The letters are from China and they are very reasonably priced as well. They make them custom when you place the order with very fast turn around time. Here's the website: zonesun-technology-limited.myshopify.com

[@Mabaz]

@@wm17959 The concept might be his, but your work and the quality of it are worlds apart. You are to leather what a maestro is to music.

[@wm17959]

@@Mabaz You give me too much credit, but... thank you!

[@steviered100]

Is there a pattern for this please. It looks great

[@wm17959]

Hi Steve. I basically copied the pattern from this video (see link) but made some changes. The basic pattern can be found on this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6qwhZivfKhlj5o

[@wm17959]

Hey Steve, I just remembered I do have a sort of a pattern. Send me an email wm17959(a)hotmail.com

[@jlucas3flyb0y7]

Amazing work friend. 👍

[@wm17959]

Thank you!

[@ВиталийТрофимов-г3ь]

Good work & thanks for good music!

[@wm17959]

No problem. Thank you!

[@asepkurniawan4066]

how thick the leather are you using?

[@wm17959]

The leather is vegetable tan cowhide and sheepskin and they are both 2.5 oz in thickness. Hope this helps.

[@barrettbryan8905]

Thank you for the video! What kind of edge beveler did you use in this video, and where did you get it? I have never seen one quite like that and I’ve been on the search for a better one for a while now. Thank you!

[@wm17959]

Hello Barrett. Thank you for the compliment! I found it on eBay a few years ago. Please see the link below. www.ebay.ca/itm/Professional-Skiving-Edger-Beveler-Groover-Tools-for-Leather-Working-Stitching/113693114233?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3Dd90e5383dae84dde99386ed0e93b40e5%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D7%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dco%26sd%3D233535014785%26itm%3D113693114233%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplAMLv5PairwiseWeb&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

[@NuNuButter168]

Nice craft! Also,very special sewing machine for leather works. Could please share where to buy it? What is the brand name? Thanks!

[@wm17959]

Hello Yo. The only brand name I know if is Able 290, but it is not often sold under that name. If you go on eBay and type in 'Chinese shoe patch sewing machine' you'll probably find one. They sell for around $250 new. I think there is only one company in China that makes them and there are no plastic parts on them at all. They are not ideal for heavy leather, but for things like this they work well.

[@NuNuButter168]

Thank you so much for sharing. I will try to find it out. Have a nice day!😉

[@stefanoricci1051]

Nice developed project, congratulations. Also liked your sewing machine: what brand is it?

[@wm17959]

Thanks Stefano. All I know about the machine is they are made in China and go by the name of Able 290. You can find them on eBay under Chinese shoe patch machine. I got mine for $265 CDN and what's kind of cools is they are 100% steel. It's not great for heavy leather but for wallets it works very well.

[@stefanoricci1051]

wm17959 thanks! 👍🏻

[@shawnataylor7998]

Beautiful job! ❤ I need me one. Do you sell your wallets?

[@wm17959]

I'm not actually in the wallet-making business, but I did sell a few of these when I first released the video. I haven't made on in a few years now.

[@wm17959]

Thank you for the compliment!

[@tanyabraeman3825]

Hi great work what sewing machine is that ?/

[@wm17959]

Thank you! I bought the machine on eBay (see link) but I had to do a bit of tweaking to get it working smoothly. www.ebay.ca/itm/24-Manual-Sewing-Shoe-Making-Machine-Shoes-Leather-Repairs-Equipment/303096508906?hash=item4691f5b1ea:g:IEoAAOSw1HxcitP0

[@Serenity-jg1fc]

you marked it genuine leather ?? looked like you where using full grain at the begining.

[@wm17959]

You are correct, it is full grain leather. I guess I think of 'genuine' as anything that is not synthetic or man-made.

[@dwightpennington1925]

Was that deer leather that you put on the inside as a liner?

[@wm17959]

No, it's pig's skin. I use 3 kinds of leather, cowhide, sheepskin (both vegetable tan) and pig skin (chromium tan).

[@dwightpennington1925]

wm17959 ok thanks, it looks so smooth, great job

[@wm17959]

@@dwightpennington1925 Thank you Dwight. In hindsight it may have been sheepskin I used as a liner on that one, I'm not sure. I've made quite a few of these wallets and I don't always make them the same.

[@Dimionis777]

What is the needle? What is the thickness of the thread? Thank you.

[@wm17959]

The needle is a size 20, which I had to order from China (eBay) because the local sewing store doesn't carry ones that big. The thread I buy from a place called The Thread Exchange in North Carolina and the size is 92 and 138. This machine can't handle thick leather but it will do a lot more than a normal consumer sewing machine used for fabric. Hope this helps.

[@wm17959]

I should mention that I modified the tip of the needles so it would handle leather better. I used a diamond sharpening stone to put a slight chisel end on it. This allows it to cut into the leather better. If you Google needles used for leather you'll see pictures of this type of needle tip.

[@nigelwylie01]

Lovely instructive video. I learned a lot. At 20:10 you put a bit of scrap leather under your work in the middle of a cut run before cutting. Can you explain why you did that, please? Interested to learn. An endless student in the U.K. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL EDITING WORK ON THIS VIDEO. You got it just right for my viewing.

[@willie_mccoy]

It's because there's a gap in the middle of the wallet on the inside (the fold). The scrap brings it up to the level of the surrounding leather so it's cut evenly. :)

[@albashermusa8083]

What is that board you using?I want one

[@wm17959]

Hello Sahid. If you're referring to the cutting matt it's just a cheap one I bought at Walmart, but you can get them at fabric supply places or craft stores.

[@stanislavt5834]

Can You tell me please 26:40 what's the name of that thing in glass jar

[@wm17959]

Hello Mister Smith. At the end I apply a liberal amount of pure neatsfoot oil. The vegetable tan leather has no oil in it so you have to put oil to keep the leather supple. Hope this helps.

[@stanislavt5834]

Nice work! Thanks a lot!

[@ariesprince9730]

Awesome work 👍👌🏽.. do you mind sharing. Where you got that leather embossing Stamp. (Complete set) .? Thanks

[@wm17959]

Thank you Aries! I got the stamp set from this company (see attached link). They are in China and make up the letters as you need them, and they are very inexpensive for what it is. Hope this helps! www.zonesuntech.com/products/stamping-name-heat-press-brass-customized-logo-on-wallet-shoes-leather-heat-press-name-on-wedding-album

[@sandycheng8805]

May I know what is the brand of yr sewing machine? How do you find it?

[@wm17959]

The only brand name I know it sometimes goes by is "Able 290". There is a Facebook page by that name where you can order part and get advice. But I found it on eBay. They are new and not expensive. Made in China and are almost entirely made of steel. You can search under 'Chinese leather shoe patch machine' and you'll probably find one there. I had to tweek mine a bit to get it working perfectly. Hope this helps. www.ebay.ca/itm/Hand-Machine-Cobbler-Shoe-Repair-Machine-Dual-Cotton-Nylon-Line-Sewing-Machine/262998315373?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D40971%26meid%3D67331d60ad62432fb3b26c0a25d87fde%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D123087259575%26itm%3D262998315373&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

[@sandycheng8805]

wm17959 Thanks a lot for your advise. I will check it out.😃

[@kennonjames969]

What kind of sander and edger are you using?

[@wm17959]

I made the machine myself. It's just a bench grinder I bought second hand and put a disk with sandpaper on one side and the walnut spindle on the other. I put the grooves into the spindle while the machine was running.

[@kennonjames969]

Very cool. Thanks for the info! Great video.

[@wm17959]

Thank you!

[@harizaka37]

wm17959 what grit did you use for the wheel sander thank you

[@wm17959]

I think it's 220 grit. But even with that you still have to be careful because it actually cuts quite aggressively. Good luck.

[@moisesfurtado1399]

O que você utiliza no final, azeite?

[@wm17959]

Não, é só óleo de Neatsfoot. Qualquer óleo feito para produtos de couro funcionará porque o couro vegetal não contém óleo.

[@celticirishart-allthingsir1002]

is that milled vegetable tanned leather and what thickness, looks lovely soft leather

[@wm17959]

Sorry, I don't know what 'milled' means. I buy it at Tandy Leather in Canada. It's the higher grade vegetable tan leather they sell, 1.5 - 2.5 oz. The lighter coloured leather is vegetable tanned sheepskin, also 1.5 - 2.5 oz. Hope this helps.

[@sueta76]

very beautiful product, and where you can take a drawing or drawing?

[@wm17959]

Thank you. I'm sorry I don't understand your question. You must be using a translation program.

[@sueta76]

you have a sketch for your wallet, I want to do this

[@wm17959]

I got the design from this video.kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6qwhZivfKhlj5o

[@budabelly3]

Is there a template that you have for sale for this, or is this order only. Thanks. Beautiful work by the way.

[@wm17959]

Hi Budabelly. I got the pattern from this video here, and thank you for the compliment! kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6qwhZivfKhlj5o

[@budabelly3]

Awesome thank you.

[@jorgeluisgurrola5024]

hello... what kind of string are you using... thank you for tutorial

[@wm17959]

Hello Jorge. I get my thread from the company below (link). I use 100% polyester thread in 2 thicknesses, 92 and 138. Hope this helps. www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=TTE&Category_Code=polyester-thread

[@lifeisgreat5698]

What kind of sawing machine you are using? Looks nice!

[@wm17959]

The machine is sometimes known as an Able 290, but if you go on eBay you can find them under "Chinese shoe patch sewing machine". They're made in China and have no plastic parts at all, and are not very expensive either. I had to do a bit of tweaking on mine to make sewing in leather a little easier. Hope this helps.

[@billmoss401]

I enjoyed watching you work. Beautiful workmanship!!! I noticed it is similar to a wallet made by Brian Oltrogge. I like it!!!

[@wm17959]

Hi Bill. Yes, it's basically the same design. That's why I gave him credit right at the beginning of the video.

[@PrepperDino]

I really like your work, I am looking for a leather, canvas, sewing machine to use at home, any pointers? O and I like the music, just gotta ask who it is playing, I mean who wouldn't want to work with that kinda music playing in the back ground.

[@wm17959]

Thanks you! Actually, I added the music later. I don't know who it is, I just found a video on KZbin of Spanish guitar. The sewing machine I would suggest is called Sailrite Ultrafeed. The one I use is good for small projects but if you're going to get serious you'll want either the Sailrite or if you have a lot of money, the Cowboy 4500.

[@koraykoc8605]

wonderfl desing wonderful workmanship bravo.

[@wm17959]

Thank you Koray!

[@kwkstar]

I love your stamp press!

[@milanradak269]

Very nice. I just don't like the marks left by the walking foot. Seems like something could be done to eliminate that?

[@wm17959]

Thanks Milan. Yes, those marks are a problem, but it's an inexpensive machine and there isn't much that can be done. They don't really bother me because I think it gives it a bit of a rustic look, but it would be nice if they could be avoided. I thought about filing down the teeth on the foot a little bit, but then it might not be able to transport the material, especially if that material were something other than leather, like vinyl. Expensive machines like the Cowboy CB4500 do not have this problem, but they cost over $2000.

[@milanradak269]

@@wm17959 perhaps you could glue a thin piece of suede to the sole of the foot. It might have enough grip to work, and is removable if it doesn't

[@wm17959]

@@milanradak269 Yes, that might work. I even thought of putting a few thin strips of duct tape. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@JefVeBe]

Is that a chineese sewingmachine you are using ?? Satisfied ??

[@wm17959]

Hi Jef. Yes, it's a Chinese machine, sometimes called the Able 290. I like the machine, but I had to do some tweaking to get it working perfectly. I modified the bobbin and also sharpened the needle to make it better for leather. It's also not a good machine for sewing thick leather, and on some projects, like this one, where you're sewing through 5 layers of leather and then through 2 layers the lower thread loops will sometimes show because you can't change string tension between the thick and thin sections.

[@Pacheco2112]

Excellent job! The best, no doubt.

[@wm17959]

Thank you!

[@2sambell]

Please provide your source for the lettering and letter block. Thank you!!!

[@wm17959]

zonesun-technology-limited.myshopify.com/products/stamping-name-heat-press-brass-customized-logo-on-wallet-shoes-leather-heat-press-name-on-wedding-album?_pos=10&_sid=43edb02cb&_ss=r

[@rettrucker02]

Really nice

[@wm17959]

Thank you!

[@lalpt3168]

good art excellent

[@wm17959]

Thank you!

[@MegaLorcas]

Excelente¡¡¡, por favor, podrías compartir la descripción de las partes y las medidas (moldes), muchas gracias por el aporte¡¡¡ saludos desde Caracas¡¡

[@ravenhhca]

The genius part of this design is the billfold section.

[@wm17959]

I wish I could take credit for it. I got it from this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6qwhZivfKhlj5o

[@kridakusuma6881]

Hi, may i know what oil that you used on finishing ? That's make perfect looking . Love it

[@wm17959]

Hello Krida, thank you for the compliment! The oil is just neatsfoot oil. You can use any oil recommended for leather because vegetable tan leather does not contain oil, and neatsfoot oil has been used for hundreds of years.

[@olinpiaM1887]

Please tell me the name of the sewing machine

[@wm17959]

Hello. I'm not sure of the exact name because they are sold under different names. They are made in China and are 100% steel construction. You can look up 'Able 290' but you can also go to eBay and search under Chinese leather shoe patch machine. Here's a link that might help. I had to do a bit of modifying to it in order for it to work with leather. I got larger needle and shaped the tip for leather sewing. And you can not sew thick leather with it but thin leather is fine: www.ebay.ca/itm/US-Hand-Sewing-Shoe-Cobbler-Making-Leather-Repair-Professional-Manual-Machine/132672123705?hash=item1ee3dff339:g:bkcAAOSw3EVbK3Fn

[@olinpiaM1887]

Thank you! I will try to buy！

[@crispian1415]

Superb craftsmanship, beautiful leather; true German quality. The is.

[@wm17959]

Thank you!

[@Bakhan444]

Try to watch it at 1.5 playback speed, or more..

[@ubanwiji8298]

Amazing...👍👍👍

[@wm17959]

Thank you Uban, I appreciate that!

[@diegomz1677]

beautiful work.

[@wm17959]

Thank you Diego!

[@terrydearing7480]

What grade of leather are you useing on this wall ET and How is it Tanner?

[@wm17959]

Hello Terry. For this wallet I used 2 kinds of leather, cowhide and sheepskin (for some of the inside parts), both were vegetable tanned. The thickness of the leather is 2.5 to 3.5 oz and I bought it at Tandy leather. They have many locations. Hope this helps.

[@jrjr4u]

@@wm17959 sure I get it. Ordered 2 spare feet for mine to experiment with

[@chadstevens7286]

You are a tremendous & wonderfully skilled artist sir! That's more than just "Leon's" wallet.....it is a heartfelt work of superior craftsmanship!

[@wm17959]

That's very kind of you, thank you!

[@plast73]

Hi, what is oil at the end of the film?

[@wm17959]

It's just pure neatsfoot oil. I'm sure there are other products that might work better, but neatsfoot has been used for this sort of thing for over 100 years.

[@plast73]

wm17959 oil which (olives, sunflower?)

[@wm17959]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neatsfoot_oil

[@plast73]

wm17959 thanks!

[@krishnendhuchakra6358]

what solution are you applying at the last ? and what solution you applied with the sponge?

[@wm17959]

With the sponge I'm only applying water. Vegetable tan leather is raw leather and should be dampened before working with it. At the end I just apply neatsfoot oil.

[@krishnendhuchakra6358]

wm17959 Thank you,could you give me the specification of leather to make wallet? like its thickness,type of leather.what is the purpose of applying neetsfoot oil? is it a polishing process?

[@wm17959]

The leather I used is vegetable tan cowhide 1.5 to 2.5 oz thick. The lighter coloured leather is vegetable tan sheepskin, also 1.5 to 2.5 oz thick. Vegetable tan leather is raw leather, meaning it has no oils added in the processing stage making it ideal for carving, so oil will have to be added later or it will become brittle and not last very long. The oil keeps it supple and pliable but don't add too much or it will feel oily and may stain clothing. There are other oils that can also be used and maybe better than neatsfoot, but I jus stick with what people have been using for hundreds of years. Hope this helps.

[@krishnendhuchakra6358]

wm17959 Really thank you for the valuable information.

[@wm17959]

No problem. Good luck with your project. I get a lot of my supplies from Tandy Leather, but there are other suppliers too. I would recommend buying the more expensive leather. It costs quite a bit more, but the quality is much better and it's worth it.

[@mariobarreira6754]

You are exemple for leatrher craft and music, beautiful wallet and great job i loved. What tipy of oil do you use in leather? Tank you

[@wm17959]

Thank you for that fine compliment! The oil is just neatsfoot oil. I suppose there are better products out there, but it's been around forever and suits this kind of project well.

[@TimBucktooy]

What are the songs being played during this video?

[@wm17959]

Hello Tim. I just used this video as a backing track. I couldn't name the songs. Sorry. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKjPgIOkmJqJibs

[@davidbray1343]

Great video but would have been better with some commentary and materials used. Perhaps you could do another video making the wallet.

[@wm17959]

I thought about doing that, but I really don't like watching those kinds of videos. Maybe I'll just add some text here and there about material and tools. I'll answer any question you have if I can.

[@Ahd-z3c]

Great work before I watch the video👍👍

[@wm17959]

Thank you!

[@marknice5480]

Excellent craftsmanship. Have you ever made a "front" pocket wallet? Where can I purchase one of your wallets?

[@wm17959]

Hi Mark. Thanks for the compliment! I guess I don't know what a 'front' pocket wallet is. I'll have to look it up. I have sold a few of my wallets for $130 Canadian so you'll have to let me know if you want one. wm17959(a)hotmail.com

[@marknice5480]

I bought one of these yesterday to see if I like it. It was on sale and I am certain the quality in NO WAY compares to yours. I have been carrying my wallet in my front pocket for over 10 years, started when I started working in Mexico. Traditional wallets are a bit bulky in the front and these as you can see, are designed to form fit to the front pocket. That's the theory anyway so like I said, we'll see. It recently dawned on me that my wallets have been lasting A LOT longer when carried in the front pocket. It makes sense when you think about it. I imagine you would want one to use as a base pattern? Your price seems reasonable for a hand made high quality piece of functional artwork. www.rogue-industries.com/products/classic-rogue-wallet-with-walletguard?variant=7973325633&gclid=CjwKCAiAnabTBRA6EiwAemvBdygmo7BQ-ccMKNtJipqVMkA_OLW2-HD2m1ixU0pd5IGET75nAOJswRoCSYUQAvD_BwE

[@wm17959]

OK I looked at that page and I've never seen a wallet like that. I certainly couldn't make it for that price and the leather I use is much heavier. The heavy leather is part of the problem because it makes the wallet bulky and it's very hard to find just the right leather for this sort of thing. I think a lot of big companies that make wallets will have the skins custom tanned for them and buy them by the truckload. And with high-volume production they are able to keep their prices low. Thanks for sharing that!

[@marknice5480]

Check your yahoo account as I sent you an email yesterday. Thanks !

[@BluegrassPercussion]

Excellent work.Rather unique hand tools.

[@tracyscottorinaldi3030]

Also, I loved your music choice!

[@wm17959]

Thank you. It doesn't actually take a lot of tools to make something like this. You could do the sewing by hand. I did that for years.

[@abouabla]

Bumblebeat Govi

[@ag6582]

Which type of leather is used here?

[@wm17959]

I used 2 kinds of leather. They are both 2.5 oz vegetable tan, but the darker leather is cowhide and the lighter is sheepskin. The cowhide is a little tougher so I used it for the outside.

[@leesukakopi]

This video is so asmr worthy. I almost fell asleep watching this video

[@macdaddy9344]

I did ... lol