Posts by dibadiba

Quote:Originally Posted by LIMBERLION Thats exactly what i want to hear actually. I am just starting out and want to learn the best way possible. I will pick that book up and give it a good read. Thank you. There are actually 3...

Quote:Originally Posted by LIMBERLION Hi guys, I just recently got into leather working and i am having a really hard time finding templates or patterns for wallets and bags. I would really like to better my skills while making...

Quote:Originally Posted by workers 10-12 actually sounds great for me! I just cant find any quality 10-12 near me. best I can find is a  euro single bend 8-9 oz   Springfield leather I linked to above will have that. I no longer...

Quote:Originally Posted by workers got the oval punch and I love it! makes the belt sit real smooth! any suggestions on where to buy 12-14 oz veg tanned for making belts? Glad I could help! 12-14oz is very thick. Leather in that...

Quote:Originally Posted by SnowKING Whoa, beautiful work! Why does your wallet look like its vintage?thanks! It's one of my first projects with alligator, so I didn't want to buy a top-grade skin. It's made from a skin that is...

Not quite a briefcase, but here's a black french calf hold-all I made for my girlfriend recently. I've actually 'borrowed' it a lot the past few weeks, since it's a unisex design. I'll be doing an ostrich & calf version for myself with...

Quote:Originally Posted by workers Been working hard to make my stuff look better! tell me what ya think? You may benefit from using an oval hole punch rather than a round hole punch to make the holes for the belt pin to go through....

Quote:Originally Posted by anvilcustoms Understood, but I haven't made myself clear in original post.....these are prototypes. I'm still in the final design phase. Is this your site? The bags appear to be available for purchase,...

Quote:Originally Posted by jwong6590 dibadiba, I appreciate your comments. However, the scratches or defects on Tanners Alley Satchel is actually damaged by the maker. It is not second grade hide. Was this told to you by the maker?...

I like the colours, and I've heard good things bout Hermann Oak leather, but the details and finishing on these look like they could use improvement, especially for $600. I do like the rivet detailing on the sides, both in terms of...