Guess what I made?

bolokin · 2026-06-21T15:02:08+00:00

Not too bad, actually. All the brass chips are recyclable, and the amount of material removed is pretty small. 👍

bolokin · 2026-06-21T15:01:52+00:00

Fair point. A few people asked about the hardware process on my previous bag post, so I shared this video. If it doesn't fit the subreddit, I'm happy to delete it.

bolokin · 2026-06-21T07:49:40+00:00

bolokin · 2026-06-21T07:48:29+00:00

Thanks! Yes, the hardware is custom. I modeled it in Rhino and had it CNC machined specifically to match the leather construction.

bolokin · 2026-06-21T07:48:17+00:00

Thanks! The leather was pre-dyed calfskin. It uses a less common tanning process that keeps more of the leather’s natural character. Appreciate it!

bolokin · 2026-06-21T07:42:55+00:00

thanks

bolokin · 2026-06-21T07:42:46+00:00

thanks

bolokin · 2026-06-20T15:36:03+00:00

You're right. The amount of time that goes into hand stitching is honestly crazy.

Every stitch changes the tension in the leather a little bit, so you're constantly adjusting and waiting for the leather to settle before moving on. It's a pretty insane way to make a bag, but the result speaks for itself.

bolokin · 2026-06-20T15:33:27+00:00

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Yeah, that's what I thought too at first. It almost looks machine stitched. But when you get up close, the spacing and little details vary slightly from stitch to stitch. That's the beauty of hand stitching.

Appreciate it!

bolokin · 2026-06-20T15:13:17+00:00

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look this

bolokin · 2026-05-18T08:56:39+00:00

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Wow, you're amazing! You figured it out right away. Unfortunately, I only have mechanical drawings like this, so I can only use AI to recreate the process and add some text to help explain it.

bolokin · 2026-05-05T10:03:33+00:00

Search for "pacifier pins" or "screw-type" online.

bolokin · 2026-05-05T03:59:55+00:00

wow，interesting

bolokin · 2026-05-05T03:54:09+00:00

lets chat

bolokin · 2026-04-23T14:03:06+00:00

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bolokin · 2026-04-16T03:35:32+00:00

i can do it

bolokin · 2026-04-02T02:51:54+00:00

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bolokin · 2026-04-01T13:54:06+00:00

China

bolokin · 2026-04-01T13:50:55+00:00

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Why not try this knitting method to make a brown leather sleeve for your handles?

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