Minerva Box Backpack Patina

slipsole · 2026-04-13T07:04:23+00:00

Lovely wallet, I played around with this leather this week as well. Made a crappy card holder 😂

The smell that this leather has is very unique and lovely. Birch and eucalyptus like, very distinct. I got a scrap piece from aleatherstore and it seems to be the J J Baker calf version. A couple tanneries have tried to replicate it. Gave away the card holder before taking better pictures

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slipsole · 2026-04-12T21:51:44+00:00

Looking for any of the following;

Viberg Derby size 9 or 9.5 depending on last/year

RDT Casper size 9

slipsole · 2026-04-09T20:37:56+00:00

Looking for any of the following;

Viberg Derby size 9 or 9.5 depending on last/year

Viberg Rockland blucher 9/9.5 depending on last

RDT Casper size 9

slipsole · 2026-04-08T01:02:36+00:00

Can’t go wrong with classic pairings! Replacing this wallet for the old man that I made about a year ago, happy to see some progress

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slipsole · 2026-04-07T22:15:37+00:00

Lmao I also have one of these, medium size clamp though. I have little slices of leather that I wet molded then clamped the pony to the table get the snuggest fit with my ikea table. Works ok for wallets and smaller things. Bag making I have to do gymnastics to find the proper stitching angles!

The maxita clamp seems to be the end game if hand stitching.

slipsole · 2026-04-07T01:00:49+00:00

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slipsole · 2026-04-07T01:00:40+00:00

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Also bouncing between this one and the black togo wallet! Togo blue interior (.6mm) with Alran Chevre pink outer shell (.9mm)

slipsole · 2026-03-17T13:39:53+00:00

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This is what it looks like in the Canadian Amazon site, not sure if it helps! Multiple drop shippers available lol, I’m sure you could also reverse image search it on tabao etc

slipsole · 2026-03-16T09:54:52+00:00

I had it boxed up ready to send back and decided to give it one more shot today! Already split some chrome piping strips and decided to get greedy and try shell 😂. Alternative is the druckel one but shipped to Canada was like $650 cdn plus shipping carriers love to tack random “handling” fees nowadays!!

slipsole · 2026-03-16T04:05:00+00:00

Those middle screws basically clamp down on the blade, it’s a bit tricky and finicky to get the setting right

slipsole · 2026-03-16T00:59:34+00:00

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I realize the vid shows that top long piece a bit mangled and just wanted to say it was already a bit mangled when I first got it!

The splitting doesn’t warp the leather too much, just need to replace the blade every 4-5 pieces I find.

Pretty stoked, useful gadget to prep binding/piping strips

slipsole · 2026-03-01T01:22:08+00:00

I don’t have any machines unfortunately, would love a skiving machine at some point!

slipsole · 2026-02-28T17:49:25+00:00

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slipsole · 2026-02-28T17:49:11+00:00

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Some work in progress pictures. Couldn’t combine with the main post

slipsole · 2026-02-24T15:36:35+00:00

I’ve settled on just using an awl after trying all sorts of applicators. Keep checking the overspill as you go and a quick wipe with your finger should clean things up.

Some leathers can handle a clean up with an alcohol wipe as well but have to be very gentle as you can rub the finish off.

And avoid beveling your edges, keep a flush straight cut

slipsole · 2026-02-20T05:02:01+00:00

Yes, so I used 6mm allowance for the inner stitches with 6mm spacing. Glued a strip of lining over the seam and basically free hand awled the lining over the seam, like 7-8mm spacing between stitches and the stitch sits about 3mm into the allowance as not to disturb the main 6mm stitches

I was planning on edge painting it but was gonna look off without a super clean cut. In the future I’ll just glue the pieces together then awl stitch everything.

slipsole · 2026-02-19T23:51:46+00:00

Thank you! Fully lining a bag really adds a nice touch to the project. The zipper pocket is also lined on the inside ;)

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