I loved this project and the detailed explanation of each of the steps you used. Thank you--I picked up a number of tips and had several questions answered as you explained your thoughts during the construction process. The description of how to tool the large basket weave pattern was excellent and might well be the first type of tooling I attempt once I try out that new skill.

@InMyBusyLittleShop

Ай бұрын

Thanks great to hear. Give it a try. I’m sure you will do well.

I have done this pattern after watching Don Gonzales’ video. One thing I like to do on the inner panels is make them over size, glue them on then trim them back to the cover edge. This seems easier to get the edge perfect. And is easier than trying to line up the edges.

@InMyBusyLittleShop

Ай бұрын

That is a better way of doing it. Take some of the stress of the project away.

Very neat Robert, came out really well.

@InMyBusyLittleShop

Ай бұрын

Thanks! Have a great week.

I have watched a few videos with the basket weave tooling and i have to say, yours is definitely one of the best i have seen. the detail you get is really amazing. this project came out really nice. i made a bible cover for my mom and did it with the separate pieces, but i really like this single piece design a lot better. thank you for sharing.

@InMyBusyLittleShop

Ай бұрын

Thanks! That is a high compliment. I have made Bible covers with panels as well. I think one works well with an all over pattern. The panels might be better with more picture type patterns.

@dannymarkgraf34

Ай бұрын

@@InMyBusyLittleShop I think the picture patterns could work just as well doing it this way. i can just measure out a tooling area on the front and back and tool my pictures and then the rest can just be edge. i think i might make myself a bible cover using this method.

@InMyBusyLittleShop

Ай бұрын

@@dannymarkgraf34 that’s cool. Thanks!

Nice job, subscribed and looking forward to watch the rest of your videos!

@InMyBusyLittleShop

Ай бұрын

Glad to have you on board! I appreciate your time.

Beautiful

@InMyBusyLittleShop

Ай бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate you following along.

@rickyrygg7188

Ай бұрын

I appreciate your content and I remembered I once made a belt in middle school ,I'm 61 now and I want to give it another go after remembering how much fun that middle school day was ,thanks for the content and the response have a great day

@InMyBusyLittleShop

Ай бұрын

@@rickyrygg7188 I hope you enjoy it. It can be a fun hobby.

@rickyrygg7188

Ай бұрын

@@InMyBusyLittleShop I made my first laptop bag following chuck dorsy on weaver leathercraft ,it's going to my daughter it was a blast to make,thanks I'll be watching .

@OutdoorsWithRobert

Ай бұрын

@@rickyrygg7188I’m sure that she will love it. Don is a great teacher

Looks amazing! Inspiring work thats for sure. I noticed your stitching technique was interesting with having both needles in the hole at the same time, I havent seen that before but if it works it works.

@InMyBusyLittleShop

Ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting. I agree with the if it works. I try and encourage people to try different ways to find what best for them.

Holy cow Robert, it looks weaved. Amazing.

@InMyBusyLittleShop

Ай бұрын

Thanks! I think it turned out nice.

Another fine job ,Robert.

@InMyBusyLittleShop

Ай бұрын

Thanks Wayne. Hope you are doing ok.

That came out great. Thanks for sharing. Length of video was fine. Have a great day and week.

@InMyBusyLittleShop

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and encouragement!

It wasn't a long video. STOP it lol! It was an awesome informative video, and the book cover looks fabulous!

@InMyBusyLittleShop

Ай бұрын

Thanks! Ok I’m listening! I’m glad that you enjoyed the video.

Wow thats very nice looking book cover 👌🏻great job 10/10

@InMyBusyLittleShop

Ай бұрын

Thanks Jonas! Brugge!

I really enjoyed this video. No, "shorter" would have meant "less" content. Oh!,... and I see that you tried my suggestion and switched to packing tape instead of masking tape. You mentioned that the dimensions spread out a bit, but I'm pretty sure it would have been even more if you'd have used the masking tape. Another subtle tip, when you (if you) completely switch over to packing tape, you'll need to make your hits juuuuust a little bit harder (since the leather isn't expanding as much. Again, I'm mighty proud to see that you tried my suggestion.

@InMyBusyLittleShop

Ай бұрын

Thanks Jackie! I always take comments to heart. I appreciate you following along.

Great job..as always. What is the stamp you use on the border?

@InMyBusyLittleShop

Ай бұрын

Thanks. The edge beveling was the same large bevel that I used at the start of the basket weave pattern.

@pamelalittlefield4608

Ай бұрын

@@InMyBusyLittleShop Thanks Robert!

Learn how to run your beveler , your making sloppy work of your border.

@InMyBusyLittleShop

Ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting

@c7customleather

Ай бұрын

@@InMyBusyLittleShopyou think a guy who has something to say about how you run your tools “not to their liking “ would give a few helpful tips.🤷 me personally I don’t lift my beveler out of my cuts. I start out with my hand down and fingers out as far an I can. Then I just lighten up the downward pressure and slide it towards me after each tap. And then if I’m going away from me I start with the tool bunched up where my hand is down and lighten up the down pressure and slide away from me. Also get a rhythm with your taps and slide as you consistently tap with the same force unless your line is tapering off then lighten up the taps as it tappers off. Hope that makes sense. And helps

@InMyBusyLittleShop

Ай бұрын

​​⁠Thanks and I appreciate the amount of time to type out a message with suggestions. You know sometimes I’m somewhat unsure about making and producing some videos. Especially so with tooling. Everyone is watching me learn. Until February I only dabbled with some edge or overall field tooling. I do appreciate your suggestions and continue to work to get better so your suggestions are great. Have a great week!

@c7customleather

Ай бұрын

@@InMyBusyLittleShopNo problem. Just keep at it. It will get better the more you do it. I posted a shot video on my channel to try to help show what I was talking about.