Largest batch commission to date!

[Nighthawk]

Where would I go to get one of those awesome tooth closure thingies?

I'm about to dive into some simple leatherworking, both feet first... and start with a sporran.

http://www.hardwareelf.com/elf/latchesandlocks.jsp 10th from the top!

[kilt4beer]

yeah, I'd buy one.

However, I think the trend is definitely moving AWAY from flip phones and toward smart phones. I know you've already made a bunch of that design. But, I'd consider a larger case to accomodate an iphone sized phone - perhaps horizontally loading would look smart on a kilt belt.

I dig the hook closure and the tooling work.

[Downunder Kilt]

I know you are doing the phone wallets for funds for your group Nighthawk but a long time ago I learnt that retail pricing was made up of what it cost you to obtain the goods (you have said it was $15.00, but no mention of your time) and double it, then add 50%.

As I said in an earlier post your $25.00 donation price was extremely reasonable and even your $35.00 retail price would still be under the odds.

I think they will wing their way out of the tent on the next day out

[Nighthawk]

yeah, I'd buy one.

However, I think the trend is definitely moving AWAY from flip phones and toward smart phones. I know you've already made a bunch of that design. But, I'd consider a larger case to accomodate an iphone sized phone - perhaps horizontally loading would look smart on a kilt belt.

I dig the hook closure and the tooling work.

I have a design for those, as well!



I'm just doing what I was told. And I always do what I'm told... just ask my wife!

I know you are doing the phone wallets for funds for your group Nighthawk but a long time ago I learnt that retail pricing was made up of what it cost you to obtain the goods (you have said it was $15.00, but no mention of your time) and double it, then add 50%.

As I said in an earlier post your $25.00 donation price was extremely reasonable and even your $35.00 retail price would still be under the odds.

I think they will wing their way out of the tent on the next day out

That's what I figure for belts, actually! And thanks for the words of encouragement! I certainly hope so! Nighthawk needs a new tent!

[tpa]

Those cases are really nice and meet a very practical need. I'm sure you will have a big demand for them, how quickly can you make them?

[Drac]

Very nice. I've seen similar ones at the fairs for much more and not as nice. I really like the running patterns.

Jim

[Nighthawk]

Those cases are really nice and meet a very practical need. I'm sure you will have a big demand for them, how quickly can you make them?

4 in an 8 hour period... if Criminal Minds isn't on! That cuts it down to 4 in a 9 hour period!

Very nice. I've seen similar ones at the fairs for much more and not as nice. I really like the running patterns.

Jim

I like those best, too. They were the last ones that I did- got the idea as I was going.

[Ryan Ross]

I especially like the tooling on that last one. Very cool! And I'm impressed with your speed, as well- wish I could make a bonnet in twice that time!

[Nighthawk]

I especially like the tooling on that last one. Very cool! And I'm impressed with your speed, as well- wish I could make a bonnet in twice that time!

Given the fact that most of the tooling is stamping, instead of hand tooling, the real time consumption comes from the stitching. If there is enough interest in these, I'll do some hand tooling on the next batch. I just didn't want to spend too much time on them until I know weather or not it's going to be financially viable.