Making a Padfolio Notebook. This video shows the making of a steno size (6x9) notebook but also applies to a full size notepad (8.5x11). The build of the two books is the same using our templates.
Very well done. Have been a fan of yours for several years. Your videos have an ease about them; you’re never talking “down” to us but rather “to” us. Small detail but makes a huge difference. Your talent is very evident. Thank you. Hope you enjoyed your breakfast-for-dinner.... one of my favorite meals too. 🥓🥞🍳🍽 🤗🤗🤗
Hello I am in the UK, Just found you, been looking at a lot of your videos. Great help they are, thank you for passing on your knowledge, it will save the newbies of us a lot of time and leather. once again thank you for your help
Hi Aaron, I am very new to working with leather but like most falling in love with it very quickly. A couple questions though. Why didn't you cut the slit for the notebook before you adhered the lining to the notebook? 1. Wouldn't that have alleviated the worry of cutting/punching through? 2. Why use the middle binder piece as opposed to one solid piece for the front/back? I am sure the answers is just not something I have thought of due to lack of experience.
I didn't cut the slit first because I like doing stuff the hard way. As far as the binding, it serves several purposes. 1. It makes it more decorative. 2. I can use something thinner where it will fold and makes the font easier. 3. Using a separate piece for binding means you only need 3 smaller pieces of leather and not one big one. Helps you use up more leather with less scrap.
Another great video. Just found your channel and love the content. Also like the bottle of Jim Beam in the background. I work for Jim Beam and watch your videos during breaks. Keep up the great work.
Hey Aaron what ever happened with the “mini pad” notebook you were going to put out? I’d be interested in that. I have 90% of your patterns already! Jason
Hey there, just found you! Great channel and I've just ordered some goodies from your shop. I make Leather Bound Books, in the Old World traditional way, that's my gig. Keep making great vids! Karen
Great Work as usual. I see that Bottle of Jim Beam. hahahaha, No Worries. I keep a bottle of either Wild Turkey or Gentleman Jack on the corner of my work Bench... Thats of course for the end of the work day....Thanks for your Guidance on Leather work. and all the Templates. They help so much and save leather from Mistakes in cutting...
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Thank you so much for making these videos! I have several of your patterns and they are just plain awesome to use. Is there any chance that you have some tooling patterns to go along with the full-sized padfolio? I am fairly new to leather work and am trying to find my style. I'm not quite good enough to draw my own floral or scroll work yet, but I'm working on it!!
I understand why you didn’t but you really should add the slit and punch holes to the template. Also if you wrap the other side of your sanding machine with canvas I bet you could burnish the heck out of some edges
Hi Aaron, I am still looking at buying the cobra 26. In the mean time, hand sewing. For a project like this. What chisel/punch is best and size thread? Seems like I don’t have anything that I can stitch closely and have small enough holes for smaller threads. I bought all these templates and now I am starting to use them and watch your videos. . When burnishing like that where a piece is already attached I use my dremel with a cone shaped wood burnisher. It has a good sharp point to get in close and not damage the other piece.
Thanks Arron for this detailed video. Question, what if you jumped ahead and glued the entire backside liner to the back of the book? You said you would tell us what we could do if we happened to do that by mistake... well, guess what.... that's what I did. How can I fix it?
Aaron, can I ask what seam allowance your using to sew your binding and around the pad folio itself after the lining is installed? It looks like 1/8” but thought I’d ask, don’t want my needle falling off the leather. Thanks so much for your help, I’ll try to post a picture when I’m finished. Tammy
That's a good amount of good quality leather. I mostly do wallets and sheaths so I know how to price those. When it comes to new products I never know where I should be on pricing. Where would think the retail price of something like this should be?
I've never been a fan of edge kote. I had it on a belt once and got caught in the rain and it bled off on my pants. I will say this, I was a young leatherworker then and it may have been something I did that caused this because I've never heard anyone else say they had a similar problem.
I've never been a fan of edge kote. I had it on a belt once and got caught in the rain and it bled off on my pants. I will say this, I was a young leatherworker then and it may have been something I did that caused this because I've never heard anyone else say they had a similar problem.
@@makersleathersupply1220 Thanks, good I asked, I have a local Tandy leather and the guy recommended it to me. I have found out quick to stay out of Hobby Lobby. I bought a edge shiver there and it was very dull. What is the best tools to buy. Would rather get the best upfront, and not have to re-buy later.
Thank you Aaron for the great video, can I please ask how much leather I would need to purchase for the full size Pad Folio and do you offer the different weights for this project by the SF, I really like the color your using? The reason I’m asking is my grandson is graduating college next month and I would love to make him a Pad Folio for his graduation present after seeing your video. I think this would make a great gift. I will be placing an order for the templates as well as the leather if available for this project, I’m hoping you sell smaller amounts of leather to complete the full size Pad Folio. Thank you Aaron for your help, much appreciated. Tammy
Hi Tammy. 4sf of of the heavy and 4sf of the light should give you plenty to work with. We do sell all of this on our site by the sf. I suggest trying the El matador leather for all the lightweight parts and either bridle or veg tan for the heavy parts.
Hi Aaron, I have one more question I forgot to ask. What size needle and thread do you use on this type of leather for the Pad Folio? Thanks again for your help, can’t wait to get my order and get started on this project. Tammy
@tammyaltic2254 good morning. If machine sewing, I use a size 22 needle and 138 thread. If sewing by hand, I use .8mm thread and a size 0 John James needle.
Well well well, when I put on ma leather that I worked on, and rock to sum Metallica, Delta Parole, Foo Fighters or the Smashing Pumpkins I feel like I can do anything in the whole wide world.
Aaron: how to you sew in the back part if you used the decorative one..does the swirly part go towards the front or how does it look? not sure how that one works.
Hi Shannon. I'm sorry I missed this comment. It is usually referred to as "ducking " and I use the heaviest I can find. The lighter stuff just doesnt seem to work well.
