Recently Shipped

Here are a few that went out last week.

Recently Shipped

This seat and grips was for an FBS show bike that will be displayed at SEMA. I’m looking forward to going up this year and meeting the guys from FBS. They make great products and were great to work with.

Here are a few wallets that have been shipped recently. The interior shot is just to show a sample of my wallet interiors. I hand make each one. A wallet interior that actually has some function over the typically seen simple interiors in most hand made wallets. They are all #1 grade leather with USA made solid brass zippers. The inside of all pockets excluding the card slots are lined with pig skin suede.

 

Attention to detail in the smallest pieces. This small belt loop for a wallet chain is also lined with calfskin using all solid brass hardware. The belt is lined on the back with calfskin and all edges are hand finished after being sewn.

Something new

I was commissioned to make three organizers for Storm Construction and ADS Plumbing. All hand tooled, sewn and dyed by me.  Big thanks to Chris for the order

Latest Wallet

Just completed this wallet for Bobby in Ohio.

Hand tooled, sewn and dyed by me. The liner is handmade also.

If you would like to order one with your design in mind, please email me at duane@dbcustomleather.com.

Two Wheels Brazil

    I will be sending over a one- off wallet for the show.  What a huge honor!

Thanks Paulo

The Difference

I’ve been seeing a lot of new leather work coming out. Some of it nice but most of it no better than the crap from China. When you buy something you have to ask yourself. Is this just something I need for a short time. A disposable item that you don’t want to invest much in. Or is this something I want to have for a lifetime. Something that will age and gain character over time. Something you don’t have to worry about falling apart no matter what you throw at it. Find out where the leather comes from. What thickness, grade, etc. Find out the thread thickness and details of the construction. Is it hand sewn or done with a machine. I use machines for certain things but a wallet back and other things look better and last longer in the way you can back stitch etc. by hand.  Is the stitching that is subject to wear sewn down into a channel to keep it from being abraded as it’s shoved in and out of a pocket or through a belt loop.  Is the hardware cast mystery metal or solid brass or stainless steel. Look at the edges of a product. Are they left unpolished so water, sweat, and whatever else can soak right into the edge? Or has someone taken considerable time to polish them. Besides the fact it serves a purpose it looks a million times better than a raw cut edge. What does the tooling look like. Look close. Are the lines sharp and defined or soft looking. Is the design done with a laser or a custom stamp or is it truly hand carved?  Are there wrinkles in the leather from delaminating of the fibers from using cheap leather. Are the insides of products lined with high quality leather or are they left bare? Will this person be around to back up their product if there is a problem down the line. I guarantee my products. I don’t like doing anything twice so I make sure the first time is going to last.  Just remember nice things cost more in the beginning but save you money in the end. Do you want to buy the same thing over and over or just buy one and carry it with you for a lifetime? Do some research before shelling out money for something custom made. Why go through the process of design and everything else involved to have something that won’t last or isn’t up to the standards you deserve? There is a difference. If you are ready to invest in a lifetime custom product give me a call or email me. 603-781-7505 duane@dbcustomleather.com

Different creations

Random Work

Here are a few from the past few months and a few more recent things. Just grabbed some randomly off the disk and thought I would show everyone what’s been going on. I have been horrible about updating the regular website because a new one is in the works. I’ll let everyone know as soon as it’s up. Thanks!!

For a customer in Northern California.Seat I did a while back for Bare Knuckle Paul. Nice to see it’s on a bike that’s obviously ridden hard.Wallet for Hiro of TT and Co.For one of Bryan Fullers bikes.Seat for the state of Arizona Copper Chopper that Paul Yaffe built.Pair of arm bracers.Seat for Marty’s Indian.       Seat for Jeff Decker’s Crocker. Keep an eye out for it at the Michael Lichter’s show at the Buffalo Chip in Sturgis.

Finished panel

Thanks to everyone that stopped by the art show. It is always great to hang out with friends

Handmade Update

Its nice to see the results after a days work. Here is what came out of the mess pictured this morning. Now to get working on the exteriors.

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