I posted this on Instagram a few days ago but I forgot to post here. I just completed the 3rd project from the Leatherwork School book. This was the 1st time I ever installed a zipper. I was a bit intimidated by zippers before but after going through this project I found out zippers are not as bad as I thought. I used this zipper tool that I found on Buckleguy.com to shorten the zipper tape and crimp in the stops. The tool was not cheap and I'm not sure if I used it correctly becuase it came with no instructions and I never seen the tool used before. Honestly, the zipper tool was nothing special and I wouldnt advise getting one...you can get by just fine using the conventional stuff (if anyone has experience with this tool, please chime in). However, I did get these brass zipper placement jigs that were a huge help. They helped me get even spacing on both sides of the zipper very easily. Im very happy with how this project turned out but if I had to do it again, I would have used a softer leather. For these projects I'm pretty much sticking to Wicket and Craig Traditional Harness 3-4 oz becuase it's what I have around at the moment. So its onward to the 4th project in my journey to get through all 10 by the end of the year.


I should really start reading Elen's book!
Beautiful job mate. Clean work.
Regarding zippers, you got the RIRI from Buckleguy? And are these the brass ruler jigs District Leather Supply were offering?