I Built a Massive Leatherbound Computer - EARLY ACCESS
Added 2025-11-02 20:44:58 +0000 UTC
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BTF ? You've experimented and worked with so many different mediums & materials throughout your many builds over the years. (Everything from leather work & interior design to creating a 170 ft rug.) Is there a skill, a technique or material you have not yet dived into, but would love to explore one day?
Doug Steinmiller
2025-12-09 01:32:50 +0000 UTCAmazing! Loved that it wasn't animal leather as well
CS
2025-12-07 11:28:12 +0000 UTCBTF? Have you ever tossed around the idea of publishing a book of your many projects. Complete with lots of photos and funny behind-the-scenes stories, challenges and/or how-to tips? A Nerdforge book would be epic! ( & a bestseller for sure :)
Doug Steinmiller
2025-12-05 20:58:35 +0000 UTCMartina mixed several stains (Roc) to achieve the desired color. She then sealed the piece using a liquid leather finish (Eco Flo) followed by a sprayed leather wax finish (Fiebing’s). For the final touch, she combined leather grease (Gold Quality) with an antique finish (Fiebing’s) to create a rich, glossy surface. Hope that helps :) - Isabell
Isabell Leonhardt
2025-12-03 13:56:07 +0000 UTCBtF question: did you get to work on the backpack product design (other than aesthetics, of course), or did you find a design already available that checked all your boxes for requirements?
Kapoteeni
2025-11-12 11:12:14 +0000 UTCI just got my cryptic sweatshirt in! I love it!!!!!!! I can’t wait until my backpack comes in!
Matthew Pelkey
2025-11-07 04:07:46 +0000 UTCWonderful technique
Robert Palumbo
2025-11-05 19:22:58 +0000 UTCI haven’t done leather work since middle school about 40 years ago…. Ugh. That really looks amazing!
Kevin H
2025-11-05 05:15:12 +0000 UTCThat was really cool!
Kevin H
2025-11-05 05:13:52 +0000 UTCI bought the cryptic joggers and sweatshirt and am so excited to get them in the mail!! Hansi, since you have a background in computer engineering, do you build your own computers?
Krista Smith
2025-11-05 04:21:02 +0000 UTCWhat a fantastic build! I love how this one turned out and how it looks on the desk. I noticed you used several different products on the leather during the staining process, could you give us a quick step-by-step breakdown, especially for the varnishing? Thank you :)
StormSparrow
2025-11-04 14:23:35 +0000 UTC
