Jim Murnak short videos of his cases.

Wonderful videos! Would be great if one could show the process of building a case. There were snippets of that in the first video. More please!
 
Holy crap that is some amazing work. I even saw my case in the first and fifth videos! I REALLY like the artwork on the Vietnam War case in the second video but they were all close up shots and it was hard to get a perspective of what the overall case looked like. Is there any way you can post up a full picture of that case? Absolutely amazing cases as always!!
 
Jim makes an outstanding case! I love mine. :thumbup:
 

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Very stylish presentations as always. Some very interesting work there. Thanks for showing us.
 
Jim you make me want to have another one made ! Great vids.. and I just want to thank you again for my "Falcon" case .
 
jimM said:
Here is a link to the case on my website. It shows it a bit farther away so you can get a better idea of how it looked.

Thanks,
Jim

http://jimmurnakcuecases.com/cases/2430.htm
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This case is indeed unique, but the NUMBER 58, 148 IMHO is a false Number, as the Agent Orange Disease, and Battle Field Wounds that live everyday, and will continue tomarrow, and the next day, and the next day, and the next day, and the next day, and the next day, and the next day.
 
Not only that

CocoboloCowboy said:
This case is indeed unique, but the NUMBER 58, 148 IMHO is a false Number, as the Agent Orange Disease, and Battle Field Wounds that live everyday, and will continue tomarrow, and the next day, and the next day, and the next day, and the next day, and the next day, and the next day.
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Yes, I know. And also, I heard that there have been more than 150,000 suicides of veterans of Vietnam since. Not sure if that is correct, but that is what I have heard for a long time.
 
Deleted - TMI - shouldn't have gone that deep. Michael would you please edit your post as well if you don't mind?
 
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great leather

As a Viet Nam vet, love that case. For all you future leather case buyers, notice the judicious use of metal rivets, only on the handles. Metal rivets are a basic no no in great leather work. They sew pieces together. Another big plus is these cases can be repaired by any good shoe guy. Just had one repaired. Cost 18 bucks!!
 
Mr. Wiggles said:
For all you future leather case buyers, notice the judicious use of metal rivets, only on the handles. Metal rivets are a basic no no in great leather work. They sew pieces together. Another big plus is these cases can be repaired by any good shoe guy. Just had one repaired. Cost 18 bucks!!
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I want to make it clear that Jim Murnak makes a fine case and I consider him a friend and one of the good guys in the industry so my opinion is in no way reflecting negatively on his cases or the way he builds them.

Now with that out of the way, you were totally misinformed about using rivets in leather work.

After looking at many different types of cases the thing we noticed mostly was thread or lace failure over time. The leather still looked good but the thread or lacing is the weak link.

I suppose that certain items that do not get abused like cue cases make out ok but its without question that good quality solid brass or nickel rivets will outlive both the leather and thread.
 
My opinion if you want it.

Jack Justis said:
I want to make it clear that Jim Murnak makes a fine case and I consider him a friend and one of the good guys in the industry so my opinion is in no way reflecting negatively on his cases or the way he builds them.

Now with that out of the way, you were totally misinformed about using rivets in leather work.

After looking at many different types of cases the thing we noticed mostly was thread or lace failure over time. The leather still looked good but the thread or lacing is the weak link.

I suppose that certain items that do not get abused like cue cases make out ok but its without question that good quality solid brass or nickel rivets will outlive both the leather and thread.
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Jack, I'm surprized that you even feel that you have to answer the post, considering how well you have done with your cases over the years.

Actually, I agree with Mr. Wiggles. But, since we have been friends, I will give you the option of having me post my opinion or not. If you would like to hear why I don't use a lot of rivets and lean toward thread, just reply.

Jim
 
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Mr. Wiggles said:
As a Viet Nam vet, love that case. For all you future leather case buyers, notice the judicious use of metal rivets, only on the handles. Metal rivets are a basic no no in great leather work. They sew pieces together. Another big plus is these cases can be repaired by any good shoe guy. Just had one repaired. Cost 18 bucks!!
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With respect Mr. Wiggles, great leather work is about using the right solution which may be rivets or may be thread/lacing or a combination of all three.

A quick trip through the show off and gallery sections at www.leatherworker.net shows that leather workers around the world make good use of rivets, lacing, sewing and braiding.

Chas Clements says that nothing beats a seam that has been sewn with a waxed irish linen (a small rope he calls it) using the double needle saddle stitch. I think he is mostly right but there are some applications where rivets are either the better solution or should be used to augment the sewing.

As a leather worker who does sewing, lacing, double needle hand sewing, and riveting I have to say that good leather working is simply making sure your work is tight and durable no matter which methods you use.

Everything made by man can fail. Rivets can work loose, they can come out of the holes they are put in by "working" it through use, thread can rot, leather can dry out. Whenever a case is made it begins to disintegrate the moment it is done because then "use" starts working on it. Snaps fail, latches fail.

We build things as strong as we can for the daily use they will be subjected to and projected years into the future. Good leather workers try to tear their stuff apart before the customer does.
 
Jack Justis said:
After looking at many different types of cases the thing we noticed mostly was thread or lace failure over time. The leather still looked good but the thread or lacing is the weak link...its without question that good quality solid brass or nickel rivets will outlive both the leather and thread.
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Even with the "Not to knock Jim but..." disclaimer, this post seemed a little tacky in Jim's thread where he is just showing his work, and knocking Jim is exactly what you did. Yes I realize you were answering someone else you disagreed with but perhaps this was one you should have let go considering the thread you are in and the implications it gives with you being his competitor and all. The best thing to do would probably be to delete your post (and I'll delete where I quoted it).

jimM said:
Jack, I'm surprized that you even feel that you have to answer the post, considering how well you have done with your cases over the years.

Actually, I agree with Mr. Wiggles. But, since we have been friends, I will give you the option of having me post my opinion or not. If you would like to hear why I don't use a lot of rivets and lean toward thread, just reply.

Jim
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What a classy response. Personally I think you should just respond with your opinion since he already interjected his into your thread, no need to ask for permission as he certainly didn't feel the need to ask you before giving his about your construction techniques in your own thread.
 
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