A gift for the wife...

[Robert Hall]

As some of you know my wife shoots the smaller format 4x5 and we have recently added a new member to the family, a 4x5 Wista.

It looked a bit naked so I decided to kill 2 birds with one stone and build a leather case for it. Included are a couple of pictures of said case. It should make a nice gift for her for the holidays.

 

[Sirius Glass]

Beautiful camera and great leatherwork.

"Ashes Than Dust"? What am I missing?

 

[Robert Hall]

Thanks.

The quotation is from Jack London:

“I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.”

Its one of Tif's favorites.

 

[benjiboy]

A great gift that you made with your own hands Robert that I'm sure your wife will cherish.

 

[Jerevan]

Beautiful gift, as is the quotation.

 

[papagene]

Wow, cool case! Beautiful work.

 

[Ektagraphic]

That's great!!

 

[Peter Schrager]

love takes many forms...and that was truly from the heart
happy holiday Robert!!
Best, Peter

 

[Frank Bunnik]

Wow, you made that yourself? Beautiful work. I would be thrilled to receive such a gift.

 

[Robert Hall]

Thanks folks you're all very kind. Tif loves bags so it should be a big hit on our trip over Christmas.

 

[Jeff Kubach]

That is wonderful work, you outta be proud!

Jeff

 

[MenacingTourist]

Am I expected to keep this a secret?

 

[Robert Hall]

No, it's actually been a joint venture. She tells me what she likes and I do my best to make it happen.

 

[jgjbowen]

Robert,

That's just a wonderful gift.

My wife has a 7x17 camera in need of a case.....when can you have it finished?

 

[Robert Hall]

It takes about a day and a half to make. I think that would look pretty cool.

 

[Black Dog]

fantastic job Robert!