The final modification is a modification to the hinge. The existing design requires the wood grain to cross the wallet parallel to the hinge direction. I created a divide in the design such that I could separate out the grain direction of the wood from the grain direction of the hinge. In so doing I was then able to use a different wood for the hinge portion of the wallet than for the primary surface.
One of the things that wears out quickly is the pickguard, so you can’t really paint it to make it look nice since it wears through. I was thinking I could engrave something that would stand up better though.
