Thanks! When I get too busy with orders I have to put doing my show aside to get caught up. Now that Christmas is over and I’m getting more caught up I should be able to start getting shows out again soon. Happy New Year! MK
Michael, watching this video again because haven't seen a new one in awhile....Awesome looking straps as usual.... Really enjoy your videos... Hope all is well with you there in Florida.... Greg in IN
Thanks again Greg!!! All’s well here right now, and I hope the same for you. I’m so glad you enjoy my shows. I should be able to get another one out soon. Take care, MK
Great! You have put a few videos over the last three weeks. Love watching your show on a Saturday. I'm just a watch enthusiast and I love leather straps, so I don't have much experience in what's right it wrong. Just wanted to know if you have a specific way when cutting the strap material from a chip. My inexperienced eye tell me there's a waste of material involved. Maybe you can shed some light in your next video. Take care my friend.
Hi Michael, RUclips changed my username but it's me Bob M. Yes, it took 2 1/2 months to receive my order but it arrived yesterday. Both straps are made perfectly and to my exact specifications. You continue to perfect your craft! These straps are unbelievable. I'll send more photos and wrist roll videos. Thanks for everything Michael!
Thanks Mike! I’ve bought several over the years, but a few years ago I found Will DePass on Etsy, who happens to be a strap maker himself, and he makes the best. His Business is called Buzzard Brain Leather. All of the templates I use today are from him, and he’s even made me several odd sizes that he now lists. They’re much thicker than other cheap templates… Here’s the link to his store: www.etsy.com/listing/763459933/watch-strap-templates-for-leather-craft?click_key=b60419f7e95aa835aceff352717d12b436539839%3A763459933&click_sum=e579f406&ref=shop_home_active_42&frs=1&crt=1
When making a strap for an Omega clasp, you want both ends of the strap to be about the same length. The Omega clasp has a contour to it that’s supposed to follow the curve of the wrist’s side, so it shouldn’t land on the middle of the wrist like a regular pin buckle. The measurement for example should be something like 105/100 not something like 120/80. Just thought I’d share that with you. You also want to keep the top leather of straps at 1mm thick. The Omega clasp will not function properly if you use thicker leather at the turnback. The buttons will catch on thicker leathers because there will be too much friction for the buttons to release after they’re pressed, meaning the clasp won’t always lock securely. The overall thickness of the strap where there’s no padding should be about 2.2mm to fit cleanly through the slot of the clasp. I noticed it was a tad thick and didn’t clear the slot easily. I also make straps, I’m in the Orlando area.
Please email me. I had a recent order where the email kept getting kicked back and the phone number was missing and number so that I couldn’t call either. Please leave me your name and phone number too… Thanks! Merry Christmas!!!Info@MichaelKnappLeather.com
There are 6 months. We are waiting to see you Michael on a new episode of the greatest show! We wish you all the best!
Thanks! When I get too busy with orders I have to put doing my show aside to get caught up. Now that Christmas is over and I’m getting more caught up I should be able to start getting shows out again soon. Happy New Year! MK
@@StrapaWatch Happy New Year!
@@StrapaWatchlook forward to seeing you Michael!
You have an incredible skill sir. Appreciate your videos showing the process.
Thanks! MK
Always enjoy seeing a new upload. 👍🏻
Thanks! MK
Awesome video! Thank you so much!
Thanks! MK
as usual i love it great video again michael
Thanks John! MK
KOT = As always great presentation , nice watch cool strap for the Rose Gold
Thanks Christopher! MK
Michael, watching this video again because haven't seen a new one in awhile....Awesome looking straps as usual.... Really enjoy your videos... Hope all is well with you there in Florida.... Greg in IN
Thanks again Greg!!! All’s well here right now, and I hope the same for you. I’m so glad you enjoy my shows. I should be able to get another one out soon. Take care, MK
Glad to hear it Michael! ...@@StrapaWatch
Great! You have put a few videos over the last three weeks. Love watching your show on a Saturday. I'm just a watch enthusiast and I love leather straps, so I don't have much experience in what's right it wrong. Just wanted to know if you have a specific way when cutting the strap material from a chip. My inexperienced eye tell me there's a waste of material involved. Maybe you can shed some light in your next video. Take care my friend.
Thanks! MK
Hi Michael, RUclips changed my username but it's me Bob M. Yes, it took 2 1/2 months to receive my order but it arrived yesterday. Both straps are made perfectly and to my exact specifications. You continue to perfect your craft! These straps are unbelievable. I'll send more photos and wrist roll videos. Thanks for everything Michael!
Thank You Bob! I’m so glad they eventually showed up… MK
Hey Brother.... hope all is well with you and the family.. I'm enjoying your video....later
Thanks No. 1! Same to You!!! MK
Love your show Mr. Knapp!! I was curious what acrylic templates you use and where you got them? Thanks in advance.
Thanks Mike! I’ve bought several over the years, but a few years ago I found Will DePass on Etsy, who happens to be a strap maker himself, and he makes the best. His Business is called Buzzard Brain Leather. All of the templates I use today are from him, and he’s even made me several odd sizes that he now lists. They’re much thicker than other cheap templates… Here’s the link to his store: www.etsy.com/listing/763459933/watch-strap-templates-for-leather-craft?click_key=b60419f7e95aa835aceff352717d12b436539839%3A763459933&click_sum=e579f406&ref=shop_home_active_42&frs=1&crt=1
Love your shows Mike!! I get so many compliments on the watch straps you have made for me! You are so precise!
Thanks Amy, Looking forward to making the new strap for your Tank. I really appreciate the new order and that you love my shows… Thanks again! MK
When making a strap for an Omega clasp, you want both ends of the strap to be about the same length. The Omega clasp has a contour to it that’s supposed to follow the curve of the wrist’s side, so it shouldn’t land on the middle of the wrist like a regular pin buckle. The measurement for example should be something like 105/100 not something like 120/80. Just thought I’d share that with you. You also want to keep the top leather of straps at 1mm thick. The Omega clasp will not function properly if you use thicker leather at the turnback. The buttons will catch on thicker leathers because there will be too much friction for the buttons to release after they’re pressed, meaning the clasp won’t always lock securely. The overall thickness of the strap where there’s no padding should be about 2.2mm to fit cleanly through the slot of the clasp. I noticed it was a tad thick and didn’t clear the slot easily. I also make straps, I’m in the Orlando area.
Thanks for sharing! MK
Hi M. do you shave the sides of the piece you use as the bolster material to make the strap thicker?
No
Hay I bought a watch strap from you a few weeks ago and didn’t get any confirmation on the order?
Please email me. I had a recent order where the email kept getting kicked back and the phone number was missing and number so that I couldn’t call either. Please leave me your name and phone number too… Thanks! Merry Christmas!!!Info@MichaelKnappLeather.com
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Unabashedly… Thanks for the comment! MK