Been watching many of your tutorials on line and appreciate your honesty and time spent. I'm 61yrs old, retired, a blacksmith of 10 years and now am adding leatherwork to my hobbies. Again, thank you for your time and effort. God bless you and your family.
A young man who is full of energy , so sympathetic with a big smaile, a giving man, and also a good leathercraft teatcher. I wish you all the best. Konstantinos from Grecce.
No need to reply but thank you for your time and for sharing. I'm in the beginning phase of leather craft at the age of 52. I find this type of work will allow me to be creative and expressive. Thanks again
I totally dig your teaching style and your skill level. The Hollywood rigs are interesting but I'd sure love to see a historically accurate circa 1880s rig in one of your next videos.
What you're explaining @ 10:50 is called a Bend Radius, and it refers to the additional length needed on a bending object to compensate for its thickness. Fantastic looking belt, by the way. Greetings from a fellow professional leather worker in Charlotte NC
Ah! This is what I've been looking for! Is there a good formula to calculate it? I make belts that often have a lot of O rings and have been having trouble getting the right size for people. (I'm in Australia, so we don't use ounces, the leather i get is normally 2.7mm or 3.5mm thick)
*Internal circumference* is the measurement you need to know for the final size. Most people measure the *outside* and do not account for the most important - the *internal.* It's no different than people - their *inside* measurement (character) is what matters, not the external size, appearance, or claimed features.😉
Just for reference - the difference between the inside radius and outside radius caused by the thickness is simple "2*pi*thickness" so roughly ~6.5 times thickness. Even with thick leather ( 5 mm, 12 oz ) the difference is not much, like 3cm, 1.5 inches. And that is the maximum difference, in reality it will be smaller as the inside of the belt is compressed but the outside stretched a little, so more like 4-5 times thickness.
I am also getting into the leathercraft and am making this same belt with the center bar buckle just not as thick. I'm still going to add the keeper because I'm learning hand sewing and I don't have rivets. Thanks for your video.
HOW IRONIIIIIIIC!!! I just decided two nights ago, since I’ve been learning from all of you all, that I will just make my own belt to replace my 20 year old one!!! I’ve been searching for several years to find what I want, now all I have to do is go back to Tandy and find the leather 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Oh, I actually love that original light color before the dye 🧡🧡🧡
man I been struggling with a few steps on belt making because I'm a tight wad but that board with groves to hole the belt is nothing short of GENIUS, having said that I shall make me one ASAP
Buck, I use the “Dip Bath” method of dying. The dye I use is the Feiblings Pro Dye oil base die. I run the belt through the bath and it comes out perfect. One dip will do it. If you need to dip it twice the color stays the same, it doesn’t get darker with multiple dip bathes. Great product! Richard
Wow, never knew a belt required quite so much work. I really like the oval holes that prevent the buckle tine from warping out (when the hole is round). Also like your English point guide. Looks like a must-have for belts and straps too! Great and successful tutorial!
Great work! Love that belt! I had the same problem with belt sizing so I got a piece of 3mm thick bendy plastic and made an adjustable hoop which can be set to the actual size of the persons' waist measurement and then I can wrap the belt around it and I know it'll be right every time. I make sure I get the customer to put the measuring tape through their belt loops and not just on their skin! Loving your videos, Keep em coming!
Great tutorial! That part that you were wanting to explain 'scientifically' or rather 'geometrically'...you can use the analogy of a circular race track that runner's race on. The 'inner diameter' is always shorter than the 'outer diameter'. That's why runner's who are on the outer lanes (or outer diameter) of the track have starting points that appear much further in front of the racer's who are in the inner lanes (inner diameter) of the track. I learn so much from your videos...so I hope I was able to be helpful! Thanks my guy! Keep up the great craftsmanship!
I have always used mink oil on the final coat after letting the neatsfoot set for two weeks in the cooling room and two weeks in the dark, dry room at 72 F and 30% humidity. This really sets the oils in the leathers. I loved your video! I think as the economy fluctuates we will need more crafts-persons. Especially we don’t want the leather skills and craft to go extinct. We’re looking forward to adding a custom furniture and cabinetry crafts shop onto our current 10,000 sq’ leather shop. We haven’t got out on the internet because of such high demand locally at county fairs, word of mouth etc. also...the whole problem of not being able to set down with a customer over a coffee and cigar and listen to what they REALLY - R E A L L Y. Want so we don’t end up with a return that was crafted for a specific person and has 100 hours into it! One last note..we use pressed, boiled and filtered tobacco juice as a vat coloring process. The smell is outa this world and it really has a nice ‘stink’ on a summer day when a room warms up.
Thank for your inspiring video. I love it. Will it be possible to make the english point with a free hand knife and a template rather than an expensive punch?
Absolutely fantastic videos man. Your videos have helped inspire me to get into leather working! Thanks for taking the time to make these incredibly helpful tutorials.
Thank you very much for the tutorial and tips to make THE belt. My husband would be proud to wear it. There are no blemishes, it’s filled with thoughtfulness.👍 A request : how can extend a belt that is too short? Thank you in advance for your response. 🙏
Just starting out with this as a hobby. Nice video. Never would have thought of glueing two thin pieces together to make a holster or belt. Makes it easier to control thickness, plus having two smooth sides. Where would you recommend buying tools and leather?
Thanks for the vid, I bought myself a christmas present a leather sewing machine, I caught your comment on make sure there is enough thread in the bobbin LOL, guess what i didnt, oh well lesson learned.
Hi The phenomenon you're trying to explain is based on the relationship between inner and outer circumference of the belt in a circle. Regardless of the fact that the belt is a constant length on the top or bottom while laying flat, once it encircles your waist, it becomes a 3 dimensional object with different outer and inner dimensions. Think of it as a car tire. A tire is considered a specific "diameter size." Yet, if you measure AROUND the outside diameter and inside diameter, the measurements, while NOT great, are different. As a former mechanical Engineer for 21 years, I ran into this problem in my work on an almost daily basis. I know this may sound confusing, but it is a fact. I hope this helped in some way and didn't just add more confusion to your already confused state? :~)))) God bless: Stoney
Similar to plumbing: *inner* and outer *diameter measurements* on pipes & fittings. *Belts,* when applied around a waist, are essentially similar to a "short length pipe" and *have to be measured internally* in the same way, regardless of wall diameter (material thickness).
Stoney327 >There is an easy ‘methification’ to solve your expansion dilemma on the belts... (1 / 64 x Oz ) x L + OD = final length needed to cut for belt to fit properly... in other words.. your using 8 oz leather, leather is measured in 1/64ths per ounce for purposes of thickness, so you multiply 1/64th x ‘Oz’) or Thickness in ounces, then multiply that result times the necessary final size needed.. let’s say 40” for a big fella, now add THAT RESULT (in this case 5”) to the 40” fo a total of 45”..BUT WAIT!!! That’s just enough to make it around and touch ends! A lousy belt to be sure! So you add your desired length for buckle attachment at one end and holes at the other..say 4” for the buckle end and 6”-8” (depending on customers desires and weight fluctuations!) so your needed length would be 55”-57” total length! This comes up in clothing all the time. If the customer finds the edge smooth and comfy they might wear the belt tighter and under their belly flop but if the edge is slightly rough and irritating causing them to wear it over the belly adding a necessary 10”-20” to the needed design... I go to fairs and cut custom belts of up to 100”+/- and can sell them for $150.00 but they must be at least 10 ounce by 2” wide without blemish in order to hold the.....stresses....put to them! That’s a price with minimal decor, pressed initials and a couple carved roses. These guys know the big and tall stores can’t beat the quality or the price!
Over complicated explanation as clear as mud to the non nerdy type, written like a true engineer ;). Coming from an engineering student interning through school
Lol April 25 my birthday. Thought that was funny. This caught my eye. I've always loved leather good handmade leather work. I'm been looking to try working with leather and see what I can do. I'm disabled with back injury. But I was in construction and would love to keep doing thing with my hands. Anyway good job and keep it up. It's ones like you that makes a difference in this world. Be blessed.
Would it be feasible to make a belt that could store a 42" bow saw blade inside of it? Old school trick is to just wrap one around the waist, but having a belt that could store it would be awesome.
I really like your work. You use pretty much the same tools I do and the way you just made this belt is exactly the way do do mine except I do the leather beerlt loop and buckle or a buckle set. Keep up the good work and I'll keep watching, brother.
Hello from Holland. Love your style. Great to watch your video’s . Inspired by how you are building up the craft community. I am a newby at leatherwork, started on september 2020 making some flashlight holders for Some co-workers. Have not stopped working on leather and learning a lot every day. Thank you. I wish you good fortune.
Every belt I should have about a 3-inch flap trailing the buckle. That way, your belt loop can be held on by the second fastener. Also, the best way to apply any of those skin creams like neat's-foot is with your bare hands fingertips. All of those products are as good for your own skin (like dry cuticles) as they are for the steerhide. I like your holder jig. Very clever. Your finished product is REALLY NICE too.
Great little vid. Been enjoying many of your vids, actually. I'm a couple months new to leather working and starting to get into small projects; journals, coasters, debossing patches - all for giving away as Christmas presents this year. My day job is a Sales Manager at company that owns a score of laser systems... so I can get all my patterns cut for free (it's good to be related to the owner!). Anyway, learning a lot from your videos. I might give a try at making a belt. One heavy enough to use for CC. Thanks for sharing.
You're better off gluing two sides that are larger than the desired belt width. Once glued, then trim BOTH sides to the desired width. For example, you want a 1.5" belt. Glue two 2" sides. Then run it through your strap cutter @ 1.75" wide (trim 1/4" off), then run it through again and cut the other side @ 1.5" wide (trim the other 1/4" off. There's three big benefits to doing it that way: 1. You don't have to worry about getting the edges exactly lined up perfectly. Close is good enough. 2. Your sides are perfectly aligned once trimmed. 3. When you trim the edges you also trim off any glue ooze on your edges. One other tip, buy a "Push / Pull Beveler", also called a "Bissonnette Beveler". They are so much easier to work with because they work pulling and pushing. But the really cool thing about them is that if you skip off the edge they won't gouge/ruin the leather which standard bevelers are prone to do.
Serious Karaoke he’s trying to limit scrap. Same goes for woodwork. You want to limit scraps. What you explained he can make an extra belt for every 3 belts his way compared to your your method. Time isn’t money here it’s materials. Anyways, I get your methods because I would do the same.
If you draw a circle that would represent the inside of the belt, any extra thickness in the leather used would make the circle bigger. Hope that helps.
This video brings back memories of hand tooling of my gun holsters and wallets 50 years ago. I truly love leather. Question: How long does it take to make a man's belt with all of the proper tools today? I gave my leather tools to a school 34 years ago when l moved to northern California. GREAT VIDEO AND BEAUTIFUL WORK !
Ive grown to really like stiff nylon scrubbing brushes for working the glue into the fibers. My small glue pot has a toothbrush for an applicator. One bonus is that it's hard to over apply the glue because the scrubby stiff bristles don't hold nearly the amount of material that an applicator brush like a paint brush does.
@@whitandpark I've followed your presentations. & fully appreciate your signature style & delivery as you produce Leather results with Master Craftsmen skill and intentions. Keep on keeping on! You make the difference!
When I need to mind an inner diameter, I just attach a stitching measuring tape to the piece and fold it in the aproximated shape I want. Then I don't have to make guesses and I've got the measure I needed.
Thank you bud. Funny enough I'm actually making a belt tomorrow as a gift for my uncle's birthday. Anyway. Very informative. Love your work. Thank you again
Hi! Nice job. Local santa has a santa suit from Hollywood California cost over a $1000 came with a piece of c*** black belt. He has asked me to make a belt for him and I am so excited. I have made a couple nicknames and 4 knife sheaths. One thing about the santa belt is it really does nothing structurally it just has to fit around the jacket through the belt loops. That setup probably used a 5/6 leather I'm not sure what they have at my store.
Very nice and detailed instructions. It was an interesting hobby and I know you’ll succeed with your business because you enjoy your work. Good job and video.
I’m making some belts for some friends, but one of them has an allergy to metal. Is there a way to make a buckle with leather? Would the buckle be able to withstand the abuse of a construction worker?
I always feel a good belt rounds off an outfit be it simply jeans or a suit, it's as important as a good pair of shoes, and people do notice. Always dress to impress. Thanks for the tutorial, it was very interesting, and now I know why my belts cost so much.
I appreciate the tutorial. It answered a few questions t had. I want to start making leather bracelets but didn't know what to use to seal then or make those edges nice. Or anything much really. You helped me with some questions. Have you made any videos doing leather bracelets? I kinda want to make them like the belt but on a smaller scale, using snaps. I really didn't know how to do the edges to get them nice. I am just scouting videos to learn leather techniques before I start. Great video.
Single straps could easily take the stress if they are thick enough, but you have to somehow finish the flesh side, since it would easily become really fuzzy and leave pieces all over your pants. Tokonole kinda works, wax I guess also does, but the most foolproof way is still combining two straps so there is no open flesh side.
Wouldn't taking the measurements from the flesh side of the belt generate a more reliable number for sizing? Being that it's the closest radius point to the body.
Love it bro! Great work, that’s the same kind of look and feel I love too. It’s clean, elegant, and a workhorse all in one. I could never find a belt in the stores that I really loved and felt just right, plus something about making your own belt feels really rewarding haha. Keep up the great work! Coop
I not sure if you still use the same method for edges or have changed up, but im experimenting with new edge finishing methods and would be curious to hear your thoughts. Would tokonole help eliminate the water and saddle soap steps? I've always done almost the exact same process, you presented here, but I'm wondering if a few steps/minutes can be knocked out by using tokonole.
That's definitely something you could do, if that's the result you want. I've personally never minded a little bulk on my belts but it would definitely work!
I’ve had a few of the same issues and you will be safe by adding 1’’ to the length but I can tell you that the problem lies in where the person wears the belt. For instance, a lot of women will wear their belts on their hips which can easily be a few inches longer. Best to get a measurement on an existing belt that actually fits and go from there rather than take their word for it.
So I am trying to get into leather working but am pretty new to actually sealing and dying my product, I have made a few book covers and belt cup holders for renaissance reactors but I am not entirely sure what the basic set of tools I should have starting out so I was wondering what your advise was on that as well as what should I do if I paint on the leather after I dye it and apply saddle soap. I am pretty new to your channel but I really like it so far from what I have watched, they are very informative and you provide an honest opinion.
Been watching many of your tutorials on line and appreciate your honesty and time spent. I'm 61yrs old, retired, a blacksmith of 10 years and now am adding leatherwork to my hobbies.
Again, thank you for your time and effort.
God bless you and your family.
Thank you for helping an amateur trying to get started in a new hobby. Your love for your craft, and passion is inspiring.
Thanks so much Tait!
A young man who is full of energy , so sympathetic with a big smaile, a giving man, and also a good leathercraft teatcher. I wish you all the best. Konstantinos from Grecce.
Good job, I love it
No need to reply but thank you for your time and for sharing. I'm in the beginning phase of leather craft at the age of 52. I find this type of work will allow me to be creative and expressive. Thanks again
Good for you Mike! Thanks for the kind words and best of luck
You are the best teacher on the internet. Thanks
Wow thank you!
I'm just getting started with leather work to make sheaths for the knives I make and your channel has been a big help thank you
I totally dig your teaching style and your skill level. The Hollywood rigs are interesting but I'd sure love to see a historically accurate circa 1880s rig in one of your next videos.
What you're explaining @ 10:50 is called a Bend Radius, and it refers to the additional length needed on a bending object to compensate for its thickness. Fantastic looking belt, by the way. Greetings from a fellow professional leather worker in Charlotte NC
Ah! This is what I've been looking for! Is there a good formula to calculate it? I make belts that often have a lot of O rings and have been having trouble getting the right size for people. (I'm in Australia, so we don't use ounces, the leather i get is normally 2.7mm or 3.5mm thick)
*Internal circumference* is the measurement you need to know for the final size. Most people measure the *outside* and do not account for the most important - the *internal.*
It's no different than people - their *inside* measurement (character) is what matters, not the external size, appearance, or claimed features.😉
Just for reference - the difference between the inside radius and outside radius caused by the thickness is simple "2*pi*thickness" so roughly ~6.5 times thickness. Even with thick leather ( 5 mm, 12 oz ) the difference is not much, like 3cm, 1.5 inches.
And that is the maximum difference, in reality it will be smaller as the inside of the belt is compressed but the outside stretched a little, so more like 4-5 times thickness.
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I am also getting into the leathercraft and am making this same belt with the center bar buckle just not as thick. I'm still going to add the keeper because I'm learning hand sewing and I don't have rivets. Thanks for your video.
HOW IRONIIIIIIIC!!! I just decided two nights ago, since I’ve been learning from all of you all, that I will just make my own belt to replace my 20 year old one!!! I’ve been searching for several years to find what I want, now all I have to do is go back to Tandy and find the leather 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Oh, I actually love that original light color before the dye 🧡🧡🧡
dude the finished bealt looked sweet, you can see that there i passion in the work, great job dude.
man I been struggling with a few steps on belt making because I'm a tight wad but that board with groves to hole the belt is nothing short of GENIUS, having said that I shall make me one ASAP
Buck, I use the “Dip Bath” method of dying. The dye I use is the Feiblings Pro Dye oil base die. I run the belt through the bath and it comes out perfect. One dip will do it. If you need to dip it twice the color stays the same, it doesn’t get darker with multiple dip bathes. Great product! Richard
Wow, never knew a belt required quite so much work. I really like the oval holes that prevent the buckle tine from warping out (when the hole is round). Also like your English point guide. Looks like a must-have for belts and straps too! Great and successful tutorial!
I love that you are so thorough! It helps us newbies a lot.
Thank you Rosa!
Great work! Love that belt! I had the same problem with belt sizing so I got a piece of 3mm thick bendy plastic and made an adjustable hoop which can be set to the actual size of the persons' waist measurement and then I can wrap the belt around it and I know it'll be right every time. I make sure I get the customer to put the measuring tape through their belt loops and not just on their skin!
Loving your videos, Keep em coming!
Can you saddle stitch the buckle on instead of a rivet? Also, could you post the exact tools you use so we can buy them? Thanks.
This is an awesome tutorial for belt making and I really like the board you made to hold the belt in place. Nicely done sir👍
Great tutorial! That part that you were wanting to explain 'scientifically' or rather 'geometrically'...you can use the analogy of a circular race track that runner's race on. The 'inner diameter' is always shorter than the 'outer diameter'. That's why runner's who are on the outer lanes (or outer diameter) of the track have starting points that appear much further in front of the racer's who are in the inner lanes (inner diameter) of the track. I learn so much from your videos...so I hope I was able to be helpful! Thanks my guy! Keep up the great craftsmanship!
I have always used mink oil on the final coat after letting the neatsfoot set for two weeks in the cooling room and two weeks in the dark, dry room at 72 F and 30% humidity. This really sets the oils in the leathers. I loved your video! I think as the economy fluctuates we will need more crafts-persons. Especially we don’t want the leather skills and craft to go extinct. We’re looking forward to adding a custom furniture and cabinetry crafts shop onto our current 10,000 sq’ leather shop. We haven’t got out on the internet because of such high demand locally at county fairs, word of mouth etc. also...the whole problem of not being able to set down with a customer over a coffee and cigar and listen to what they REALLY - R E A L L Y. Want so we don’t end up with a return that was crafted for a specific person and has 100 hours into it! One last note..we use pressed, boiled and filtered tobacco juice as a vat coloring process. The smell is outa this world and it really has a nice ‘stink’ on a summer day when a room warms up.
Your passion for the craft shines in your work! Great video.
You are a truer inspiration - I love your enthusiasm. Well done and very good instruction.
Thank for your inspiring video. I love it.
Will it be possible to make the english point with a free hand knife and a template rather than an expensive punch?
Absolutely fantastic videos man. Your videos have helped inspire me to get into leather working! Thanks for taking the time to make these incredibly helpful tutorials.
Thank you very much for the tutorial and tips to make THE belt. My husband would be proud to wear it. There are no blemishes, it’s filled with thoughtfulness.👍
A request : how can extend a belt that is too short? Thank you in advance for your response. 🙏
Just starting out with this as a hobby. Nice video. Never would have thought of glueing two thin pieces together to make a holster or belt. Makes it easier to control thickness, plus having two smooth sides. Where would you recommend buying tools and leather?
I don't know much about you but ... you are hardworking & generous. Thanks for sharing your knowledge & skill. God bless you. Love from India.
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Thank you for the value and awesomeness... Where can I find the buckles and hide suppliers. Thank you in advance 😎👊🏼
Great stuff. BTW, I love the product photography on your site. Very well done.
Hello
I really like your RUclips videos.
I am taking my first leather class (belt making) on Nov 10th
Cheers
Thanks for the vid, I bought myself a christmas present a leather sewing machine, I caught your comment on make sure there is enough thread in the bobbin LOL, guess what i didnt, oh well lesson learned.
Hey Parker, thanks for the inspiring craftsmanship. Greetings from Belgium.
Hi
The phenomenon you're trying to explain is based on the relationship between inner and outer circumference of the belt in a circle. Regardless of the fact that the belt is a constant length on the top or bottom while laying flat, once it encircles your waist, it becomes a 3 dimensional object with different outer and inner dimensions. Think of it as a car tire. A tire is considered a specific "diameter size." Yet, if you measure AROUND the outside diameter and inside diameter, the measurements, while NOT great, are different. As a former mechanical Engineer for 21 years, I ran into this problem in my work on an almost daily basis. I know this may sound confusing, but it is a fact. I hope this helped in some way and didn't just add more confusion to your already confused state? :~))))
God bless:
Stoney
Similar to plumbing: *inner* and outer *diameter measurements* on pipes & fittings.
*Belts,* when applied around a waist, are essentially similar to a "short length pipe" and *have to be measured internally* in the same way, regardless of wall diameter (material thickness).
Stoney327 >There is an easy ‘methification’ to solve your expansion dilemma on the belts... (1 / 64 x Oz ) x L + OD = final length needed to cut for belt to fit properly... in other words.. your using 8 oz leather, leather is measured in 1/64ths per ounce for purposes of thickness, so you multiply 1/64th x ‘Oz’) or Thickness in ounces, then multiply that result times the necessary final size needed.. let’s say 40” for a big fella, now add THAT RESULT (in this case 5”) to the 40” fo a total of 45”..BUT WAIT!!! That’s just enough to make it around and touch ends! A lousy belt to be sure! So you add your desired length for buckle attachment at one end and holes at the other..say 4” for the buckle end and 6”-8” (depending on customers desires and weight fluctuations!) so your needed length would be 55”-57” total length! This comes up in clothing all the time. If the customer finds the edge smooth and comfy they might wear the belt tighter and under their belly flop but if the edge is slightly rough and irritating causing them to wear it over the belly adding a necessary 10”-20” to the needed design... I go to fairs and cut custom belts of up to 100”+/- and can sell them for $150.00 but they must be at least 10 ounce by 2” wide without blemish in order to hold the.....stresses....put to them! That’s a price with minimal decor, pressed initials and a couple carved roses. These guys know the big and tall stores can’t beat the quality or the price!
Over complicated explanation as clear as mud to the non nerdy type, written like a true engineer ;). Coming from an engineering student interning through school
Wow! That is a great belt. Enjoyed watching the whole process.
Lol April 25 my birthday. Thought that was funny. This caught my eye. I've always loved leather good handmade leather work. I'm been looking to try working with leather and see what I can do. I'm disabled with back injury. But I was in construction and would love to keep doing thing with my hands. Anyway good job and keep it up. It's ones like you that makes a difference in this world. Be blessed.
Would it be feasible to make a belt that could store a 42" bow saw blade inside of it? Old school trick is to just wrap one around the waist, but having a belt that could store it would be awesome.
I really like your work. You use pretty much the same tools I do and the way you just made this belt is exactly the way do do mine except I do the leather beerlt loop and buckle or a buckle set. Keep up the good work and I'll keep watching, brother.
Hello from Holland. Love your style. Great to watch your video’s . Inspired by how you are building up the craft community. I am a newby at leatherwork, started on september 2020 making some flashlight holders for Some co-workers. Have not stopped working on leather and learning a lot every day.
Thank you. I wish you good fortune.
Hi thanks for your video really helpful Im 76 and just started with leather like your videos Best Regards Eric from the Uk
What a decent guy. Thanks for the video buddy. Clean and excellent work.
Awesome video, thanks. Something to think about is you can put in a snap instead of a rivet then you can change buckles.
Every belt I should have about a 3-inch flap trailing the buckle. That way, your belt loop can be held on by the second fastener. Also, the best way to apply any of those skin creams like neat's-foot is with your bare hands fingertips. All of those products are as good for your own skin (like dry cuticles) as they are for the steerhide. I like your holder jig. Very clever.
Your finished product is REALLY NICE too.
Great little vid. Been enjoying many of your vids, actually. I'm a couple months new to leather working and starting to get into small projects; journals, coasters, debossing patches - all for giving away as Christmas presents this year. My day job is a Sales Manager at company that owns a score of laser systems... so I can get all my patterns cut for free (it's good to be related to the owner!). Anyway, learning a lot from your videos. I might give a try at making a belt. One heavy enough to use for CC. Thanks for sharing.
You're better off gluing two sides that are larger than the desired belt width. Once glued, then trim BOTH sides to the desired width.
For example, you want a 1.5" belt. Glue two 2" sides. Then run it through your strap cutter @ 1.75" wide (trim 1/4" off), then run it through again and cut the other side @ 1.5" wide (trim the other 1/4" off. There's three big benefits to doing it that way:
1. You don't have to worry about getting the edges exactly lined up perfectly. Close is good enough.
2. Your sides are perfectly aligned once trimmed.
3. When you trim the edges you also trim off any glue ooze on your edges.
One other tip, buy a "Push / Pull Beveler", also called a "Bissonnette Beveler". They are so much easier to work with because they work pulling and pushing. But the really cool thing about them is that if you skip off the edge they won't gouge/ruin the leather which standard bevelers are prone to do.
Serious Karaoke he’s trying to limit scrap. Same goes for woodwork. You want to limit scraps.
What you explained he can make an extra belt for every 3 belts his way compared to your your method. Time isn’t money here it’s materials.
Anyways, I get your methods because I would do the same.
Hello Thanks for the video, I'm just getting started working with leather, I enjoy watching your work.
If you draw a circle that would represent the inside of the belt, any extra thickness in the leather used would make the circle bigger. Hope that helps.
This video brings back memories of hand tooling of my gun holsters and wallets 50 years ago. I truly love leather. Question: How long does it take to make a man's belt with all of the proper tools today? I gave my leather tools to a school 34 years ago when l moved to northern California. GREAT VIDEO AND BEAUTIFUL WORK !
Just what to say I love what your doing, both in your craft and your videos. Great job, very entertaining, keep it going!
Total different question. Can you recommend what tools to get to start
Ive grown to really like stiff nylon scrubbing brushes for working the glue into the fibers. My small glue pot has a toothbrush for an applicator. One bonus is that it's hard to over apply the glue because the scrubby stiff bristles don't hold nearly the amount of material that an applicator brush like a paint brush does.
What size oblong punch do You use for the holes ?
Great videos and your craftsmanship is awesome. Makes me want to give it a try, Thanks for showing us how it’s done.
Really nice work I wish I had a sewing machine for making belts and Bible cases, I’ve done them by hand and it tacks to long co i don’t make that many
beautiful tutorial Parker! The Neutral Edge coat after the burnishing is an awesome idea, will be trying that later on today! Thanks for sharing
Thanks Fadi! Good luck
I might humbly suggest a "roller edge guide" to set stitch offset, sure speeds up the process.
The hammer you use in this video where did it come from and its very special looking can u give me more info on it?
You're the Man! A serious for real using belt for popping brush on using String Horses in Lonesome Dove Country. Great help. Semper fi
Thanks so much Dave✊🏼🙏🏼
@@whitandpark I've followed your presentations. & fully appreciate your signature style & delivery as you produce Leather results with Master Craftsmen skill and intentions. Keep on keeping on! You make the difference!
Thanks mate love it I am new to leather making and I have the same passion is you. I can not wait to get started.
Can you use a heavy duty singer sewing machine to sew one? Where can I get neats foot oil?? I am new?
When I need to mind an inner diameter, I just attach a stitching measuring tape to the piece and fold it in the aproximated shape I want. Then I don't have to make guesses and I've got the measure I needed.
To sew leather that thick do you need needles at a specific gauge
Do you have any tutorials on tap offs?
Thank you bud. Funny enough I'm actually making a belt tomorrow as a gift for my uncle's birthday. Anyway. Very informative. Love your work. Thank you again
Good luck with it! Thanks Varoon
Did you put the neatsfoot compound on the backside of the belt....??
What, please, is the weight/type of canvas that you use for your buffing bag?
I love you video so so much. Pls I will like to start up with a project to make belt. How do I get the equipments I need?
You need to get them up on the site big guy. The dopp kit too
Awesome natural colour! I love that kind of Belt. In time she will become more beautifull🍷🍷! Thanx!
Great job, thank you for all the good info
Ever thought of putting a metal or plastic strap between the layer to prevent the disformation caused by the back belt loop?
Any disadvantage to making the belt from one piece os 14oz leather instead of gluing up two 7oz pieces?
Hi!
Nice job.
Local santa has a santa suit from Hollywood California cost over a $1000 came with a piece of c*** black belt.
He has asked me to make a belt for him and I am so excited.
I have made a couple nicknames and 4 knife sheaths.
One thing about the santa belt is it really does nothing structurally it just has to fit around the jacket through the belt loops.
That setup probably used a 5/6 leather I'm not sure what they have at my store.
Very nice and detailed instructions. It was an interesting hobby and I know you’ll succeed with your business because you enjoy your work. Good job and video.
only recently found your channel, so interesting, cant stop watching you make stuff
What size oval punch did you use to make the actual belt adjustment holes? I don’t need a whole set of these punches just yet...thanks.
I just wanna know how long my belt would be if my waist line is 29 inches?tnx..
Is there a reason for using 2 layers of leather vs 1 thicker layer? Would the same go for making a dog collar?
Hello,
Why didn't you glue pieces of leather together and then cut the straps?
Waste of leather
Great job bro..love from india 🇮🇳
Learning a lot from you and having fun doing it.
I’m making some belts for some friends, but one of them has an allergy to metal. Is there a way to make a buckle with leather? Would the buckle be able to withstand the abuse of a construction worker?
I always feel a good belt rounds off an outfit be it simply jeans or a suit, it's as important as a good pair of shoes, and people do notice. Always dress to impress. Thanks for the tutorial, it was very interesting, and now I know why my belts cost so much.
Agreed, a beautiful quality belt gets better with age [if well looked after, oiled & burnished]
I appreciate the tutorial. It answered a few questions t had. I want to start making leather bracelets but didn't know what to use to seal then or make those edges nice. Or anything much really. You helped me with some questions. Have you made any videos doing leather bracelets? I kinda want to make them like the belt but on a smaller scale, using snaps. I really didn't know how to do the edges to get them nice. I am just scouting videos to learn leather techniques before I start. Great video.
Thank you for this video. It is helpful for a beginner like me.
Great job dude. You helped a lot with my own belt project
Hi, do you always glue 2 straps of leather for the belts? or do you also use a single strap's for belts?
Single straps could easily take the stress if they are thick enough, but you have to somehow finish the flesh side, since it would easily become really fuzzy and leave pieces all over your pants. Tokonole kinda works, wax I guess also does, but the most foolproof way is still combining two straps so there is no open flesh side.
LOL yes "Round" up i know what your speaking of... Enjoy your videos very informative.
Wouldn't taking the measurements from the flesh side of the belt generate a more reliable number for sizing? Being that it's the closest radius point to the body.
That was clean. Beautiful belt.
Love it bro! Great work, that’s the same kind of look and feel I love too. It’s clean, elegant, and a workhorse all in one. I could never find a belt in the stores that I really loved and felt just right, plus something about making your own belt feels really rewarding haha. Keep up the great work!
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I not sure if you still use the same method for edges or have changed up, but im experimenting with new edge finishing methods and would be curious to hear your thoughts. Would tokonole help eliminate the water and saddle soap steps? I've always done almost the exact same process, you presented here, but I'm wondering if a few steps/minutes can be knocked out by using tokonole.
I could not find the strap cutter video mentioned in this one. Would someone please share the link with me? Thank you.
Çok güzel olmuş ellerine sağlık
Peki eskimiş kayışı restore edebilirmisiniz
I love that natural veg color
What about skiving the area behind the buckle, where it folds over, so it's a bit thinner there? That way it would lay flatter.
That's definitely something you could do, if that's the result you want. I've personally never minded a little bulk on my belts but it would definitely work!
wooowww.... i love to watch this tutorials... thank you soo much... awesome.
I’ve had a few of the same issues and you will be safe by adding 1’’ to the length but I can tell you that the problem lies in where the person wears the belt. For instance, a lot of women will wear their belts on their hips which can easily be a few inches longer. Best to get a measurement on an existing belt that actually fits and go from there rather than take their word for it.
How far back should the start of that ovlon hole begin on the buckle. I dont have a punch so I'll have to do two holes and cut between
So I am trying to get into leather working but am pretty new to actually sealing and dying my product, I have made a few book covers and belt cup holders for renaissance reactors but I am not entirely sure what the basic set of tools I should have starting out so I was wondering what your advise was on that as well as what should I do if I paint on the leather after I dye it and apply saddle soap. I am pretty new to your channel but I really like it so far from what I have watched, they are very informative and you provide an honest opinion.
I am a new subscriber and I find your work very helpful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.