Making a Velle Alexander Handmade English Bridle Leather Watch Strap
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- Опубликовано: 10 ноя 2020
- Bespoke leather watch straps expertly handmade by a sole craftsman using only the finest materials. Combining exquisite detail with an unpretentious, consultative approach, Velle Alexander crafts custom watch straps worthy of the watches on which they are worn.
To learn more about Velle Alexander or request a custom quote, visit my website at vellealexander.com.
If you came across this video as a fellow leather worker, you can find my purpose-built watch strap templates here:
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Further for leather workers, you can find a list of tools and materials used in this video below.
I’ve used affiliate links where appropriate and only recommend tools that I personally use. If you plan on buying any of the products I recommend, please consider using my links to support my business. Cheers!
Work Bench: amzn.to/38ayJWl
Cutting Mat: amzn.to/3mQe0LB
Metric Straight Edge: amzn.to/3l1bhyy
Metric Square: amzn.to/34YPpye
Fiskars Rotary Cutter: amzn.to/3eoHfSG (not used in video for aesthetics, but is my daily use cutter)
Vergez Blanchard L'Indispensable Brass Knife: ebay.to/3jYLkye (used in video for aesthetics, but rarely used day-to-day)
Sharpie Ultra Fine Point: amzn.to/3kXDoyv
Vergez Blanchard Angled Skiving Knife: ebay.to/2I6CvVz
Bench Mounted Skiving/Splitting Machine: ebay.us/dJoTAl
Tandy Marble Slab: amzn.to/2I1rIMw (not exact piece used)
Glue Spreader: amzn.to/3engdLy
Seiwa Glue: ebay.to/389Gc7Y
Amy Roke Leather Clamp: ebay.to/2JBlcgm
Bone Folder: amzn.to/3mKmrrQ
Oblong Slot Punch: ebay.to/34WZICL
Vergez Blanchard English Point Punch (15mm): ebay.to/2TQcOLI
Tandy Heat Imprinting Machine: bit.ly/38cQ40S
Sanwa Wing Divider/Compass: ebay.to/2I1yJNl
Wuta Edge Creaser (Size 2.5): ebay.to/38bXstu
Crazy Cut Diamond Pricking Irons (2.7mm): ebay.to/3oYu8wk
Tandy Cutting Board: amzn.to/3oZzlnB (not exact model used)
Barry King Maul: ebay.to/2I3k5Fk
Lin Cable Waxed Linen Thread: ebay.to/2I4R6kT
Beeswax for Thread: ebay.to/2I4cZAB
John James Needles (Size 4): ebay.to/34XoCCs
Needle Case: ebay.to/3kYC8v2
Dream Factory Stitching Clamp: bit.ly/32aSxF6
Vergez Blanchard Saddlers Hammer (Size 4): ebay.to/32doA7H
Summit Electric Creasing Machine: bit.ly/3kT8qaJ
Summit Creasing Tips (F1.5 and Watch Strap Tip): bit.ly/3kT8qaJ
Sanding Block: ebay.to/32cOici
Edge Paint Roller: ebay.to/363P1gX
Vernis Edge Paint: bit.ly/2TTwyy6
Tandy Scratch Awl: amzn.to/2I1yamH
Sinabrooks Hole Punch: bit.ly/34XiyJV
Bergeon Quick Release Strap Punch: ebay.to/3jTjovr
Fantastic to watch man. Truly skilful and very labour intense! I’m pleased you didn’t put a random music track over the top of this.
Thank you very much! I wanted the experience to be as natural as possible, so sans-music felt right. I'm glad you agree!
Beautiful work! Thanks for showing your process. It’s nice to see so much care and expertise go into the watch straps you make. 😊
Thank you, Allison! Your strap is nearly finished, by the way. :) Looking forward to hearing your thoughts when you have it in hand. Cheers!
Great craftsmanship, and a wonderful video presentation! As a watchmaker, I would love to see more of this kind of video. It really opens the door into the "mysterious" world of handcrafted watches, or in this case-haute maroquinerie. Congratulations!
Thank you very much! I absolutely love the craft and am happy to share. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!
So awesome so see local craftsmanship
Thank you! And cheers to a fellow Minnesotan!
Great video Alex! It's always so satisfying to watch a true craftsman so laser focused on their work, and the end result is spectacular. Can't wait to see more content from you!
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Very very nice work man!
Thank you! Cheers!
Make more videos, dude. Please.
In the works!
Outstanding video and presentation! I noticed that you wear a Speedmaster and so as I, well along with other watches. I made a watch strap for my watch but not as nice as yours. I am happy with it for sure.
Thanks a lot! And yes, I'm a long-time Speedy owner - an absolute classic. Cheers!
Hi there! Beautiful work thanks for the video. Are you using Japanese style or French style pricking irons from Kevin Lee? Thanks!
Thanks, Tim! In this video, I'm using Kevin Lee's diamond tipped irons. However, I have since switched to KS Blade traditional pricking irons and have been much happier. Cheers!
@@vellealexander Thanks so much for the reply. Are you using the version 2 ks blade or the original? I know I need the 2 tooth punch but how many teeth should I have for my other punch? 5 or 8?
@@timproskine486 V2 is definitely the way to go. I use a 2-tooth and 10-tooth. If I were to get another, I’d grab a 5-tooth.
@@alexgravelle thanks Alex. I’ll definitely spread the word about your website, you do first class work. I’m just starting out in leather work so it’s nice watching someone so detailed. Have a great one!
Top work, appreciate the video. Can I ask what size hole punch you use for the sinabroks
Thanks, Thomas. Much appreciated. And it's a 1.5mm punch. Cheers!
@@vellealexander cheers for the reply!!
Hi Alex. That paper-like reinforcement you're using - is it what people refer to as Velodon? I've bought some Vildona Forecetape 1220 which i was told is the same product. Its a black/greay colour and is waxy on one side. Is there a version that isnt waxy that you know of? What exactly are you using here? I'd really appreciate some advice. The waxy side just isnt sticking as you can imagine.
Very nice presentation and great skills. Can you please tell me where can i find the tool from min. 8:22 ?
Thank you! You can get that tool here: ebay.to/3jTjovr
Hi what was the black strap you were wearing on your speedmaster?
Hey there - that was one of my dark navy straps in English bridle.
a video to increase their promotion…
Terrible camera angles..can’t see anything you’re doing..don’t care to look at the top or your head.