Handmade Leather Boot Straps
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- čas přidán 20. 02. 2020
- For a list of tools and materials used to make leather boot straps in this video visit: www.weaverleathersupply.com/c...
In this video, Chuck shows viewers how to make boot straps in two different styles. With endless possibilities, these boot straps can be made for western boots, motorcycle, costume and period pieces! We'll make one pair of straps that are simple with just some spots as decoration and then move on to a pair with a little bit more flair.
For a diagram of the patterns, click the links below.
Basic Boot Straps: www.weaverleathersupply.com/c...
Boot Straps with Shank: www.weaverleathersupply.com/c... - Jak na to + styl
I made a pair of your boot straps for my work boots and your pattern worked out great. Thanks for doing a great job on your channel.
Great to hear, thank you!
@@WeaverLeatherSupply Can this make my cowboys fit tighter for a better fit like Lace boots ?
Chuck, another great video! Your style of videos makes leather craft so much fun. I anxiously await a leather quiver tutorial series :)
This is digital gold!
I have a pair of wolverine floorhand 10" boots that are 1/2 a size too big in the instep from the leather stretching, a set of these straps will cinch em down enough to be daily drivers.
Hey Chuck, good advice! I'll start doing this as I'm homeless.
I wish there was a Weaver leather supply store nearby, the local competitor doesn't even have cork backed squares. So it's an added cost to make it suitable for leather working.
Always enjoy Chuck's enthusiasm and good humour. Now, can anyone explain what these straps actually do?
Historically they were used to keep the boot on your feet when walking through mud. This is why they were originally on western boots and engineer boots.
You can always pull yourself up with them.
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When your life is in the gutter, you can simply pull yourself out of it, using these!
They are a Great way to make your boots fit better, especially when your boots start to wear.
Whenever Chuck is talking about hole punching he sounds like my dentist
I had a little trouble with the rivets on the keepers. The rivet offset on both of them. I didn't have that difficulty when attaching the buckle. The keeper rivets don't show, so I'm happy with the result!
Dog collars work too
Style man, its all style
My man sounds like he can sell you anything.
Excelente👍👍👍
Awesome dude saweet
Hi Chuck, this old LEATHER SMITH has an idea, the butterfly would also work great 4 lugage tags, all though the last ones I made were ROUND with the clients initial in the center, they were enjoyed by both. Enough rambling GOD'S BLESSINGS BROTHER ✝️⚾🙃
That's a great idea - thanks so much!
can you make a video on how to make a leather chest plate? I was just looking to buy one but I couldn't find one. so if you make a video, I can make it myself. if you don't mind me suggesting, make it like Jon Snow's from a game of thrones.
It's been a while i've been trying to find a way or an idea to either fix or replace the original straps on my old motorcycle riding boots (the boots were repaired many times but still holding up really well) and you gave me the perfect idea to replace it for something a little different (the current ones are stiched onto the boots) yet really cool and not so diffucult to make ... thanks so much ;)
That's great to hear - so glad the video was helpful!
Hey chuck, can you make a video about both clear and black tuff kote? I’ve been thinking of changing over to it from satin sheen, Thanks!
We can definitely add that to the list!
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I live in Texas and I have never seen these or heard of them.
I need to know what leather to buy for boot making
Can I just buy these
Dear Chuck, when marking out with a scratch awl, would you recommend a rounded point to indent the leather or a sharpened point so as to scratch or break the very top surface of the grain. Thank you for your time and attention, I look forward to your reply.
I have an insanely sharp one and I don't like it much. If you mismark something you're screwed unless you can hide it with burnishing. When I get a second one the old one is definitely getting rounded off. Then I can scribe outside lines with the dull one but have a sharp one to mark holes to be punched and to aid in sewing.
Either one will work - the main point is you want to be able to see where you marked your leather. But, as Jared mentioned, if you mis-mark then you will have a scratch in your leather that might not come out. I do like a sharp awl to mark holes and then I usually hold the awl at an angle for marking my pattern lines so the sharp tip isn't digging into the leather. Hope that help!
How thick do i need for boot making
What purpose do these serve please?
Purpose? We don't need no stinking purpose!
It's more of a style piece vs. serving a purpose. It adds a nice touch to any type of boots whether it be every day use or costume. Thanks!
Weaver Leathercraft Thanks.
I only have the tools for 1 inch straps as my smallest. Can I jump up to a 1 inch strap width without the finished product looking ridiculous?
Thank you,
Dustin R.
Hi there!
Yeah, you could definitely jump up to 1", it will cover a little bit more boot but i think it would look just fine!
@@WeaverLeatherSupply Thank you for your response, and helpful, informative videos! Now to start looking at my scraps for some stuff to use to begin learning.
Many Thanks,
Dustin
Why didn't he put a strap under the boot on the first one? I miss my harness boots and would love to add a strap to my Red Wings!
Jared Murray we just wanted to make a basic, simple strap and then one with more flair. You could definitely add a strap to go under the boot on the first one. 👍🏻
@@WeaverLeatherSupply thank you for the reply. Yes it would be pretty easy to add an under strap but I just though it would help to show it to new folks. Something else that would be cool is another video using chrome or brass ring boot straps on the sides.
can I use wood stain on leather?
great video also!
I would only suggest natural wood stains (there are many, like vinegaroon, beet juice, etc.). I wouldn't use something you pull off of a shelf at a big box store, for example.
@@blindwit
thanks
We wouldn't recommend it either - we'd go with something made specifically for leather.
@@WeaverLeatherSupply thanks
@@bleuet74 You're very welcome.
Bootstraps? Is that a method of flight? You just gotta lift em, right?
I haven't seen you use a strap cutter? Pros, cons?
The wooden strap cutter is great for cutting leather with a little bit more body, but the thin chrome tanned leather is cut easier with a straight edge. I absolutely love my straps cutter for cutting belts, and any other straps using veg tanned or a heavier chrome!
10:37 Asked your boss? ...You mean, your wife, right? [edit] Btw, those boots sure look like they could use a good cleaning/conditioning....maybe a video?
Do you sell those patterns for the boot straps
They are available for download underneath the description in the link below
www.weaverleathersupply.com/collections/leather-boot-straps
I wonder if I could get away with putting these on my Blundstones...
Can this make my cowboys fit tighter for a better fit like Lace boots ?
The boot straps will help but but it probably will not be as comfortable as lace boots.
@@WeaverLeatherSupply thanks
@@WeaverLeatherSupply I hate laced boots ?
Whats the point of wearing these boot straps?
They keep your boot tight while you’re riding