How to make a tapered leather belt without a sewing machine

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  • čas přidán 17. 03. 2022
  • How to build a tapered leather belt without a sewing machine.
    Specific Materials and tools used followed by links:
    •1 Belt Blank (11 / 13 oz Herman Oak Veg Tan)
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    •Acrylic Belt Templates -Large Taper Set
    twentythreeplus.com/products/...
    •Edge Beveler
    •Skife Knife
    •1/8” round punch
    •3/16” round punch
    •1” bag punch
    •1.25” buckle
    •5/16 Double Cap Rivets
    •1/4” Double Cap Rivets
    •Gum Tragacanth
    •Pure Neatsfoot Oil
    www.weaverleathersupply.com/?...
    Other not specific tools:
    -Box Knife
    -Straight Edge
    -Something to measure with
    -Scrap of canvas
    If you’re a leathercrafter then it’s only a matter of time before someone asks you to make them a belt.
    When you’re making a belt the most important thing to execute is size. In this video I explain how to figure out what length to cut your leather so that your belt ends up the desired size.
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Komentáře • 28

  • @outfitr9703
    @outfitr9703 Před 2 lety +4

    I don't care for the fuzzy unfinished inside so I always line my belts which cost me 4 hours of hand stitching. I don't really like the look of machine stitches. Anyway if I did not line I would use tokonole and a glass slicker on the flesh side. I also find that 1 inch spacing on belt holes is way too far apart. I've settled on 9/16" (I know that sounds weird but it works). I like your technique on just hammering the double cap rivets without bothering with the little anvil...never thought of that. Thanks for the video. Nice quality belt. It's amazing how much more work a fully tooled, lined, stitched, dyed, antiqued belt is.

    • @joemeling3216
      @joemeling3216  Před 2 lety +1

      I would agree with you on the fuzzy back side. It’s not my personal preference either. If I’m going to slick the back I use Resolene. I’ll have to give Tokonole a try sometime. Most of what I do gets lined and stitched (although I do use a sewing machine)
      It sounds like you make some nice belts as well. Thank you for taking time to watch and offer feedback and insight.

  • @mitchcrouse1246
    @mitchcrouse1246 Před 2 lety

    That hat is awesome! 🔥

    • @joemeling3216
      @joemeling3216  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! Still some available on the website!
      twentythreeplus.com/collections/23-swag

  • @lynxlady5355
    @lynxlady5355 Před rokem

    I found this video about a day late for the dog collar I'm making. I had no idea how long it was going to take me to make the pattern! The video was very helpful and the 2 sets of acrylic templates I ordered today will be a real time-saver in the future! I was hoping that, since this video was about leatherwork using minimal tools, you would cut the oval slot with round punches & a knife. I had to do it that way and I found that it is WAY HARDER than it looks! 😵‍💫 If you have any tips & tricks on that procedure I would love it if you would do a short video as well as cutting the round end of the belt without a punch. Thanks for the wonderful video tutorial!

  • @gibbyswife9218
    @gibbyswife9218 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you so much for sharing your tutorial.
    It is very easy to follow.
    Actually, I was looking for a video on how to set a smaller buckle on a simple wrist cuff
    (just like a scaled down version of your belt)
    and this was perfect.
    Thank you again.
    I love your channel!

    • @joemeling3216
      @joemeling3216  Před 2 lety

      You’re welcome, I’m so happy it helped you!

  • @kineticzstaxx2572
    @kineticzstaxx2572 Před rokem

    In future videos would you be able to specify the tools you use?(sizes, brands, etc) Thank you.

  • @kennethjohnson7894
    @kennethjohnson7894 Před rokem

    Great Video! I really enjoy your channel. But I have one question. What size edge beveler did you use on this weight of leather?
    Thank you

  • @usmarshall24
    @usmarshall24 Před 2 lety +1

    Joe one thing i have always been curious about. I know there is some that prefer a trophy buckle over a standard buckle. So my queation is do we need to cut the tounge notch out or can we skip that part

  • @KenCoppola
    @KenCoppola Před 8 měsíci

    Great video! The first link for the belt loop comes up as sold out. Are you getting more in? The link for the templates doesn't work. It gives you a 404 page not found error. When you look through the website and find the templates. They are sold out also. Will you be getting more in?

  • @maureenmullarkey3609
    @maureenmullarkey3609 Před 2 lety +1

    I just started working with veg tan and I love it, this video is fantastic, I am going to give this a try. As a side question as I don’t know where to ask this…What glue do you recommend for leather in general, I am making a purse and I need glue? Ty keep your awesome videos coming

    • @joemeling3216
      @joemeling3216  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for taking time to watch! My preference for glue is barge contact cement. There are others that will work too, this is just my preference.

    • @maureenmullarkey3609
      @maureenmullarkey3609 Před 2 lety

      @@joemeling3216 thank you I will try that too.

  • @sascenturion
    @sascenturion Před 2 lety +1

    Great simple tutorial 👍😀
    Just a quick question ... Is there anything to be done to the rear/ back side of the belt? ..sealing it with something? Or smoothing it out?
    Thanks

    • @joemeling3216
      @joemeling3216  Před 2 lety +2

      Yes, I don’t like the fuzzy look either. I use a product called Resolene by Fiebings. You can also use the same gum tragacanth that I slicked the edges with. Another person in the comments also suggested Tokonole. All great products that will work well.

  • @racp9mm419
    @racp9mm419 Před 2 lety

    Is this the small shop in Pendleton across from Hamleys? I swear I bought some of that scrap out of that bin a cpl years ago when I came to visit from Walla2. Maybe it just look’s similar idk.

    • @joemeling3216
      @joemeling3216  Před 2 lety +1

      No, you’re probably thinking of the boot shop. I’m located down by the Round up grounds, in next to the hall of fame. Just moved into this location last year.

    • @racp9mm419
      @racp9mm419 Před 2 lety

      Ohh I gotcha. I’ll have to come to town again soon and visit your shop. I see your scrap bin and as a beginner can always use some scraps for practice. Just got a nice workbench set up in my spare room. Been slacking so need to get back at it. Belt is next project.

  • @maureenmullarkey3609
    @maureenmullarkey3609 Před 2 lety

    Ok I have the belt to the point where I want to put a color finish on it and although I didn't do any tooling or stamping I like the antique finish ...my question is from veg tan with nothing on it what goes first the antique finish then the neatsfoot or the other way around and do I need to seal the top with a coat of something if it isn't the neat foot. Hope I am not confusing you . TY

    • @joemeling3216
      @joemeling3216  Před 2 lety

      If you’re using the antique for color rather than dye, I would do Neatsfoot oil, then antique, then seal it with Resolene.

    • @maureenmullarkey3609
      @maureenmullarkey3609 Před 2 lety

      @@joemeling3216 awesome thank you so much.

  • @brianyates9066
    @brianyates9066 Před 2 lety

    Okay so here's my question, if I am making a belt for a 34-inch waist and I do 6 holes at one.inch apart how much length should I use for the return where the Buckle is and after the very first Buckle hole how far do you go past that for an overall length of the belt? If I didn't confuse you because I just confused myself

    • @joemeling3216
      @joemeling3216  Před 2 lety +1

      I will try to do a video this week on belt sizing that should clear things up a bit.

  • @racp9mm419
    @racp9mm419 Před 2 lety +1

    What is that ruler called?