Making a new NATO watch strap with natural vegtan leather

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Follow my process in making a brand new, handmade, NATO style watch strap using vegetable tanned leather.
Leatherwork starter kit : bit.ly/3vMoC5h
Vegtan leather: bit.ly/3oEWFbu
LOXX closing mechanism: bit.ly/3BsJmCI
Utility knife: bit.ly/3ODUPlz
Strap cutter: bit.ly/3baECXD
Metal ruler: bit.ly/3znnl5E
Saddler's needles: bit.ly/3cEkzRw
Cutting mat: bit.ly/3cPxkZR
Stitching chisel: bit.ly/3bckwfq
Mallet: bit.ly/3zQaZEB
Exotic wood slicker: bit.ly/3barcuM
Edge beveler: bit.ly/3Saj26g
Thread pack: bit.ly/3PHB3qB
Fiebing's Pro Dye: bit.ly/3binI9h
Skiving knife: bit.ly/3ziSxTg
Cotton gloves: amzn.to/3eQnxzz
Alcohol burner: amzn.to/3OHZ9QX
Stitch groover: bit.ly/3oFl0hc
Tokonole: bit.ly/3Jef1cF
Thread zap: bit.ly/3OIY5Mw
Saphir renovateur: amzn.to/3zkAxI6
Saddle soap: bit.ly/3zf0N6Q
Leather protection cream: bit.ly/3vo7x19
Revolving punch: bit.ly/3BH9yJZ
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I make and restore leather products in my spare time, mostly bags, backpacks and small items like wallets and card-holders. I am still learning a ton every time I take on a new project and always appreciate feedback on my creations.
For the moment I don't take orders as I like to spend too many hours getting the finished product as good as I can : this means that if I were to sell these bags, the selling price would be way more than the bags are worth due to the hours of work involved.
As always, do let me know what you think of this video. If you have any tips or comments please let me know by dropping a comment below this video :)

Пікірлер: 34

@theleafsprungjeeper Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting!!

@zareerwadia2787 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for the nice and simple explanation of making the nato strap

@JamesBerry Жыл бұрын

Glad this helps :)

@cwpetersonschannelofthings7785 2 жыл бұрын

As always Mr. Berry you did a nice job with an excellent voice-over. I look forward to your next post. CW Peterson Grass Valley, California; USA

@JamesBerry 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! So pleased you enjoyed it :)

@EmperorProtects4848 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job and great tutorial covering all the basics. Personally I don't like the flesh side sitting on the skin, but that is a personal preference. Love using my crimson hide irons myself.

@JamesBerry 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Florian, glad you liked it. Same, I always recommend their irons to anyone wanting to up their stitching game :D

@AlbertPoghosyan 7 ай бұрын

Any change you share template for this strap?

@eddieengelbrecht7550 Жыл бұрын

how do you do it with vegtan back and some nice leather on top

@alvarotempesta5860 8 ай бұрын

Q buen trabajo, ya hice varias de esas ya hace un tiempo. Con el uso no apropiado se reseco en el mismo lugar, hacia un tiempo antes q visite un museo aeroespacial, y al tener un lunar pilot. La mía la corte he hice una de el tipo bulova qué queda fantástica también y no da tanta altura ya qué entre la tapa y la piel no tienen material

@squigglyphrank9348 2 жыл бұрын

If you didn't have that extra piece under the watch, would the watch still hang on if a springbar broke? It seems like a lot of bulk under the watch. Great video, I'm going to give it a shot

@JamesBerry 2 жыл бұрын

The watch would still be perfectly secure without the extra piece. That piece prevents the watch from sliding on the band and means the buckle will always be on the opposite side of your wrist. It does add bulk though and you could make the strap without it without any problem.

@EmperorProtects4848 2 жыл бұрын

Those are usually called single pass natos and as answered before yes, it works.

@theleafsprungjeeper Жыл бұрын

What kind of wax do you use? I personally use mink oil on leather straps.

@malcolmthomas-gustave5855 Жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing

@Ten.to.one.handmade 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get that last hole punch you used? I’m struggling to find good oblong and square punches like that for watch straps

@JamesBerry 2 жыл бұрын

Found it on Etsy: it's the 1.5x3.5mm Oval Punch version by KRSDreamer www.etsy.com/uk/listing/713481132/watch-strap-punch-5-holes-hollow?ref=yr_purchases&variation0=1171104527 It's by far not a cheap tool but certainly VERY useful if you're into making watch straps.

@Ten.to.one.handmade 2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesBerry thanks!

@Ten.to.one.handmade 2 жыл бұрын

How would you rate the quality by the way? That is an eye watering price for what it is, so wouldn’t want to regret the purchase :)

@JamesBerry 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ten.to.one.handmade I purchased it while it was on sale for just about 100£ (110€). Build quality is good: it's a lump of steel but the finish is really clean. The teeth cut really nicely and are changeable so if there's an issue in the future they should be replaceable. I haven't used them that much yet but am very satisfied with the result.

@rafae7399 2 жыл бұрын

What glue do you use?

@JamesBerry 2 жыл бұрын

I use a neoprene ciment glue.

@nathandkreosote9917 2 жыл бұрын

I made a strap just like this a few years ago out of natural veg. The cracking issue happened to mine aswell simply from the sweat and water exposure despite my regular care. Now all my watches have rubber or Nylon nato straps, unfortunately leather just doesn't suit the environment a watch is put through.

@AlexanderMason1 2 жыл бұрын

You obviously didn’t use thick enough leather, like in this video. I do agree that nylon canvas/webbing (or other synthetics like polyester etc) at much more durable and stronger (depending o. The quality of the product). Still, a properly made leather watch strap can last a lifetime. The leather used in this video is way too thin. He should have lined it and stitched all around or used a thicker leather for this less refined/more “rugged” style of strap.

@nathandkreosote9917 2 жыл бұрын

@@AlexanderMason1 I checked out your other comments and they all are also overly critical and rude. James and I had to use thinner leather otherwise they won't slip under the lugs of the watch. Whats the point in being in the leatherworking community if you're going to be a prick?

@AlexanderMason1 2 жыл бұрын

@@nathandkreosote9917 how am I rude? Because I’m direct? Maybe stop being a snowflake…

@nathandkreosote9917 2 жыл бұрын

@@AlexanderMason1 lmao snowflake, people still use that?

@AlexanderMason1 2 жыл бұрын

@@nathandkreosote9917 lol keep liking your comments buddy…