The Leather Element: All About Belts Part 1

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3 жыл бұрын

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All about belts! In part one of this series, Chuck discusses sizing a belt and different types of buckles and fasteners. We'll show how to measure for a belt and make a belt template. Chuck also shows a variety of different buckle styles and fastener options.
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1:15 Sizing a Belt
4:08 Size Chart
5:09 Hole Measurements
5:54 Belt Buckle Types
6:19 Belt Keeper/Loop
8:33 Snaps and Fasteners

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@F0XD1E 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to part 2! Never trust pant sizes for your belt. Fashion companies lie. Always measure!

@dperisty1 3 жыл бұрын

This has to be the best belt video on KZfaq!! Thanks, Chuck!

@WeaverLeatherSupply 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks so much, Derek!

@1a1u0g9t4s2u 4 ай бұрын

This would be helpful if included in the 7 chapter belt making play list. Thanks for sharing.

@chapmanrider9527 2 жыл бұрын

I made the measuring belt and then used it to get the size for my brotherinlaw. (Funny...He said the measuring belt was wrong) I made a belt for him and it fit perfectly! Thanks Chuck!

@kellanaldous7092 3 жыл бұрын

My friend recently had a weight loss surgery, and I told him when he's done losing weight I'll make him a custom belt to fit his new frame :D

@muppetcp2000 3 жыл бұрын

I have learned so much from this KZfaq channel

@WeaverLeatherSupply 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear, thank you so much!

@bowreality1564 Жыл бұрын

Such good videos Chuck. I am about to make my first two belts and I KNOW I am ready. 🤯

@bhepburn1344 3 жыл бұрын

Chuck thank you so much for this. Your phrase “the belt never lies” inspired me to make my own sizing belt. Keep up the good work.

@WeaverLeatherSupply 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear, thank you!

@fliperskater 3 жыл бұрын

That's some nice information!!!! Thank you Chuck!

@wilsonmiller1903 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I’m new to leather craft and belts aren’t that difficult so I’m looking forward to see the part two

@janstenvall2224 2 жыл бұрын

You are such an inspiration. Thanks.

@ewill3435 3 жыл бұрын

Belts are amazing beginner projects as they can be as simple or as detailed as you want to make it. I've been wearing my first belt for well over 2 years now and it's still going strong, but with the knowledge I've gained in that time, I'm starting work on my second!

@WeaverLeatherSupply 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@bradleywhite4902 3 жыл бұрын

Loved your last series on belt making. This new series is only going to be better. I love making belts and sell them to help a charity. 👍

@WeaverLeatherSupply 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Bradley! What a great cause!

@bradreed1885 3 жыл бұрын

Love the double prong buckle. Please consider doing a video on making a belt like the one you have in the video with a double prong buckle.

@PeteSudlow 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing, Chuck! Started making my first belt this afternoon! Thanks!

@WeaverLeatherSupply 3 жыл бұрын

How cool, hope you had fun with it!

@PeteSudlow 3 жыл бұрын

@@WeaverLeatherSupply I certainly did! And much of what you covered helped immensely! Thanks!

@jimathey6153 3 жыл бұрын

OLD LEATHER SMITH here, Great Job Chuck, I believe a beginner will B happy with all the choices, God's BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

@digitaIgorilla 3 жыл бұрын

Can honestly say I always go with Chicago Screws. Love the industrial look. But we all get our preferences 😉

@MLMguitarguy Жыл бұрын

Watching this made me remember a time where I wouldn't fit in a xl now I'm firmly a medium.

@careylogan7639 3 жыл бұрын

Great can do video!!!

@szilvah497 3 жыл бұрын

This is so useful. I sell clothing online. The reason why it is hard to tell what exact size belt we need is because each pair of pants will fit differently: Depending on the measurement of the rise of the pants they will sit on a different height of out waist. Therefore, the belt will need to adjust to each pair of our pants:o)

@darrellcollins4268 3 жыл бұрын

Chuck, could you possibly do a video on how to size for and make a ranger style belt?

@variegatedmusic4366 3 жыл бұрын

Realy good video👍

@WeaverLeatherSupply 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you like it!

@JnJShiffler 11 ай бұрын

any pattern downloads for belt ends for a wide range of belt widths?

@maxhoyle2134 Жыл бұрын

Question not on a belt, but related, if making an holster whats best way to line it to minimize holster wear on firearm? Thanks

@asmith7876 3 жыл бұрын

We bought our house from the neighbor, it was his family home. They were dairy farmers and we bought the last few acres of his family farm. I made him a belt with the house and barn on it, finished in a basketweave on the remainder. He told me what size he needed....should have measured! But better too long than too short, I had to cut some off but it would have saved hours of tooling with the correct measurement. He died several years later, they buried him with it. Not sure how I feel about that!

@SabbirAhmed-dq6sm 2 жыл бұрын

Can I apply Olive oil/ Vaseline on leather straps to protect cracks/ or soften?

@knight4today 3 жыл бұрын

As a person who has worn “trophy style” for the last 24 years, I highly recommend a belt keeper.

@Lucky_Dandy Жыл бұрын

When do you choose to use double layers versus single layer belts? Is it for strenght or style? Wonderful belts by the way.

@sheahenson2987 Жыл бұрын

I was always told you measure from the inside of the buckle where the prong lays against the buckle. Is this wrong? I have customers that wear trophy buckles that are 2”-2 1/4” from the heel bar to the prong. Am I measuring wrong?

@timmyandtammycoins9738 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Chuck how much is it to for you to make about size 38 to 45

@woodworkinginthe21stcentur36 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do suspenders sometime?

@thatHARVguy 3 жыл бұрын

Great use for a Conway Buckle.

@alwentzel4776 3 жыл бұрын

Belts Galore

@brandonevans3573 2 ай бұрын

Curiosity, can you do a hair on hide underlay belt or wallet?

@tommycavazos4867 Жыл бұрын

How do you measure for a Ranger Belt? Same 9.5”?

@GWP323 3 жыл бұрын

Chuck...I have a cheap walmart all leather (100% cowhide made in India-no joke...lol) belt I bought several years ago. It's about 2" wide and has curled or warped in the middle or the middle of my back. How can I get the leather to flatten out. It's not hurting to wear it but just doesn't look nice. Thanks, George

@HandlebarWorkshops 3 жыл бұрын

A couple questions: Does the weight of the leather change the sizing? That is, do you need to go with a longer belt when using 8 or 9 oz leather? Also, when looking at belt blanks on the Weaver Leather website, it gives a range of weights. I assume the leather isn't uniform along the entire length of the belt blank or the side. Does any of that need to be taken into account? Thanks for the video.

@mikedeloach6849 3 жыл бұрын

Many straps sold as Belt Blanks will be 'leveled' for uniform *maximum* thickness, and variation could be found where it thins just a little. "Pre-finished" belt blanks are often leveled and the backs are plated ...and it looks like they've been through a roller to *really* make them consistent. However, a variation of 1 oz will hardly be noticeable because "1 oz" is only 1/64th of an inch. This is where buying "belt blanks" differs from buying 'strap' --- the strap may or may not be leveled, and the variation in thickness might be an issue.

@WeaverLeatherSupply 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there, Going up an once or two will change the length but not by much. It’s so little I don’t really account for it. I may add ½” if I’m going with a 10/11 oz. or heavier. The varying weight isn’t a real issue. Usually an 8/9 oz. hide will be 9 oz. on one end and 8 on the other so it’s pretty insignificant.

@utubeu8129 Жыл бұрын

I have been though it several times and I get 9 1/4 total of the ends not 9 1/2 what am I missing?

@josephshaff5194 4 ай бұрын

Braided Belts - How are those made ?

@thomasjefferson1883 3 жыл бұрын

I’d like to see a handle wrap for a motorcycle, particularly the end cap so the wrap isn’t just a cylinder

@cayenneprepper9065 2 жыл бұрын

I’m looking for a tutorial on making a leather belt that Has silver dollars inside the leather!

@johnc8387 2 жыл бұрын

Idea for a leather element - female armor or to be exact the breast cups

@nealmclain6316 Жыл бұрын

How far apart are the holes

@pingpong8518 2 жыл бұрын

how can i buy your belt ? sir

@hilaryayres7395 3 жыл бұрын

What leather do you recommend as I want to do some for my grandsons 👍

@WeaverLeatherSupply 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Hilary, We recommend 8-10 oz. veg tanned leather. If you're wanting something pre-dyed, our English Bridle or Water Buffalo belt blanks work great! www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/cp_/shop-now/leather/leather-straps-belts

@stephenmartin6995 3 жыл бұрын

Is the mini belt template available as a pattern?

@babetteleblanc7620 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a good idea.

@mikedeloach6849 3 жыл бұрын

Weaver has a belt end template set available: www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/65-9679/belt-end-template-set-by/pr_59515/cp_/shop-now/kits-patterns-books/patterns/leather-templates You could use that as the starting point and customize it however you like.

@deetalashoma3514 Жыл бұрын

I had a belt that had "D" Rings on it , very adjustable. Like on a saddle. 👍❤️

@youraccount7003 3 жыл бұрын

Just made a belt for a good friend who is suffering severely with his health. His waist size goes from 45 inches to 32 inches literally overnight as he has up to 20 kg of fluid drained from his body in hospital. A month later he can be back up to 45 inches as he can put a kilo of weight on per day ( fluid). Sadly, it's going to be the last belt he wears.