My son told me that he wore size 30-32 pants, so I made him a 36" belt with the measurement to the center hole of 34. It barely fit him and it was a good thing I made the belt keeper as close to the buckle as I did. His true waist size is 35" as measured with a tape. It is called vanity sizing Chuck and they have done it to women sizes forever, but it used to be if your pants are 32 and fit snugly you have a 32" waist, no more, they are doing it to men's pant sizes as well. My son's belt was almost useless to him and he was shocked to say the least.

Please, please try not to be gone long I really look forward to a new video every week. Looking forward to seeing the project videos

Chuck, I'm looking forward to your return. You have really helped me and my wife with our leather working skills.

I have enjoyed, and look forward to each episode of The Leather Element, and hope to see you again soon, Chuck. I’ve leaned so much from you, and I can’t thank you enough. Hurry back !

Made my first belt yesterday, it was a combination of 5 pieces of veg tan riveted together to make a wide belt\decoration for the front and a 1 inch belt blank cut in two and riveted to the decoration. The buckle is on the back. Fortunately I went off the actual measurements of the person to get the measurements correct.

You are right, Chuck! The belt never lies!! I just recently found your channel so I will be catching up on your other videos while you make new ones. Thanks for all of your hard work. The passion you have for your craft is awesome!

I've been hoping that you guys would be doing some projects. Very excited! Looking forward to it. God bless!

Cant wait to see the project videos! The Leather Element is really informative and you do a great job so please don't keep it offline for too long.

This series has been really interesting and informative Chuck - thank you very much for the hard work in making them.

Great video as usual, Always great to learn something new! Looking forward to the project videos, thanks for putting in the time to make these videos!

Thank you, I'm looking forward to the new videos,I'm sure they're going to be awesome

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

I have really learned a lot since i started watching.

Thanks Chuck. These have been very helpful to this newby.

So i watched this video like 6 times.. as i want to get into leathercraft and i feel if i could master belts first other areas would become easier as i would have some confidence. I dont know if people realize how bloody brilliant you are with that "shorty" and that "Belt measurer" . I actually Understand the math behind it and i have to say, Belt measuring and making is prob going to be super easy because of you. Thanks.

Chuck, thank you for the “ELEMENTS” videos. They are great informational videos. I made the sizing belt. Here’s a questions for you. What do you do if the sizing belt is too small to wrap around a guy’s waistline? How long a piece of leather can you get? I think this guy was a Sumo Wrestler or something. He is definitely a 3 or 4 tape measure length!! I thought it was a joke until I saw this guy. I don’t think you could get a strap of leather that long. I know you could put together two or three straps with Chicago Screws. Not sure what else you can do? The guy uses a heavy duty climbers rope right now. I told his son that I could Pro Die the rope black. Figures I would get something like this right out of the gate.

This has been a great help. I needed that 11 inches. Thanks

Thank you SIR for sharing your craft = one of these days it might be a lost art thank you again I have Injoyed every thing I have looked at

Thank you. See you when you return.

Thanks Chuck

YAY! project videos!!

i got tools my dad and his cousin Ernie were into leather back in the 70s i remember it well they were very good. lately people have been asking for belts and purse? i need a side of leather, dies, tools, and rivets snaps this that and the other. People have been asking me to do this. i use to make wrist bands in 5th grade... i had a little business going on did pretty good off dads scraps>> seriously thinking about opening a shop!! Can learn a butt load right here on the old tube please give me some ideas leather gurus 🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈

I absolutely LOVE your videos! Thank you for taking the time to make them!

I love ❤️ my short strap. I did round end on one side and English point at the other. Saves a lot of mistakes.

Love your videos!!!

Love your videos. Will you please show off your ranger style cowboy belt with the holster and knife sheath please!!

The pics of the shorty size chart, is there a printable picture of that any where? Making my first belt, that would be a big help.

Unfortunately, the pattern isn't available anymore. I could really use it right now.

Great videos!

How do you measure for kids' belts? Do I use the same format as adult measurements? Lets say the kid's waist size is 25", do I add 6" or 11" for the correct belt size?

I have a quick question. The armor that you made, can you show a video showing how to make the shoulder pieces?

Will you do some videos on holster making?

Hi Chuck. I really love your videos. I'm still not clear on how long to cut the main strap, which will be 4" wide, for a billet style drop down gun belt. The belt size will be 38". It will be a "R" handed holster. What would be the measurement for the drop down portion? Hope I'm clear enough on this for you. Thanx.

You have produced so many really great instructional videos. Thank you for that! I want to make a gun holster supporting belt. Can you recommend an appropriate leather weight? I feel that 8-9 oz leather would be acceptable. Do you agree? Thank you!

How should I measure a belt based on Jeans size not actual waist size? Thanks!

Hey chuck, have you ever tried adding gold/silver leaf to a belt or project in general? If so how did you do it? If not would you think of trying it on a project?

i have 2 leathers i would like to fuse with contact cement , Is it safe to oven harden this or do i have to use a difennt hardening method (if so which one)?

If I wear a size 42 men's casual belt in America, what size would I order from China?

The belt sizing charts are no longer there

On your belt sizing chart the holes opposite the buckle end are marked at 1 1/4" spacing instead of 1". Is there a reason for this?

Thank you for explain. Do you have any leather courses on Philadelphia?

Más tollával ékeskedni elég csúfos dolog. ;)

Okay, this is weird. I'm working on a belt and could really use some help and this video pops up.

Hurry back

Too fast to comprehend and really understand . This video didn’t really tell me anything except you know how to make a belt and I don’t.