Thank you for mentioning type of lead, everyone usually leaves that out. Those kinds of details are what make your videos so good and informative. Thanks again for all the great information
Enjoyed the podcast. Never tell a customer no, just make them an offer they CAN refuse. Jinglebobs were for riding herd at night so the cows knew who you were and where you were as you rode around the herd. One use anyway.
I have a draw gauge and pretty much always have an uneven end or a slight curvature in the belt blank...I'm sure its because of the stops and starts and possibly getting in a rush. Question is: Is a actual "strap" cutter from craftool or somewhere like tandy any better than a draw gauge? I understand its the same theory but have never used a strap cutter and it looks like it secures the leather better. I bought a draw gauge thinking its the same thing as a strap cutter but from what I've read (after purchase) a draw gauge if more for saddle work with super heavy material. Any input is greatly appreciated!! Great videos and thanks for putting them out...they help a lot!
Just an idea for anybody wondering what to do with their left over belt blanks, I make ear rings out of mine, easy little money maker to use up scraps!
Never tried it with heavy veg tan, but all the little scraps of soft chrome tan from other projects are great patches and reinforcements for camping gear. A wear spot on nylon after a year of use, patched with even 2oz leather will last for years...and you'll never run out of patches if you're doing leather projects. Makes me wonder if there would be a market for pre-punched rectangles from the scrap bin. Maybe even a little kit of several with a needle and some waxed thread for field repairs. I usually have a speedy stitcher in all but my lightest backpacking loadout, but someone who doesn't already have one (or several) might just want an all-in-one repair kit.
thank you for the video. noticed in the background your light over your tooling bench, (photography light) do you use it for tooling purpose or is it just used for video?
Thank you for mentioning type of lead, everyone usually leaves that out. Those kinds of details are what make your videos so good and informative.
Thanks again for all the great information
did he saying 8B pencil?
@@scotthockert5404 I guess I left that out :) he starts with a 2 and completes on the leather with an 8b
Enjoyed the podcast. Never tell a customer no, just make them an offer they CAN refuse. Jinglebobs were for riding herd at night so the cows knew who you were and where you were as you rode around the herd. One use anyway.
I'm just starting my first belt for a buddy today, Thanks for the tutorial as I was wondering on this very subject!
You could use some of the long cut off strips for dog collars, handles on some bags, several watch straps etc. if you make that sort of leather goods.
Key FOBS also.
Thank you brother!! I always appreciate the knowledge!!! Stay blessed!!!
So many nuggets of wisdom. Thank you.
Thanks for another great video Don!
Putting in work! Keep at brother man
Thanks again for your help
gracias x el vídeo y el subtitulado!
I have a draw gauge and pretty much always have an uneven end or a slight curvature in the belt blank...I'm sure its because of the stops and starts and possibly getting in a rush. Question is: Is a actual "strap" cutter from craftool or somewhere like tandy any better than a draw gauge? I understand its the same theory but have never used a strap cutter and it looks like it secures the leather better. I bought a draw gauge thinking its the same thing as a strap cutter but from what I've read (after purchase) a draw gauge if more for saddle work with super heavy material. Any input is greatly appreciated!! Great videos and thanks for putting them out...they help a lot!
Just an idea for anybody wondering what to do with their left over belt blanks, I make ear rings out of mine, easy little money maker to use up scraps!
Never tried it with heavy veg tan, but all the little scraps of soft chrome tan from other projects are great patches and reinforcements for camping gear. A wear spot on nylon after a year of use, patched with even 2oz leather will last for years...and you'll never run out of patches if you're doing leather projects.
Makes me wonder if there would be a market for pre-punched rectangles from the scrap bin. Maybe even a little kit of several with a needle and some waxed thread for field repairs. I usually have a speedy stitcher in all but my lightest backpacking loadout, but someone who doesn't already have one (or several) might just want an all-in-one repair kit.
thank you for the video. noticed in the background your light over your tooling bench, (photography light) do you use it for tooling purpose or is it just used for video?
Good morning. I am curious as how you make a punching base. I don't want to dull my tools. Is a rubber matt? Thanks for your help.
He's a beltmatician !
What size and kind of leather are the belt liners thanks
60 inch belt blank leaves plenty of extra...you can tell Don's still thinking old school and not modern America, where that might barely be enough.