My real name is Michael McCluskey. I also do leather work. I have a 1938 Singer industrial sewing machine for sewing leather. I also rigged it to power it with bicycle pedals on an old dining room table. I cut out a hole to fit the sewing machine in and cut a slot to put a pulley belt through to run the sewing machine. What got me started was making a holster for a Zippo lighter and I did sell many of them.
I'm new two leather craft. Just under a year. I watch a lot on TH-cam. Yours is one of the best tutorial I've seen so far. Please keep up the good work.
The way this teacher turned his arm and body with the beveller as he edge beveled the church window point belt point is spot on! Aussie saddlemaker here. Makes for a very even, smooth bevel!
As a hobbyist watching this video, I was really excited to see how you made the process very streamlined and simplified without cutting any corners in quality which I really enjoyed. I ended up going to your website for the first time ever just to buy the acrylic belt template that you've created and was just as blown away by the easy to navigate and well laid out format of your site. You've even gone a step above with no nonsense streamlined checkout options. To make a great experience even better was seeing your thank you message pop up after the transaction reinforcing that you appreciate every sale that goes through. Everything about this was a great experience. Thank you for making content that helps better the hobbyist like myself trying to improve, and also to show your consumer base buying from you how much work goes into every piece you make for the best quality.
Have just gotten into leather working. Mainly steampunk creations that I've brought patterns for from etsy. But in the past few months I've made a few bags and used them at work. Today a work colleague has asked if I could make him a belt. This has been an amazing help. Though I will be hand stitching, mainly as I can't afford a leather sewing machine just yet. Looking forward to watching many more of your videos.
I admire your explanation and being aware of novices watching and learning from your excellent presentation.. God bless you and grant you good health !
Thank you for the excellent video. Great attention to detail. Love the use of the square. So many good ideas. Epic beard, as well. Gig ‘em. Class of ‘87, myself. One of my fellow Aggie Bandsman Classmates designed and built a really nice, almost Rodeo-style belt buckle. This video will definitely help me as I make a belt for it.
I so appreciate you taking the time to make a longer video to show this. Yes, it could’ve been shorter. But, I appreciate the extra time and letting us apply our attention to your detail. Your generosity of time and knowledge is appreciated! I’ve been leather working for several years (off and on hobbyist). It’s only in the last year that I’ve made anything worth showing. My only education has been from gifted and giving craftsman such as yourself. Thank you! Have a great day!
Hands down, this is the best leather tutorial I've come across. In any language (YT Recommend somehow steered me towards a bunch of makers in Korea - well worth the hunt). Thank you. Teach me Teacher - you're not only showing how to do different techniques but 'why' you're doing them. I'm part-way through making my first belt (I'm saddle stitching the red lining to the black veg tan). It's really good to see all the steps laid out so clearly. Did I also mention that is a really beautifully made belt. It's going to be amazing in 10 years. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
I've watched your videos off and on (thanks to TH-cams crazy algorithms) for a while. I love your approach and how relaxed and thought out it is. I'm just getting started mostly, but I've recently gotten a lot more serious about it because I now have more time to do it. Thanks for sharing what you do!!
I thought I sensed the discipline of a military man then I saw the Texas A&M ring. Go Aggies. Aside from that, this was a really good belt tutorial. Loved your clear explanation and use of templates, tools and the straight edge to get it right. Thank you. Go Navy!
very nice work. I make belts too. I put a finish/sealeron mine. such as tan kote or a sheen by many names but something to seal the leather. I like the rivets. most of the people I make belts for provide their own buckles so I use Chicago screws. thanks.
A pleasure to see such old school craftsmanship and attention to detail! Very appropriate for products that carry the AllFather's name. May he bless your efforts, sir.
I really enjoy your videos - you explain all that one needs to know in order to start and complete their projects. I have learned so much from just the few videos that I have watched: thank you.
i use a bit of decking that has groves in it for the same purpose - my personal preference would have been some neats foot oil to stain the belt maybe 2 coats and bees wax on the edges.
Fantastic video. I do a lot of woodworking and it’s interesting to see the crossover in skills and tools. You’ve really piqued my interest in leather working, thanks!
New sub here. I watch a lot of leather craft videos but I sub to very few channels. I really like your content and I also like your demeanor. I now have a lot of binge watching to do. I guess there’s worse fates. Wish you and yours the best! Greetings from Alabama. Robert.
Really have some of the best videos around. Clear and great info. Loved trick about the little square. Wish you made more templates and videos to accompany them.
It may not be the strongest belt in the world - but it is nearly exactly how I make mine. You could tow a truck and stick in back in your jeans and wear it. Well done. Much respect brother.
I have never done leather work but it's nice to see a Craftsman do his craft as I am a welder I like watching welding videos but I was very intrigued by your video
Thank you for watching. To be honest... I mostly watch welding video here on youtube. Have you ever heard of Jimbo's Garage (th-cam.com/channels/ocKqobMDsu7WKScGzunJVA.html)? I aspire to be a fabricator like that guy one day. LOL.
Hey Odin, Speaking from experience. You should grind the top of the Rivet Punch that is flattening and cracking off. The Metal can break off and cause an injury. I got a piece in my eye that led to an infection.
That's a good tip, and make sense to be safer. I have in fact chip a few of those little pieces off in the past. I think these setters were at least a half inch longer when I originally purchased them.
I honestly believe this is the best belt video out there!!! thx so much. :o) this is the first video of yours I have watched. I am now a subscriber. :o) :o) Love your work!
does the adhesive work well when making fold over single piece knife sheaths? Im bouncing between contact cement and seiwa glue. Seiwa doesent get tacky enough to keep thicker hides folded. I would like a non toxic adhesive that is comparative to contact cement.
Great video. Thanks for sharing. Maybe it's just me but I had to turn my volume up quite a bit to hear you. This isn't the case for other videos I've recently watched. Hopefully you can fix that.
Odin is using two rivets to secure the belt buckle and the keeper. One should realize that rivets precludes changing the type buckle used at anytime in the future.
What is the name or type of tool did you use to measure the thickness of the leather? I need one of those to keep me from guessing what it might be. Thank you!
There's not much I won't share about leather craft sans a few secrets I keep - this isn't one of them. LOL. It's a small leather thickness gauge. You can find the exact one here - bit.ly/3lofpeV.
That german waterbased stuff is amazing. I can't believe how good it is, and was super hesitant to leave my regular super stinky chemical thick regular oil based contact adhesive.
From Spain 🇪🇦. I don't speak English but I understood everything. I also produce belts, what you have interesting is to see your instruments. Coincidentally I am looking for a carpenter to make me a gutter to put the belts, to polish with soft sandpaper, moisten with 50% water mixed with tragacanths and then Tokonole. And make a 40mm x 10mm wooden mold for pass-through. Greetings Mr.
That makes me happy! Hopefully you're inspired to make your own, or purchase one for me or another great leather crafter in your area. Either way... We appreciate you!
We only showed a little bit of stitching quickly we didn't want to bore any of you with it. We can include more stitching on future videos if you like.
Hi there sir. What type of leather and what thickness for a belt should I get for jeans that will last decades? I know nothing about belts. Do they make them out of one piece of leather or 2 glued together? Which will last longer? Which type of animal leather is the best? Thank you.
The table top is UHMW. Its great you can cut and punch on it and the marks don't mar the leather. That said... I have another table top that is white HDPE. I think I prefer the HDPE more - its a little softer.
My templates are sized for 1.5" oblong punches, but more often than not I'm using 1.25" oblong punches now. It makes for slightly tighter fit. For the sake of retail presentation... I don't like floppy buckles.
Very nice build! I went back a couple times and couldn’t find your needle size that you use with the 138 thread or do you just use the same size needle for your 138, 207 and 277.
Very inspiring! I kina lost my leathermaking-mojo a while back but your videos are inspiring me to get back on the horse! A quick query if I may, I'm in the process of deciding on a flatbed or cylinder arm machine to make my limited time more productive, if I was combining wallets, belts, collars and the odd bag, would it be better to have a cylinder or flatbed as a more "allround" machine?
My real name is Michael McCluskey. I also do leather work. I have a 1938 Singer industrial sewing machine for sewing leather. I also rigged it to power it with bicycle pedals on an old dining room table. I cut out a hole to fit the sewing machine in and cut a slot to put a pulley belt through to run the sewing machine. What got me started was making a holster for a Zippo lighter and I did sell many of them.
I would be interested in seeing a video or at least a pic of this. Please!
That's very cool! I'd love to see your setup.
I'm new two leather craft. Just under a year. I watch a lot on TH-cam. Yours is one of the best tutorial I've seen so far. Please keep up the good work.
The way this teacher turned his arm and body with the beveller as he edge beveled the church window point belt point is spot on! Aussie saddlemaker here. Makes for a very even, smooth bevel!
As a hobbyist watching this video, I was really excited to see how you made the process very streamlined and simplified without cutting any corners in quality which I really enjoyed.
I ended up going to your website for the first time ever just to buy the acrylic belt template that you've created and was just as blown away by the easy to navigate and well laid out format of your site. You've even gone a step above with no nonsense streamlined checkout options. To make a great experience even better was seeing your thank you message pop up after the transaction reinforcing that you appreciate every sale that goes through. Everything about this was a great experience. Thank you for making content that helps better the hobbyist like myself trying to improve, and also to show your consumer base buying from you how much work goes into every piece you make for the best quality.
I love the no BS presentation. You make a great belt and you've done it many many times and it shows. +1 sub from this guy.
I appreciate that!
Have just gotten into leather working.
Mainly steampunk creations that I've brought patterns for from etsy.
But in the past few months I've made a few bags and used them at work.
Today a work colleague has asked if I could make him a belt. This has been an amazing help. Though I will be hand stitching, mainly as I can't afford a leather sewing machine just yet.
Looking forward to watching many more of your videos.
Send us a pic of the belt you make!
Its nice to see someone take the proper steps to make a solid well crafted belt..Well done sir!
I appreciate that!
With such talented knowledgeable teacher we cannot fail. Thank you very much.
I admire your explanation and being aware of novices watching and learning from your excellent presentation.. God bless you and grant you good health !
Thank you! I really enjoy this work and sharing with others. I learn just as much talking with others.
I love the way you explain every step. I’m thinking of getting into leather working and your instruction is great!
I hope you pursue your idea to get into leather working, very rewarding. There are some very good tuturials on TH-cam. Aussie saddlemaker here.
Awesome video, I like that you explained what you were doing and why all the way through. Too many people just make it about the sound of everything.
I like when a person comes straight to the point
Thank you for the excellent video. Great attention to detail. Love the use of the square. So many good ideas. Epic beard, as well.
Gig ‘em. Class of ‘87, myself. One of my fellow Aggie Bandsman Classmates designed and built a really nice, almost Rodeo-style belt buckle. This video will definitely help me as I make a belt for it.
Beautiful belt. I've learned a lot from you. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Nice to see a master at work, thank you for the lesson
You bet!
I so appreciate you taking the time to make a longer video to show this. Yes, it could’ve been shorter. But, I appreciate the extra time and letting us apply our attention to your detail. Your generosity of time and knowledge is appreciated! I’ve been leather working for several years (off and on hobbyist). It’s only in the last year that I’ve made anything worth showing. My only education has been from gifted and giving craftsman such as yourself. Thank you! Have a great day!
Glad it was helpful!
Hands down, this is the best leather tutorial I've come across. In any language (YT Recommend somehow steered me towards a bunch of makers in Korea - well worth the hunt). Thank you. Teach me Teacher - you're not only showing how to do different techniques but 'why' you're doing them.
I'm part-way through making my first belt (I'm saddle stitching the red lining to the black veg tan). It's really good to see all the steps laid out so clearly. Did I also mention that is a really beautifully made belt. It's going to be amazing in 10 years.
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
This was soo helpful! The square Tip also to not glue to te ends! 💪🏻👌🏻
Love it! "...all about the customer"
Nice video. Clear with no nonsense.
This is a lovely video thank you kindly for making it. Also, you have a wonderful voice. It's a pleasure to listen to you.
I've watched your videos off and on (thanks to TH-cams crazy algorithms) for a while. I love your approach and how relaxed and thought out it is. I'm just getting started mostly, but I've recently gotten a lot more serious about it because I now have more time to do it. Thanks for sharing what you do!!
I thought I sensed the discipline of a military man then I saw the Texas A&M ring. Go Aggies. Aside from that, this was a really good belt tutorial. Loved your clear explanation and use of templates, tools and the straight edge to get it right. Thank you. Go Navy!
Thank you for the compliment. I am not a military man, but I do try to govern myself accordingly. Thanks for watching! And thank you for your service!
Learned a lot from you,much appreciated,you sharing your knowledge.
Superb!!! Yes, You presented a Most-Superb tutorial.
Glad it was helpful!
I love different camera angles and shots. Even a person who doesn't hear your language can really learn.
This is amazing to watch. Never worked leather before, but now I want to.
Give it a try, but be ware... Its addicting!
@@OdinLeatherGoods That's what I'm afraid of.
very nice work. I make belts too. I put a finish/sealeron mine. such as tan kote or a sheen by many names but something to seal the leather. I like the rivets. most of the people I make belts for provide their own buckles so I use Chicago screws. thanks.
A real pleasure to watch. 💪💪
Great video thanks. Good workmanship.
great video, simple,to-the-point, what a great craftsman,thankyou for making this video,look forward to more
Great video. Good explanations and to the point.
Thanks!
Thanks man. I appreciate the kind feedback.
Good video. Giving and educational.
That’s the goal. Thank you for watching.
@@OdinLeatherGoods I was just now looking to make a high quality mystery braid dress belt because mine “shrank “. Ready..go!
A pleasure to see such old school craftsmanship and attention to detail! Very appropriate for products that carry the AllFather's name. May he bless your efforts, sir.
Thank you sir!
I love your videos - you are efficient with your time and instructions. You're an easy person to listen to.
Fantastic, professional work. I really enjoyed the video and learned some new things. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Brilliant work, Odin! As always.
Thank you! Cheers!
Been making belts the same way and guarantee them for life. Never had one come back.
Great video and a joy to watch. Thank you.
I really enjoy your videos - you explain all that one needs to know in order to start and complete their projects. I have learned so much from just the few videos that I have watched: thank you.
i use a bit of decking that has groves in it for the same purpose - my personal preference would have been some neats foot oil to stain the belt maybe 2 coats and bees wax on the edges.
very well spoken and easy to understand .good job little fella.lol
Thanks bud!
thanks for sharing your knowledge. super cool to learn something from a master.
Fantastic video. I do a lot of woodworking and it’s interesting to see the crossover in skills and tools. You’ve really piqued my interest in leather working, thanks!
Beautiful as usual.
New sub here. I watch a lot of leather craft videos but I sub to very few channels. I really like your content and I also like your demeanor. I now have a lot of binge watching to do. I guess there’s worse fates. Wish you and yours the best! Greetings from Alabama. Robert.
Thanks Robert! Let me know what you think of the new videos.
Man you make that look like easy work. Thanks for the awesome tutorial!!
Its only easy now, after I've done it a thousand time. I remember when one belt could take me hours and hours to complete. It's a process.
Really have some of the best videos around. Clear and great info. Loved trick about the little square. Wish you made more templates and videos to accompany them.
Thanks for watching. We have a lot more plans for videos and templates. Much more to come.
Best tutorial.
It may not be the strongest belt in the world - but it is nearly exactly how I make mine. You could tow a truck and stick in back in your jeans and wear it. Well done. Much respect brother.
Thanks for being exceptional!
Nice looking belt! Great video tutorial!
Started watching your videos based on catching a bit of the live stream with Stock & Barrel. Really enjoying the videos so far. Thanks!
You are a badass! Love the belt and a pleasure to watch you do your craft.
I have never done leather work but it's nice to see a Craftsman do his craft as I am a welder I like watching welding videos but I was very intrigued by your video
Thank you for watching. To be honest... I mostly watch welding video here on youtube. Have you ever heard of Jimbo's Garage (th-cam.com/channels/ocKqobMDsu7WKScGzunJVA.html)? I aspire to be a fabricator like that guy one day. LOL.
@@OdinLeatherGoods no I have not but I will go check it out
@@OdinLeatherGoods I need to show more of my work on my page but here is a little th-cam.com/video/GpsdCfjWpqQ/w-d-xo.html
Awsome! Fist video of yours I've seen subscribed instantly. Thank you look forward to seeing more.
I have much to learn.
DePoppe Leatherworks.
Awesome, thank you!
Hey Odin, Speaking from experience. You should grind the top of the Rivet Punch that is flattening and cracking off. The Metal can break off and cause an injury. I got a piece in my eye that led to an infection.
That's a good tip, and make sense to be safer. I have in fact chip a few of those little pieces off in the past. I think these setters were at least a half inch longer when I originally purchased them.
Excellent tutorial, you've gained a subscriber!
I honestly believe this is the best belt video out there!!! thx so much. :o) this is the first video of yours I have watched. I am now a subscriber. :o) :o) Love your work!
Wow! That’s a huge compliment. Thank you.
That was excellent. Thank you for that
Thanks Richard!
Do you have instructional videos? And do you have a place where you buy your supplies?
does the adhesive work well when making fold over single piece knife sheaths? Im bouncing between contact cement and seiwa glue. Seiwa doesent get tacky enough to keep thicker hides folded. I would like a non toxic adhesive that is comparative to contact cement.
So clean and simple. You can tell that you've spent time refining that process.
Thank you. I've definitely made a few belts over the years and have gotten better and better each time. :)
Excellent.
I love leather craft n u make it simple n easy.
Man, i gonna order one of these !
This is great! Ty!
What brand of sander do you use? Nice piece. Sure beats sanding by hand!
Hey hate to bug you but I was trying to figure out what kind of stapler you use to staple your keeper straps together?
Great video- really insightful. Would you please share where you purchased the small anvil? I could so use one for my shop😊
Were did you buy the staples and staple gun
Great video. Thanks for sharing. Maybe it's just me but I had to turn my volume up quite a bit to hear you. This isn't the case for other videos I've recently watched. Hopefully you can fix that.
I appreciate the feedback. We'll try to fix that in future videos.
Thanks for sharing. God’s blessings. (Old guy from Arkansas)
Thank you Sir.
Odin is using two rivets to secure the belt buckle and the keeper. One should realize that rivets precludes changing the type buckle used at anytime in the future.
What is the name or type of tool did you use to measure the thickness of the leather? I need one of those to keep me from guessing what it might be. Thank you!
I guess it would be a leather thickness gauge, but I’m not a native speaker or a professional leather worker. Hope this helps though.
There's not much I won't share about leather craft sans a few secrets I keep - this isn't one of them. LOL. It's a small leather thickness gauge. You can find the exact one here - bit.ly/3lofpeV.
Great job, thanks!!!
good job thank you
NGL bro I thought you were Voddie Baucham at first 😂 FANTASTIC vid!
Great video man 👊
Appreciate it!
thank you
That german waterbased stuff is amazing. I can't believe how good it is, and was super hesitant to leave my regular super stinky chemical thick regular oil based contact adhesive.
Beard is ON POINT!!
I appreciate that!
Do you have pattern s for heavy duty suspenders
From Spain 🇪🇦. I don't speak English but I understood everything. I also produce belts, what you have interesting is to see your instruments. Coincidentally I am looking for a carpenter to make me a gutter to put the belts, to polish with soft sandpaper, moisten with 50% water mixed with tragacanths and then Tokonole. And make a 40mm x 10mm wooden mold for pass-through.
Greetings Mr.
....... this is greatly intresting to me ! .......... 👍🏾 ......
That makes me happy! Hopefully you're inspired to make your own, or purchase one for me or another great leather crafter in your area. Either way... We appreciate you!
Did I somehow miss you sewing the belt together? Any information on sewing the liner to the main belt?
It’s at 13:02. Then the video does not show the stitching of the belt keeper (loop), which is the same (just more delicate).
We only showed a little bit of stitching quickly we didn't want to bore any of you with it. We can include more stitching on future videos if you like.
@@OdinLeatherGoods that's helpful
Where did you buy the belt punches?
Which #2 beveller do you use? Do you have a suggested method for honing it?
Hi there sir.
What type of leather and what thickness for a belt should I get for jeans that will last decades?
I know nothing about belts.
Do they make them out of one piece of leather or 2 glued together? Which will last longer?
Which type of animal leather is the best?
Thank you.
The black counter top you are using, what is it and how do you like it...?
The table top is UHMW. Its great you can cut and punch on it and the marks don't mar the leather. That said... I have another table top that is white HDPE. I think I prefer the HDPE more - its a little softer.
You have an awesome beard. And I like your work. Thank you.
Wont those staples rust?
Nope! Stainless will last, and out perform stitches that will wear and break.
Beautiful.
Thank you.
Curious as to what size oblong punch do you use?
I would like to know also. That would cut out the guessing. It seems I always cut it too long.
My templates are sized for 1.5" oblong punches, but more often than not I'm using 1.25" oblong punches now. It makes for slightly tighter fit. For the sake of retail presentation... I don't like floppy buckles.
@@OdinLeatherGoods , Thank you!
Very nice build! I went back a couple times and couldn’t find your needle size that you use with the 138 thread or do you just use the same size needle for your 138, 207 and 277.
I think I'm using a 22 or 23 needle in the Cobra 26 for 138 thread. You may have to adjust depending on your machine.
Very inspiring! I kina lost my leathermaking-mojo a while back but your videos are inspiring me to get back on the horse! A quick query if I may, I'm in the process of deciding on a flatbed or cylinder arm machine to make my limited time more productive, if I was combining wallets, belts, collars and the odd bag, would it be better to have a cylinder or flatbed as a more "allround" machine?
Cylinder arm is more versatile…..but also more expensive. Some can be adapted to a flatbed machine with a kit(or if you’re a diy kinda guy).
Is that a Craftool stapler ?
Very nice.
What is the pull skiver at 3:15??
Why don’t you make them with replaceable Buckles using screwable anchors to close off for the buckle?