Nick's Quick Tips: How to cleanly cut a NATO or ZULU watch strap down to size

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  • @misternobody4644
    @misternobody4644 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The way I did it is I cut the rounded tip off of my NATO. After that, I figured out how much of the NATO strap I plan to cut and then placed the rounded tip on the strap on where I want the new rounded edge to be located. I use the rounded tip as a template to cut using a scissor. After that, I use the tip of a soldering iron to cinch the rough edge of the new tip. The end. With my method, you keep the same form of the rounded tip edge that came with your NATO.

  • @Bonpu
    @Bonpu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn't have my soldering iron at hand. So I adapted your method using the mentioned key ring as a template, sharp scissors and a sheet of aluminum (soda can) on a stove top. Worked just as fine. It occurred to me one might pay attention not to get the ring so hot it leaves a mark on the strap. Thanks for the inspiration and your lovely reviews!

  • @ianchamberlain1631
    @ianchamberlain1631 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just watched this video and used your advice to shorten my black nylon Nato strap. I also removed the keeper as shown in one of your other videos. It has made the Nato much more comfortable to wear now. Thought I'd post a thank you note so -- Many thanks!!

  • @mauriciolguin
    @mauriciolguin 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best way to resize a NATO that I have seen

  • @moodyguymick
    @moodyguymick 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nick's some kinda wise guy. Good vid.

  • @davidwatson3035
    @davidwatson3035 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very neat results - that beats clamping and heating two coins etc.

  • @bryanlarsgaard9714
    @bryanlarsgaard9714 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Easy, quick, and neat exacution Nick you're a gem

  • @EverydayGentsEDC
    @EverydayGentsEDC 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful vid Nick, as always!

  • @marky9223
    @marky9223 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great method. I just tried it and it worked perfectly. Thanks!

  • @jtaka1453
    @jtaka1453 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much better than two quarters and a vice grip I've been using.

  • @oldmanrunning5360
    @oldmanrunning5360 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just trimmed a new Zulu strap to fit , terrific wheeze thanks a lot.

  • @36surferjoe
    @36surferjoe 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That was freagin wise guy! Pun intended.

  • @stu13th
    @stu13th 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Nick, is there anyway you could use this method on strengthening the fixing holes that your buckle fixes to on nato straps to reinforce them so they don't tear. Hope you can help.

  • @bbridges100
    @bbridges100 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome little tip! Thanks Nick👍

  • @TheMarkGross
    @TheMarkGross 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Smart, Good tip

  • @Mikey1951ful
    @Mikey1951ful 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant! Thanks, Nick.

  • @REDTIGER1127
    @REDTIGER1127 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    very helpful Nick thanks

  • @CaptainFury767
    @CaptainFury767 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Man! This trick works great! Thanks!

  • @DavidTorres-zp1ef
    @DavidTorres-zp1ef 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sound a bit like Kripke from the Big Bang Theory. Cool video.

  • @briantaylor9266
    @briantaylor9266 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tip!
    I notice that you remove the keepers from your straps. Can you speak to that?

    • @NickShabazz
      @NickShabazz  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Brian Taylor They're just thinner that way, and don't help much. I've got a guide to that too, going live soonish.

  • @ReticentSparrow
    @ReticentSparrow 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Timely. Was just thinking about this.

  • @Turnipcre8tor89
    @Turnipcre8tor89 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, also love the accent.

  • @markushofer7657
    @markushofer7657 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Nick, all your videos are a beautyfull thing for me ;)
    I just used this trick for my backpack! Worked great!
    Do you plan to do the zt 0456 disasamble?
    Greetings from the austrian knife community! ^^

  • @johnarshad7807
    @johnarshad7807 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    nice and crafty

  • @frozenhacks401
    @frozenhacks401 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I clicked the video hoping to get to see the citizen, can you make more videos of that watch because it does t seem too popular on youtube

    • @NickShabazz
      @NickShabazz  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've got my full review up. But I'm sure it'll keep popping up!

  • @bastieniezzi6539
    @bastieniezzi6539 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    very helpful, thanks.

  • @wornwizard
    @wornwizard 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tip!

  • @Count_Smackula
    @Count_Smackula 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    *GROAN* The puns! Just kidding, keep up the good work! I'm really glad I found your channel. Good stuff!

  • @natebowman637
    @natebowman637 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're a smart guy

  • @rubinsteinway
    @rubinsteinway 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd like mine with sauerkraut. :-)

  • @williammaurer9450
    @williammaurer9450 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yep, like it! Thx.

  • @deanwaller8283
    @deanwaller8283 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well now I need a soldering iron

  • @MrGonzo4000
    @MrGonzo4000 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good idea

  • @IlbuonvecchioRay
    @IlbuonvecchioRay 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    DONE! thank you!

  • @dubglock2312
    @dubglock2312 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks nick!!!!

  • @JayCook001
    @JayCook001 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    EYYYYYY YA WANNA CUTTA WATCH STRAP

  • @elissundberg439
    @elissundberg439 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Smuts" 😂😂😂

  • @Gamileg
    @Gamileg 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool 😎

  • @hgncbdfx
    @hgncbdfx 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    i like your facial furr. :)

  • @shodojishinable
    @shodojishinable 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My friend Tony Two Fingers can do it for me. Thanks. I gotta use scissors.

  • @miguelcornejo8679
    @miguelcornejo8679 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Puns XD