Just purchased a no.79 in 38" and I can't wait to have it in hand. I had a Duluth Trading Co. Lifetime Belt that failed on me and they are giving me a hard time with the warranty so I looked around and learned about Bucklehurst. Thanks for continuing tradition making things they way they used to.
Like a lot of people who have watched Harry over the years on you-tube and promising myself that i would treat myself to one of his belts .I finally ordered one and i wasn't disappointed his attention to detail is second to none including the box and packaging The belt was a perfect fit all i can say to anyone considering buying a belt is don't wait like i did and go ahead and order one Craftspeople like Harry should be supported in their craft. You get what you pay for and this belt will last a lifetime Thanks Harry
Another vid maker calls the crap belt shown at the start of this vid as 'fashion trash'. An apt description. This chap rounding his belt edges is spot on (removing the corners with an edging tool), this is standard bridle making practice, same with punching oval adjusting holes. English Sedgwick leather this vid maker uses, lovely leather and a joy to work with. I use Sedgwick leather for safety items such as stirrups, girth point, girths and surcingles. I love working with Sedgwick. I have visited that oak bark tannery in Cobbeton in Devon, also lovely leather - J&FJ Baker tannery. From an Aussie saddlemaker. I hope this vid maker keeps up his informative videos.
your correct Harry, I live in Texas and all my life I bought them kind if belts and every time they wore out in the same fashion, I learned myself to make my own from quality veg leather, a solid leather type is the only way to go even if one has to go to Tandy and buy one already split and in veg
Wonderful video! Thanks for sharing! I appreciate the small details you put into your belt, especially the skiving (sp) when the leather attaches to the buckle. As I've shopped around for a good quality belt, there are a lot of people making belts out of good leather. But when I look at the pictures of the belt, especially on a person, the leather bludges heavily around the buckle. You can tell they just don't have much manufacturing or crafting experience. I will be going to check out your website and see if I can find a new belt!
another great video, Harry. Thank you! Three questions: did you make your own loop sticks, and will you do a video on different kinds of quality leather, and a video on what leather from different parts of the animal are particularly good for?
John Dally Hi John.....I use leather blanks as loop sticks....I have used wooden ones but because I round all edges both sides for wearer comfort I find the blanks work just fine. I have popped a film up on leather quality....thanks for the suggestions I will see what I can do. Best regards Harry
I bought a good leather belt when i was fourteen and wore it almost every day it has finally given up the ghost after my 50th birthday it is well worth buying a good leather belt.....
I got into leather crafts in about a year ago and I've made some belts using low-grade leather from Tandy Leather. but now I want to step up my game and I'm conflicted between purchasing a side from Wickett and Craig or Sedgwick
Your belts look great Harry and you are a very easy watch. I'm sick and tired of spending 20 odd quid on belts that just disintegrate in months. Time to trade up for me, might as well start with one of yours. Forgive the daft question but what is your site called so I can order?
Hello Vi Vie, I I would not overly recommend my belts for someone looking for a soft belt, as they are all full grain thick leather made to last, and need to break in to an extent, but will reward you with years of service. For casual wear the oak bark ones are very good, they are thick and heavy duty. For more formal wear the slightly thinner and smooth surface of the Sedgwicks are best, and the plain bridle belts are going to be similar to the Sedgwicks, but softer.
@@SOCerberus94 Hi I will list some tomorrow or at the weekend including a 28 inch trouser size which will be reduced as it has a faint scratch...if you want me to send you a link once listed please send me a message to harrycycle@gmail.com thanks.
Great video! I'm 39 years old and i purchased an genuine brown leather abercrombie & fitch belt with solid brass components made in usa back in 1997 for $50 dollars and i still use it to this day. I have never had a problem with leather cracking or anything like that but the other day the small leather piece that holds the belts access fell off ughh. The belt still works great but now the extra is flapping all around. My question is do you have any good advice on how to fix it? I still have the piece with the little metal piece that holds it together but one side tore a tiny bit. It seems it originally went under the belts stitching as well. Not sure how to crimp it back together if i can't see what i'm doing under the belt stitching? Any advice would help. This belt still has years of use left in it, definitely a quality made belt. Thanks!
You really cannot beat the quality of a good Oak Bark tanned belt, do you make your J&F Baker leather belts with the colour stitching and roller buckle ? I really cant see how ,with all the extra operations and machine equipment required, that the "processed leather is cheaper than real leather, every time you go through a process it require time and equipment, you would think that this inferior material would cost more to produce, I realise they stat with leather scraps, but it is still extra work. Chris B.
Hi my current range of oak bark belts are on my website...it regularly changes...I have done fancy stitching but I do this channel set below the surface and I prefer the firmness of the Sedgwicks leather for that...they are both lovely first rate leathers in different ways...and yes knock spots off any reconstituted rubbish that really should not be called leather! Regards Harry
I've worn one of these belts for two years, and I think it's a great belt except that it sticks out quite a lot between the strap and buckle (it doesn't want to "lie flat"). I would still buy another one but on the web site it looks like they're sewn instead of rivetted; am I wrong?
Hello thanks very much for your feedback, and yes I have been doing quite a few with saddle stitched on buckles, do you prefer the saddlers rivets ones? I may do a few more of those in the New Year. All the best Harry
@@harryrogers I don't mind stitched or riveted, but the rivets on mine seem to have performed perfectly. Have you experimented with using both? I would be up for buying a £100+ belt. BTW I might send you a picture showing the part of mine that won't "lie down".
@@metallitech I might try some with blackened rivets, I think you could almost tow a truck with saddlers rivets! Is your belt an oak bark tanned belt, they are quite thick and take longer to bed in, but a little hand warmth might coax it in, you could feed it with something like Effax to soften it a bit, but it will go darker, and of course watch your clothes...I hope that helps.
@@harryrogers I have used saddle soap once, and I have been meaning to get some Lord Sheraton balsam. I think that the ultimate solution would be to have the holes going through at an angle instead of normal. But I know nothing about leatherwork.
@@harryrogers sir is there any way to contact with you? I'm really trying so hard to build up new premimum belts manufacturing in budget for budget sagemet.but in my country the tanneries people are dumb & people are here not used of international standards.
Hi David...I do not own one so cannot in fairness comment, but when deciding if a belt is good I personally look to see if its vegetable tanned, full grain, full thickness bridle leather which is fairly rare these days.
Just purchased a no.79 in 38" and I can't wait to have it in hand. I had a Duluth Trading Co. Lifetime Belt that failed on me and they are giving me a hard time with the warranty so I looked around and learned about Bucklehurst. Thanks for continuing tradition making things they way they used to.
Thanks very much for your support. I really enjoy making these and it's great to keep the crafts going....thankyou. Best wishes Harry
Like a lot of people who have watched Harry over the years on you-tube and promising myself that i would treat myself to one of his belts .I finally ordered one and i wasn't disappointed his attention to detail is second to none including the box and packaging The belt was a perfect fit all i can say to anyone considering buying a belt is don't wait like i did and go ahead and order one Craftspeople like Harry should be supported in their craft. You get what you pay for and this belt will last a lifetime Thanks Harry
Thanks very much Michael, I really appreciate that.
Another vid maker calls the crap belt shown at the start of this vid as 'fashion trash'. An apt description. This chap rounding his belt edges is spot on (removing the corners with an edging tool), this is standard bridle making practice, same with punching oval adjusting holes. English Sedgwick leather this vid maker uses, lovely leather and a joy to work with. I use Sedgwick leather for safety items such as stirrups, girth point, girths and surcingles. I love working with Sedgwick. I have visited that oak bark tannery in Cobbeton in Devon, also lovely leather - J&FJ Baker tannery. From an Aussie saddlemaker. I hope this vid maker keeps up his informative videos.
Nice job Harry, always a pleasure taking time to watch you inform and discuss stuff :)
Daoskunk Thank you.
Great belts Mr Harry! congratulations on your pride of workmanship!
Same reason I got into it mate! Thanks for sharing.
Brilliant. Thanks for this Harry.
You just can't beat quality. Keep up the good work Harry.
Thanks Tim
Just made my first two hand stitched belts using Sedgwick bridle leather and your videos as guidance. Thanks Harry.
RAR Knives and Leatherwork That's great.....lovely leather.....will compliment the quality of your splendid knives.
RAR Knives and Leatherwork e
I agree whole heartedly Harry. That's why I do all my own wood work.
So true about high street quality, cheap and cheerful. Lovely work and talk through Harry thank you ~Peace~
Now I know why my cheap belts don't last, beautiful work Harry.
Thanks Ron
Why most buy poorly made belts? They cheap most not going to pay $90-$150 or more for a belt. Yes very nice belt and you get what you pay for.
What a character! Keep up the good work!
Excellent vid Harry.
I have a belt made with the methods your talking about thats from world war two and has been worn for 70 years, and is still in pretty good shape
Your belts are pristine high end Atelier quality classic men's belts.As is all of your work.Great video!Thanks!
Thanks
The same reason I started to make belts for me and my family and friends.
I have a vintage Coach belt made in the USA in burgundy, wear it everyday and still shows no signs of falling apart!
Harry, you do such beautiful work---
Thanks
I just got one too this week. Amazing quality!!
Thanks
Excellent & informative!!
Parabéns que qualidade! Obrigado por compartilhar!
your correct Harry, I live in Texas and all my life I bought them kind if belts and every time they wore out in the same fashion, I learned myself to make my own from quality veg leather, a solid leather type is the only way to go even if one has to go to Tandy and buy one already split and in veg
Nice work!! Wished I could afford to buy from u sir..
Wonderful video! Thanks for sharing! I appreciate the small details you put into your belt, especially the skiving (sp) when the leather attaches to the buckle. As I've shopped around for a good quality belt, there are a lot of people making belts out of good leather. But when I look at the pictures of the belt, especially on a person, the leather bludges heavily around the buckle. You can tell they just don't have much manufacturing or crafting experience. I will be going to check out your website and see if I can find a new belt!
Thanks very much.
I've just ordered a 48 inch Sedgwick 1 1/2 inch looking forward to wearing it, Best wishes Lee
Thats great, Thanks Lee ....posted and on its way to you. Best wishes Harry
Thank you Harry. My question now is where to put my belts size on the order. ?
another great video, Harry. Thank you! Three questions: did you make your own loop sticks, and will you do a video on different kinds of quality leather, and a video on what leather from different parts of the animal are particularly good for?
John Dally Hi John.....I use leather blanks as loop sticks....I have used wooden ones but because I round all edges both sides for wearer comfort I find the blanks work just fine. I have popped a film up on leather quality....thanks for the suggestions I will see what I can do. Best regards Harry
I bought a good leather belt when i was fourteen and wore it almost every day it has finally given up the ghost after my 50th birthday it is well worth buying a good leather belt.....
I got into leather crafts in about a year ago and I've made some belts using low-grade leather from Tandy Leather. but now I want to step up my game and I'm conflicted between purchasing a side from Wickett and Craig or Sedgwick
any tips on how to differentiate r4eal leather and man made pvc? thx
Your belts look great Harry and you are a very easy watch. I'm sick and tired of spending 20 odd quid on belts that just disintegrate in months. Time to trade up for me, might as well start with one of yours. Forgive the daft question but what is your site called so I can order?
can you tell me where are you buy leather! I like what you do and I want to do it too!
What material is the best alternative for non-leather belts?
Do you make gun belts and holster for saa colt peacemakers co2 ? Mike UK
Since you’ve closed your shop, can you recommend some other good quality online shops (espically in the US)?
I don't know what Odin Leathercraft is doing these days??
Great video! One question though, does the same apply for women's belts? I heard that they should be softer or something
Hello Vi Vie, I I would not overly recommend my belts for someone looking for a soft belt, as they are all full grain thick leather made to last, and need to break in to an extent, but will reward you with years of service. For casual wear the oak bark ones are very good, they are thick and heavy duty. For more formal wear the slightly thinner and smooth surface of the Sedgwicks are best, and the plain bridle belts are going to be similar to the Sedgwicks, but softer.
I was glad that a found your store, but then saw that my size in black was not in stock :(
Oh sorry...I am currently working on 1.5 inch wide black Sedgwicks!
@@harryrogers When do you think we can expect black 28-inchers to be back in stock? Also, thanks for the reply :)
@@SOCerberus94 Hi I will list some tomorrow or at the weekend including a 28 inch trouser size which will be reduced as it has a faint scratch...if you want me to send you a link once listed please send me a message to harrycycle@gmail.com thanks.
Nice video.
I have a question.
How do you treat the back side of your belt to be that smooth?
It's been expertly curried by great tanners.
Great video! I'm 39 years old and i purchased an genuine brown leather abercrombie & fitch belt with solid brass components made in usa back in 1997 for $50 dollars and i still use it to this day. I have never had a problem with leather cracking or anything like that but the other day the small leather piece that holds the belts access fell off ughh. The belt still works great but now the extra is flapping all around. My question is do you have any good advice on how to fix it? I still have the piece with the little metal piece that holds it together but one side tore a tiny bit. It seems it originally went under the belts stitching as well. Not sure how to crimp it back together if i can't see what i'm doing under the belt stitching? Any advice would help. This belt still has years of use left in it, definitely a quality made belt. Thanks!
One option is to buy a solid brass keeper and another is to repurpose parts from a charity shop belt.
Anyone ever tell you you sound a slight bit like the late Kenneth Williams? :)
It is indeed dificult to find a GENUINE leather belt that is not made from recycled bits of leather nowadays.
Hello Harry. I just bought a belt from your website in this video's description.
Looking forward to it's arrival. 👍👍
a genuine leather belt is the lowest quality leather.
you should consider buying full-grain leather.
awesome
brilliant belts even some of the so called top end high street belts are poor enough
You really cannot beat the quality of a good Oak Bark tanned belt, do you make your J&F Baker leather belts with the colour stitching and roller buckle ? I really cant see how ,with all the extra operations and machine equipment required, that the "processed leather is cheaper than real leather, every time you go through a process it require time and equipment, you would think that this inferior material would cost more to produce, I realise they stat with leather scraps, but it is still extra work. Chris B.
Hi my current range of oak bark belts are on my website...it regularly changes...I have done fancy stitching but I do this channel set below the surface and I prefer the firmness of the Sedgwicks leather for that...they are both lovely first rate leathers in different ways...and yes knock spots off any reconstituted rubbish that really should not be called leather! Regards Harry
The belts look very nice ,sir .how to buy a belt from you?
Frank Z Hi Frank...just Google Bucklehurst Leather..lots on my website...regards Harry
grear work .do you have a website
Thanks yes its Bucklehurst Leather...super veg tanned handmade belts. Regards Harry
Pity on the zoom in quality
Nevertheless enjoyed the video very much!
Hi Harry , need your contact .
I've worn one of these belts for two years, and I think it's a great belt except that it sticks out quite a lot between the strap and buckle (it doesn't want to "lie flat").
I would still buy another one but on the web site it looks like they're sewn instead of rivetted; am I wrong?
Hello thanks very much for your feedback, and yes I have been doing quite a few with saddle stitched on buckles, do you prefer the saddlers rivets ones? I may do a few more of those in the New Year. All the best Harry
@@harryrogers I don't mind stitched or riveted, but the rivets on mine seem to have performed perfectly. Have you experimented with using both? I would be up for buying a £100+ belt.
BTW I might send you a picture showing the part of mine that won't "lie down".
@@metallitech I might try some with blackened rivets, I think you could almost tow a truck with saddlers rivets! Is your belt an oak bark tanned belt, they are quite thick and take longer to bed in, but a little hand warmth might coax it in, you could feed it with something like Effax to soften it a bit, but it will go darker, and of course watch your clothes...I hope that helps.
@@harryrogers I have used saddle soap once, and I have been meaning to get some Lord Sheraton balsam.
I think that the ultimate solution would be to have the holes going through at an angle instead of normal. But I know nothing about leatherwork.
@@metallitech Thanks, I will try that out on a scrap and see what happens.
i’ve purchased designer belts that didn’t last nearly as long as a $20 belt
Sir pls help me.
What is Full Vegetable Crust & full chrome crust
Are they similar to veg tan & chrome tan
&
Are they good for belt
🙏 pls help
They are not dyed at the tannery, but can be dyed to belt colours later.
@@harryrogers sir is there any way to contact with you?
I'm really trying so hard to build up new premimum belts manufacturing in budget for budget sagemet.but in my country the tanneries people are dumb & people are here not used of international standards.
i wear a cow collar from tractor supply
forget that last comment off Angie stringer. it was off me. she logged onto my account lol
hello harry. I just replied through my wife email. about where I work can you reply to me thanks. mark
what is the widest belt you offer?
James Drennan 1.5 inches James
Harry Rogers thanks but my buckle is larger almost 2. thanks anyway harry
Hugo boss belts any good quality?
Hi David...I do not own one so cannot in fairness comment, but when deciding if a belt is good I personally look to see if its vegetable tanned, full grain, full thickness bridle leather which is fairly rare these days.
Where can I get a black leather belt
Hi on my website Bucklehurst Leather...Thanks.
PS Link in the description
In the US, I think that's called 'bonded leather'. Bonded leather is to leather what MDF is to wood. It's nasty.
Yes . its sometimes called that here but not very often....thanks for that John. Regards Harry
Wince Once: Buy Quality; enjoy for years, if not lifetimes. Or wince every time you use junk, until it is useless; which will be soon.
In my book, it's just not leather. Composite should have a different name.