I got home from work today and spent 45 minutes coming up with a reindeer sleigh bell concept. Logged into youtube, and this was the first video I saw, lol!
@@Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers not much to detail. As an old Infantry Soldier, learned how to put a shine on boots, which are leather. So I started using my old boot swing brush on the AtomWax as a final step, after the normal application (just less rag buffing). It also cleans the wax out of grooves.
Hi, I have just recently started doing leatherwork and am so glad to see and follow your videos. You explain things so well and easy to follow along. I am excited to try to get a set of sleigh bells finished before Christmas! Thank you so much!
Hi Chuck, great project and I love the Christmas sounding bells. I have not done much tooling of leather, but I might give this a try. Thank you for sharing this project. Regards, Chris, from the UK.
I'd be scared to do the tedious parts because I got next to no patience with tedious stuff but it looks very fun to do. I'll have to give an attempt at doing something like this
Hi Chuck. Great little project.i ordered a slew of bells. Some 120s some 118s and some 115s and I'm a bit stumped I must admit. How are the #115s attached? Unlike the 120s there's only a small hole in the back that I can't get anything into to secure them
I've just started my leatherworking journey and these videos are always amazing and helpful! Can I ask what table or desk you are using? One issue I'm noticing with living in an apartment is the echo of my table when I'm using any sort of hammer, trying to get my neighbors to hate me less!
Just came across this video. Looks awesome. Tried to get to the pattern but it it says the page doesn't exist. Any chance of reloading it with the holidays coming up?
Hello! Here is a link to the downloadable pattern and product list for the Tooled Sleigh Bell Strap... www.weaverleathersupply.com/collections/hand-tooled-sleigh-bell-strap
I printed out the Impression Template, the measurements are wrong, per the video the impression area is 0.5" from the edge and the spot is 0.25" from the edge. The template the impression area is 0.75” from the edge and the spots are 0.5” from the edge, can you please fix it, thanks
Question, Chuck: Is the impression pattern on the Weaver website narrower than the one you show here in the vid? It seems like it's a lot smaller...???
Hello! Here is a updated link to the downloadable pattern and the product list... www.weaverleathersupply.com/collections/hand-tooled-sleigh-bell-strap
OLD LEATHER SMITH here, GREAT JOB CHUCK, I have noticed that you don't put a backing on your leather before tooling why? In my old age I have found a spoon works best 4 making straight edges cleaner, in fact I have been using it instead of the smooth bevels, if the client is 2 ues it in service I ALWAYS install a cover on the back as 2 not injured the annamal, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃
Hi Art, It's takes a little bit of practice to get them right every time, but, you can measure the center and mark where each side of the oblong will go first and then line it up according to your marks. As you use the punch more and more, you'll be able to get it centered just by looking.
the mailman came to the door and said, "couldn't wait to get these dang things (box of bells) off my truck", lol. they sound great!
I got home from work today and spent 45 minutes coming up with a reindeer sleigh bell concept. Logged into youtube, and this was the first video I saw, lol!
I’m giving these a try and got started yesterday. I found a single stitching iron works great for setting the spots!
My mouth dropped open when I saw how to do tooling 😮😮!! I learned something new and now I want to try it. Less complicated that I thought it was.
Yay! I showed this vid to my 16 year old son, and he wants to make this for Gramma & Grampa. So! Hope the bells get here quick! ;)
That's awesome - what a special gift!
Ha! We made it all the way through the tooling! Woot! Now for grooving and edging...
So therefore, easy enough!
Very nice, I like the belt design. Thanks Chuck.
Chuck!
I have been using a shoe brush on the atom wax with excellent results, and easyer on the hand. Ease and outcome!
ooooh...got details???
@@Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers not much to detail. As an old Infantry Soldier, learned how to put a shine on boots, which are leather. So I started using my old boot swing brush on the AtomWax as a final step, after the normal application (just less rag buffing). It also cleans the wax out of grooves.
Love your enthusiasm! Great looking belt.
Hi, I have just recently started doing leatherwork and am so glad to see and follow your videos. You explain things so well and easy to follow along. I am excited to try to get a set of sleigh bells finished before Christmas! Thank you so much!
Another wonderful video, thank you, Chuck, you are a great presenter and I am learning so much from watching you.
Thank you, Torsten!
Looking good, as always you explane so even I can understand.
Glad to hear it! Thank you, Christopher!
Thank you Chuck. 🙂
Hi Chuck, great project and I love the
Christmas sounding bells. I have not done much tooling of leather, but I might
give this a try. Thank you for sharing this project. Regards, Chris, from the UK.
I hope you do give it a try!
Just ordered 5 1.5" bells . Can't wait to start this project .
Beautiful❣️🎄
Dang that's beautiful!
I'm halfway there Chuck, you can tell it's my first time using a swivel knife, but when it's done I'm hoping my hack job is mostly hidden by the dye.
Got me all excited to make this, went to order and out of stock. If you are going to feature something should order enough stock to fill orders
Wonderful! I’ll have to give it a shot.
Thanks for this beautiful video
Was looking for christmas gift ideas, thank you!
I have made 3 of these now. I love them. But do buy the better bells for great sounds
Do a video on how to make a Western Gun Belt and Holster.
I'd be scared to do the tedious parts because I got next to no patience with tedious stuff but it looks very fun to do. I'll have to give an attempt at doing something like this
That is beautiful!!!
Thank you!
Chuck, I’m one of those that has a hard time growing around the round edges. Do you have any tricks up your sleeve for this problem? Richard
Hi Chuck. Great little project.i ordered a slew of bells. Some 120s some 118s and some 115s and I'm a bit stumped I must admit. How are the #115s attached? Unlike the 120s there's only a small hole in the back that I can't get anything into to secure them
I've just started my leatherworking journey and these videos are always amazing and helpful! Can I ask what table or desk you are using? One issue I'm noticing with living in an apartment is the echo of my table when I'm using any sort of hammer, trying to get my neighbors to hate me less!
See if this video helps! th-cam.com/video/gL3Nnou1v8A/w-d-xo.html
You can also put a piece of suede between your cutting board and marble slab and that will help dull the noise a bit.
In this case to avoid the possible water stains when slicking, would it make sense too instead use beeswax?
Just came across this video. Looks awesome. Tried to get to the pattern but it it says the page doesn't exist. Any chance of reloading it with the holidays coming up?
Hello! Here is a link to the downloadable pattern and product list for the Tooled Sleigh Bell Strap... www.weaverleathersupply.com/collections/hand-tooled-sleigh-bell-strap
What expectation should a beginner have for the amount of actual work time it would take to complete a project like this?
I printed out the Impression Template, the measurements are wrong, per the video the impression area is 0.5" from the edge and the spot is 0.25" from the edge. The template the impression area is 0.75” from the edge and the spots are 0.5” from the edge, can you please fix it, thanks
Question, Chuck: Is the impression pattern on the Weaver website narrower than the one you show here in the vid? It seems like it's a lot smaller...???
Okay, yeah, it looks like the impression borders are 1" in from the edges, rather than 1/2".
Fantastic
Thank you so much
I know this video is two years old, but is it possible to get an updated link to the pattern and the product list?
Hello! Here is a updated link to the downloadable pattern and the product list... www.weaverleathersupply.com/collections/hand-tooled-sleigh-bell-strap
OLD LEATHER SMITH here, GREAT JOB CHUCK, I have noticed that you don't put a backing on your leather before tooling why? In my old age I have found a spoon works best 4 making straight edges cleaner, in fact I have been using it instead of the smooth bevels, if the client is 2 ues it in service I ALWAYS install a cover on the back as 2 not injured the annamal, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃
When punching the oblongs (e.g. for the bells), how do you keep alignment so that the cuts are not angled/off?
Hi Art,
It's takes a little bit of practice to get them right every time, but, you can measure the center and mark where each side of the oblong will go first and then line it up according to your marks. As you use the punch more and more, you'll be able to get it centered just by looking.
Anyone know what size bells he used?
Hi Kelly,
1-1/4" is what was used. 👍