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    Another reason possibly is that often snake has to have joins to get the full belt length which is often just skived, glued and overlapped. If the backing is a bit soft and stretchy, as the furry edges make me suspect then the extra stretch would make the join likely to undo. By putting in an extra line he may have thought that, that would reduce the stretching.
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    Yes I would generally do the skiving after the edging then apply a little heat if necessary to pull back to shape and touch up edges if required. A tapered strap is quite common for wrist straps I think to accommodate a smaller buckle but sometimes the right buckle can be used, it really depends on the weight of the buckle and peoples taste. Taking the top picture I put in and making a veg centre piece or whatever might be a way to use up the 5/8" straps.Here is a similar use in one I've made for watch bands etc.
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    Hi Bikermutt07, Firstly I don't know about how others do it as I am entirely self taught but I would normally finish my edging before applying the buckles and then touch up after. 5/8" sounds a bit narrow for most men to me.Getting the length right on a wristband is pretty difficult but what I have come up with works for most. When doing a buckle style as shown in the picture I do one at 7 1/2" at centre hole which does small men and most ladies, and one at 8 1/2" which covers most men. Another idea is a link style that allows you to remove links to suit. Mostly for ladies I think but I don't know for sure.Other than that if using snaps etc the lengths I use go from about 6" to 8 1/4" in 3/4" jumps. Reckon that bout covers it. Regards Brian
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    Location may help Howard. If you were near Rockhampton Australia I would do one split fox nix. Many others here may do likewise. Regards Brian
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    No special tools needed really, They will just hammer in together. The pics may be a little better looking than original as I polished the tops a bit first. This then started to show the copper coat layer and to get a really good look they would need to be re-plated. The supplier is from Australia and is mostly a wholesaler but the company is Marish Accessories in Melbourne.http://www.marishaccessories.com.au/index.html The ones I've used are the smaller 14mm tops and if want just a few pm me a postal location if that helps. I would think if your in the US - Ohio Travel would have them.Regards Brian
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    Hard to say the value from the pics shown. I think that the edges could do with a bit better burnishing or edging as I think it looks a bit hairy there. Other than that I think looks pretty good.Regards Brian
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    Hi EfrainBG, I have used these before but take into account that there is a lot more to consider in the hole size than there is in a Sam Brown stud. Some pics in this pdf file should help to explain. Hope that helps. Regards Brian Hornback button wristband.pdf
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    They are always tooo small I think, but like yourself some of the best work comes from the person rather than the place.
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    The principle reminds me a lot of a docking saw when I was wood machining. The stopper would make a big difference of course as to the speed of repetitive cutting. I think a tape measure on the back fence would be quicker and easier to do, but mostly we used to make up template lengths to more quickly set the fence stop. One of the main ways I make belts is after edge finishing etc, is to dock them to length and then finish of the end.(Note picture) Cutting a 100 keepers quickly to a set length from a long strip would be an advantage. At present I do keepers cutting with a clicker press and I think this docking tool would be far faster to set and cut. It may need an adjustable bolt along the top or bottom arms to stop the blade from going to deeply. I would be interested to buy if you care to sell any. Some pics and measurement would be good if you prefer not to make. Regards Brian
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    Don't forget that the speed of repetitive cutting with a good tool would likely pay for itself quite quickly.
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    Very good idea and I must say your attention to detail looks very good as well. How much testing have you done and does the wood piece hold up well? Are you selling them or plans? Best regards Brian
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    Hi Nu, Here if it helps is a bag Hanger that I came up with a fair while ago. I have attached a pdf file that if printed on A4 should be true to size. The main advantage with this is it can allow the belt to be taken on and off a long run of belts without taking the holder off. The size marking on it helps to keep the belts to go back in the right order as well. I normally supply these to my customers a range of for a around a couple of $ each. Between 2 and 3mm Veg works well. Also there is a bit of room for your logo as well. The last picture shows what you can do with an old shopping trolley as shown here welded to my garage door. Regards Brian Belt hangerl (2).pdf
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    Yeah well I guess that's what they are for. But ..... I may have not given them long enough a time to test out fully. I better go and do it again dammit.
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    Thanks SamB. I'm sure the next video has got to be better if not as much fun product testing at least. Regards Brian
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    Thanks Bill. I think I tested them pretty good but let me know if you're coming down under and I'll get a new batch ready.
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    Give credit where it is due and here it well and truly is Regards Brian
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    And here is mine then. Laugh all you like I don't care. With Australia's gun laws this is the first time I have been asked to make a holster,rig whatever you call it and it is following the customer's rough pattern mostly. The leather is extra strong and waterproof and near impossible to wet and mould. I bought it for motorcycle tool bag use and was the only heavy stuff I had on hand in a hurry. Price was low. Excuses over here it is.
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    A Masters work I must say and I aint Lion.
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    It looks pretty good and I think your wife should be proud to have it on her side. I think possibly the middle gusset stitch could have come a bit closer to the corners but am not sure. In all other aspects I can see very professional. Regards Brian
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    Its a busy time of year with Christmas coming up fast and customer orders pressing, but a little product testing must not be overlooked. I am trying to learn how to make "how to video's" and such and this is my first attempt. I didn't want to make it too boring so it may be a bit fast but I reckon if your interested enough you can replay and hit the pause where ever you like. Comments are welcome.
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    Welcome Martin Hrcka. Your minimalist card holder looks very well done and the design looks good as well. I hope your Etsy shop goes well for you. The pricing looks very competitive. Regards Brian
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    Once again I must say I wish there was a CampbellRandall style of supplier in Australia. I have a Fortuna and a FAV AV2 and both are very good machines. The main difference is on the FAV that I have is the screw down holder on the back that allows the feed wheel to be set at different feed speeds if running continuously. I do find the Fortuna a little smoother but as I said both are very good and are IMO one of the essential tools in serious leather goods production.
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    That is a very good useful video Uwe. I have now bookmarked it.Thanks again for sharing.
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    Very good attention to detail. Are you happy with the metal strap holder instead of skin in how it works?
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    That will fix the darn....ing machine missin stitches I reckon. They'll all now miss nice and evenly.
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