Hi, yes I would like to make them by hand, I've searched on ebay for leather craft kits and most of them come from china, I wasn't sure if they were any good or not. I'll have a look at the one you posted, thanks
Will this do for cutting straps? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Professional-Leather-Strap-Cutter-Draw-Gauge-DIY-Leathercraft-Strip-Belt-Tool-UK/233321027291?hash=item36530456db:g:ThgAAOSwZ75dX-ni
I will look at the belt blanks as well, what diameter leather should I get for collars? From the videos I've watched, something like 3mm is good? The beveler they use is a 6, should I get a set of different sizes, or will the one size do for now? By hand is fine, don't wanna over complicate things
Sadly my staffy suffers from allergies but I think shes fine with leather, well she's worn leather collars before without any issues, so hopefully she will be okay. Do you think some sort of padding might offer better protection from stuff washing out from the leather onto her skin?
I've got myself a good knife that I use for work, it will need a new blade though
So my tool list so far is:
leather strap cutter
beveler
Rivet setter
mallet
Rulers, 1ft and 3ft
Punch for the buckle
One of them punches for the end of the collar that gives it a nice round edge
Do the edges of the leather need to be sewn? I see on some collars theres stitching around the edges?
Thanks for all the replies!