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Here is a NEW design concept I have been working on to cut leather belt straps? The guides and the tooling are self centered. No Setup on tool changes, just drag and drop. What do you think? Any improvements, comments or suggestions? Please share the leather belt strap punch and cutters that you use?

I’m going to attempt to make my first overlay style belt, but I’d love some advice! I’m trying to add floral on the billet and buckle but want to make the middle of the belt rough out. How can I achieve a good overlay, I tried looking for a video to help but didn’t find one.. Would I skive down where I want to add the overlay so it sits flush? thanks!

Going through my burnishing options for belt production, looking for something relatively quick and that I can do on a motor burnisher that holds a good edge over time, ive seen these two products advertise as a wipe and then wait to dry, im a bit skeptical. Any experience appreciated thank you!

Hey guys I recently bought a bench grinder that I would like to use to burnish belts, I need to burnish the flesh side and also the edges too, sanding shouldnt be as much of a use. Whats the best way to do this? I was thinking having one side wooden burnisher with grooves and the other side a sleeve of canvas for the flesh side, is that the best way to do it? Thanks heaps!

Whenever I try to skive the edges on belts, I get really inconsistent results. Some areas end up skived very deeply, others barely at all. This causes them to look very unprofessional, especially once I apply Edge-Kote. How do you go about getting a consistent skiving depth? Please don't answer with "get a skiving machine"; that's out of my price range.

I’m getting ready to start making belts. I have looked at numerous leathers still have not found exactly what I’m looking for. Money is not as much of a concern as quality. I want a single ply belt in the 9 ounce range that is super smooth on the back, scratch resistant, and won’t crack when bent. What leather do you use? I tried splenda BOM leather; it was everything I wanted except for the fact that it cracked when bent. I feel like there has to be something that meets these qualities.

Great quality veg tan belt blanks for a steal! 1.5 inch width. ~55 inches long. 8-9 oz Asking $60 for 10. sell one belt and the lot pays for itself If you want more message me and I can cut a deal. I have a lot available Smooth black grain with no blemishes. The underside has no loose grain and is finished brown I’ve made a listing on my site here to keep things all in one place https://laszlosleather.shop/products/1-5in-belt-blanks-10x

I own an online store and would like to begin selling premium watch straps and men's belts in addition to my regular merchandise. But, I need a reliable supplier with experience and the ability to meet production deadlines. I'm an amateur leathercrafter myself, but don't have the time to produce the quantities that I'll need. I have some basic design ideas and preferred materials (Horween, Wickett & Craig, etc.), but would love to explore concepts with you as well. Please DM for more details. Bonus points if you live near Boise, Idaho or Tucson, Arizona where our offices are, but I'm otherwise open to any location.

Just a heads up I have a few Large Lots of hardware for sale in a few different Bay auctions. Below are the links: Solid Brass rivets ( 17 pounds worth!! ) - https://www.ebay.com/itm/255807307824 Bag Hardware - Slides, clips, squares and spikes: https://www.ebay.com/itm/255807478499 Stainless Steel belt / strap loops - https://www.ebay.com/itm/255807382550 Large Belt Buckles for straps / belts. Lot of 50 ! - https://www.ebay.com/itm/255807550261 Solid Brass Belt buckles lot of 50 - https://www.ebay.com/itm/255807560899 Line 20 snaps and parts extremely large lot - https://www.ebay.com/itm/255807643227 Line 24 Snaps and parts Massive collection - https://www.ebay.com/itm/255807656974 Split rings of various sizes mostly stainless steel: https://www.ebay.com/itm/255807673280 Various collection of chains for use on bags, wallets etc - https://www.ebay.com/itm/255807694264 Stainless steel links, possible use in keychains 35 total - https://www.ebay.com/itm/255807704433 Hermes Collectors item Book - La Beaute en Voyage Rare item out of print - https://www.ebay.com/itm/255807718152 Shiny Nickel Padlocks for various uses - https://www.ebay.com/itm/255807497282 Stainless Steel Pony Chain Swivels Lot of 12 - https://www.ebay.com/itm/255807358982 CS Osborne Draw Gauge plus Extra blade - https://www.ebay.com/itm/255803922372 Thanks!

This is one of my 1st belt press/punch that I made for leather belt straps. This is the Hole-Punch for the machine above!

Hello Leather Workers, I have an opertunity for someone who is interested and capable of taking on custom orders for various items that I no longer have the capacity to fill. I will have my customers to contact you directly where you can work with them to fulfill their needs. I will assist you when possible with design, hardware sourcing and patterns, but the job would be yours to bid, make the product, collect payment and deliver. This work often leads to future orders and generates new customers. I have two jobs waiting to get started. If interesed, please contact me for more information. Silverd

What are some suppliers who produce good quality kits for skilled leather workers, not kids at summer camp or beginners? If you believe a couple of suppliers stand head and shoulders above the others in this area, please tell me about them!

Looking for some quality flat lacing chisels for buck stitching a belt. I have a smaller set but.. I have checked all the usual suspects and they either don't have that size or they are out of stock.

Hello All! I recently moved cross country, and my new studio no longer has room for this industrial strap cutter machine by artisan. New was $1890, Im asking $950 OBO, willing to negociate! This is a workhorse if you make belts or need straps in any large quantities where manually is just too much. Model is AK-22 (see photos). I live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, pick only please Only thing missing is the plexiglass guard, as it got cracked in the move.

For anyone looking for medieval findings from a supplier in North America, I started started buckles, chapes, belt mounts and rapier hanger findings last year. My ETSY store is called ReliquariaMedieval. My postage prices are much better than suppliers from Europe. Plus you get friendly Canadian customer service. I would love to work with you and really enjoy seeing final projects! Take care, Ellaire

10oz veg-tan belt. Airbrushed with Indelible brand dye (brunette). Ran a little antique over it and hand stitched the perimeter.

ABOUT ME: Hi there! I am searching for someone who might need a great INDUSTRIAL sewing machine Check this out please and see if it could be of any use... I was going to create leather belts and gun holsters in Texas, but I changed my mind once I returned to Alabama...I am an aerialist and I would like to sell my machine to invest in my dream...If you're not interested PLEASE share with someone you think may be interested. The Lord works in mysterious ways, #GodBless ABOUT THE MACHINE: The Techsew 5100 Special Edition is the ultimate sewing machine designed for a wide range of leather work projects. Light range leather work: Purses, handbags, pouches, wallets, notebook covers, vests Medium range leather work: Belts, knife sheaths, scabbards, quivers, horse blankets Heavy range leather work: Saddles, gun holsters, knife sheaths, harnesses, horse tack Additionally it is also great for non-leather work applications such as tie down straps, boat/car covers, orthopaedics, thick paper binding, parachute harnesses, tarps, vinyl, canvas, synthetics, heavy webbing and more. What makes the Techsew 5100 Special Edition so special? Techsew SmartServo-NP Needle Position Motor The Techsew SmartServo-NP is an automatic needle positioning motor which saves you tons of time and effort while sewing. This powerful and versatile motor will automatically lift the needle at the end of a seam, or automatically leave it in the bottom position. This will eliminate the need to constantly turn your handwheel to position your needle. At 1HP and 800W, The SmartServo-NP will help your machine power through thick leather at any of the 16 adjustable speed settings. Additionally, a speed reducer is used in combination with the SmartServo-NP motor for added power and speed control. This system is ideal for beginner, intermediate and expert sewers as well. ALL EXCLUSIVE TO THE TECHSEW 5100 SPECIAL EDITION! Features: Triple Feed - Walking Foot (needle feed + alternating presser feet + bottom feed) 1" Presser foot clearance Sews from 6oz all the way up to 7/8" thick 16.5" Cylinder bed Equipped with Techsew SmartServo-NP motor and speed reducer to sew at slow & controlled speeds - great for novice, intermediate and professional sewers Reverse stitch - for reinforcing stitches 12 inch heavy duty flywheel Reinforced steel pedestal style table with adjustable height (sew standing up or sitting down) Includes: Complete table with casters, SmartServo-NP motor, speed reducer,TS-28 LED lamp, TS-5 LED stitch light, TLG laser guide, swing down roller guide, flatbed table attachment, 3 pkgs of Organ diamond point needles,8 bobbins, thread lube pot, left toe foot, double toe foot, center foot, smooth blanket foot set, 1 lb. (16oz) cone of thread, oiler, instruction manual, repair tools, thread clipper. Stitch length adjustment up to 11mm (7/16") Uses thread sizes 69 to 415 Uses needle sizes 18 to 27 FREE setup & instructional DVD included! Includes Limited Lifetime Warranty and FREE technical support for the life of your machine Machine comes pre-threaded, oiled, adjusted and READY TO SEW Specifications: Needle sizes: 18 to 27 Thread sizes: 69 to 415 Presser foot clearance: 1" Sewing capacity: 6oz to 7/8" thick Cylinder bed length: 16.5" Maximum stitch length: 11mm Techsew SmartServo-NP motor: 800W, 1HP, 110V, 300 to 1800RPM, 16 speed settings with bright LED display, completely silent when idle and reduced noise during operation. The most POWERFUL servo motor in the industry.

Not sure if anyone has seen this tool on the Arizona Belt Company page - wondering if anyone has one or would know where to get one?

Hermann Oak British Brown belt straps, need to sell, Very nice sheen, Not the color I use, - 1.5 inch width black edge belt straps, 10-12 oz., 3.90/ft. 1.25 inch width black edge belt sraps, 10-12 oz., 3.50/ft. Straps up to 9 feet, shipping via priority mail actual cost.

How are yall dying roughout leather? and if you are leaving the natural color, do you oil it or finish it in any way before sending it out the door??

After learning to make stuff a few mo the ago for my brother’s birthday, I decided I’d use my new hobby for some more gifts. Some card holders, a simple belt, a valet, and a big wallet later I’m loving the craft. The big wallet edges and corners aren’t finished in this pic.

I'm working on a pattern for billets for a rough out belts and have some questions. How do I determine the correct length of billets to balance the belt. Is there a ratio between the billet end and the buckle end.

For sale used Randall NSB beveling machine $2900. The machine is in El Paso Tx. buyer pays for the shipping. No international shipping. Sold as-is. Items on the table are not included. I also have an older one for $1500. A new machine at Randall Campbell cost around $5000. Email me for more info. ricksaulg@aol.com

I did a search for this, got some hits, but didn't see a definitive answer (maybe there isn't one). I've been making 1-1/2" belts from a side I bought. I've been cutting the belts out with a strap cutter. I end up with straps that are about 72" long, but for the belts I probably don't need a strap longer than 55". I end up with a lot of waste. I was wondering, from a best practices standpoint, if people cut the neck/front leg section off so there's an extra piece of leather for other work. My max strap length for that hide would only be 55". I may cut a couple 72" long straps when I first get a hide so I could have a couple long straps handy. Just curious about best practices on efficient use of the leather.

Is there a tutorial or a how to on how to do these type of belts (see photo) particularly how to do the background side of the belt. Any help is appreciated