Curved End Watch Straps: Answering My Most Asked Question.

[@springbay1]

My favorite waste of time during the weekend. The only thing better is watching your own strap being created. Such a thrill to watch the process. Can't wait to try it on real soon.

[@Wasting-Time-oc7jl]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was a pleasure to make

[@simongrimwood5942]

I've been waiting with baited breath for the next strap video, and wow this didn't disappoint! Another exceptionally beautiful strap, thanks for sharing.

[@Wasting-Time-oc7jl]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@YellowJello57]

"Setting the house on fire" made me laugh

[@Wasting-Time-oc7jl]

Id love to say it's never happened to me before but that would be a lie :)

[@MacBookAir-cu4fb]

I just found your channel and I’m quite impressed by your work! But what’s more impressive is that you give us all this information for free on KZbin! That’s some real artisan knowledge you’re giving us! I’m a hobby leather crafter for a few years, and made a lot of watch straps and would consider myself decent at it. I made a Hermes „replica“ watch strap for my uncles watch which I was quite proud of as it really was very similar to the original one. The only few things I gave to figure out is how to get consistent length of straps or better said which buckle or clasp needs which length for a certain wrist circumference… patterns are nice but they are standardized and don’t always fit perfectly. I’d also be very curious on how you managed to learn to perfect the watch strap craft and eliminated mistakes you’ve made in the past. I would love to learn from a real professional! Thanks a lot for your KZbin work and I’m looking forward to more videos! Obviously, I’ve subscribed👍🏼🤓

[@Wasting-Time-oc7jl]

Thanks for the kind words. It's trial and error, as I'm sure you already know you learn from your mistakes. I still make a lot of them and have to start over. One thing that's really helped me is to 3D print the templates when I make straps.

[@alanmarklew6850]

Thank you, my prayers answered

[@Wasting-Time-oc7jl]

Glad you found it helpful

[@blister762]

A beautiful strap and it looks like it would be a comfortable one too. And never tidy your workshop. Wiser words have never been spoken.

[@Wasting-Time-oc7jl]

Indeed, the lining leather is essential for the comfort of the strap, along with not getting the top leather to thick. Glad you liked it.

[@mllcb42]

This is a question that has definitely left me wondering. Thanks for the great videos

[@Wasting-Time-oc7jl]

You are most welcome, I hope this helps you.

[@mllcb42]

@@Wasting-Time-oc7jl most definitely. I've got some leather on its way to start playing with after following your videos.

[@etebol]

Thank you so much for sharing. Is there any reading material out there, that you would recommend?

[@Wasting-Time-oc7jl]

Try Leathercraft: Traditional Handcrafted Leatherwork Skills and Projects by Nigel Armitage. It's worth a read.

[@alanmarklew6850]

Quick question, I noticed you don't put any reinforcement or strengthening around where the spring bar is and I have always wondered to its validity. I can understand on a strap that's thin or has to be skived thin to get around the where the spring bar is, what are your thoughts ? TIA

[@BokiPetrovic88]

Hi, what hole punching tool would you recommend? Thanks

[@Wasting-Time-oc7jl]

I use French punches for the slanted stitching. The price range for these vary a lot, but if you're looking for consistency it's worth investing the more expensive ones by small makers in the US and Japan.