Cutting Leather Straps 101 - Using a Strap Cutter

[@ArcticFlies56]

You know the old saying, “simple is better”! I bought the the cutter from Tandy when I started leather work a few months ago. I had no idea what I was doing but it seemed like a good hobby. I got this cutter and I was surprised that there were no instructions. It’s like, here go cut. I had no idea what the screw at the end of the split rail was for I figured out the the screw down thumb screw was to tighten the split rail from moving. Until right now I had no idea what that end screw did. Thank you for clearing that up for me. Simple for some, is not simple for others.

[@TheAtrayle]

Thank you for this. I’ve had this tool laying around for years, found it at Goodwill with a set of leather working tools and couldn’t figure out how to start the cut. Just used it today and it worked like a charm to cut down a strap for my soon to be hat band!

[@beverlyashtonvickers]

Thank you.....not "Too Simple" for a novice using this cutter for the first time! You took the mystery out of it for me.........

[@jenniferbauer2464]

Thanks for making such good videos on the basics. So many videos out there are way too complicated for someone who just needs a basic question answered.

[@jameskleist4019]

Thank you just the information I needed and let me tell you why I looked for this video and why I chose yours is I watch many of your videos and you are a good teacher. I mostly needed how to put my strap cutter back together as well.

[@MichaelBryne]

Thanks for your run through on this, it was very helpful

[@sarahpritchett172]

So I'm just getting into this craft (I inherited all my dads tools and have no idea what any of them are) but I clicked on the video because he has a tool that looks exactly like the one you were holding in the thumb nail. I now realize that the strip of leather I worked at hand cutting for like 20 min for my dogs collar (my first project) could have been done in like 2 min with significantly less stress/time... the more you know

[@stuartmarkman769]

I made the mistake of buying a cheaper model strap cutter and after it arrived a had a hell of a time getting it set up. The screw on the back was turning the round plat that locks the shaft in place and I couldn't get it level. I also tried to set up the width of cut but noticed the ruler on the shaft seemed a little odd. I measured the distance between each inch and it was over an eighth of an inch too long. I sent it back to Amazon and ordered the one you reccomended from Tandy .

[@simut10]

Thanks you for that video, now I know how to do it! Love to see you making bags and totes in the future

[@iLoveLeatherNYC]

Good video, very helpful and straight forward. I will be getting one of these!

[@Monorail310]

Thanks, man. I bought this thing online with no instructions, and though I'm a handy fellow, will admit I couldn't for the life of me figure the mf'er out. Now, I'm all set 🤘 hope you've weathered the last few years and come out on top

[@danielirvine7468]

I doubt you check the comments but just wanted to say thank you I was using this tool completely wrong and for the life of me couldn’t work out why my straps weren’t straight Now I know cheers bro

[@sandricabello2608]

Thank you for the demo… Cheers

[@dmk3account684]

Thank you, the instruction pictures don't really cut it. This was very helpful!

[@ChunkyJo]

I love KZbin. Standing in Tandy wondering is it’s trash. Decided to snag it. Thanks for the vid!

[@psychnptx]

Thank you for this explanation!

[@johnnyc.5979]

I followed your advice and it works easily. My first cut was not perfect because I didn't have a super long ruler, had to slice the reference line in two cuts.

[@MystLily]

I'd like to know a bit more about different threads used on sewing machine as apposed to hand stitching threads

[@kimberlytaylor5886]

Thanks for the great video and advice. I do always have a problem getting the cut started. Any suggestions?

[@whitandpark]

Whit Here, I typically put the strap cutter on the leather, make a little mark with the blade and then cut a small line down with a knife so I can more easily pull the leather out of the top of the strap cutter. Hopefully that makes a little sense!

[@pattymitchell9265]

Would that cut softer leather? What is the thinnest leather you think it would cut successfully? Thank you.

[@treefuzz7509]

So what’s the best way to get that perfectly straight edge before using the strap cutter?

[@anyaghadimi9890]

Excellent! got it right the first time :)

[@commonsensecorner7275]

I just ordered one yesterday and I am excited about all the tools that I just ordered as a beginner! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Oh, did you know that your audio was low at first, then cranked at 4:17? 😬

[@sascenturion]

Wouldn't mind a video tutorial on edgeing..burnishing and finnishing with edge dyes or whatnot...i never get nice edges. Ps.great vids n humorous too 👍

[@evavanvossen9060]

Try vegtan leather or a really good tokonole

[@daxshell242]

would it be possible to take a 2 inch strap and trim off, say, 1/4"? or would the leather just buckle as you pulled.

[@iinrostini9764]

Thank you👍👍

[@lorraine6185]

Would like to see you change out the blade.

[@Niko-po9oi]

Love the "simple" videos I'm trying to learn and they are very helpful! Does your buffalo stamp just press in or do you heat it up and brand the leather?

[@earlelzy7243]

Is this a left or right-hand tool?

[@RonMack07]

Good to know that the inexpensive models do work well I need one 2 1/2" - 3" is a good width for razor strop's I prefer the 3" myself.

[@katinkaberecz3626]

Does this tool work with soft leather? I think you use a hard piece of leather (thicker) and it is keeping against the cutter. What if I want to cut a soft piece of leather? THX

[@donttakebiscuitsfromelmo1931]

what leather hide is that? great video, and your latest updates on sales and your general store are great. i think you deserve more subscribers for the amount of information you give to people in the leathercraft community.

[@flutievids]

I would like to see a video about the servo motor on your Cowboy 3200 and how you use it.

[@bigredc222]

Thank you.

[@radlies]

where do you get the large cutting pad? I can't find anything larger than 48'.

[@adamrobertson2048]

Could this cut just 1/8inch off of something?

[@josebarajas5468]

Where can I buy the knifes

[@leahkurraru5086]

Hi i need two of them

[@MrAndreSamuels]

Can you do a video on where to buy leather from. My issue is that I am new and I have gotten most leather from Tandy, but I need to learn how to find different leather suppliers. I notice some makers find interesting hides that seem unique and I would like to know how to find suppliers. If you could walk through the process of buying online as well. Some sites I have been to seem to sell really small pieces of leather, not like the double shoulders and really long hides I buy from tandy.

[@vegoil]

Can you cut curved straps this way?

[@peggykirby2377]

TY

[@Gabe731]

Good video, might want to double check those sound levels though. Keep up the good work.

[@sandangsenengshop6414]

you are my inspirasion,Thanks Sir

[@user-ahmed123ams]

من أين أشتريها

[@Commongoodleathercraft]

Thank you sir

[@hadrianguardiola4627]

Thanks man!

[@SpiderPriestess]

Ty !

[@juliangonzales2916]

Excelente 👍👍👍

[@whitandpark]

Thanks!

[@mykvass]

great video !

[@CaglayanHergul]

thank you very much indeed. Doru leather goods

[@hafsaaamer6612]

I love it ♡!!

[@bachlava7]

so if I have some 1" leather straps and I need 1/2" can I just cut those in half with one of these cutters? I don't want to have to buy a whole bunch of 1/2" leather when I don't have to

[@stephaniebabin2441]

Looks like he doesn't answer too many questions. I have the same questions and a couple others had the same question as you and he didn't respond 🤷‍♀

[@rachaeldiaz9983]

thanks , great video, i am a beginner..

[@MountainFisher]

Weaver Leather Supply is 40% cheaper with their wooden strap cutter. l have one and it works very well.

[@maazbutt9672]

Price ?

[@whitandpark]

$29 Strap Cutter: amzn.to/3SSjVQB

[@steffanjansenvanvuuren3257]

How to cut a leather strap that is narrow then wide then narrow again.

[@RCD434]

He seems like he'd be fun to drink with.

[@bradylinebaugh387]

First 👆🏻

[@whitandpark]

You're my number 1;)

[@Carmador]

rip ears

[@CrepitusRex]

It's a thumb screw dude.

[@andrewhays4377]

Thank you