How to Line a Leather Belt

[@DZNTZ]

Your tooling is the best I’ve seen, absolutely amazing. Being relatively new to tooling, I have an appreciation for the care and work involved, but man your crafting is next level! The lines, the detailing, the antiquing, just insane. Time to go practice some more…

[@Girtyleatherco]

Thank you very much, that means a lot! I’m still practicing and learning every day, I don’t think it ever stops. Keep at it and I hope I can be of some help along the way!

[@byronbert2126]

The way you explain your process is one of the best. 🔥 also where did you get that font lettering?

[@Sammytheslayer]

Crazy story lol earlier today I went to message you to ask when fall orders would be open. I got side tracked watching shorts and neglected to message you. I checked my email an hour ago to see my olight order and come across your email saying all fall orders are finished. No sweat just a funny story. Quinn Gibson on this end. Love your products. Thanks for all the wonderful work you do.

[@Girtyleatherco]

Oh dang! Yeah my spots were taken fairly quick. They were all full within an hour of sending out the email notification. I’d be more than happy to work with you on something custom in 2024 when I reopen more spots! Thank you a ton for your continued support! And thank you for supporting this channel as well!!

[@meganaffiliatecowgirl]

Would love a video on how to finish edges!!!!

[@Girtyleatherco]

I’ll keep that in mind for sure!

[@Amapola454]

Yes!

[@crypto_pinto2660]

You don't seem to have all the proper tools but you have a sewing machine I like it I think I'm jealous

[@Girtyleatherco]

There’s plenty of other equipment and tools I’d like to invest in one day, but what I have now will suffice

[@minerforjob32]

maaaaan a sewing machine is like a dream for most

[@kcg3927]

Nice work! 👍👍 Great tips and tricks!

[@Girtyleatherco]

I appreciate that!

[@jimmielynn]

Beautiful work ❤

[@Girtyleatherco]

Thank you!

[@4CLeatherwork]

Do you have any templates for your patterns on the belts with adding a name to it?

[@Girtyleatherco]

At the moment the only templates I have available are a few floral belt patterns that I recently added to my website

[@anibal_cuero_de_arte]

Love your belts

[@Girtyleatherco]

Much appreciated!

[@anibal_cuero_de_arte]

Great Máster from Spain

[@mypintofview]

The leather weight, approx. at 14:45; that is lying on the table. How heavy is it and what did you fill it with? Your leather belts are awesome, so beautifully embossed and painted. Fantastic!

[@Girtyleatherco]

Thank you I appreciate that! It is maybe 2 lbs and it’s just some scrap leather full of metal BB’s and sewn up around the edges

[@jolIyjoeker]

What size edge beveler do you use for belts? I bought the master edge beveler in 7/64 from weaver leather and it seems too large

[@Girtyleatherco]

I still just use my basic Tandy bevelers and I use a number 3 on the top and number 2 on the back. I talk about it a little more in my edge finishing video!

[@MrJetplanemusic]

Have you ever used kip skin? I lined a guitar strap with it and love it. It is so soft and supple but strong as well.

[@Girtyleatherco]

I haven’t used it before, but I have heard that!

[@stephanieramosvalle8382]

Awesome work! What size thread did you use to sew the belt?

[@Girtyleatherco]

Thank you, I use 138 size thread

[@stephanieramosvalle8382]

@@Girtyleatherco Thank you!

[@BootStateKnives]

Do you add length from your center hole to the tip, especially in cases where you’re tooling? An example would be tooling someone’s initials or last name at the tip, so when they pass it through the buckle it will show. If you do add length, how much?

[@Girtyleatherco]

I usually give 7 inches from the center hole to the tip. It can sometimes depend on the type of buckle someone uses, but if they’re in the center hole, that is usually plenty for just initials. I will sometimes go up to 8 but more than that could start to be too much overhang in my opinion.

[@BootStateKnives]

@@Girtyleatherco thanks for sharing buddy, love your work!

[@Arfursmallpigeon]

You're less likely to damage the blade by cutting into something plastic than granite or marble. As a pro knife sharpener I tell people to dispose of granite. glass cutting boards. If the material you're cutting is harder than the blade then the blade will get blunt. That aside. Great video buddy! Thanks for sharing.

[@Girtyleatherco]

I appreciate the insight, thank you!

[@bliksemdonder5624]

Great video and excellent work. What needle and thread combo & stitch length are you using?

[@richardalves-cd5me]

What stamps are you using for your letters?

[@Girtyleatherco]

I draw them out with pencil then carve and tool them. I prefer that method over letter stamps personally

[@tste8361]

Hey bud, do you have a link for you letter stamp set?

[@Girtyleatherco]

I actually just free hand draw them out and tool them but you might check out Alden’s Leather Supply! I’ve seen some people using their stencils and they look nice

[@Phaser1x]

Nice work. Want.

[@braddobson2060]

The first thing I would do is clean the stickers off you granite block

[@Girtyleatherco]

Yeah I didn’t think that one through very well when I did that haha

[@kboleather]

You need to get your table up on blocks so you aren't bending so much. Look after your back.

[@Girtyleatherco]

I intend on building a new table one of these days! A little bigger and taller for sure. Thank you!

[@joseulloa4191]

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