How to make the worlds strongest belt

THE STRONGEST BELT IN THE WORLD! That title may be a little bit of a stretch, but you get the point. In this video, I walk you through my process for making our Heritage style belt. Its a simple design, like all our other OLG products, but it works! Let me know what you think.
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OLG TEMPLATES and CRAFT AIDES
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Belt templates and other craft aides.
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TOOLS AND MATERIALS USED IN THIS VIDEO:
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Leather - Valdibrana Italian Vachetta: bit.ly/2WXwLC4
Snaps - Line 20: bit.ly/34SVawD
Mighty Wonder Hand-Operated Clicker Press:bit.ly/3rFqSY1
LEATHER MACHINES I USE
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Weaver 4-ton Mighty Wonder Manual Clicker Press: bit.ly/3rFqSY1
Weaver Multifunction Foot Press: bit.ly/3pBTEaa
Cobra 3 Heavy Duty Cylinder Arm Stitcher: bit.ly/38PjW1Y
Cobra 18 Medium Duty Flatbed Stitcher: bit.ly/38RBn29
Cobra 26 Medium Duty Cylinder Arm Stitcher: bit.ly/34XNrgV
Cobra 8810 Post Machine: bit.ly/2KRrWYh
Cobra 14 Leather Splitter: bit.ly/34VLhP2
Cobra MP Burnisher/Sander: bit.ly/2MfwlVf
LEATHER & SUPPLIES
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Weaver Leather Supply - leather and hardware: bit.ly/3n0kPK8
District Leather - premium leathers, hardware, and supplies: bit.ly/3mZXIPO
Shell Cordovan - premium leathers: bit.ly/3pt2FlO
Buckle Guy - premium hardware: bit.ly/2Jwe5WJ
Makers Leather Supply - leather and supplies: bit.ly/38QODnB
Leather Machine Co - leather stitchers and equipment: bit.ly/3rJb5aH
Milwaukee Steel Rule Dies: bit.ly/3aYZVZx
Texas Custom Dies: bit.ly/3pyhsvG
TOOLS & MATERIALS USED BY OLG
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Aquilim 315 (THE BEST! No fumes, water-based contact adhesive.): bit.ly/2MhMmdw
Punch Pad: bit.ly/2KIPdeU
Foam Brushes: amzn.to/3aSygcL
Refillable Edge Dye/Paint Markers: amzn.to/37UkioN
Japanese Edge Finish Applicator: bit.ly/38QH9RE
Leather Strap Cutter: etsy.me/3rCK48O
Fiskars 60mm Titanium Rotary Cutter: amzn.to/3o4ZKzO
Olfa Acrylic Ruler 12.5" x 1.25": amzn.to/3pwLYG9
Olfa Acrylic Ruler 12" x 6": amzn.to/2WROmLl
Palosanto Japanese Style Pull Knife: bit.ly/2L5A1sl
John James Harness Needles: bit.ly/3mYhQBV
Wooden Tool Organizer: etsy.me/2WRklvi
Barry King Mauls: bit.ly/3nY7tPP
Thread Zapper/Trimmer: amzn.to/3nZavn6
Tokonole Burnishing Cream: bit.ly/34UHCB0
Glass Slicker: bit.ly/38LFMmV
Japanese Wing Divider: bit.ly/3aT2QTK
Brass Leathercraft 5 in 1 Multitool: etsy.me/3n0e2Qy
Dream Factory Stitching Pony: etsy.me/37XCm1x

[@awizardalso]

My real name is Michael McCluskey. I also do leather work. I have a 1938 Singer industrial sewing machine for sewing leather. I also rigged it to power it with bicycle pedals on an old dining room table. I cut out a hole to fit the sewing machine in and cut a slot to put a pulley belt through to run the sewing machine. What got me started was making a holster for a Zippo lighter and I did sell many of them.

[@fatman479]

I would be interested in seeing a video or at least a pic of this. Please!

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

That's very cool! I'd love to see your setup.

[@VKMilling]

I love the no BS presentation. You make a great belt and you've done it many many times and it shows. +1 sub from this guy.

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

I appreciate that!

[@keithad6485]

The way this teacher turned his arm and body with the beveller as he edge beveled the church window point belt point is spot on! Aussie saddlemaker here. Makes for a very even, smooth bevel!

[@mattvigil9117]

I'm new two leather craft. Just under a year. I watch a lot on KZbin. Yours is one of the best tutorial I've seen so far. Please keep up the good work.

[@stitchdexholsters8283]

Its nice to see someone take the proper steps to make a solid well crafted belt..Well done sir!

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

I appreciate that!

[@wiccanwarrior9]

Nice job and nice presentation my friend!...Thanks for sharing.

[@no-oneshome3083]

Have just gotten into leather working. Mainly steampunk creations that I've brought patterns for from etsy. But in the past few months I've made a few bags and used them at work. Today a work colleague has asked if I could make him a belt. This has been an amazing help. Though I will be hand stitching, mainly as I can't afford a leather sewing machine just yet. Looking forward to watching many more of your videos.

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Send us a pic of the belt you make!

[@justmeva]

I really enjoy your videos - you explain all that one needs to know in order to start and complete their projects. I have learned so much from just the few videos that I have watched: thank you.

[@2greeksandacamera]

With such talented knowledgeable teacher we cannot fail. Thank you very much.

[@labodaleatherlabodaleather5734]

Great video and a joy to watch. Thank you.

[@gypsycruiser]

I admire your explanation and being aware of novices watching and learning from your excellent presentation.. God bless you and grant you good health !

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Thank you! I really enjoy this work and sharing with others. I learn just as much talking with others.

[@lardness1]

great video, simple,to-the-point, what a great craftsman,thankyou for making this video,look forward to more

[@tomanderson3007]

I love your videos - you are efficient with your time and instructions. You're an easy person to listen to.

[@jasongraham4066]

Started watching your videos based on catching a bit of the live stream with Stock & Barrel. Really enjoying the videos so far. Thanks!

[@darrelduke]

thanks for sharing your knowledge. super cool to learn something from a master.

[@colinsmith6116]

Great video thanks. Good workmanship.

[@thomasbradley9012]

Thanks for being exceptional!

[@bbarker5766]

I've watched your videos off and on (thanks to KZbins crazy algorithms) for a while. I love your approach and how relaxed and thought out it is. I'm just getting started mostly, but I've recently gotten a lot more serious about it because I now have more time to do it. Thanks for sharing what you do!!

[@algallontheobserver3780]

This is great! Ty!

[@user-su4ui6kq7b]

Great job, thanks!!!

[@fellfromspace]

Nice video. Clear with no nonsense.

[@Silverfeather1015]

This is a lovely video thank you kindly for making it. Also, you have a wonderful voice. It's a pleasure to listen to you.

[@erikjensen6503]

Nice looking belt! Great video tutorial!

[@Stang94Red]

As a hobbyist watching this video, I was really excited to see how you made the process very streamlined and simplified without cutting any corners in quality which I really enjoyed. I ended up going to your website for the first time ever just to buy the acrylic belt template that you've created and was just as blown away by the easy to navigate and well laid out format of your site. You've even gone a step above with no nonsense streamlined checkout options. To make a great experience even better was seeing your thank you message pop up after the transaction reinforcing that you appreciate every sale that goes through. Everything about this was a great experience. Thank you for making content that helps better the hobbyist like myself trying to improve, and also to show your consumer base buying from you how much work goes into every piece you make for the best quality.

[@stevezytveld6585]

Hands down, this is the best leather tutorial I've come across. In any language (YT Recommend somehow steered me towards a bunch of makers in Korea - well worth the hunt). Thank you. Teach me Teacher - you're not only showing how to do different techniques but 'why' you're doing them. I'm part-way through making my first belt (I'm saddle stitching the red lining to the black veg tan). It's really good to see all the steps laid out so clearly. Did I also mention that is a really beautifully made belt. It's going to be amazing in 10 years. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@shimronnetia]

good job thank you

[@cmhuffman1986]

Fantastic video. I do a lot of woodworking and it’s interesting to see the crossover in skills and tools. You’ve really piqued my interest in leather working, thanks!

[@AAguilar74]

Really have some of the best videos around. Clear and great info. Loved trick about the little square. Wish you made more templates and videos to accompany them.

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Thanks for watching. We have a lot more plans for videos and templates. Much more to come.

[@LiftRanger]

Beautiful belt. I've learned a lot from you. Thank you!

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

You are so welcome!

[@ironforgeleather4250]

Brilliant work, Odin! As always.

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jakemartin2050]

Awesome video, I like that you explained what you were doing and why all the way through. Too many people just make it about the sound of everything.

[@henrysscrollsawworks6917]

I like when a person comes straight to the point

[@funnyfarmdad9997]

I love the way you explain every step. I’m thinking of getting into leather working and your instruction is great!

[@keithad6485]

I hope you pursue your idea to get into leather working, very rewarding. There are some very good tuturials on KZbin. Aussie saddlemaker here.

[@just-dl]

I so appreciate you taking the time to make a longer video to show this. Yes, it could’ve been shorter. But, I appreciate the extra time and letting us apply our attention to your detail. Your generosity of time and knowledge is appreciated! I’ve been leather working for several years (off and on hobbyist). It’s only in the last year that I’ve made anything worth showing. My only education has been from gifted and giving craftsman such as yourself. Thank you! Have a great day!

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Wastelander13]

A real pleasure to watch. 💪💪

[@seguer3]

thank you

[@joshuapoche5137]

Beautiful as usual.

[@glenntomlinson2834]

Nice to see a master at work, thank you for the lesson

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

You bet!

[@jaymag87]

Thank you for the excellent video. Great attention to detail. Love the use of the square. So many good ideas. Epic beard, as well. Gig ‘em. Class of ‘87, myself. One of my fellow Aggie Bandsman Classmates designed and built a really nice, almost Rodeo-style belt buckle. This video will definitely help me as I make a belt for it.

[@The_Geezer_Chronicles]

Fantastic, professional work. I really enjoyed the video and learned some new things. Thank you.

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ravokon]

Love it! "...all about the customer"

[@ernieengineer3462]

Great video. Good explanations and to the point. Thanks!

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Thanks man. I appreciate the kind feedback.

[@Nextpage_za]

I love different camera angles and shots. Even a person who doesn't hear your language can really learn.

[@LeoWeLeder]

This was soo helpful! The square Tip also to not glue to te ends! 💪🏻👌🏻

[@gearsighted]

Excellent tutorial, you've gained a subscriber!

[@lordphullautosear]

A pleasure to see such old school craftsmanship and attention to detail! Very appropriate for products that carry the AllFather's name. May he bless your efforts, sir.

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Thank you sir!

[@richardlewin9282]

That was excellent. Thank you for that

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Thanks Richard!

[@GaryMarsh2]

You are a badass! Love the belt and a pleasure to watch you do your craft.

[@RealBrianBryant]

Man you make that look like easy work. Thanks for the awesome tutorial!!

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Its only easy now, after I've done it a thousand time. I remember when one belt could take me hours and hours to complete. It's a process.

[@skiddrowe9104]

Superb!!! Yes, You presented a Most-Superb tutorial.

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Glad it was helpful!

[@diomedesindustries]

It may not be the strongest belt in the world - but it is nearly exactly how I make mine. You could tow a truck and stick in back in your jeans and wear it. Well done. Much respect brother.

[@mrod7692]

Beautiful.

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Thank you.

[@jenjenjennings3458]

I love leather craft n u make it simple n easy.

[@thomasroyer7284]

Man, i gonna order one of these !

[@johnnysmith473]

Been making belts the same way and guarantee them for life. Never had one come back.

[@dawnstar12]

i use a bit of decking that has groves in it for the same purpose - my personal preference would have been some neats foot oil to stain the belt maybe 2 coats and bees wax on the edges.

[@careylogan7639]

I honestly believe this is the best belt video out there!!! thx so much. :o) this is the first video of yours I have watched. I am now a subscriber. :o) :o) Love your work!

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Wow! That’s a huge compliment. Thank you.

[@jreese46]

This is amazing to watch. Never worked leather before, but now I want to.

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Give it a try, but be ware... Its addicting!

[@jreese46]

@@OdinLeatherGoods That's what I'm afraid of.

[@rmgf1005]

Very nice.

[@seandepoppe6716]

Awsome! Fist video of yours I've seen subscribed instantly. Thank you look forward to seeing more. I have much to learn. DePoppe Leatherworks.

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Awesome, thank you!

[@user-mr5ff1uk8u]

отличная работа!!!

[@chuckb5012]

very nice work. I make belts too. I put a finish/sealeron mine. such as tan kote or a sheen by many names but something to seal the leather. I like the rivets. most of the people I make belts for provide their own buckles so I use Chicago screws. thanks.

[@kevinorr328]

Good video. Giving and educational.

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

That’s the goal. Thank you for watching.

[@kevinorr328]

@@OdinLeatherGoods I was just now looking to make a high quality mystery braid dress belt because mine “shrank “. Ready..go!

[@r2_edc]

Great video- really insightful. Would you please share where you purchased the small anvil? I could so use one for my shop😊

[@NicholasReguin]

NGL bro I thought you were Voddie Baucham at first 😂 FANTASTIC vid!

[@plasmaxer]

You have an awesome beard. And I like your work. Thank you.

[@AbbasBinYounas]

That beard is as classy, manly and awesome as a beard can be, and then some!!!

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Thanks Bro!

[@RanjitKumar-uh7yu]

Kahan hai company hai kahan salary kitna hai

[@aidandodge466]

Great video man 👊

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Appreciate it!

[@ChrisHodges87]

I thought I sensed the discipline of a military man then I saw the Texas A&M ring. Go Aggies. Aside from that, this was a really good belt tutorial. Loved your clear explanation and use of templates, tools and the straight edge to get it right. Thank you. Go Navy!

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Thank you for the compliment. I am not a military man, but I do try to govern myself accordingly. Thanks for watching! And thank you for your service!

[@robertlassiter907]

New sub here. I watch a lot of leather craft videos but I sub to very few channels. I really like your content and I also like your demeanor. I now have a lot of binge watching to do. I guess there’s worse fates. Wish you and yours the best! Greetings from Alabama. Robert.

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Thanks Robert! Let me know what you think of the new videos.

[@jhill4071]

Odin is using two rivets to secure the belt buckle and the keeper. One should realize that rivets precludes changing the type buckle used at anytime in the future.

[@thenkk4914]

I've been working with leather for a couple years now, I love it. I bought 2 sides of 12-14 oz leather (I ordered 8-10 oz but got 12-14 oz, ill use it anyway) and decided to turn it into belts. Would you have any recommendations for tools, brands, or leather dealers?

[@chrhadden]

very well spoken and easy to understand .good job little fella.lol

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Thanks bud!

[@raulcabrerah]

From Spain 🇪🇦. I don't speak English but I understood everything. I also produce belts, what you have interesting is to see your instruments. Coincidentally I am looking for a carpenter to make me a gutter to put the belts, to polish with soft sandpaper, moisten with 50% water mixed with tragacanths and then Tokonole. And make a 40mm x 10mm wooden mold for pass-through. Greetings Mr.

[@k2avfr]

Enjoyable, informative illustration of your production process. In your store, I did not find any "Heritage" belts; the closest construction may have been the "Stockton" model.

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Howdy! Thanks for stopping by the store. I may have been out of stock of the Heritage belts. We make them as fast as we can but its hard to keep them in stock. I'm happy to make one to order for you if you like. Just send us an email through the website.

[@ps3dropzone187]

I have never done leather work but it's nice to see a Craftsman do his craft as I am a welder I like watching welding videos but I was very intrigued by your video

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Thank you for watching. To be honest... I mostly watch welding video here on youtube. Have you ever heard of Jimbo's Garage (kzbin.info/door/ocKqobMDsu7WKScGzunJVA)? I aspire to be a fabricator like that guy one day. LOL.

[@ps3dropzone187]

@@OdinLeatherGoods no I have not but I will go check it out

[@ps3dropzone187]

@@OdinLeatherGoods I need to show more of my work on my page but here is a little kzbin.info/www/bejne/faHWlXacn7yjp7M

[@stevenbp101]

Thanks for sharing. God’s blessings. (Old guy from Arkansas)

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Thank you Sir.

[@natecrilly742]

Beautiful belt! Would love to know the brand/source of the stapler you use for the keeper!

[@catfishgray3696]

GREAT JOB, GREAT VIDEO, SEE YOU NEXT TIME...

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Thanks for coming

[@me_jt]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Maybe it's just me but I had to turn my volume up quite a bit to hear you. This isn't the case for other videos I've recently watched. Hopefully you can fix that.

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

I appreciate the feedback. We'll try to fix that in future videos.

[@aaronm8694]

That german waterbased stuff is amazing. I can't believe how good it is, and was super hesitant to leave my regular super stinky chemical thick regular oil based contact adhesive.

[@vorskin1112]

does the adhesive work well when making fold over single piece knife sheaths? Im bouncing between contact cement and seiwa glue. Seiwa doesent get tacky enough to keep thicker hides folded. I would like a non toxic adhesive that is comparative to contact cement.

[@daveduncan8004]

Do you have instructional videos? And do you have a place where you buy your supplies?

[@davidpacheco8935]

....... this is greatly intresting to me ! .......... 👍🏾 ......

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

That makes me happy! Hopefully you're inspired to make your own, or purchase one for me or another great leather crafter in your area. Either way... We appreciate you!

[@thegioingam.]

Видео, которым вы поделились, впечатляет и креативно

[@christiancarlander42]

Very inspiring! I kina lost my leathermaking-mojo a while back but your videos are inspiring me to get back on the horse! A quick query if I may, I'm in the process of deciding on a flatbed or cylinder arm machine to make my limited time more productive, if I was combining wallets, belts, collars and the odd bag, would it be better to have a cylinder or flatbed as a more "allround" machine?

[@scottburgle4889]

Cylinder arm is more versatile…..but also more expensive. Some can be adapted to a flatbed machine with a kit(or if you’re a diy kinda guy).

[@richardlekawa5005]

Hey Odin, Speaking from experience. You should grind the top of the Rivet Punch that is flattening and cracking off. The Metal can break off and cause an injury. I got a piece in my eye that led to an infection.

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

That's a good tip, and make sense to be safer. I have in fact chip a few of those little pieces off in the past. I think these setters were at least a half inch longer when I originally purchased them.

[@Figs4Life]

Hi there sir. What type of leather and what thickness for a belt should I get for jeans that will last decades? I know nothing about belts. Do they make them out of one piece of leather or 2 glued together? Which will last longer? Which type of animal leather is the best? Thank you.

[@drosenberg8018]

Which #2 beveller do you use? Do you have a suggested method for honing it?

[@chgambler]

Very nice build! I went back a couple times and couldn’t find your needle size that you use with the 138 thread or do you just use the same size needle for your 138, 207 and 277.

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

I think I'm using a 22 or 23 needle in the Cobra 26 for 138 thread. You may have to adjust depending on your machine.

[@josephshoemate9933]

Beard is ON POINT!!

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

I appreciate that!

[@user-cq7sb4mt1d]

Hey hate to bug you but I was trying to figure out what kind of stapler you use to staple your keeper straps together?

[@riveragio66]

Were did you buy the staples and staple gun

[@henrysscrollsawworks6917]

Do you have pattern s for heavy duty suspenders

[@austinb03]

I had never thought of using a square to get my tip ends aligned, and now I feel like an idiot.

[@mikelacombe8874]

I can't tell you how many times I watch a video and see something like that and think, "why didn't I think of that!" after you see it, it's just so obvious...

[@Ateesh6782]

Also, check if the punch is symmetrical. It’s not to be taken for granted with all the stuff DIYers like myself order from China… ;)

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Very true!

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

LOL. I alway feel silly because so many other make it look simple. I like to make sure everything is symmetrical. The little square helps for me.

[@dennisdickson6210]

Cool video..Gig’em 👍

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Gig'em!

[@watcherbd45]

Great belt, Great teaching, Great video, ,,,,,, the only thing i did not like is the staple for the keeper. I am sure like you said it will last for the entire life of the belt but the staple makes it look cheep in my opinion. Keep the vids coming man. Thanks

[@callistek]

Love your level of perfectionist, Subbed. Also seems your site is down :(

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

Thanks for the heads up. I'll check it out.

[@tomaszchudy8503]

Where did you buy the belt punches?

[@stevekacys8484]

The black counter top you are using, what is it and how do you like it...?

[@OdinLeatherGoods]

The table top is UHMW. Its great you can cut and punch on it and the marks don't mar the leather. That said... I have another table top that is white HDPE. I think I prefer the HDPE more - its a little softer.