Make the best leather camera strap with Peak Design Anchor Links

Learn how to make a really easy and very practical leather camera strap using the Anchor Links by Peak Design.
Leatherwork starter kit : bit.ly/3vMoC5h
Vegtan leather: bit.ly/3oEWFbu
LOXX closing mechanism: bit.ly/3BsJmCI
Utility knife: bit.ly/3ODUPlz
Strap cutter: bit.ly/3baECXD
Metal ruler: bit.ly/3znnl5E
Saddler's needles: bit.ly/3cEkzRw
Cutting mat: bit.ly/3cPxkZR
Stitching chisel: bit.ly/3bckwfq
Mallet: bit.ly/3zQaZEB
Exotic wood slicker: bit.ly/3barcuM
Edge beveler: bit.ly/3Saj26g
Thread pack: bit.ly/3PHB3qB
Fiebing's Pro Dye: bit.ly/3binI9h
Skiving knife: bit.ly/3ziSxTg
Cotton gloves: amzn.to/3eQnxzz
Alcohol burner: amzn.to/3OHZ9QX
Stitch groover: bit.ly/3oFl0hc
Tokonole: bit.ly/3Jef1cF
Thread zap: bit.ly/3OIY5Mw
Saphir renovateur: amzn.to/3zkAxI6
Saddle soap: bit.ly/3zf0N6Q
Leather protection cream: bit.ly/3vo7x19
Revolving punch: bit.ly/3BH9yJZ
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I make and restore leather products in my spare time, mostly bags, backpacks and small items like wallets and card-holders. I am still learning a ton every time I take on a new project and always appreciate feedback on my creations.
For the moment I don't take orders as I like to spend too many hours getting the finished product as good as I can : this means that if I were to sell these bags, the selling price would be way more than the bags are worth due to the hours of work involved.
As always, do let me know what you think of this video. If you have any tips or comments please let me know by dropping a comment below this video :)

[@fb___4255]

I loved the process, it looks amazing. I'm absolutely not an expert about working with leather but I think that an improvement could be a smooth lining of the side in contact with skin just where it would create some friction with the back of your neck. During long walks cameras tend to swing around your neck and leather straps can cause some irritation. Keep it going, this channel is definitely underrated

[@JamesBerry]

Thanks for the message. Indeed lining the piece would be a great next step and would definitely help keep this strap going for much longer! That being said, the backside of the leather I chose is very soft so it's already quite comfortable, and adding the piece of fabric could mean a LOT of stitching by hand if you don't have a machine - and this would make the project considerably more daunting to make. That being said, when I do eventually get a sewing machine I'll probably do more straps like this but with an added liner :)

[@Stonecraft_Leather]

You've done it again. Unique video and awesome results. Keep it going!

[@JamesBerry]

Thank you so much Keith for your kind words :)

[@irapelletier5506]

Wow that’s some cool hardware!!!

[@JamesBerry]

I'm loving it! It's really useful especially if juggling between several cameras.

[@MartinGrabovac]

Awesome video man!

[@JamesBerry]

Thank you Martin :)

[@patriotcam1776]

Tokonole with help burnish chrome tan takes a bit of work but it does do the job.

[@ianbenites4356]

Where do you buy plain leather straps like that? Or did you cut it yourself?

[@yuvalha2954]

Amazing works I’m tempted to try.. where I can find a ready strip of leather?

[@JamesBerry]

Thank you! There are tons of choices on Etsy, just make sure you're getting vegetable tanned leather at least 1,4mm thick.

[@antok86]

How wide is that leather strap

[@Zainphotography]

where did you buy the leather in first place?

[@JamesBerry]

I get most my leather from Decocuir.fr here in France :)

[@V3leathercraft]

Please don't use hot creaser in cutting mat... Use Marble slab or Toughened Glass

[@WhoIsSerafin]

A kilo sounds like so little, but a pound on the other hand, lol.