Leather and EPOXY Keychains (take 5 MINUTES to make)

[@aminals8933]

You’re an inspiration. Inspired me to walk away from the ICU and towards peace and independence. I have started leatherworking exclusively with the knowledge you have very generously shared with us. Thank you, for everything.

[@katiegulas7592]

I've seen Jimmy Diresta recommend cutting the plunger for the epoxy so you can control each side individually and make sure you're pushing out a small, even amount of both. Love this idea, I have so many little scraps like this.

[@josheyrooney]

Thank you so much for the tips!😊

[@AndrewPatterson3001]

I had the same issue with getting glue on my veg tan grain last weekend. I learned to dye before glueing the hard way 😂

[@tanyabraeman3825]

Hi this is a useful tip when applying a lining as I’ve always been unhappy with the ‘crease’ marks showing when the key chain is bent . would this tip work with a thin type sheep Napa type leather as a lining? I have the same type key fittings but they have screw holes and screw fittings but just don’t trust them so I think I will epoxy them like you suggested! Thanks Tanya from the UK!

[@alliwantedisapepsi1492]

Video request on ethics. I love you guys. I've bought your patterns. I need a hippie purse before you had a pattern available so I experimented and made one myself. We all make similar items, sometimes with our own custom flair. I've never heard anyone talk about being inspired vs stealing someone's idea. Where are your boundaries, especially when you plan on selling said items. I am reasonably new to this and plan on selling items soon. I am a cheap hack, but I don't want to "steal" other peoples ideas. I understand copyright, but most small shops and small markets don't seem to go to the length of copyrighting their bag's, purses etc... Please consider kicking around this idea and make a video about it expressing your guidelines between idea theft and inspired by. And once again, thank you.

[@julesmeans8174]

I know this is irrelevant but I love the French dishtowel…😊

[@MultiFish]

WOULD YOU JUST LOOK AT THAT BLACK CORTER POUNDER!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@nadianadia7737]

هل تستخدم جلد طبيعي ام صناعي وماهو اسم او نوع الجلد ارجوا الرد

[@andreatthatsme]

Ty

[@pdwhit]

hi, How long was you leather strap? Thanks. Great video! :) :) :)

[@toolsgear2695]

When will the stainless bottle hooks be back in stock?

[@lynxlady5355]

What is the length of the leather straps you used on your demo samples? Is that the same length you would cut on the actual key fobs you will be selling? Thanks.

[@chucklenz9011]

If you put a slight groove on the inside between the two pieces it allows excess glue to escape…just be ready with a couple “Q” tips to remove the excess. And the Buckle guy has excellent products, so why not use them with your leather skills?

[@chrisapattee]

I wish you would have shown us how you trimmed that lined piece when it already has a bend in it.

[@tianamarie989]

He has another video where he shows this gluing technique for a wallet. From what I remember, it goes flat when you open it and press down like you would for cutting. The bend in the glue just helps prevent creasing in both sides and isn't a permanent bend in the way that metal would be permanently bent. I hope that makes sense.

[@GrantSR]

I live in a small apartment. I want to avoid making pounding noises, as much as possible. Is there any way I could just use some kind of press or clamp to get the contact cement to get good adhesion, rather than pounding the heck out of it?

[@MultiFish]

Sure is. I used spring clips with a leather cover to hold the edges whilst the glue sets but you can get leather flattening pliers to squeeze your edges. Amy Roke does a fancy set for about 60 usd I think.

[@hhjkfvbu5846]

You can buy an anvil made out of marble or granite, by pounding leather on this anvil you'll get a massive sound reduction, 10-15 kg will work great. It also can be used to reduce sound of pounding leather with chisels.

[@Oonagh72]

To avoid squeeze out when you put the epoxy in the fitting, put it on the sides and not the bottom. Have the fitting facing up when you put in your leather. The leather and gravity will push the glue to the bottom. If you can hold it up like that just until it starts to cure. It will feel warm. That way you won’t have slide. I love “5 minute epoxy. It is second only to my beloved E 6000

[@lynnel363]

For key fobs like this, would you use this Epoxy? Not sure E6000 would hold as well, but I do like it for many other things!

[@tianamarie989]

Why do you need to hammer the leather when you glue it?

[@karonbeilunka6845]

Contact cement and glue like that sticks basicly on the first contact. watch the part where he ripps a strip off after putting it on a glued pice. When hamering down the leather in this moment it squeezes the leatherparts together and basicly makes them stick better. As a quick comparison: put your palms together and than squeeze them together. The first is you just putting to leatherpices on top of each other the second is tha hammering.

[@maciasrebollo]

Genial

[@chrisapattee]

Is epoxy a little bit overkill? 🤔

[@ryanrobicheaux3896]

Why wouldn't they put a screw on the side to keep it in place like a buckle closure

[@karonbeilunka6845]

more intricat design probably equals higher price and or more complicated production?

[@ryanrobicheaux3896]

@@karonbeilunka6845 maybe...but it would be tremendously more usable

[@AndrewPatterson3001]

Which company is he referring to that might make 50k keychains a month?

[@escapetherace1943]

like he'd say, haha

[@AndrewPatterson3001]

Anyone tried E6000 glue?

[@lifeanddeath84]

I asked BG about the type that has set screws and they said they aren’t planning on making them. I don’t trust just glue to last on these though personally.

[@r4ptor-g4ming34]

@@ytcommenting3101 lol. He also said he has bracelets that have failed in the past. A person who is selling a quality product would not have 1 or 2 of the same product failing every month. Quit blindly trusting this guy.

[@r4ptor-g4ming34]

@@ytcommenting3101 Lmao corter isn’t selling 100 bracelets a month. Be real. The failure rate on that is probably quite high. Considering these are keychains, they’ll probably get caught in your pockets and you might snag the leather right out. Not only that, but he’s incompetent to the point where he smeared the epoxy over the face of the leather, as he’s also done numerous times with glue in MANY other videos. He’s not a good leathercrafter. He’s mediocre at best. He’s one great salesman though, and apparently he has grabbed lots of new people by the nuts, you included. His whole brand was built on luck and marketing, not good leathercrafting skills. He caters to new people, but any professional leatherworker will tell you how rudimentary his skills actually are. He’s no LV.

[@escapetherace1943]

@@r4ptor-g4ming34 dang man, you sound mad. Unfortunately what you said is mostly all true, and the "free" patterns are never available or actually "free" anyway. Dude is kind of a grifter.

[@Lljjii]

This video did in fact take 14 mins :) and not 5minutes ;)

[@vferdman]

I have to say, I am not a big fan of your videos where all you do is sell Buckleguy stuff.

[@r4ptor-g4ming34]

@@ytcommenting3101 yeah, except he’s shilling crap. There’s way better versions of these online for cheaper that don’t require you using stupid epoxy and praying they don’t fail. Screws are way more secure. He did the same crap with weaver and some of their bad products, people see through it

[@chucklenz9011]

SCREWS? Are you a diesel mechanic? Keep an open mind. As an industrial engineer and setting at 81, I’ve learned ALWAYS keep an open mind when checking new ideas. Your life will be less stressful.

[@r4ptor-g4ming34]

@@chucklenz9011 yeah, I’m a diesel mechanic.

[@rloft]

Total lack of safety precautions. Do not touch the epoxy!

[@TheCleric42]

I’d prefer if y’all went back to more challenging, or at least unusual, projects. Two simple keychains in a row doesn’t inspire me to try something new.

[@karonbeilunka6845]

Have you heard of leather Horsearmour? That always sounds like an inspration and a chalenge to me ;)

[@MultiFish]

This FREE content is awesome though hey?

[@CGBMick]

I just love, how a 5 minute craft takes 15 minutes of video time and a 8 hour bag takes 20 min, so you don't know what it takes in general :)

[@artsteadman2230]

@CGBMick it's like watching TV. If you don't like the channel, move on & watch something else. Not everyone agrees with you

[@karonbeilunka6845]

Don't quiet understand what you want. Do you want 8h long videos? Or are you looking for actual 5min Crafts? 'Cause there is this yt-empire out there...

[@Rushil69420]

If he didn’t explain a thing and just did it, I’m sure it’d be under 5 minutes.

[@jacquesleonard1429]

Vos vidéos sont pas mal mais vous parlez beaucoup de trop pour pas grand chose

[@ytcommenting3101]

Le problème avec les opinions, c'est que tout le monde en a une.