Leather Strap Cutter for Leather Working: How to Make One

[@TalRohan]

very nice bit of kit and using easily available tools.. Thanks for sharing

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thank you for your kind words. It's appreciated 😀

[@dieseltech61torque42]

thanks so much. I only had to watch a short bit of this to know I need to buy a strap cutter. I do not have the woodworking skills to build this. Glad you do and this is much better than the dismembering pieces in the three other how to's I watched. This is a quality tool I would be confident in using,

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Yes, that's what I thought when trying to find a video how to make one of these tools. All of them had razor blades sticking out the top or side and seemed too dangerous to me... I'm happy you enjoyed the video! Thank you very much for watching! Cheers, Tony!

[@truckywuckyuwu]

This is the perfect thing to try on and learn the skills. It's small, and messing up isn't messing up hundreds of dollars of wood. It's using scrap and glue. The tools are basic. You could use even less than what he did. This is a lot more than it needs to be. He spent the time to make it a nice looking tool, but a functional tool is comparably a lot simpler to make. There are lots of designs out there. Take a look and you'll find some simpler ones. I know this is a year late, but being able to learn how to make this stuff is incredibly rewarding. And maybe the one you bought could be upgraded or improved somehow.

[@johnparker2636]

This is an excellent project and you have explained it very well - thank you.

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thank you, I love these positive comments 😊

[@JointerMark]

Thank you for posting this. I am wanting to make a strap cutter and your video gave me a good idea of how a strap cutter should go together.

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thank you too Mark, for watching it and leaving me an awesome comment. I appreciate it a lot 👌 I hope my video helps you out a bit... Have fun making one! Greetings, Tony

[@VICTORVICTOR61]

I WILL MAKE ONE, THANKS YOU VERY MUCH

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thank you too!

[@bricotallerjaulasartesanal4731]

me ha gustado mucho la herramienta de corte de cuero

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Muchas gracias! And thanks for watching 🙂

[@admspooner]

If you're glueing these pieces of wood together. Instead of trying to chisel out a perfectly square hole, Just cut some of the insides shorter, and glue it up with the square already in it. Final tip: A dash of salt on the glue helps hold the wood from sliding around while clamping.

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Hi Adam, Another great idea, thanks! Chiseling was a challenge. I actually did it this way on purpose so that the hole is through the four pieces that are glued together. I think it might be a bit stronger this way (but actually don't have a clue if that's the case 😋). I really like you're final tip and am definitely going to use it in the future. Always struggling with slipping pieces of wood when trying to clamp them together. It's a very interesting suggestion and worth to try! Thanks again, Tony

[@denisf.1744]

Really nice video showing how a good tool can be created and and crafted to help with many crafting projects and this is great inventive craftsmanship for a good handy crafting tool

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Hi Denis, Thank you for your kind words! Cheers!

[@johnrisher3007]

Looks very nice

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thank you very much John. Greetings, Tony

[@الراغبفيالعلمناجح]

Good job.

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it!

[@Melkimund]

are the measurements for the pieces available somewhere?

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Unfortunately not, I pretty much made them up to fit my hand as I went. You can use any measurements you find comfortable to hold. The only measurement that's important is the distance between the pieces of wood that hold the blade. In this design that is adjustable to the thickness of the leather you're going to cut. This makes it wobble less when cutting so that the cut is straight.

[@luchomaster8167]

Es-pec-ta-cu-lar....!!! Good Job..!!

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Muchas gracias! Thanks for watching, it's very much appreciated. Cheers!

[@facundogomez1718]

Wow ... your video is very good !! Congratulations!!!

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thank you very much! I hope you enjoyed watching it. Cheers!

[@rolfhogfeldt7645]

Very impressed 👍

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thank you so much Rolf!

[@josealfonsocruz2260]

Saludos. Desde Colombia lo felicito por su excelente trabajo y lo fácil y claro de su explicación. Ya me suscribi a su pagina y lo voy a recomendar con mis colegas, que somos un grupo de artesanos que somos marroquineros (trabajamos el cuero)para que ellos se inscriban y aprendamos del gran talento que Dios la ha regalado, un fuerte abrazo y estaremos atentos a su nuevo trabajo. Hasta pronto

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Hola Jose, muchas gracias por el cumplido. Realmente no hablo español, así que utilicé el traductor de Google para traducir tu comentario. ¡Me hace muy feliz! Saludos de Tony

[@DelfinGS]

Nice work ,bravo!!!

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thank you so much, Goran! It's appreciated!

[@alandrewgibson]

Very nice indeed!!!

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thanks Alan, I very much appreciate it! Cheers!

[@RyTyme]

Tony needs more subs!!! Awesome video, beautiful strap cutter!!

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thank you very much for the nice comment and support! (and yes I do need more subs 😎...) Cheers, Tony!

[@anthonyattaway3437]

@@TonyNeedsHobbies would you mind sharing some measurements? Thank you if so im trying to recreate this my self -tony attaway

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Hi Tony 😉, I figured the measurements out pretty much on the go to fit my right hand. These are the dimensions that you can use as a guideline: Handle is 5*6*22,5 cm (2*2 3/8*11 inch) Both bars that hold the blade are 2,5*1*20 cm (1*3/8*8 inch) Hope that helps a bit! Cheers, Tony

[@somatder]

Actually, I am making one of these rigth now and I am using your video as an instruction. Very useful instructions and footage. One question though, what is the purpose of the sandpaper strips? Danke welt from Denmark and Merry christmas

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Hello Jens, thanks for the compliments! The sandpaper strips provide some friction when when the slider with the blade is clamped, so that it doesn't move around when cutting thick leather. Good luck with your project! Tony

[@somatder]

@@TonyNeedsHobbies okay, I had a suspected that could be the reason why, it makes good sense. Did you learn than from looking at a factory made strap cutter or did you come up with that idea yourself? I made a change from your version by putting in a wingnutted bolt to tighten the arm, so that I could adjust it without tools. I hope I can get it tight enough that way.

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

No, the cheap factory made ones don't have it, I came up with it myself. A nice little improvement. Your idea is nice too. I always have to looked for the tool to adjust the strap cutter, so smart thinking on your end. Cheers!

[@somatder]

@@TonyNeedsHobbies Update: I just finished my strap cutter and it works like a charm! I just cut a few straps from my home tanned cattle leather. What an amazing tool and so satisfying to use. Again, thanks a lot for the your excellent instructions. Just like you, I made it bigger than the commercial ones and I think it makes for a better tool. If you want a new hobby I suggest bark tanning hides. SkillCult is very experienced in this craft and has made excellent videos making natural old school vegetable tanned leather.

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

You tan your own hides? That sounds like a very interesting thing to try out. I wouldn't know where to obtain untanned hides though. Hunting over here in the Netherlands is pretty much impossible - you need a whole bunch of trainings/permits/hunting grounds (which I don't own 😉). I'll Google around a bit to see if anything like that is possible. Thanks for planting the seed in my mind 🙂 Also appreciate your feedback a lot. I agree with you, the bigger tool works better, it's more stable and cuts more straight. Merry Christmas! Tony

[@mustaphahadji5809]

Am in Ghana and I want to buy some for my work so help me

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Hi Mustapha, unfortunately I don't do commissioned work so I can't help you. But you should be able to find strap cutters at local or online leather supply stores. I wish you the best!

[@KayRoepke]

Well done!

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thanks Kay!

[@kamran2004mk]

Wonderful video.

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@wickedways1291]

Wicked talent.

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Haha great to hear!

[@CarlosVasco-st6wo]

muy bien gracias

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Gracias!

[@TalabarteRobles]

Muchas gracias por tu idea, se aprecia

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Gracias por ver el video y tomarte el tiempo de escribir un lindo comentario. Se aprecia mucho!

[@luismoreno-of9pf]

Gracias por compartir tus conocimientos son de gran ayuda para todos, bendiciones desde chiapas

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thank you very much!

[@matthewmillar3804]

Nice. Which way did you put the bevel of the blade? Or is it double beveled?

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Hi Matthew, the bevel of the razor blade is in the pulling direction, so single beveled. Thanks for watching!

[@raymondungar2491]

Perhaps I'm a bit slow but what did you use for a blade and how 3did you install it?????

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Hi Raymond, I used a small razor blade and it is clamped to sides of the adjustable part using small plates of aluminium and screws. You can see the installation around 08:00. Thanks for watching the video!

[@lucasarmandogamboadaza1548]

Buena tarde que costo tiene y como lo consigo gracias

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Hi Lucas, this one is not for sale because I use it myself. You can get very cheap cutters like these at your leather supply store or online. Good luck!

[@ابراهيمعلوان-ت3ك]

شكرا لك

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

You're welcome!

[@matthewward7220]

That’s really nice that!

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thank you, Matthew! It works really nice as well and it will be used it again in a video that I will upload today... Cheers!

[@MrAli-lu3gu]

Nice work 🤩🤩👍

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thanks!

[@jojopaul6136]

What would be the cost?

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

To make it yourself with some scrap pieces of wood and creativity, I don't think it cost me more than €5/$6 for materials only. Thanks for watching!

[@suprosanna82]

Hi really good video.. one request.. could you please provide diamention of this cutter. So I can make it for me. 😀

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Hi, I used these dimensions as a guideline but pretty much decided on dimensions while making the tool. Handle is 4*5*22,5 cm (1 1/2*2*11 inch) Both bars that hold the blade are 2,5*1*20 cm (1*3/8*8 inch) Hope this helps a bit! Cheers, Tony

[@suprosanna82]

@@TonyNeedsHobbies Thanks for your reply. Could please let me know the dimension of the hole on main body?

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Yes, it's 55mm in the length direction and 30mm in width, all the way through the handle.

[@a7medsh]

Thank you very much. I researched a lot how to make it and finally found it with you

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thanks Ahmed, glad I could help! I struggled with the same thing and decided just to try to make one with this great working tool as a result...

[@aytaccoduroglu7436]

Super

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thanks!

[@henryworkswoodandmetal]

Very well done 👍 I need to whip one of those up for myself!

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Hi Henry, thank you! Nothing beats the feeling of using tools that you made yourself! Cheers!

[@OrionsAnvil]

Well done 👍

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thank you 👍 Cheers!

[@carlos14896]

Let me know how much for leather straps cuter

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Hello Carlos, well actually it's not for sale. I really appreciate it that you want to buy it - it's probably the biggest compliment a crafter can get. Thank you for that! Greetings, Tony

[@tonywalker8030]

Burning the marks. Nice touch :)

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thanks for reminding me. Lately I haven't been thinking about marking my works. Good idea to start doing it again! Cheers!

[@JoaoHSP]

Nice video! Is there any dimensions or plans available?

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thanks! Unfortunately not, I figured it all out on the go so that it perfectly fits my hand. I can give you the dimensions as a guideline: Handle is 5*6*22,5 cm (2*2 3/8*11 inch) Both bars that hold the blade are 2,5*1*20 cm (1*3/8*8 inch) Hope that helps a bit! Cheers, Tony

[@MWard-zk4wg]

@@TonyNeedsHobbies Thanks Tony

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

@@MWard-zk4wg No problem, glad I can help and sorry that I didn't make more detailed plans. Hope the video helps though 🙂

[@pakleathercraft3566]

Good

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thanks!

[@sergejpo2734]

Отлично сделано!

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Спасибо!

[@MWard-zk4wg]

Did I miss the measurements somewhere?

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

No, sorry I don't have any. Pretty much figured the dimensions out while making the tool so it perfectly fits my hand. I noticed you already found the other reply with some guidelines. Happy creating! Cheers, Tony

[@MrAli-lu3gu]

Sir plzz make leather stitching irons for leather stich.👍

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Hi Mr. Ali, can you explain a bit what you mean with stitching irons? If I think I am able to make it, it will definitely be added to my list of future projects. Thank you for the suggestion!

[@clementjacquet278]

I guess he is thinking of pricking irons, used for making holes in the leather

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Hi Clément, thanks for the clarification. Not sure if I can make them, I don't have the machining equipment for that...

[@mariobarbierato5233]

do I have to do all that effort? I bought it for € 9.00 I did much earlier

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

That's an excellent point. And no, you don't, but it makes for a nice and rewarding project if you like to work with wood as well.

[@cholonoidpty]

the measurea please 😅

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

I more or less made up the dimensions as I went so didn't document it very well. Below some estimated measurements: Handle: ~40*50*200mm --> hole: 55*30mm all the way through and handle shaped to fit my hand comfortably Adjustable cutter parts ~10*25*200mm (2 pieces) Hope this helps!

[@cholonoidpty]

@@TonyNeedsHobbies thanks a lot from Panama

[@robertdelisle2412]

Were are the measurements? Btw nicely done.

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Hi Robert, I more or less made up the dimensions on the go so I didn't document it very well. All measurements below are guessed/approximated: Handle: ~40*50*200mm --> hole: 55*30mm all the way through and handle shaped to fit my hand comfortably Adjustable cutter parts ~10*25*200mm (2 pieces) Hope this helps!

[@buran_8841]

Интересно

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Спасибо

[@الحمدانيمحمد-ظ4ي]

آلسلام عليكم ورحمة الله أخي الكريم آنا من المغرب أريد واحده

[@erdalgunduz7708]

Where is knıfe..

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Other people have asked me this question, so I made a short video to show where the blade goes: kzbin.infokIIPM1QOytU

[@emmycon4514]

Great video !!! New sub here!!! Succes met de kanal.

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Hi Emmy, thanks! Subscribing is very much appreciated! Dankjewel!

[@emmycon4514]

Tony Needs Hobbies graag gedaan, ik wachte op de nieuwe content.

[@josesalazar6788]

Nunca muestran la postura del cuchillo o hoja de filo que corta

[@whome6764]

More demonstration

[@sergioolivares2243]

Dónde está la hoja cúter no sé ve

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

The sharp side of the blade is facing the direction which you pull the strap cutter towards. It is clamped with the two small pieces of aluminium.

[@hammylifestyle2110]

i smell dutch.. am i right?😂

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Hahaha! Yes, almost 100% and a hint of Belgium. Is it that noticeable? 😉 Where are you watching from? Cheers!

[@ntlasanga4267]

@@TonyNeedsHobbies hey man, sorry that guy left you hanging, im from Georgia btw

[@gunslinger9560]

I made a paper airplane once

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

🤣 Hahaha, that made me laugh out loud!

[@josemariadacostarodrigues797]

Como coloca à lãmina?

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

It is clamped between the two little aluminium plates. I got this question more often so I created a short for it: kzbin.infokIIPM1QOytU Hope it helps!

[@othneilwhite6045]

Good job.

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thank you!