Love the vid thanks ! I will be making one of these soon !! The reason for it being called a nato strap is that everything issued to any soldier within a NATO force such as the British army has a standardised number known as an NSN or NATO Stock Number and this number is the same weather you are issued it by the British army or by any other NATO army such as Germany.
@TonyNeedsHobbies3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! The background information on the straps is also appreciated. Love to learn history of this stuff! So thanks for that! Cheers!
@2K9s Жыл бұрын
It’s actually based on MOD, G10 but goes way beyond that back in history.
@Sokol106 ай бұрын
@@2K9s The second and short strap under the main strap was used in the 1908 "Victory strap", but for different reason, at time most of the first wristwatches use fixe pins, difficulty for use two piece straps, so using just one main strap the second was added for keep the clock in the position. The first British military straps that use second strap was the "VB Hygienique" of 1945, and the A.F.0210 of 1954 - the specification of AF.0210 is from 1945, but just one strap. In the A.F.0210 the keeper on the secondary strap was in the same cloth of the strap - canvas. A.F.0210 of 1954 was made in Nylon and is basically what is called "NATO" strap today, just some diferences in sizes and weaving material.
@larsheihei3683 Жыл бұрын
I just realised how much more sophisticated s NATO is than an regular two pieces 😂
@TonyNeedsHobbies Жыл бұрын
Hello Lars, Haha, well I haven't tried making regular straps yet, but with lining and tiny stitches, the loop around the springbar etc. I feel that'll be a challenge as well. Thanks, Tony
@rangersmith46522 жыл бұрын
Nicely done, well demonstrated.
@TonyNeedsHobbies2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks, Ranger! Without a dedicated workshop it's difficult to put the camera at good angles. I appreciate your comment that the process is demonstrated well in my video. It keeps me going 👍 Cheers!
@garyjohn1956 Жыл бұрын
Nice job.
@TonyNeedsHobbies Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@charlesharb7222 жыл бұрын
Good stuff man👍🏻
@TonyNeedsHobbies2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Charles! I always enjoy comments with a good vibe. Cheers!
@randomscandinavian60943 жыл бұрын
Looks good!
@TonyNeedsHobbies3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@syedemdad57442 жыл бұрын
This channel deserves better attention YT!
@TonyNeedsHobbies2 жыл бұрын
Hi Syed, I totally agree with you 😉 Thanks for the support!
@tonyyong3 жыл бұрын
Great hobby craft.
@TonyNeedsHobbies3 жыл бұрын
Hi Anthony, Thanks for your compliments!
@tonydavies-musker29673 жыл бұрын
Also new subscriber here 👌 just started in leather craft so I will be watching a lot of your videos!!!
@TonyNeedsHobbies3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel, Tony! I hope you enjoy! Cheers
@podolanko73 жыл бұрын
lovely
@TonyNeedsHobbies3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mário!
@timothybecker83606 ай бұрын
How thick is the leather you used here? Like 1mm?
@TonyNeedsHobbies4 ай бұрын
Slightly thicker, between 1.2 and 1.5 mm. Thanks for watching!
@Daud763 жыл бұрын
I have exactly the same idea as you and I will also be getting myself a cheap nylon Nato strap, leather from a leather wholesale place near me and then using hardware from the cheap Nylon strap as well as using it as a template for the holes. Can you please tell me what thickness of leather you used? Thank you for showing us how easy it is to make and greetings from South Africa! 😊
@TonyNeedsHobbies3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and subscribing! You can use 1-1.5mm depending on the type of leather. I would suggest 1mm for stubborn veg tan leathers and 1.5 for more supple chrome tan leathers. But of course it depends on the look and feel you want to achieve so have fun experimenting 👍 Cheers!
@Daud763 жыл бұрын
@@TonyNeedsHobbies You are very welcome and I sincerely thank you for your advice! Let the experiments begin! 😄
@David-vz5mv Жыл бұрын
Damn! Are you taking orders??
@TonyNeedsHobbies Жыл бұрын
Hi David, People willing to buy my stuff, that's the best compliment! I don't do commissions yet, but it's actually quite easy to make these straps yourself and much cheaper as well 😀 Do you do any leatherwork? If so, you probably have all teh required tools already. Cheers, Tony
@David-vz5mv5 ай бұрын
Can you tell me what type of string and needle you use/reccomend?@@TonyNeedsHobbies
@TonyNeedsHobbies12 күн бұрын
I use blunt needles specifically for leather stitching. Polyester thread for fine work and waxed for the stuff that needs to be more robust. Sorry for the slow reply. Cheers, Tony!
@muliwatch10 ай бұрын
What is the thickness of this Leather?
@TonyNeedsHobbies10 ай бұрын
They are all around 1.5 mm or slightly less, around 3 - 3.5 oz if you use leather weight.
@fathonielias7073 жыл бұрын
Why u don't slick the edge
@TonyNeedsHobbies3 жыл бұрын
I kinda like the "vintage"/worn look the leather on these straps develop when not slicking the edge. Anyway, thanks for watching the video 🙂 Cheers!
@sanjaysuman32163 жыл бұрын
cute smile :)
@TonyNeedsHobbies3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tickerprint75892 жыл бұрын
template please ?
@TonyNeedsHobbies2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ticker, It's just a 20mm or 22mm wide strap, depending on the watch lug distance. I don't have a template available, but I used a cheap nylon NATO strap as a template for my leather straps. Hope this helps a bit. Cheers!
@tickerprint75892 жыл бұрын
@@TonyNeedsHobbies ok thanks ill try prepare one template with it i want to make one cordovan watch strap to my collection