Making a Leather Radio Strap Part 2

[@saitamagotchi44]

A great balance between simplicity and complexity, very interesting project.

[@timwagster9458]

I have always wanted to get into leather crafting for utility purposes (knife sheaths, holsters, belts etc.). The one thing that has stopped me is that I am in no way artistic. The fancy tooling and flowers is beyond my desires (I am not the fancy type). After watching many many of your videos, my interest has peaked again. Thank You so much for showing just how simple it is to get started. 👍😁

[@brandonhicks3389]

I got started in October. I’m not artistic either, and have a hard time drawing a straight line with a ruler😂. I’ve had to take a break due to having rotator cuff surgery and I have watched many many hours of youtube videos on leatherworking. It may be cheating, but I discovered tooling the leather with a Cricut Maker vinyl cutter. It can cut and tool leather. I’ve been playing around with that until I can start using my right arm again.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

You can absolutely make any of these project without any tooling or carving! We hope you give it a try!

[@richardkatzman1215]

Fantastic video! Anything we can make to help our firemen should be made with best quality we can find. That means WEAVER LEATHER!! Best regards, Richard

[@CraigBall-b8k]

Thanks Ckuck! I’m a beginner and first responder. My first big project is a radio strap for a firefighter. Now I have a great guide!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Best of luck!

[@talongrasp7703]

Chuck, thank you for sharing your skills and passion for Leather. Many within this craft , withhold information as if they are guarded secrets. We all started somewhere, and learned from someone else...Thank you. Well done. Continue the great work.

[@mikeyoung7368]

Too notch as always I currently have the body on my bench just need to get some hardware in.

[@WendigoLeather]

Freakin' love Chuck

[@AzraelThanatos]

I still think that a loop on the clip part for the radio itself would be a good addition for an additional point to put the mic for it.

[@bobzee5153]

I think I might be able to do that. Thank you for your fantastic instruction! You're the best!

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Great video. God bless. From Glenn CATT. In Massachusetts.

[@ryanheater177]

Can you guys show customization for these like stamping names and symbols, and also like painting and stitching them? Thank you!

[@th.burggraf7814]

That wasn't too hard. Very beginner friendly project. 👍🏻

[@stefanlundstrom8006]

Hi Weaver. Have a question. Where do you attach the little leather strap that hangs straight down at the end of the video. Is there any possibility that you could take a picture of what it looks like when it is used, and how the radio harness is worn. Thanks so much for all the great videos. Lots of fun projects. many greetings from Sweden.

[@brandonhicks3389]

The anti-sway strap hooks to a belt loop or carabiner on turnout pants. It keeps the radio from swinging around and hitting a patient, or getting in the way. You wear the strap like a crossbody bag. I wear mine on my left shoulder with my radio on my right side.

[@stefanlundstrom8006]

Thank you for the answer it really helpt me to see that picture how it´s been used.@@brandonhicks3389

[@beckyeversole3121]

Çhuck, if i am using a lining piece of veg-tan, is waxed nylon thread ok or do i need a more heat resistant thread? If so, what type of thread?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Waxed nylon should be fine unless you are using it around open flame.

[@KennyAnderson-ue1hx]

Hey Chuck do you have that pattern on your web site?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Yes, link is in the video description! www.weaverleathersupply.com/collections/radio-strap-part-1

[@ArcAngel11958]

LOL…. I have 5 of those swivel radio holsters and I have no idea what I’m gonna do with them.