Stitching ammo cartridge loops on a western leather gun belt (Full edit) - Free Download

Sewing up some cartridge loops or ammo loops on a western style gun belt using 207 bonded nylon thread and a Cobra class 3 industrial leather sewing machine. I'm using 9/11 oz and 3/4oz holster/strap vegetable tanned leather.
Download the FREE "Cartridge Loops Stitching Guide - Printable Template" here: bit.ly/34ix8LV
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[@whitandpark]

Anyone else gotten oil on the leather from the machine? no? just me? haha

[@tleuis307]

all the time,, i usually sew a scrap piece first to get it all off, but sometimes i forget to do that...

[@MrCharlesO1960]

Always on my Cowboy 3200

[@bencartwright9359]

Yessir! I try and remember to do a small test run before committing it to a work piece. I practiced doing 12 gauge cartridge loops - I think your source material you mentioned was 'Bills Place' -How to make a bullet belt - machine sewing the loops..... He mentions the technique you were using.

[@randomblockofwood]

Allll the time, I just wipe it off with a cloth! When I don’t get it I usually put a drop or two in 😅

[@davidhopkinson9075]

Its become my trade mark or should I say oil mark. Thanks to Tippman Boss.

[@jameshoward8609]

Thank you for giving out your template for free; there was a lot of work in just making the pattern on the computer much less the calculations involved. But even more thanks for explaining how you measured the loops for what ever cartridges you may want to use.

[@philsullivan3679]

I wanted to stop in and let you know how appreciative I am for the example video, instructions and the template at no cost. I completed the holster today and your help was invaluable. My customer will be very happy. Thank you so much.

[@gateway8833]

I have found that sewing the cartridge loop directly to the holster belt the cartridges mark up the belt and stretch the loop at the top when withdrawn (perhaps I’m making the loops to tight). So I started sewing cartridge loops on a strap and sewing the strap to holster belt. That slight clearance seems to make a big difference. Love your work brother.

[@jameshoward8609]

Of all the builds I have seen I have wondered the same thing. I guess it depends on the look you are trying to achieve. Being an active competition shooter I would expect the extra clearance would not only save your belt from getting marked up but would also make it easier to extract the cartridges when needed.

[@siks897]

Very well done, nicely presented, great creations & a BIG THANKS for the "Cartridge Loops Stitching Guide - Printable Template", very much appreciated!

[@akpatriot6398]

Incredibly helpful in my holster and belt project. Thx

[@bearly1727]

This is just what I needed, Thank You! I was able to quickly print the template and now I can proceed with my project.

[@bencartwright9359]

Thanks for the great content - I started watching your videos and almost bought a flatbed machine but went with the Cobra Class 3 too. So much possibility. Thanks for making the patterns downloadable I made a quick draw rig for a 9mm Glock which is pretty funny and totally period incorrect!. Have a good evening Sir, well done on another great instructional video.

[@GreySageLeather]

Thank you for the template and video. I made my rig last year after watching your video and it works great. Thanks again.

[@whitandpark]

Awesome Tom! Thank you

[@davidhopkinson9075]

Love your videos and your enthusiasm. Big thanks for the templates. I will be making a 22lr or a 17 HMR this weekend. Would really like to see you make a narrower 22lr belt with a Leatherman holster, for your UK subscribers. Best wishes to you and your family.

[@dennismott4226]

That's really good information. You do good work too. You know if you line the belt you don't even need to sew across the bullet loop. And I find that to be a little stronger for the belt loop.

[@mkivy]

Man-oh-man this is wonderful...such talent!

[@whitandpark]

thanks Mike!!

[@docreaper6449]

this is one of your best vids, thanks for the tutorial, next should be the addition of the lining!

[@rrssmooth6643]

I love that sewing machine.

[@richj5762]

Great Video and Work, Thank You.

[@londonjacks8371]

Good demonstration there Parker, I find the hardest part is getting the stitch length correct. I mostly do 45LC & 38s, .22 is to fiddly for me but I shall try your pattern.👍

[@bmanparacord1876]

I come to your channel for good ideas.because you inspire me to get in leather work.

[@whitandpark]

glad to hear that, thank you!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Cool template and very helpful.

[@whitandpark]

wow thank you! Love your channel:)

[@skylineleathercompany]

Awesome! Class 3 looking good 🙂

[@whitandpark]

Thanks Andrew!

[@TheTeetee85]

Hey I want to say thanks for this one saved my butt big time!!!!

[@lisagrow6117]

Thank you for this video!!

[@funnyriverred2501]

Very cool and handy!

[@tomkilcullen5421]

If I use too much oil in oiling my class four I may get some oil on leather. Test pieces,test pieces,test pieces. Nice tutorial. Naptha on a small dauber will lift oil out. Again for a young artesian you do a very good job. Blessings on you and your family.🤠

[@whitandpark]

thanks for the tip and the kind words:) I'll try it out

[@johnrussell2231]

Thanks for the template!!

[@gacetasierranortepue]

Magnífica técnica, amigo, además de muchas más buenas ideas, Dios te bendiga por tu generosidad. Yo no tengo máquina, lo hago a mano, pero así se facilitará mucho este trabajo.

[@james2592OldLeatherSmith]

OLD Leather Smith here, very nice, even beginners can follow this video. Since this Old man hand stitches everything the zig is not required, still I like the video. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

[@martinwilliams9453]

Sweet thanks

[@yunassaxer7119]

great job!

[@whitandpark]

Thank you!

[@jwgbmp40]

excellent tutorial! well done! new sub here!

[@embalmer5736]

Thanks for the vid's, I am new to leather work and ran across you vid on sewing machines, I spent almost 2 hours hand sewing a belt and was looking for information on beginners machines, towards the last loop on your vid, does the machine,,, IF it goes thru your fingernail does it tie the knot in the leather or in the middle of the tip of the finger LOL. benefit of having a machine that will run slow, at least for me. Thanks for all the info.

[@N98858]

Amazing... Thanks for this video! ';-)

[@whitandpark]

Thanks for watching:)

[@nagrom3835]

Wish I'd seen your video before I paid a few bucks for an exact copy of your free pattern on Etsy!

[@jeffkone839]

I would like to buy one of your Riggs in black for my 22 Colt. I have been watching you on KZbin I have been impressed with your rigs

[@williammrdeza9445]

Thank you! Excellent tutorial. I especially liked the explanation of how to determine the loop size for your particular cartridge. This is a helpful reference when using different size cartridges or if using a different leather thickness than 3/4 oz for making the loops. The template download was a nice addition and much appreciated. Question: if one were to hand sew between the loops, would it be necessary to zigzag between each loop, or could each stitch line be independent of the others? Thanks again for putting this out there for us!

[@MSTOutdoors]

Just saw a video where Richard Black did the ruler method. Making ammo belt slides. Maybe he's the guy you saw that you can't remember?

[@robertdelisle2412]

Richard Black does a video like this and uses 2 rulers to find the spacing

[@miguelifran3589]

Hola, muy buen video... soy de Argentina, soy principiante en realizar elementos en cuero, como podría adquirir el molde de estos cinturones... desde ya gracias y felicitaciones por el canal.

[@gw833]

ALOT of help, thank you! Quick question, I am making a adapter pouch for 410/45lc to 9mm adapters and I was thinking of making something to hold some 9mm in the adapter pouch. Do you think I could make 9mm bullet loops or just make a separate pocket for some ammo on the pouch? Didn't know if bullet loops would hold a rimless cartridge and don't want to waist leather trying

[@coldshhh]

How do you do the ends on the strapping? Super cool

[@nelybarg]

Thanks for being an inspiration and sharing your knowledge. I always enjoy your videos. A request if you don't mind...Could you please throw up a template to use with 12G shells? Thanks a million.

[@whitandpark]

great recommendation, i'll add it to the list for when I get a spare minute

[@whitandpark]

p.s thanks for the kind words!

[@juliangonzales2916]

Excelente 👍👍👍

[@whitandpark]

Thank you:)

[@christianmatchett1442]

Great info, thanks! With the diagonal stitch inside the cartridge loop, is there a risk of wear on the thread from regular use that might cause the stitch to break? Seems like a possibility, but conjecture doesn’t always match reality.

[@whitandpark]

It's definitlely possible but i've never seen it happen. It's a very common method for ammo loops

[@paulj3653]

Great Video Parker. The design of the gunbelt is really amazing, you must of taken a lot of time designing it. I like the new Cobra machine. How does it compare to the Cowboy? It looks like the foot is better made. Al bane has a really great practice video on Cobra sewing techniques.

[@whitandpark]

It's really similar to the cowboy, not much difference in my opinion. They're both awesome

[@whitandpark]

Thanks for the kind words Paul!

[@christophjoseph2406]

Working on my first gun rig. For a colt 45 round what is the spacing between your lines on the loop and space between stitch on belt. Thanks

[@garrisonpope5089]

Ok... I need help deciding. I see him sewing on the cobra in this video. I also know he has a Techsew 2750. I’m looking at the cobra class 3 or the techsew 4800 pro. Comments? Opinions?

[@johntyson9102]

Hello I have a question for you what’s the difference between a texsew 5100 and a cowboy 4500 they look the same I injoy watching your video thanks

[@CC5unsh1n3]

This is great! What tool did you use to cut the decorative edge?

[@whitandpark]

It's called a plinking punch. I got it from Bruce Johnson leather:)

[@mhamd-hs6wc]

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[@whitandpark]

Translation? sorry....

[@TheReddeadmovie]

wich is best and most durable in your opinion the weave or stitch belt ?

[@gt-ct9012]

I ever so gently scratched the surface of leather craft couple years ago. Then life happened..... I'm now trying to get back into it, but ive had a hard time figuring the "leather" part out. Have you done a video on leather selection? Like types, cuts, weights and and what the ideal use for the different types and cuts.

[@whitandpark]

I have a long time ago but it's old and really poorly done haha. I'll make a new one soon about that

[@gt-ct9012]

@@whitandpark that would be great,thank you

[@caliarmour]

Got any videos of shotgun shells .?

[@jnw60]

One problem Ive run into while horse back. When the loops are placed on the belt too low the cartridges have a tendency to hit the cantle and pop out. Ive lost a few rounds that way.

[@whitandpark]

yeah i could see that happening. Though this is a single holster rig so the cartridge loops are all on the opposite side of the holster as opposed to the back of the belt. So it probably wouldn't happen with this belt, but that's a good thing to know. Thank you

[@johnnymensi1865]

So the end of the strap did you rivet it

[@stsears11]

Richard Black

[@matayanki]

Hi, hace video making for 12 gauge?

[@starnet36]

What make and model is your leather sewing machine?

[@jdeking2]

What size thread and needle are you using in your machine?

[@ignaciomagallon1750]

Donde estas ubicado were you located now

[@martinhg98]

does this work for 5 oz whith 357

[@randomblockofwood]

Why not shorten the stitch length so you have even stitches on the top side🤔

[@mikeleahey9190]

What style of foot are you using on this Cobra? I am very new to the machine world and noticed this right away.

[@whitandpark]

Not sure of the name but it's the one that came with it already installed. I think it's a pretty standard foot for harness stitchers

[@kapamaroyGR]

I don't have that kind of machine. Can this be done by hand sewing;

[@edwardjeremias2017]

What leather do you use? And color

[@brianwade945]

I need the measurements for 30-30 Loops

[@F3LPA]

Which machine do you have?

[@johnnymensi1865]

Where you get the template

[@marksornson2655]

Are you taking orders?

[@mccalltjtm]

Hi…I’m having some trouble finding the free template that you mentioned in your video.

[@whitandpark]

right here: www.stockandbarrelco.com/products/cartridge-loop-stitching-guide-printable-template

[@danbaker96]

Where did you get the punch for the ends of the straps ?

[@whitandpark]

brucejohnsonleather.com

[@SchleissheimerRider]

What Kind of sewing machine do you use ? I want to buy one

[@whitandpark]

This is a Cobra class 3. Great for heavy weight leather projects like gun belts, holsters, tack, etc...

[@alisungur595]

👏👏👏👏

[@whitandpark]

Thank you!

[@mikeleahey9190]

Do you not still have the Techsew 2750 Pro ?

[@whitandpark]

Still have it. It's for bags and other medium weight projects. This is a harness stitcher, meant for heavy weight belts, holsters, sheaths, scabbards, tack, etc...Different purposes

[@mikeleahey9190]

@@whitandpark This was my first major purchase and your review did influence my decision on this particular machine. Thus far it has performed flawlessly, thanks. However, I plan on moving up to a heavier thread (from #69 to #138) and fear that this will be the start of my sewing problems! Just to ask, as far as stitching belts what size thread do you normally use, as this is what I plan on making more of in the near future?

[@garysyme9646]

I have a class 3 and after much trial and error I am gaining confidence and attempting belts. Thanks for the download and great content.

[@grizzlybear4122]

Best machine for a beginner?

[@whitandpark]

Totally depends on what you plan on using it for. If you'd like something easy to learn on for some small leather goods (10oz or less)at a hobby level, I'd recommend the Tandy/sailrite Stitchmaster pro. I have a review video on it. If you'd like something a little more professional i'd go with a cobra class 20. If you plan on JUST doing heavy weight stuff, like holsters, sheaths, tack, saddlery, etc...i'd recommend the cobra class 3 or 4 (like the one in this video)

[@grizzlybear4122]

@@whitandpark thank you for the response.

[@vicwojcik9125]

How to get the Template? Thanks.

[@whitandpark]

It was the first link in the description. But i'll link it here as well: bit.ly/34ix8LV

[@thomasomalley2861]

How do you get the download.

[@whitandpark]

It's the first link in the description

[@charleshetrick3152]

His name is Richard Black. Ironically watched his video today.

[@bodiewest9202]

5 per cylinder for single actions. I would probably go with 20 rds on the belt. Just my 2¢

[@whitandpark]

In a 1873 SAA its 6 rounds per cylinder

[@bodiewest9202]

@@whitandpark yes but if you are carrying it, and your pistol doesn’t have a cross bolt safety, you run the risk of the pistol going off if the hammer is hit by something and you have all 6 chambers loaded. 6 round cylinder, but carry 5.

[@tlewiz7274]

@@bodiewest9202 Jesus... If the cylinder holds 6 rounds . you will want to have enough rounds on the belt to equal the amount in the cylinder not the amount of 5 rounds because of safety....

[@bodiewest9202]

@@tlewiz7274 you get your rocks off? I just made a comment about what I would do, not what should be done. Don’t be a dick. Especially when with 20 rds you would actually have 2 cartridges extra after 3 full cylinders. So what’s the problem with 20?

[@tlewiz7274]

@@bodiewest9202 not trying to be "dick". Just saying it makes more since the way he does it... But if you are so into having a number of rounds divisible by 5 you could put 30 loops on the belt. (It still works for 6)

[@tanthiennguyen9308]

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[@alanboyer5399]

why are you not finishing the leather before sewing? edges look rough and are unfinished.

[@whitandpark]

the leather for the loops is tight grained and thin enough, you don't need to burnish. I dye and burnish the edges of the belt (the heavy weight leather) at the end

[@alanboyer5399]

@@whitandpark I think staining the edge of the loops enhance the overall look of the loops. Then a quick rub with a cloth, denims good, would be sufficient to finish a good product. In addition do you have a number one edge shave. I was always encouraged to edge belts gun belts and harness, as it gives a professional finish. Also prevents the belt from rubbing against clothing a clean finish that will last.

[@MrCosmos110]

This FREE template is free because you made no mention on what it's for. To the untrained, it looks like a diagram of the Gaza Pyramid.

[@NoahNavarroNox]

To the 4 people who disliked... I’m coming for you 👿

[@whitandpark]

haha let's get 'em