The Leather Element: What Size Should I Make My Belt?

[@MountainFisher]

My son told me that he wore size 30-32 pants, so I made him a 36" belt with the measurement to the center hole of 34. It barely fit him and it was a good thing I made the belt keeper as close to the buckle as I did. His true waist size is 35" as measured with a tape. It is called vanity sizing Chuck and they have done it to women sizes forever, but it used to be if your pants are 32 and fit snugly you have a 32" waist, no more, they are doing it to men's pant sizes as well. My son's belt was almost useless to him and he was shocked to say the least.

[@barsan1971]

Chuck, I'm looking forward to your return. You have really helped me and my wife with our leather working skills.

[@trishhinkle4923]

You are right, Chuck! The belt never lies!! I just recently found your channel so I will be catching up on your other videos while you make new ones. Thanks for all of your hard work. The passion you have for your craft is awesome!

[@yawansmith4573]

Please, please try not to be gone long I really look forward to a new video every week. Looking forward to seeing the project videos

[@501badgirl501]

I have enjoyed, and look forward to each episode of The Leather Element, and hope to see you again soon, Chuck. I’ve leaned so much from you, and I can’t thank you enough. Hurry back !

[@daveturnbull7221]

This series has been really interesting and informative Chuck - thank you very much for the hard work in making them.

[@yomaxdog]

Great video as usual, Always great to learn something new! Looking forward to the project videos, thanks for putting in the time to make these videos!

[@patmac1058]

Cant wait to see the project videos! The Leather Element is really informative and you do a great job so please don't keep it offline for too long.

[@thewizdad]

Made my first belt yesterday, it was a combination of 5 pieces of veg tan riveted together to make a wide belt\decoration for the front and a 1 inch belt blank cut in two and riveted to the decoration. The buckle is on the back. Fortunately I went off the actual measurements of the person to get the measurements correct.

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

I've been hoping that you guys would be doing some projects. Very excited! Looking forward to it. God bless!

[@j.k.photography3664]

I have really learned a lot since i started watching.

[@DavidWilliams-tr9gt]

Thanks Chuck. These have been very helpful to this newby.

[@eltoncarvalho9456]

Thank you, I'm looking forward to the new videos,I'm sure they're going to be awesome

[@1a1u0g9t4s2u]

This video would be helpful if included in the 7 chapter belt play list. Thanks for sharing.

[@safecracker45]

This has been a great help. I needed that 11 inches. Thanks

[@tykellerman6384]

Thanks Chuck

[@hairchick1985]

YAY! project videos!!

[@timberbucketsphil6818]

Thank you SIR for sharing your craft = one of these days it might be a lost art thank you again I have Injoyed every thing I have looked at

[@stevephillips6719]

Thank you. See you when you return.

[@dawnwarner4558]

I absolutely LOVE your videos! Thank you for taking the time to make them!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you, Dawn!

[@hairchick1985]

Love your videos!!!

[@noboby4904]

So i watched this video like 6 times.. as i want to get into leathercraft and i feel if i could master belts first other areas would become easier as i would have some confidence. I dont know if people realize how bloody brilliant you are with that "shorty" and that "Belt measurer" . I actually Understand the math behind it and i have to say, Belt measuring and making is prob going to be super easy because of you. Thanks.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

So glad to hear!! :) You're welcome.

[@thomasbeckett1245]

I love ❤️ my short strap. I did round end on one side and English point at the other. Saves a lot of mistakes.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

So glad it was helpful!

[@marvinpreston6698]

The pics of the shorty size chart, is there a printable picture of that any where? Making my first belt, that would be a big help.

[@alexgaddis7109]

Will you do some videos on holster making?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Alex, We are working on a holster making video right now, stay tuned! :)

[@JohnSmith-rc3ko]

Love your videos. Will you please show off your ranger style cowboy belt with the holster and knife sheath please!!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi John, We will pass along the suggestion!

[@JohnSmith-rc3ko]

Thank YOU!!!

[@dakotajones9922]

I have a quick question. The armor that you made, can you show a video showing how to make the shoulder pieces?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Dakota, This is currently not on the list of projects but we will certainly pass along the suggestion! Thanks!

[@dakotajones9922]

Thank you for replying. Ive really enjoyed your videos so far

[@ArcticFlies56]

Chuck, thank you for the “ELEMENTS” videos. They are great informational videos. I made the sizing belt. Here’s a questions for you. What do you do if the sizing belt is too small to wrap around a guy’s waistline? How long a piece of leather can you get? I think this guy was a Sumo Wrestler or something. He is definitely a 3 or 4 tape measure length!! I thought it was a joke until I saw this guy. I don’t think you could get a strap of leather that long. I know you could put together two or three straps with Chicago Screws. Not sure what else you can do? The guy uses a heavy duty climbers rope right now. I told his son that I could Pro Die the rope black. Figures I would get something like this right out of the gate.

[@beachz101]

Great videos!

[@rogerd.hardin7156]

Hi Chuck. I really love your videos. I'm still not clear on how long to cut the main strap, which will be 4" wide, for a billet style drop down gun belt. The belt size will be 38". It will be a "R" handed holster. What would be the measurement for the drop down portion? Hope I'm clear enough on this for you. Thanx.

[@preble4real]

i got tools my dad and his cousin Ernie were into leather back in the 70s i remember it well they were very good. lately people have been asking for belts and purse? i need a side of leather, dies, tools, and rivets snaps this that and the other. People have been asking me to do this. i use to make wrist bands in 5th grade... i had a little business going on did pretty good off dads scraps>> seriously thinking about opening a shop!! Can learn a butt load right here on the old tube please give me some ideas leather gurus 🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈

[@sd10559sd]

How do you measure for kids' belts? Do I use the same format as adult measurements? Lets say the kid's waist size is 25", do I add 6" or 11" for the correct belt size?

[@Richard-mz7qu]

You have produced so many really great instructional videos. Thank you for that! I want to make a gun holster supporting belt. Can you recommend an appropriate leather weight? I feel that 8-9 oz leather would be acceptable. Do you agree? Thank you!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hello, Thank you so much for watching! We would recommend at least a 9-10 oz. for a belt supporting a holster. The ideal weight to use for this would be 12-13 oz.

[@markpalma5608]

Hey chuck, have you ever tried adding gold/silver leaf to a belt or project in general? If so how did you do it? If not would you think of trying it on a project?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Mark! Thanks for emailing! A heat stamp is the only process I’m familiar with and I’m not very knowledgeable on metals. If you come up with a way to do it I would love to hear about the outcome!

[@CrossTrainedMind]

Unfortunately, the pattern isn't available anymore. I could really use it right now.

[@davidnoseworthy1962]

How should I measure a belt based on Jeans size not actual waist size? Thanks!

[@Arch1301]

Thank you for explain. Do you have any leather courses on Philadelphia?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi there, We do not have any classes scheduled right now. Hopefully we can do some live classes soon!

[@Arch1301]

Weaver Leathercraft 👍💪

[@DremagGames]

i have 2 leathers i would like to fuse with contact cement , Is it safe to oven harden this or do i have to use a difennt hardening method (if so which one)?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Great question! I have never tried gluing and then baking. One of the few things that will cause contact cement to give out is heat, but, I’m not sure if the low temp we bake at is enough to make the cement release. I have a project on my table now that needed two pieces hardened and then glued together. I hardened each separately and then bonded them, but, these were two relatively simple molds (two semicircles). If the form is too deep or tight this may not work, but in all honesty, I’m just not comfortable with the safety issue of the glue and the heat. If at all possible I would harden then bond just to be safe.

[@tolerbearALTII]

If I wear a size 42 men's casual belt in America, what size would I order from China?

[@powderpatchandball424]

On your belt sizing chart the holes opposite the buckle end are marked at 1 1/4" spacing instead of 1". Is there a reason for this?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

It's just personal preference, I like to have a little more spacing between mine.

[@bethanylovely2251]

The belt sizing charts are no longer there

[@stimpymcwhisky8129]

Okay, this is weird. I'm working on a belt and could really use some help and this video pops up.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

That's great! Hope it was helpful!

[@sevenhorse8563]

Más tollával ékeskedni elég csúfos dolog. ;)

[@andrewbottrell1048]

Hurry back

[@jerrybates5791]

Too fast to comprehend and really understand . This video didn’t really tell me anything except you know how to make a belt and I don’t.