Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
Future belt videos will be much shorter.
Measure and existing belt from the turnback to the hole most used. That measurement will be the distance from the center of the slot for the buckle to the center hole in your belt blank. I add 11" to that measurement to get the length of blank that I need, but I usually start a bit longer.
If you don't have an existing belt to measure I use the waist size and add 1.5" for a regular belt and 2.5" for IWB concealed carry. All of these measurements work for me, other makers have different measurements that they use and you will figure out what works best of you.
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Future belt videos will be much shorter.
Measure and existing belt from the turnback to the hole most used. That measurement will be the distance from the center of the slot for the buckle to the center hole in your belt blank. I add 11" to that measurement to get the length of blank that I need, but I usually start a bit longer.
If you don't have an existing belt to measure I use the waist size and add 1.5" for a regular belt and 2.5" for IWB concealed carry. All of these measurements work for me, other makers have different measurements that they use and you will figure out what works best of you.
*Amazon Paid Affiliate Links Below*
Mr. Tolly's Amazon Store: amzn.to/3lhO6S0
Snap Blade Knife (3 pack): amzn.to/3lhOyzG
Craftool Wing Divider: amzn.to/3PmwItl
C.S. Osborne Hole Punch Set: amzn.to/3MlCppE
Craftool Stitch Groover: amzn.to/3LhtXpK
Craftool Pro Rotary Leather Punch: amzn.to/3Mx8KKh
#5 Owden Edge Beveler: amzn.to/3MmFqpx
Aiskaer 4mm Stitching Chisels amzn.to/3sx3YEv
Barry King 24oz Round Maul: amzn.to/3yEg8zo
Springfield Leather Rawhide Mallet: amzn.to/3LggCyd
*Non Paid Affiliate Links Below*
Springfield Leather 1-1/2" IMPORT VEG TAN BELT STRIP PACK:
springfieldleather.com/Import-Veg-Tan-Belt-Strip-Pack_2?quantity=1&custcol5=100-05015&custcol_slc_pick_ticket_forpicking=Belt%2520Strips%252C%25205%2520pack%252C%2520Import%2520Veg%2520-%25201.5%2522&undefined=1%25252F24%25252F2023&fragment=%25252Fpurchases&_ga=2.52010991.711878658.1650924905-171748248.1647195846
Makers Blue 12" Centering Ruler: makersleathersupply.com/collections/templates-and-patterns/products/centering-ruler-12
Makers Blue Triangle Square:
makersleathersupply.com/collections/templates-and-patterns/products/square-small
