This belt is not intended for wearing around the waist. That would require thicker leather than I used here (and is usually quite a bit wider).
GP Woodworks
Making a matching DIY belt to hold my DIY tool and meter pouches over my shoulder.
This belt is not intended for wearing around the waist. That would require thicker leather than I used here (and is usually quite a bit wider).
This belt is not intended for wearing around the waist. That would require thicker leather than I used here (and is usually quite a bit wider).
updated 7 years ago
This belt is not intended for wearing around the waist. That would require thicker leather than I used here (and is usually quite a bit wider).
Kydex Technical Brief:
kydex.com/assets/images/products/KYDEX%C2%AE_Sheet_Technical_Brief_140-C_-_Ideal_Conditions_for_Forming_KYDEX%C2%AE_Sheet.pdf
Scales for a tanto knife kit.
Part 2 will be the sheath.
Tool Pouch Video:
youtube.com/watch?v=Y2YK9hIR_u8
I based the general design on a low cost crossbody EDC bag I saw someone wearing at work.
Links:
The bag I used for the basic idea (not an affiliate link):
amazon.com/gp/product/B019A1BYMW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The rivets, and set tool, I used in this video:
tandyleather.com/en/product/copper-rivets-burrs
tandyleather.com/en/product/craftool-copper-brass-rivet-burr-setters
The vacuum molding rig build:
youtube.com/watch?v=8thD0-CxNIw
The vacuum molding rig demo video:
youtube.com/watch?v=Un1czW2R7Bw
The crossbody belt build:
youtube.com/watch?v=O6HpfhKBIqs&t=2s
The first leather tool pouch video:
youtube.com/watch?v=GAFzWGW8RZ8&t=6s
The meter case build:
youtube.com/watch?v=pE315OMkYMY&t=4s
How I built this vacuum rig: youtube.com/watch?v=8thD0-CxNIw
I left this out of last week's video to cut down the length of the video.
I skipped the cord replacement in this video to save time on the video length. Next week's video will be the cord replacement.
Vacuum bags at veneersupplies.com:
veneersupplies.com/categories/Vacuum__Press__Items/Vacuum__Bags
Vacuum bag basics:
joewoodworker.com/veneering/vacuum-bag-basics.htm
Great DIY vacuum pressing info:
joewoodworker.com/veneering/welcome.htm
Next week's video is a belt to hold this and my tool pouch over my shoulder.
I saved half of the joint to see if it will dry out.
You can see in the video that my back stitches are still getting wonky. I'll get it right sooner or later.
Machine: Singer 4411HD
Material: Duck cloth (light canvas)
Thread: General purpose
Needle: Universal
Still a few kinks to work out, but I think I'm on to it now.
Since I am making another one... I might as well make improvements... and make it look cooler.
Original awl build: youtube.com/watch?v=V2v9O5juFD8
Messenger bag build: youtube.com/watch?v=OBOz5sZp9Jc
Still not perfect...
The details:
Gray suede: Sueded split leather
Purple leather: Suede pigskin liner
Sewing Machine: Singer 4411HD
Thread: size 69 bonded nylon
Needle: Schmidt size 16 leather LR
This one helped me work out the kinks in the design.
I needed a "small victory". I have been having a long string of failures in the shop for the past couple of weeks. I just needed to break the chain. This did that.
It's a little narrow, but it holds everything I need it to hold for the way I use it. It will also break in over time (and oilings).
For the more astute: I misspelled the word "piece" at 6:00. I got over it pretty quick.
Let me know if this song gets on your nerves. I figured out a way to loop it without an audible break. It kind of "disappears" for me after a few minutes... but that may not be the case for some of you.
I never make pen videos.... until now (I guess I can't say that anymore.).
I kinda like this one.
Music:
I Don't See the Branches, I See the Leaves by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/dtv
Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com
It's a little too heavy, and I didn't put a liner in it, so it's a little uncomfortable... I know more for the next one.
Music:
Danse Macabre by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=005
Artist: http://incompetech.com
I show how I made edging and strapping in this one too.
Music (first song):
Danse Macabre by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=005
Artist: http://incompetech.com
Sewing machine: Singer 4411HD
amazon.com/Singer-4411-Stitches-Stainless-BedPlate/dp/B003VWXZKG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1525682626&sr=8-2&keywords=singer+4411
Main fabric: 10oz canvas (HD drop cloth)
ib.adnxs.com/getuid?https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FEverbilt-5-ft-9-in-x-8-ft-9-in-10-oz-Canvas-Drop-Cloth-6910OZ%2F203878370
Edging and strapping: black duck cloth
hobbylobby.com/Fabric-Sewing/Canvas-Duck-Cloth/Solid-Duck-Cloth-Canvas-Fabric/p/45243
Needle size: 18 multimedia
hobbylobby.com/Fabric-Sewing/Sewing-Quilting-Notions/Sewing-Machines-Accessories/Stitch-Happy-Multimedia-Needles/p/80846367
Thread: Size 69 bonded nylon
http://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=nylon-thread-069
Quick release buckles: hobbylobby.com/search/?text=paracord
I bit off more than I could chew with this one.
But, I got it good enough for what I'm doing with it.
Sewing Machine: Singer 4411HD
Logo thread: standard embroidery thread
Logo needle: Size 11 embroidery
Fabric: black duck cloth
Hem thread: size 69 bonded nylon
Hem needle: size 18 universal
Sewing Machine - Singer 4411HD
Thread - Bonded Nylon Size 69 / Tex 70 / Govt. E
Needle - Schmidt 110/18 leather
Fabric - Outdoor duck cloth (canvas) & Utility fabric
So, I made another minimalist wallet using the same design as the first one (if it ain't broke...)
Update (5/1/2018): I just watched this video back (for like the 15th time) and realized I mis-spelled the word "pieces" @ 0:23. I got a good chuckle out of that... I look down on everyone else for bad spelling... I'm just as guilty... HA!
I used duck cloth and cotton utility fabric.
Machine: Singer 4411
Thread: Size 69 / Tex 70 / Govt. E
Needle Size: 110/18
This one was for practice... I'm hoping to use the sewing machine for leather projects as well.
For those of you that read the description... After the video was edited I realized that I forgot to topstitch the zipper before closing the bag. That would have helped keep the zipper from flipping out the way this one does when it's open.
Mentioned videos:
Bench top build: youtube.com/watch?v=rDMrpe341ks
Built-in mini anvil - youtube.com/watch?v=JcPRp2S67_8
Vice repair - youtube.com/watch?v=Zth9EEzqutk&t=33s
Use common sense... if you breath anything other than clean air, you're probably hurting your lungs.
Song: Kamogawa Dreaming by South London HIFI.
Available in the YouTube Sound Library for use without attribution.


