Leather Strap Cutter for Leather Working: How to Make One

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When you need to cut leather straps, you need a strap cutter. I like to build my own leather working tools, so in this video I will show you how to make a leather strap cutter. It is an easy woodworking project, for my leatherworking hobby. The result is a wonderfully working strap cutter that you can use as a belt cutter or for any leather working project that involves a strap of leather.
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My name is Tony. I am a guy from the Netherlands who speaks bad English with an even worse Dutch accent. I like to try out new hobbies and create stuff. The things I like to do are very random so I try to try out as many hobbies and crafts as possible and take you with me on that journey by making these video's.
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@dieseltech61torque42 Год назад

thanks so much. I only had to watch a short bit of this to know I need to buy a strap cutter. I do not have the woodworking skills to build this. Glad you do and this is much better than the dismembering pieces in the three other how to's I watched. This is a quality tool I would be confident in using,

@TonyNeedsHobbies Год назад

Yes, that's what I thought when trying to find a video how to make one of these tools. All of them had razor blades sticking out the top or side and seemed too dangerous to me... I'm happy you enjoyed the video! Thank you very much for watching! Cheers, Tony!

@truckywuckyuwu Месяц назад

This is the perfect thing to try on and learn the skills. It's small, and messing up isn't messing up hundreds of dollars of wood. It's using scrap and glue. The tools are basic. You could use even less than what he did. This is a lot more than it needs to be. He spent the time to make it a nice looking tool, but a functional tool is comparably a lot simpler to make. There are lots of designs out there. Take a look and you'll find some simpler ones. I know this is a year late, but being able to learn how to make this stuff is incredibly rewarding. And maybe the one you bought could be upgraded or improved somehow.

@TalRohan 4 месяца назад

very nice bit of kit and using easily available tools.. Thanks for sharing

@TonyNeedsHobbies 4 месяца назад

Thank you for your kind words. It's appreciated 😀

@admspooner Год назад

If you're glueing these pieces of wood together. Instead of trying to chisel out a perfectly square hole, Just cut some of the insides shorter, and glue it up with the square already in it. Final tip: A dash of salt on the glue helps hold the wood from sliding around while clamping.

@TonyNeedsHobbies Год назад

Hi Adam, Another great idea, thanks! Chiseling was a challenge. I actually did it this way on purpose so that the hole is through the four pieces that are glued together. I think it might be a bit stronger this way (but actually don't have a clue if that's the case 😋). I really like you're final tip and am definitely going to use it in the future. Always struggling with slipping pieces of wood when trying to clamp them together. It's a very interesting suggestion and worth to try! Thanks again, Tony

@JointerMark Год назад

Thank you for posting this. I am wanting to make a strap cutter and your video gave me a good idea of how a strap cutter should go together.

@TonyNeedsHobbies Год назад

Thank you too Mark, for watching it and leaving me an awesome comment. I appreciate it a lot 👌 I hope my video helps you out a bit... Have fun making one! Greetings, Tony

@luchomaster8167 3 года назад

Es-pec-ta-cu-lar....!!! Good Job..!!

@TonyNeedsHobbies 3 года назад

Muchas gracias! Thanks for watching, it's very much appreciated. Cheers!

@KayRoepke 3 года назад

Well done!

@TonyNeedsHobbies 3 года назад

Thanks Kay!

@matthewward7220 3 года назад

That’s really nice that!

@TonyNeedsHobbies 3 года назад

Thank you, Matthew! It works really nice as well and it will be used it again in a video that I will upload today... Cheers!

@alandrewgibson Год назад

Very nice indeed!!!

@TonyNeedsHobbies Год назад

Thanks Alan, I very much appreciate it! Cheers!

@denisf.1744 2 года назад

Really nice video showing how a good tool can be created and and crafted to help with many crafting projects and this is great inventive craftsmanship for a good handy crafting tool

@TonyNeedsHobbies 2 года назад

Hi Denis, Thank you for your kind words! Cheers!

@TalabarteRobles Год назад

Muchas gracias por tu idea, se aprecia

@TonyNeedsHobbies Год назад

Gracias por ver el video y tomarte el tiempo de escribir un lindo comentario. Se aprecia mucho!

@OrionsAnvil 3 года назад

Well done 👍

@TonyNeedsHobbies 3 года назад

Thank you 👍 Cheers!

@DelfinGS 2 года назад

Nice work ,bravo!!!

@TonyNeedsHobbies 2 года назад

Thank you so much, Goran! It's appreciated!

@kamran2004mk 3 года назад

Wonderful video.

@TonyNeedsHobbies 3 года назад

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

@bricotallerjaulasartesanal4731 Год назад

me ha gustado mucho la herramienta de corte de cuero

@TonyNeedsHobbies Год назад

Muchas gracias! And thanks for watching 🙂

@rolfhogfeldt7645 Год назад

Very impressed 👍

@TonyNeedsHobbies Год назад

Thank you so much Rolf!

@facundogomez1718 3 года назад

Wow ... your video is very good !! Congratulations!!!

@TonyNeedsHobbies 3 года назад

Thank you very much! I hope you enjoyed watching it. Cheers!

@luismoreno-of9pf 3 года назад

Gracias por compartir tus conocimientos son de gran ayuda para todos, bendiciones desde chiapas

@TonyNeedsHobbies 3 года назад

Thank you very much!

@josealfonsocruz2260 3 года назад

Saludos. Desde Colombia lo felicito por su excelente trabajo y lo fácil y claro de su explicación. Ya me suscribi a su pagina y lo voy a recomendar con mis colegas, que somos un grupo de artesanos que somos marroquineros (trabajamos el cuero)para que ellos se inscriban y aprendamos del gran talento que Dios la ha regalado, un fuerte abrazo y estaremos atentos a su nuevo trabajo. Hasta pronto

@TonyNeedsHobbies 3 года назад

Hola Jose, muchas gracias por el cumplido. Realmente no hablo español, así que utilicé el traductor de Google para traducir tu comentario. ¡Me hace muy feliz! Saludos de Tony

@user-re4di3oi5x 2 года назад

Good job.

@TonyNeedsHobbies 2 года назад

Thank you very much, I appreciate it!

@MrAli-lu3gu 3 года назад

Nice work 🤩🤩👍

@TonyNeedsHobbies 3 года назад

Thanks!

@RyTyme 3 года назад

Tony needs more subs!!! Awesome video, beautiful strap cutter!!

@TonyNeedsHobbies 3 года назад

Thank you very much for the nice comment and support! (and yes I do need more subs 😎...) Cheers, Tony!

@anthonyattaway3437 3 года назад

@@TonyNeedsHobbies would you mind sharing some measurements? Thank you if so im trying to recreate this my self -tony attaway

@TonyNeedsHobbies 3 года назад

Hi Tony 😉, I figured the measurements out pretty much on the go to fit my right hand. These are the dimensions that you can use as a guideline: Handle is 5*6*22,5 cm (2*2 3/8*11 inch) Both bars that hold the blade are 2,5*1*20 cm (1*3/8*8 inch) Hope that helps a bit! Cheers, Tony

@aytaccoduroglu7436 Год назад

Super

@TonyNeedsHobbies Год назад

Thanks!

@johnrisher3007 Год назад

Looks very nice

@TonyNeedsHobbies Год назад

Thank you very much John. Greetings, Tony

@henryworkswoodandmetal 3 года назад

Very well done 👍 I need to whip one of those up for myself!

@TonyNeedsHobbies 3 года назад

Hi Henry, thank you! Nothing beats the feeling of using tools that you made yourself! Cheers!

@wickedways1291 8 месяцев назад

Wicked talent.

@TonyNeedsHobbies 7 месяцев назад

Haha great to hear!

@user-dd1ep5px1d 2 года назад

شكرا لك

@TonyNeedsHobbies 2 года назад

You're welcome!

@a7medsh 3 года назад

Thank you very much. I researched a lot how to make it and finally found it with you

@TonyNeedsHobbies 3 года назад

Thanks Ahmed, glad I could help! I struggled with the same thing and decided just to try to make one with this great working tool as a result...

@pakleathercraft3566 2 года назад

Good

@TonyNeedsHobbies 2 года назад

Thanks!

@tonywalker8030 2 года назад

Burning the marks. Nice touch :)

@TonyNeedsHobbies 2 года назад

Thanks for reminding me. Lately I haven't been thinking about marking my works. Good idea to start doing it again! Cheers!

@buran_8841 Год назад

Интересно

@TonyNeedsHobbies Год назад

Спасибо

@mustaphahadji5809 2 года назад

Am in Ghana and I want to buy some for my work so help me

@TonyNeedsHobbies 2 года назад

Hi Mustapha, unfortunately I don't do commissioned work so I can't help you. But you should be able to find strap cutters at local or online leather supply stores. I wish you the best!

@sergejpo2734 9 месяцев назад

Отлично сделано!

@TonyNeedsHobbies 9 месяцев назад

Спасибо!

@matthewmillar3804 2 года назад

Nice. Which way did you put the bevel of the blade? Or is it double beveled?

@TonyNeedsHobbies 2 года назад

Hi Matthew, the bevel of the razor blade is in the pulling direction, so single beveled. Thanks for watching!

@emmycon4514 3 года назад

Great video !!! New sub here!!! Succes met de kanal.

@TonyNeedsHobbies 3 года назад

Hi Emmy, thanks! Subscribing is very much appreciated! Dankjewel!

@emmycon4514 3 года назад

Tony Needs Hobbies graag gedaan, ik wachte op de nieuwe content.

@raymondungar2491 2 года назад

Perhaps I'm a bit slow but what did you use for a blade and how 3did you install it?????

@TonyNeedsHobbies 2 года назад

Hi Raymond, I used a small razor blade and it is clamped to sides of the adjustable part using small plates of aluminium and screws. You can see the installation around 08:00. Thanks for watching the video!

@user-um1oq8oo6d 3 года назад

آلسلام عليكم ورحمة الله أخي الكريم آنا من المغرب أريد واحده

@MWard-zk4wg Год назад

Did I miss the measurements somewhere?

@TonyNeedsHobbies Год назад

No, sorry I don't have any. Pretty much figured the dimensions out while making the tool so it perfectly fits my hand. I noticed you already found the other reply with some guidelines. Happy creating! Cheers, Tony

@somatder Год назад

Actually, I am making one of these rigth now and I am using your video as an instruction. Very useful instructions and footage. One question though, what is the purpose of the sandpaper strips? Danke welt from Denmark and Merry christmas

@TonyNeedsHobbies Год назад

Hello Jens, thanks for the compliments! The sandpaper strips provide some friction when when the slider with the blade is clamped, so that it doesn't move around when cutting thick leather. Good luck with your project! Tony

@somatder Год назад

@@TonyNeedsHobbies okay, I had a suspected that could be the reason why, it makes good sense. Did you learn than from looking at a factory made strap cutter or did you come up with that idea yourself? I made a change from your version by putting in a wingnutted bolt to tighten the arm, so that I could adjust it without tools. I hope I can get it tight enough that way.

@TonyNeedsHobbies Год назад

No, the cheap factory made ones don't have it, I came up with it myself. A nice little improvement. Your idea is nice too. I always have to looked for the tool to adjust the strap cutter, so smart thinking on your end. Cheers!

@somatder Год назад

@@TonyNeedsHobbies Update: I just finished my strap cutter and it works like a charm! I just cut a few straps from my home tanned cattle leather. What an amazing tool and so satisfying to use. Again, thanks a lot for the your excellent instructions. Just like you, I made it bigger than the commercial ones and I think it makes for a better tool. If you want a new hobby I suggest bark tanning hides. SkillCult is very experienced in this craft and has made excellent videos making natural old school vegetable tanned leather.

@TonyNeedsHobbies Год назад

You tan your own hides? That sounds like a very interesting thing to try out. I wouldn't know where to obtain untanned hides though. Hunting over here in the Netherlands is pretty much impossible - you need a whole bunch of trainings/permits/hunting grounds (which I don't own 😉). I'll Google around a bit to see if anything like that is possible. Thanks for planting the seed in my mind 🙂 Also appreciate your feedback a lot. I agree with you, the bigger tool works better, it's more stable and cuts more straight. Merry Christmas! Tony

@jojopaul6136 11 месяцев назад

What would be the cost?

@TonyNeedsHobbies 10 месяцев назад

To make it yourself with some scrap pieces of wood and creativity, I don't think it cost me more than €5/$6 for materials only. Thanks for watching!

@JoaoHSP 3 года назад

Nice video! Is there any dimensions or plans available?

@TonyNeedsHobbies 3 года назад

Thanks! Unfortunately not, I figured it all out on the go so that it perfectly fits my hand. I can give you the dimensions as a guideline: Handle is 5*6*22,5 cm (2*2 3/8*11 inch) Both bars that hold the blade are 2,5*1*20 cm (1*3/8*8 inch) Hope that helps a bit! Cheers, Tony

@MWard-zk4wg Год назад

@@TonyNeedsHobbies Thanks Tony

@TonyNeedsHobbies Год назад

@@MWard-zk4wg No problem, glad I can help and sorry that I didn't make more detailed plans. Hope the video helps though 🙂

@carlos14896 Год назад

Let me know how much for leather straps cuter

@TonyNeedsHobbies Год назад

Hello Carlos, well actually it's not for sale. I really appreciate it that you want to buy it - it's probably the biggest compliment a crafter can get. Thank you for that! Greetings, Tony

@whome6764 Год назад

More demonstration

@lucasarmandogamboadaza1548 2 года назад

Buena tarde que costo tiene y como lo consigo gracias

@TonyNeedsHobbies 2 года назад

Hi Lucas, this one is not for sale because I use it myself. You can get very cheap cutters like these at your leather supply store or online. Good luck!

@suprosanna82 3 года назад

Hi really good video.. one request.. could you please provide diamention of this cutter. So I can make it for me. 😀

@TonyNeedsHobbies 3 года назад

Hi, I used these dimensions as a guideline but pretty much decided on dimensions while making the tool. Handle is 4*5*22,5 cm (1 1/2*2*11 inch) Both bars that hold the blade are 2,5*1*20 cm (1*3/8*8 inch) Hope this helps a bit! Cheers, Tony

@suprosanna82 3 года назад

@@TonyNeedsHobbies Thanks for your reply. Could please let me know the dimension of the hole on main body?

@TonyNeedsHobbies 3 года назад

Yes, it's 55mm in the length direction and 30mm in width, all the way through the handle.

@MrAli-lu3gu 3 года назад

Sir plzz make leather stitching irons for leather stich.👍

@TonyNeedsHobbies 3 года назад

Hi Mr. Ali, can you explain a bit what you mean with stitching irons? If I think I am able to make it, it will definitely be added to my list of future projects. Thank you for the suggestion!

@clementjacquet278 3 года назад

I guess he is thinking of pricking irons, used for making holes in the leather

@TonyNeedsHobbies 3 года назад

Hi Clément, thanks for the clarification. Not sure if I can make them, I don't have the machining equipment for that...

@mariobarbierato5233 3 года назад

do I have to do all that effort? I bought it for € 9.00 I did much earlier

@TonyNeedsHobbies 3 года назад

That's an excellent point. And no, you don't, but it makes for a nice and rewarding project if you like to work with wood as well.

@josesalazar6788 2 года назад

Nunca muestran la postura del cuchillo o hoja de filo que corta

@robertdelisle2412 3 года назад

Were are the measurements? Btw nicely done.

@TonyNeedsHobbies 3 года назад

Hi Robert, I more or less made up the dimensions on the go so I didn't document it very well. All measurements below are guessed/approximated: Handle: ~40*50*200mm --> hole: 55*30mm all the way through and handle shaped to fit my hand comfortably Adjustable cutter parts ~10*25*200mm (2 pieces) Hope this helps!

@sergioolivares2243 2 года назад

Dónde está la hoja cúter no sé ve

@TonyNeedsHobbies 2 года назад

The sharp side of the blade is facing the direction which you pull the strap cutter towards. It is clamped with the two small pieces of aluminium.

@cholonoidpty 6 месяцев назад

the measurea please 😅

@TonyNeedsHobbies 4 месяца назад

I more or less made up the dimensions as I went so didn't document it very well. Below some estimated measurements: Handle: ~40*50*200mm --> hole: 55*30mm all the way through and handle shaped to fit my hand comfortably Adjustable cutter parts ~10*25*200mm (2 pieces) Hope this helps!

@cholonoidpty 4 месяца назад

@@TonyNeedsHobbies thanks a lot from Panama

@gunslinger9560 Год назад

I made a paper airplane once

@TonyNeedsHobbies Год назад

🤣 Hahaha, that made me laugh out loud!

@hammylifestyle2110 3 года назад

i smell dutch.. am i right?😂

@TonyNeedsHobbies 3 года назад

Hahaha! Yes, almost 100% and a hint of Belgium. Is it that noticeable? 😉 Where are you watching from? Cheers!

@ntlasanga4267 Год назад

@@TonyNeedsHobbies hey man, sorry that guy left you hanging, im from Georgia btw

@josemariadacostarodrigues797 3 месяца назад

Como coloca à lãmina?

@TonyNeedsHobbies 2 месяца назад

It is clamped between the two little aluminium plates. I got this question more often so I created a short for it: ru-vid.comkIIPM1QOytU Hope it helps!