I just realised how much more sophisticated s NATO is than an regular two pieces 😂

@TonyNeedsHobbies

Жыл бұрын

Hello Lars, Haha, well I haven't tried making regular straps yet, but with lining and tiny stitches, the loop around the springbar etc. I feel that'll be a challenge as well. Thanks, Tony

Love the vid thanks ! I will be making one of these soon !! The reason for it being called a nato strap is that everything issued to any soldier within a NATO force such as the British army has a standardised number known as an NSN or NATO Stock Number and this number is the same weather you are issued it by the British army or by any other NATO army such as Germany.

@TonyNeedsHobbies

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! The background information on the straps is also appreciated. Love to learn history of this stuff! So thanks for that! Cheers!

@2K9s

9 ай бұрын

It’s actually based on MOD, G10 but goes way beyond that back in history.

@Sokol10

3 ай бұрын

@@2K9s The second and short strap under the main strap was used in the 1908 "Victory strap", but for different reason, at time most of the first wristwatches use fixe pins, difficulty for use two piece straps, so using just one main strap the second was added for keep the clock in the position. The first British military straps that use second strap was the "VB Hygienique" of 1945, and the A.F.0210 of 1954 - the specification of AF.0210 is from 1945, but just one strap. In the A.F.0210 the keeper on the secondary strap was in the same cloth of the strap - canvas.

Nicely done, well demonstrated.

@TonyNeedsHobbies

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Ranger! Without a dedicated workshop it's difficult to put the camera at good angles. I appreciate your comment that the process is demonstrated well in my video. It keeps me going 👍 Cheers!

Looks good!

@TonyNeedsHobbies

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Looks good, Tony

@TonyNeedsHobbies

Жыл бұрын

Hi Al, glad you like it. Cheers, Tony

This channel deserves better attention YT!

@TonyNeedsHobbies

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Syed, I totally agree with you 😉 Thanks for the support!

Great hobby craft.

@TonyNeedsHobbies

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Anthony, Thanks for your compliments!

lovely

@TonyNeedsHobbies

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mário!

Good stuff man👍🏻

@TonyNeedsHobbies

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charles! I always enjoy comments with a good vibe. Cheers!

Nice job.

@TonyNeedsHobbies

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Also new subscriber here 👌 just started in leather craft so I will be watching a lot of your videos!!!

@TonyNeedsHobbies

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel, Tony! I hope you enjoy! Cheers

I have exactly the same idea as you and I will also be getting myself a cheap nylon Nato strap, leather from a leather wholesale place near me and then using hardware from the cheap Nylon strap as well as using it as a template for the holes. Can you please tell me what thickness of leather you used? Thank you for showing us how easy it is to make and greetings from South Africa! 😊

@TonyNeedsHobbies

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing! You can use 1-1.5mm depending on the type of leather. I would suggest 1mm for stubborn veg tan leathers and 1.5 for more supple chrome tan leathers. But of course it depends on the look and feel you want to achieve so have fun experimenting 👍 Cheers!

@Daud76

2 жыл бұрын

@@TonyNeedsHobbies You are very welcome and I sincerely thank you for your advice! Let the experiments begin! 😄

How thick is the leather you used here? Like 1mm?

@TonyNeedsHobbies

Ай бұрын

Slightly thicker, between 1.2 and 1.5 mm. Thanks for watching!

Why u don't slick the edge

@TonyNeedsHobbies

2 жыл бұрын

I kinda like the "vintage"/worn look the leather on these straps develop when not slicking the edge. Anyway, thanks for watching the video 🙂 Cheers!

What is the thickness of this Leather?

@TonyNeedsHobbies

7 ай бұрын

They are all around 1.5 mm or slightly less, around 3 - 3.5 oz if you use leather weight.

cute smile :)

@TonyNeedsHobbies

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Damn! Are you taking orders??

@TonyNeedsHobbies

Жыл бұрын

Hi David, People willing to buy my stuff, that's the best compliment! I don't do commissions yet, but it's actually quite easy to make these straps yourself and much cheaper as well 😀 Do you do any leatherwork? If so, you probably have all teh required tools already. Cheers, Tony

@David-vz5mv

2 ай бұрын

Can you tell me what type of string and needle you use/reccomend?@@TonyNeedsHobbies

template please ?

@TonyNeedsHobbies

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ticker, It's just a 20mm or 22mm wide strap, depending on the watch lug distance. I don't have a template available, but I used a cheap nylon NATO strap as a template for my leather straps. Hope this helps a bit. Cheers!

@tickerprint7589

2 жыл бұрын

@@TonyNeedsHobbies ok thanks ill try prepare one template with it i want to make one cordovan watch strap to my collection

are u Filipino?

@TonyNeedsHobbies

Жыл бұрын

Nope, I'm from The Netherlands 😉