Making leather belt - blacksmithing

Forging a belt buckle and cutting a leather belt. No power tools. Open the full video description for more information.
A alternative buckle design.
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Materials: Mild steel, cow leather, pine tar and fish oil.
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This was the first time I made a belt design like this and need to use it some more before starting to consider improving it - though would I personally in case of a next time consider attaching the buckle with needle and cord or riveting it on instead of cutting into the belt itself and avoid that relative "weak spot".
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A few quick questions:
1. What did you add to the steel and leather?
50/50 mixture of pine tar and fish oil/fat. Apples it a few times on the relative hot steel to get the black color and a rust protecting layer. Add it to the leather a few times and let it dry a few hours in between to make it softer and more water resistent.
2. First time I see you use this set up... Is the shop permanent?
No - it is just a temporary set up. I will use it for about two months before moving it to a new location.
3. Why stone on the bellow?
It is a way to adjust the air flow. The more weight/stones you add the more air the forge get.
4. Do you sell?
No.
5. Where did you get the bellow?
Old one I bought in Denmark a few weeks ago and restored (new leather and valves). About 130 years old.
6. Why not make the common buckle design?
No specific reason - I have just wanted for a while to give this alternative design a try.
7. I want to try making one... do you have some advice?
Yes. 1. Make the hook relative long. 2. Make the gab in the hook conical so the leather get jammed tighter and tighter the more you pull in the belt..... If you don't get those two points right will the belt way too easy be able to open random on it's own and be useless as a functional belt. 3. forge thin and small.
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Location: Sapmi - borrowed property, my own blacksmithing tools.
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Video gear: Canon EOS RP, Canon 50 1.8, Røde videomicpro+, iMovie.
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Пікірлер: 993

  • @chrisosh9574
    @chrisosh95744 жыл бұрын

    I always make my own belts but I have never made a buckle, the system on yours is something I have never seen. Simple but very decorative and functional.

  • @foretell6819

    @foretell6819

    4 жыл бұрын

    chris osh I wonder if the design be made is more traditional..

  • @chrisosh9574

    @chrisosh9574

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@foretell6819 I looked it up, the design is Celtic.

  • @SubrosaRose

    @SubrosaRose

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@chrisosh9574 It is actually from viking time. If you one day gone visit Denmark you should go to this place moesgaard museum denmark and see all kind of stuff from viking time :D

  • @everready19373

    @everready19373

    4 жыл бұрын

    Simple? A simple bucket is a square with a pin.

  • @chrisosh9574

    @chrisosh9574

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@everready19373 Try forging a square with a pin, this is simpler.

  • @heydenlabelle513
    @heydenlabelle5134 жыл бұрын

    I'm a hobbyist blacksmith, woodworker, and bushcrafter. Your work continues to inspire me. Excellent stuff, Rune.

  • @danishbutter1847

    @danishbutter1847

    4 жыл бұрын

    nice how big are your work shops or how many work spaces do you have set up?

  • @danielpompon2096

    @danielpompon2096

    3 жыл бұрын

    Très beau travail

  • @darninad1357

    @darninad1357

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@danishbutter1847 cnvcn

  • @s10m0t10n
    @s10m0t10n4 жыл бұрын

    Always a pleasure to watch these videos. Calm, unhurried, educational needing no narration. Long may they continue, Rune.

  • @anomaly_jackie
    @anomaly_jackie4 жыл бұрын

    This really is the perfect channel for me to watch I mean there is being in the wild,building and blacksmithing

  • @Yvkes
    @Yvkes4 жыл бұрын

    I admire anything you do. Behind the camera and infront.

  • @peterstefanak2889
    @peterstefanak28894 жыл бұрын

    ok so the video just starts with Rune blowing the biggest blower ever into his forge made of stone in the middle of the snowy forest while smiling happily, I mean that is the most viking thing I have seen for a while :D

  • @SpamMusubi308

    @SpamMusubi308

    4 жыл бұрын

    I was confused at 1st but the more I looked at them the more they made sense interesting I'd like to see a build video of them

  • @garethbaus5471

    @garethbaus5471

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@SpamMusubi308 the blower is basically the traditional European style of forge bellows, a good design that has been around for a long time.

  • @user-jf8js4yg1l

    @user-jf8js4yg1l

    3 жыл бұрын

    ذك

  • @Celado

    @Celado

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Vili Taskinen envy

  • @selariadoeterno4727

    @selariadoeterno4727

    2 жыл бұрын

    O

  • @braxxian
    @braxxian4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for helping to bring these ancient and essential skills back into the world.

  • @handiman5
    @handiman54 жыл бұрын

    Even though I do not do any blacksmithing and know nothing about what you do, I find it absolutely fascinating how much of a skilled craftsman you are! I just love see how you use your knowledge and skills to created something useful, from a raw source. AND you don't say a word!!! Great work my friend, and THANK you!

  • @Alnilum
    @Alnilum4 жыл бұрын

    The unfoldment of Your craftsman ship is in a league of its own.

  • @wolfieevans7023
    @wolfieevans70234 жыл бұрын

    A joy to see a craftsman producing practical and beautiful pieces. Especially impressive in the conditions. Thank you.

  • @pavoltomcala6933
    @pavoltomcala69334 жыл бұрын

    You make great videos and I hope to watch these videos for many years, please if you have filmed for many years such videos because I enjoy.Paul-Slovakia

  • @basuraeterna
    @basuraeterna4 жыл бұрын

    Nice work! Regards from Argentina

  • @selfmade6142
    @selfmade61424 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see a video with a blacksmith work again. No matter if it's bushcrafting or forging you have both perfectly under control. Happy to the next video.

  • @deborahsimmons2414
    @deborahsimmons24144 жыл бұрын

    Everything you do is magical. Beautiful belt!!!!

  • @Japanology
    @Japanology4 жыл бұрын

    Very impressed by the idea of outdoor blacksmithing *in snow*! It must be comfortable working in that condition with the hotness coming from steel. It might even be more productive than doing this in a room.

  • @jerryfrost8136
    @jerryfrost81364 жыл бұрын

    It's a real pleasure to watch you work Rune. Thank you for not having loud music playing, the sound of the bellows and hammer on steel is music enough. Well done.

  • @one4320

    @one4320

    25 күн бұрын

    You don't want shredding guitars for audio! 😮

  • @darincarlin
    @darincarlin4 жыл бұрын

    This is art. Art that makes me want to do more with my life. Thank you.

  • @EugeneKuntsevo
    @EugeneKuntsevo4 жыл бұрын

    Лишний раз доказал - дело мастера боится. 👍 Once again proved - the work of the master is afraid.

  • @juicyboy8020

    @juicyboy8020

    4 жыл бұрын

    да,молодец мужик,руки на месте.и мне нравится прикид у него,прям как в средневековье.такая обстановка,инструменты и всякие вещички,как будто видео из далёкого прошлого:)

  • @V.V.080

    @V.V.080

    4 жыл бұрын

    Одним словом Викинг 😂👍

  • @V.V.080

    @V.V.080

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@rufushowe3885 , I know you are a very good-natured friend! 👍

  • @sosteve9113

    @sosteve9113

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see this old crafts keeps a life

  • @SubrosaRose

    @SubrosaRose

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@V.V.080 Aga mi vikingi krutie :D

  • @mohammedtroy4296
    @mohammedtroy42964 жыл бұрын

    rune i start over your video about 4 times if i blink or turn my head away from the video i start it over i pay attention to everything you do i dont want to miss anything if i do its a disrespect to you you are a master craftsman your videos are original masterpieces thanks for the blacksmithing video

  • @Tomaskp
    @Tomaskp4 жыл бұрын

    transmits calm and peace

  • @penhaligon_opus1870
    @penhaligon_opus18704 жыл бұрын

    расскажи о себе, сними ролик с хорошей картинкой, свои инструменты, мастерскую, рабочие станки, природу и дом. с закадровым текстом о том как ты живёшь или как решил жить и заниматься таким ремеслом. это будет очень интересно. желательно с переводом)))

  • @templiersrt2517
    @templiersrt25174 жыл бұрын

    Rune Maite you're a genius! Again, I will not hide my desire to come to you! Greetings from Russia!

  • @robsmock6042
    @robsmock60424 жыл бұрын

    I love this type of videos. Seeing you forge and craft things. While out in wilderness. Showing you can live in peace with the environment.

  • @georgegrajales9567
    @georgegrajales95674 жыл бұрын

    I just can't ever get enough of his videos , if u read my comments i want to say thank you and please can u make them longer i really enjoy watching u work ...and all the other videos like the ones in the wood ..again ty so much ..this is better 4 deprecion then taking any meds ..i love the peace it brings to me...

  • @blake36Nebula
    @blake36Nebula4 жыл бұрын

    Watching this before bed really sets the state of mind.

  • @koppermaxx4331
    @koppermaxx43314 жыл бұрын

    4:43 -- directly mesmerizing, like a living! It looks like a snail! Rune - master gold hands! Thanks for the great video! We look forward to continuing, long versions of the video! ^^

  • @gautambasu8807
    @gautambasu88074 жыл бұрын

    Awesome ! Everything....The tools, the idea, location, photography, no words, the product...Absolute fantasy.

  • @wattsadonnasaurs4810
    @wattsadonnasaurs48104 жыл бұрын

    Well, now I have to watch the blacksmith videos !!! I am not a blacksmith, don't have the tools' not going to be one ect' BUT now I am going to watch the blacksmith videos, especially since I have watched the bush craft ones. Keep them coming

  • @Miguel_ON65
    @Miguel_ON654 жыл бұрын

    One more time, the more nice work at the forest. It is something incredible how you work at the forest and make so beautiful work. Congratlations for that so great belt. Greetings from Spain

  • @user-gk3xl1ni2e

    @user-gk3xl1ni2e

    4 жыл бұрын

    Э он с

  • @yanickleunisse3140
    @yanickleunisse31404 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely briliant!! Amazing design and I would love one of these! Thank you for another great video!

  • @tattoosteveneo
    @tattoosteveneo4 жыл бұрын

    As always I love your videos. The best part of this one to me is the fact of only using a few tools to create something so intricate yet functional and refined. You sir, have my admiration.

  • @fl260
    @fl2604 жыл бұрын

    Now that's some bushcraft blacksmithing! Minimal equipment and maximal functionality! My favorite bushcraft channel right now, keep up the great work Bertram!

  • @mathiasandersen3401
    @mathiasandersen34014 жыл бұрын

    "yes hello, yes yes, yes ill tell him" The Germanic iron age called, they want their belt buckle back

  • @-Honeybee
    @-Honeybee4 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful. Very pretty to watch in the snow. I think I may copy this project.

  • @martinzata
    @martinzata4 жыл бұрын

    Very pretty forest blacksmith. Belt and buckle, great work.

  • @villamasewani5309
    @villamasewani53094 жыл бұрын

    I will always give a 'like; to your video without even watching it because it is relaxing and educational.

  • @nemeik
    @nemeik4 жыл бұрын

    this is the most satisfying and nicest video i've ever seen!

  • @user-qy2vy5xx9u
    @user-qy2vy5xx9u4 жыл бұрын

    There is an antique feeling and it looks tough.

  • @MattBlackbike
    @MattBlackbike4 жыл бұрын

    Can you stop stop putting such awesome videos? it's late here and I should be in bed lol! Thank you yet again, please upload more :D

  • @frenworthquintos6339
    @frenworthquintos63394 жыл бұрын

    What I like about you videos is that everyone can enjoy it no matter what language you speak nor what race you're from. Just 100 % awesome. 👌 Greetings from the Philippines man.

  • @TheDutchWanderer
    @TheDutchWanderer4 жыл бұрын

    now that is a beautiful piece of craftmanship Rune, thanks for sharing! :-)

  • @mrpowerpro8531
    @mrpowerpro85314 жыл бұрын

    Dude you are incredible PS the photography is amazing

  • @StanislavG.
    @StanislavG.4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making these videos Bertram. Makes my day better :)

  • @user-qi8su4mo3l
    @user-qi8su4mo3l4 жыл бұрын

    I'm a woman in the UK feeling unwell so searching through KZread and found you. I've never set foot in the wild but have been captivated watching your videos. I really hope you teach your skills to others. Blessings from Wales UK

  • @mrForestBeard
    @mrForestBeard4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing Piece of Art!

  • @user-jk2xm2zy3g
    @user-jk2xm2zy3g4 жыл бұрын

    Такие видео заставляют горько жалеть,что не можешь поставить больше 1 лайка.

  • @gorazdicak
    @gorazdicak4 жыл бұрын

    Rune, you are just incredible. So inspiring. Always smiling. Making the world better place... showing us how you get things done. Cheers. My deep compliments! You are the man!

  • @arjan8506
    @arjan85064 жыл бұрын

    One word, craftsmanship. Very satisfying video, you made my weekend.

  • @wichitamountainmen2976
    @wichitamountainmen29764 жыл бұрын

    Right before I watch this video I was using a forge identical to this. And I was needing a belt buckle like this.

  • @user-lu8of7pu1n
    @user-lu8of7pu1n4 жыл бұрын

    супер,не ленивый парень!

  • @patrickodonovan5066
    @patrickodonovan50664 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating and relaxing to watch. Thank you for putting these together. Had a long week, and coming home and watching your vlogs is the best medicine. Thank you.

  • @zettle2345
    @zettle23454 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful design for a belt buckle... Looks like you could make one out of a broken knife blade or any ole piece of scrap you find. Thanks Rune, for showing us a simpler way of life.

  • @naderfahd
    @naderfahd4 жыл бұрын

    this is a legend belt 😍😍

  • @dracula7328
    @dracula73284 жыл бұрын

    Man thats just freaking awesome 😀😬

  • @rustagaz
    @rustagaz4 жыл бұрын

    Bertram! What a beautiful set up. Thank you for these gorgeous videos, they always bring me joy and inspiration

  • @321southtube
    @321southtube4 жыл бұрын

    I just watched this video. Not sure how I missed it. An absolutely beautiful belt. A work of art actually...priceless. I'm sure this will last forever.

  • @cyclingpistol
    @cyclingpistol4 жыл бұрын

    Wholesome and satisfying to watch. That said, I just go to TK Maxx or something when I need a belt. I'd love to try and make my own one though. That'd be the best belt ever I'm sure. Overall rating 10/10. Length of footage 6/10 Cinematography 14/10 Snow 10/10 Half smile 11/10 Self sufficiency 12/10 Me typing on the interwebs -4.6/10 Great footage. Thanks for taking the time to share your skills and efforts.

  • @TheScoundrel70
    @TheScoundrel704 жыл бұрын

    Rune, what do you do differently when forging out in cold temperatures? The anvil itself must partially quench the working piece, I'm sure cracks and such must happen more easily? As always, you make it seem so easy! Thanks for showing and sharing.

  • @BertramCraftAndWilderness

    @BertramCraftAndWilderness

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I basically just do the same as always - look at the color on the steel and heat it whenever the color tells me it is too cold. Small anvils like this does quickly heat up, though a good idea to preheat it before you start forging. But yes - nether the less does the cold defiantly make you need to heat up the steel a lot more frequently or yes it will crack.

  • @LACOSTRA9912
    @LACOSTRA99124 жыл бұрын

    Salutation de la France, je ne sais pas si tu pourras traduire ce que je note mais je tiens à saluer cette qualité de vidéo ou le contenue est varié. Bravo pour ce travail en extérieur ou les conditions ne sont pas facile, bravo pour l’adaptation du matériel de forge et bravo pour les sorties bushcraft qui sont toujours très roots. Un plaisir de voir toutes ses vidéos sans pollutions de paroles de musiques etc, juste le bruit de la nature et des outils. Bonne suite.

  • @JOKERADIC
    @JOKERADIC4 жыл бұрын

    Man, I can't stop watchin your videos, you're so inspiring. I can't explain how it feels good to not see a anything that it's not handmade. You are the best. Keep smiling and enjoying your life!

  • @grzegorzbrzeczyszczykiewic4061
    @grzegorzbrzeczyszczykiewic40612 жыл бұрын

    Imagine walking through forest and seeing this

  • @lhermitenature4391
    @lhermitenature43914 жыл бұрын

    Bonsoir Rune,🐾🍀🍄 Merci infiniment pour toutes ces belles vidéos qui me font rêvé 🌲🌳🏕⛰ Amitié Arnaud de France 🇫🇷 🌍

  • @kraios1996

    @kraios1996

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ahuevo que si.

  • @marcelalarsen3969
    @marcelalarsen39694 жыл бұрын

    First time I see that kind of buckle, amazing!!! Loved all the video, thank you

  • @SharonAnnMenefee
    @SharonAnnMenefee4 жыл бұрын

    Pure magic with the forge and all your bush crafting.

  • @user-jy1oc5tj8k
    @user-jy1oc5tj8k4 жыл бұрын

    Качество материала, а так же содержание, как всегда, на высоте!

  • @Deezhan
    @Deezhan4 жыл бұрын

    At the start of the video I was like "so this is what Zlatan Ibrahimovic is doing nowdays"

  • @jonathanwinkel
    @jonathanwinkel4 жыл бұрын

    Rune, thank you for taking the time to make these amazing videos. Such an inspiration.

  • @Sk1tz092
    @Sk1tz0923 жыл бұрын

    Videos like these make my happy in this crazy era 😁

  • @aquasquishy9278
    @aquasquishy92784 жыл бұрын

    On this episode Rune melts all the snow in the world with his forge.

  • @maykedouglas1862
    @maykedouglas18624 жыл бұрын

    make a glass teaching how to make a bellows like this one in the video

  • @ronnieahman6958
    @ronnieahman69584 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic work. Absolutly awesome belt with buckle. Nice to se a master mastering his craft.

  • @youriefavre9003
    @youriefavre90034 жыл бұрын

    Really good work Rune, your videos are always very professional and it never tires me to watch them from the beginning to end. I've been following you since 50K and I hope your first million will come soon

  • @Vyatich79
    @Vyatich794 жыл бұрын

    Молодец мужик!

  • @arturcriminal7097

    @arturcriminal7097

    4 жыл бұрын

    Мастеррррррр

  • @awwakum82
    @awwakum824 жыл бұрын

    Трудяга! Молодец,мужик!!!👍

  • @richardmacyczko1580
    @richardmacyczko15804 жыл бұрын

    Incredible! I'm an artist and travel to go to the large art shows and have seen great artisans. You my friend, are one of the best!

  • @kotalynn21
    @kotalynn214 жыл бұрын

    You are my favorite KZreadr...so inspirational.

  • @jordy703
    @jordy7034 жыл бұрын

    Amazing.. how did you learn al these skills? I love the ages when people did have craftmansship. Today people only care about the next iPhone.. thx for youre video's i love too watch. 🙏

  • @BertramCraftAndWilderness

    @BertramCraftAndWilderness

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. All the basic information on the website - link in the video description :)

  • @user-yj2wj1nu7s
    @user-yj2wj1nu7s4 жыл бұрын

    Как всегда 🔥

  • @kraios1996

    @kraios1996

    4 жыл бұрын

    Totally man.

  • @maradensiregar8793

    @maradensiregar8793

    4 жыл бұрын

    Can't complain

  • @vitezzeleni8664
    @vitezzeleni86644 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful beautiful double chambered bellows. Best working ones that I have seen until now on YT. And it is really refreshing and inspiring to see someone as skilled as yourself doing majority of work on simple, non-horn anvil :) Thank you for great inspiration!

  • @michaelblankenship7278
    @michaelblankenship72784 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome, yet simple and effective belt. I love it!

  • @johntaylor346
    @johntaylor3464 жыл бұрын

    I tried making a leather belt blacksmithing but the belt was too hard to hold with the tongs.

  • @fbswampfox
    @fbswampfox4 жыл бұрын

    A Viking cannot go raiding if he cannot keep his pants up.

  • @snayz3150

    @snayz3150

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂

  • @iqbalalkhon5182
    @iqbalalkhon51824 жыл бұрын

    You is the best Me from indonesian I like your videos

  • @user-vq4yb3cn1z
    @user-vq4yb3cn1z4 жыл бұрын

    Получилось - супер! Удивительно красиво и функционально. А я сначала думал, ты рогатку делаешь для стрельбы по птицам! 😁

  • @dimasletnii

    @dimasletnii

    4 жыл бұрын

    В названии написано кожаный ремень)))

  • @gb-nz
    @gb-nz4 жыл бұрын

    Who else is watching before America was discovered?

  • @pauljean-pierre7254
    @pauljean-pierre72544 жыл бұрын

    sell this stuff on youtube.....:)

  • @chrisdann9371
    @chrisdann93714 жыл бұрын

    Thank you... your content and skills are just amazing. still the best channel on you tube, don't let anything stand in your way...

  • @everready19373
    @everready193734 жыл бұрын

    I really admire your patience and attention to function. It is inspiring to me. Thanks for posting.

  • @russellrlf
    @russellrlf4 жыл бұрын

    That outdoor forge set up is awesome! It looks so peaceful as you work. Just needs some sort of cover for inclement weather. Thanks for sharing, once again.

  • @guygardner7156
    @guygardner71564 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful to watch you work, thank you for sharing your skills in the old ways.

  • @lanecountybigfooters5716
    @lanecountybigfooters57164 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful AND practical! The forge looks great, too. A pleasure to watch, as always.

  • @anuronironworks6164
    @anuronironworks61644 жыл бұрын

    I have been eagerly waiting for your blacksmithing videos to start up again, this one did not disappoint! Beautiful work sir!

  • @Cookerab
    @Cookerab4 жыл бұрын

    A maker and bush-craft channel all rolled into one. Your hammer work is nice. You make it look easier than it is.

  • @poblesed426
    @poblesed4264 жыл бұрын

    The Channel of the year!!! Viva la Naturaleza!

  • @belkacemloualiche7229
    @belkacemloualiche72292 жыл бұрын

    Une forgé en pleine forêt, très original ! Merci Bertram,tu es le meilleur bushcrafteur !

  • @BigMkombe
    @BigMkombe4 жыл бұрын

    Wow that bellow design is so clever!

  • @OrionsAnvil
    @OrionsAnvil4 жыл бұрын

    After I watch your videos I always find myself re-evaluating some of my life choices... great stuff man.

  • @friscojill
    @friscojill4 жыл бұрын

    I just found your channel...best day ever watching your videos.. I love that belt I would wear it with every pair of jeans I have.

  • @joolwing
    @joolwing4 жыл бұрын

    Another favorite! Beautiful piece