Nick's Quick Tips: How to cleanly cut a NATO or ZULU watch strap down to size

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Today, a quick tip showing you how to cleanly trim a nylon NATO or ZULU strap to eliminate excess length using a keyring and a soldering iron.

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  • @misternobody4644
    @misternobody46446 жыл бұрын

    The way I did it is I cut the rounded tip off of my NATO. After that, I figured out how much of the NATO strap I plan to cut and then placed the rounded tip on the strap on where I want the new rounded edge to be located. I use the rounded tip as a template to cut using a scissor. After that, I use the tip of a soldering iron to cinch the rough edge of the new tip. The end. With my method, you keep the same form of the rounded tip edge that came with your NATO.

  • @bryanlarsgaard9714
    @bryanlarsgaard97145 жыл бұрын

    Easy, quick, and neat exacution Nick you're a gem

  • @ianchamberlain1631
    @ianchamberlain16314 жыл бұрын

    Just watched this video and used your advice to shorten my black nylon Nato strap. I also removed the keeper as shown in one of your other videos. It has made the Nato much more comfortable to wear now. Thought I'd post a thank you note so -- Many thanks!!

  • @bbridges100
    @bbridges1007 жыл бұрын

    Awesome little tip! Thanks Nick👍

  • @marky9223
    @marky92235 жыл бұрын

    Great method. I just tried it and it worked perfectly. Thanks!

  • @davidwatson3035
    @davidwatson30357 жыл бұрын

    Very neat results - that beats clamping and heating two coins etc.

  • @EverydayGentsEDC
    @EverydayGentsEDC3 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful vid Nick, as always!

  • @Bonpu
    @Bonpu3 жыл бұрын

    I didn't have my soldering iron at hand. So I adapted your method using the mentioned key ring as a template, sharp scissors and a sheet of aluminum (soda can) on a stove top. Worked just as fine. It occurred to me one might pay attention not to get the ring so hot it leaves a mark on the strap. Thanks for the inspiration and your lovely reviews!

  • @mauriciolguin
    @mauriciolguin7 жыл бұрын

    This is the best way to resize a NATO that I have seen

  • @Mikey1951ful
    @Mikey1951ful6 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! Thanks, Nick.

  • @moodyguymick
    @moodyguymick4 жыл бұрын

    Nick's some kinda wise guy. Good vid.

  • @oldmanrunning5360
    @oldmanrunning53607 жыл бұрын

    Just trimmed a new Zulu strap to fit , terrific wheeze thanks a lot.

  • @REDTIGER1127
    @REDTIGER11277 жыл бұрын

    very helpful Nick thanks

  • @CaptainFury767
    @CaptainFury7674 жыл бұрын

    My Man! This trick works great! Thanks!

  • @jtaka1453
    @jtaka14537 жыл бұрын

    So much better than two quarters and a vice grip I've been using.

  • @wornwizard
    @wornwizard6 жыл бұрын

    Great tip!

  • @TheMarkGross
    @TheMarkGross2 жыл бұрын

    Smart, Good tip

  • @36surferjoe
    @36surferjoe6 жыл бұрын

    That was freagin wise guy! Pun intended.

  • @bastieniezzi6539
    @bastieniezzi65395 жыл бұрын

    very helpful, thanks.

  • @ReticentSparrow
    @ReticentSparrow7 жыл бұрын

    Timely. Was just thinking about this.

  • @Count_Smackula
    @Count_Smackula7 жыл бұрын

    *GROAN* The puns! Just kidding, keep up the good work! I'm really glad I found your channel. Good stuff!

  • @nickkermode7071
    @nickkermode70716 жыл бұрын

    Great video, also love the accent.

  • @IlbuonvecchioRay
    @IlbuonvecchioRay5 жыл бұрын

    DONE! thank you!

  • @johnarshad7807
    @johnarshad78077 жыл бұрын

    nice and crafty

  • @natebowman637
    @natebowman6376 жыл бұрын

    You're a smart guy

  • @dubglock2312
    @dubglock23127 жыл бұрын

    thanks nick!!!!

  • @williammaurer9450
    @williammaurer94506 жыл бұрын

    Yep, like it! Thx.

  • @MrGonzo4000
    @MrGonzo40007 жыл бұрын

    Good idea

  • @DavidTorres-zp1ef
    @DavidTorres-zp1ef5 жыл бұрын

    Sound a bit like Kripke from the Big Bang Theory. Cool video.

  • @markushofer7657
    @markushofer76577 жыл бұрын

    Hey Nick, all your videos are a beautyfull thing for me ;) I just used this trick for my backpack! Worked great! Do you plan to do the zt 0456 disasamble? Greetings from the austrian knife community! ^^

  • @stu13th
    @stu13th4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Nick, is there anyway you could use this method on strengthening the fixing holes that your buckle fixes to on nato straps to reinforce them so they don't tear. Hope you can help.

  • @Gamileg
    @Gamileg7 жыл бұрын

    Cool 😎

  • @deanwaller8283
    @deanwaller82834 жыл бұрын

    Well now I need a soldering iron

  • @rubinsteinway
    @rubinsteinway3 жыл бұрын

    I'd like mine with sauerkraut. :-)

  • @briantaylor9266
    @briantaylor92667 жыл бұрын

    Great tip! I notice that you remove the keepers from your straps. Can you speak to that?

  • @NickShabazz

    @NickShabazz

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Brian Taylor They're just thinner that way, and don't help much. I've got a guide to that too, going live soonish.

  • @frozenhacks401
    @frozenhacks4017 жыл бұрын

    I clicked the video hoping to get to see the citizen, can you make more videos of that watch because it does t seem too popular on youtube

  • @NickShabazz

    @NickShabazz

    7 жыл бұрын

    I've got my full review up. But I'm sure it'll keep popping up!

  • @JayCook001
    @JayCook0013 жыл бұрын

    EYYYYYY YA WANNA CUTTA WATCH STRAP

  • @elissundberg439
    @elissundberg4396 жыл бұрын

    "Smuts" 😂😂😂

  • @rubinsteinway

    @rubinsteinway

    3 жыл бұрын

    schmutz

  • @hgncbdfx
    @hgncbdfx7 жыл бұрын

    i like your facial furr. :)

  • @shodojishinable
    @shodojishinable6 жыл бұрын

    My friend Tony Two Fingers can do it for me. Thanks. I gotta use scissors.

  • @miguelcornejo8679
    @miguelcornejo86797 жыл бұрын

    Puns XD

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