The Art of the Western Belt | Ben Geisler of Trail's End Saddle Shop

In this video, Ben Geisler of Trail's End Saddle Shop takes a break from making saddles to showcase the intricate process of creating hand-stamped Western belts. Ben has had a lifetime of experience surrounded by cowboys, horses, and Western craftsmen, and has an eye for what good work should look like. Join him in his shop in Enterprise, Alabama, as he walks you through the hours of dedication and hard work that go into crafting each belt by hand. From choosing the perfect leather to stamping and sewing each individual design, you'll get an up-close and personal look at the art of Western belt making. Whether you're a Western enthusiast or simply appreciate the skill and craftsmanship that goes into handmade goods, this video is sure to captivate and inspire you.

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[penelopehammerton]

Beautiful workmanship. You have produced a belt anyone would be proud to own. Bravo 👏

[mohsennamdar]

We have a leather belt manufacturing workshop in Iran I have to tell you that most of the production steps of leather belts in our workshop are done by different machines Belt cutting, belt thinning, belt edge color, belt buckle fastening staples and rivets, belt printing and design, belt holes, etc. I have to tell you that as an artist, your work is really unique All the steps of the belt production, from cutting to finishing, were done by hand with the highest possible quality You are truly unique Greetings from IRAN♥️🇮🇷🙏

[wickedways]

He didn't speak a word and yet I learned more from him than all the other videos I watched combined. Brilliant and beautiful craftsmanship.

[IdalisisPR]

I truly love that there is no music. I loved listening to the natural sounds.

[misternobody]

At last, a real craftsman. Totally awesome work. A rarety in today's world.

[timtraxartisan]

As a artisan of the same craft I can tell you this is a very high quality belt. The materials used are the best for longivity. The custom chicago screws are just awsom and another skill completly. Whom ever gets this belt will have it many many years ! side note, nothing lays a stich like an Adler.

[CarlWinter-oyuf]

A master at work --spectacular leather craftsmanship!

[peterstevens]

We had leather belt manufacturing workshops here in New Zealand once. And now everything is imported from China. . I have to tell you that as an artist, your work is really unique All the steps of the belt production, from cutting to finishing, were done by hand with the highest possible quality You are truly unique Greetings from NEW ZEALAND.

[fuwbsou]

It was pleasure watching this clip...
So much of dedication... Great craftmanship... Lot of respects to his hardship and skills... 🙏♥️

[nzwiysr]

Шикарный ремень!!! Настоящий МАСТЕР. Мастерская иинструметы впечатлили!!

[drmikeyb]

It literally amazes me the amount of God given talent individuals have such as this gentleman. For some reason he skipped me over. Beautiful work brother.

[donhalley]

I got mine! Exactly what is shown in the video (except I didn't opt for any fancy do-dads). Just what I've been looking for. No corners cut, no compromise on materials. Makes me smile every time I put it on. You gotta dig deep for this level of workmanship, but considering the effort put in, I honestly think I got a bargain! Folks, a belt like this will last you for decades at least! Highly recommended.

[denisemurray]

This brings back so many memories of the time I tooled belts, handbags, Ranger belts and bullet holders. I drooled over your collection of tooling taps. I had to do the basket weave by hand! And learning the shaders and beaders drove me nuts! So tedious. I can still smell the hide glue. My mentor made me learn to sharpen the cutters before even touching a length of hide. And practice with the scrive knife... Well I won't go there. "Thinner, girl, thinner! And taper that right! I can remember all the blisters I got when I was burnishing the finished edges with a scrap of suede. I grinned when I saw you hand stitching with those double needles. Thank you for some great memories. I grinned through the whole video.☺

[rhett]

Great work/Beautiful belt ! As my Pappy said...., "Son, he said ' It is a pleasure to watch a man work if he knows ehat he is doing, "

[eplzcit]

He is truly a craftsman. His belt is a work of art. ❤

[thomasmarellano]

Mr. Ben Geisler that is great work on that belt. Thanks for sharing your talents. I hope that one day I can build a belt half as good as your belt.💯🤠

[Cajerunner]

Absolutely beautiful belt! I loved getting to watch you make this! Nice job Ben! Can’t wait to see the next one!

[NMiller_]

I really like the "Burnish Mitten"! Very good idea I will have to borrow.

[AnitaSpankyBB]

It's 1.30am and I'm watching you make fantastic video, outstanding craftsmanship and skills

[howardlaunius]

In my teens I enjoyed my Tandy leather craft and made some money doing projects, but not at this level. Well done Mr Geisler...you are a true craftsman.