Handmade Leather Boot Straps

In this video, Chuck shows viewers how to make boot straps in two different styles. With endless possibilities, these boot straps can be made for western boots, motorcycle, costume and period pieces! We'll make one pair of straps that are simple with just some spots as decoration and then move on to a pair with a little bit more flair.
For a diagram of the patterns, click the links below.

[kevinsommers]

I made a pair of your boot straps for my work boots and your pattern worked out great. Thanks for doing a great job on your channel.

[bigbttess]

Chuck, another great video! Your style of videos makes leather craft so much fun. I anxiously await a leather quiver tutorial series :)

[Detman]

This is digital gold!
I have a pair of wolverine floorhand 10" boots that are 1/2 a size too big in the instep from the leather stretching, a set of these straps will cinch em down enough to be daily drivers.

[Freeman-Dl]

I wish there was a Weaver leather supply store nearby, the local competitor doesn't even have cork backed squares. So it's an added cost to make it suitable for leather working.

[andrewgray]

Always enjoy Chuck's enthusiasm and good humour. Now, can anyone explain what these straps actually do?

[scootch]

Whenever Chuck is talking about hole punching he sounds like my dentist

[ShanePeckham]

Hey Chuck, good advice! I'll start doing this as I'm homeless.

[edythethompson]

I had a little trouble with the rivets on the keepers. The rivet offset on both of them. I didn't have that difficulty when attaching the buckle. The keeper rivets don't show, so I'm happy with the result!

[LyvTube]

It's been a while i've been trying to find a way or an idea to either fix or replace the original straps on my old motorcycle riding boots (the boots were repaired many times but still holding up really well) and you gave me the perfect idea to replace it for something a little different (the current ones are stiched onto the boots) yet really cool and not so diffucult to make ... thanks so much ;)

[johndolan]

I live in Texas and I have never seen these or heard of them.

[jimathey]

Hi Chuck, this old LEATHER SMITH has an idea, the butterfly would also work great 4 lugage tags, all though the last ones I made were ROUND with the clients initial in the center, they were enjoyed by both. Enough rambling GOD'S BLESSINGS BROTHER ✝️⚾🙃

[yellow_vibe_vampire]

My man sounds like he can sell you anything.

[uxb]

Dear Chuck, when marking out with a scratch awl, would you recommend a rounded point to indent the leather or a sharpened point so as to scratch or break the very top surface of the grain. Thank you for your time and attention, I look forward to your reply.

[SirPalandar]

Hey chuck, can you make a video about both clear and black tuff kote? I’ve been thinking of changing over to it from satin sheen, Thanks!

[Lengsel]

10:37 Asked your boss? ...You mean, your wife, right? [edit] Btw, those boots sure look like they could use a good a video?

[benstark]

can you make a video on how to make a leather chest plate? I was just looking to buy one but I couldn't find one. so if you make a video, I can make it myself. if you don't mind me suggesting, make it like Jon Snow's from a game of thrones.

[cantonripfist]

I only have the tools for 1 inch straps as my smallest. Can I jump up to a 1 inch strap width without the finished product looking ridiculous?

Thank you,
Dustin R.

[ericritz]

I need to know what leather to buy for boot making

[bleuet]

can I use wood stain on leather?
great video also!

[rustybayonetcom]

I haven't seen you use a strap cutter? Pros, cons?