JanC

Does anyone have any sources for Zulu or NATO hardware for watch straps?

can someone point me in the right direction to pick up some of those quick release belt buckles?

Where do you guys normally get your hardware? Is there another world of better quality offerings beyond Tandy I'm missing or perhaps same quality at lower prices?

does anyone have any photos of how royal meadow leather patinas or tans? Is a caramel color achievable without dying?

Does anyone know where I can find Nato style hardware? I want to make myself some straps and I can find regular strap buckles, but can't source the Nato style rings and buckles anywhere.

Specifically looking for the rounded hardware, like this:

^ you find it let me know. I have been buying $25 straps on eBay. And raping the hardware.

I know buckleguy.com has some oval loops in many different sizes and finishes. But can't find the matching buckle.

Here are the ones I ordered..

It was under $10 for 2 sets (6 rings, 2 buckles total). Email Thomas @ [email protected]. Just let him know Jan told you about the Zulu hardware.

I just ordered some from Crown & Buckle. Should arrive today, I'll post how they are.

What's up guys? Read through this entire thread in like 4 days, great stuff! Also followed Corter's posts over on Leatherworker, amazing to see the beginnings! Anyhow, I'm two and a half weeks into this since my first trip to Tandy and so far loving it.

Here's the first piece I made. Used the single shoulder Tandy sells. Holds my Galaxy S II perfectly.

This past weekend, I bought some Royal Meadow. Made this cardholder:

Still having a tough time cutting curves but I ordered an Exacto #2.

Quick questions- How are you guys poking holes for the stitching when it's multiple layers? Are you doing them stacked up or each layer at a time? I can never get my inner holes perfectly straight. Also, is there some guide for the inner workings of a wallet? Is Corter skiving the edges of the pockets so they sit more flush? Stitching the bottom of each pocket so the cards don't go all the way down? I know Eric mentioned using glue but I haven't a clue as to how...

Thanks! Look forward to posting more work.