Last week I made this Bandolier. Bandoliers are a fairly simple project, basically just a long strap and a lot of cartridge loops. This one holds an impressive 65 rounds of 45-70 government ammunition.

I am always working on building something and try to average a YouTube video once a week. Most often leather work, but I have also posted videos on black smithing, knife making, casting, and even how I make soap. Be sure to Subscribe if you are interested in any of these topics, or just making things in general.


Useful leather work tools and supplies (Amazon affiliate links)
Perma-lok needle for braiding and lacing: [ Ссылка ]
I also use a lacing fid: [ Ссылка ]
The tool I use to cut lace: [ Ссылка ]
Hand stitching needles I use: [ Ссылка ]
A nice set of pricking irons for punching stitching holes: [ Ссылка ]
Edge beveler: [ Ссылка ]
Gum tragacanth to burnish edges: [ Ссылка ]
Round knife I used before I made my own: [ Ссылка ]
Wing divider: [ Ссылка ]
Rawhide mallet: [ Ссылка ]
Strap cutter: [ Ссылка ]
Barge contact cement: [ Ссылка ]
A more respiratory friendly glue: [ Ссылка ]
Basting tape: [ Ссылка ]


Books and patterns I use (Amazon Affiliate links)
How to make holsters by Al Stohlman [ Ссылка ]
Holster and gunbelt patterns [ Ссылка ]
Pancake holster pattern by Slickbald [ Ссылка ]
Leather braiding by Bruce Grant [ Ссылка ]


Forge parts and knife making supplies (Amazon affiliate links):


Respirator: [ Ссылка ]
Cartridges for respirator: [ Ссылка ]
High pressure regulator I use: [ Ссылка ]
Pol adapter (connects regulator to propane tank: [ Ссылка ]
Cut off wheels for angle grinder: [ Ссылка ]
Flap disc Grinding wheels: [ Ссылка ]
Epoxy I have been using: [ Ссылка ]
Surface conditioning belts: [ Ссылка ]
Hand sanding paper rolls: [ Ссылка ]
2”x72” ceramic grinding belts: [ Ссылка ]
3M trizact belts: [ Ссылка ]
Drill bits for tougher steels: [ Ссылка ]
Way too much Ceramic fibre insulation to build forges: [ Ссылка ]
Rigidizer for ceramic fibre insulation: [ Ссылка ]
Hardness testing files: [ Ссылка ]




Amazon affiliate links for video gear


A useful tripod: [ Ссылка ]

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