Luggage Tag project #1

Fabricate strap for luggage tag project.

You can try search feature on blog or quick reference base on these past post.
*refer to  Overall view on project post dated 13th Aug 2018
*refer to Past Project post dated 29th July 2018
*refer to Luggage Tage Project post dated 18th Apr 2018 .

Have a simple tips to share when try to cut long narrow leather materials for luggage tag strap.


Add a thin strip of double sided
tape on cutting mat to help keep
leather in place.




















 This one way it minimize the soft leather from moving around during cutting process. It is especially challenging for longer material. This more challenging if the leather material is soft or not so rigid.
It easy to remove the double sided tape after use.












Punch oblong hole for belt buckle.
* Tips to lightly tap the oblong punch mark to confirm location before punch. Note the pin mark also assist in check alignment and it center position.
How to align oblong punch to strap, note a small pin mark to help center point aid



Tools and material for riveting

 Add the rivet button after gule two piece together

Prepare for punch hole to center rivet position.









UPDATE on 23rd Sept

Next step is to fabricate the O ring for the strap.







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