Product Information
Stop juggling tools! Streamline your leather strap making with our Strap Template Tool. This versatile acrylic guide helps you quickly and accurately mark end shapes, adjustment holes, oval slots, and corner radii for 3/4" and 1" straps – all with one durable tool.
The Problem We Solve: Creating consistent straps, watchbands, bracelets, or belts often requires multiple marking tools and careful measurement. The Six Strap Template Tool consolidates these tasks, saving you valuable time and ensuring professional precision on every project.
Why Choose This Template? Designed for efficiency, this multi-functional acrylic template is your go-to guide for laying out common strap features. Its durable construction and clear markings make it an essential addition to any leatherworker's or fabric crafter's workbench.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Multi-Functional: Mark strap ends, adjustment holes, oval punch guides, and corner radii with a single tool.
- Time-Saving: Significantly speeds up the layout process for straps and belts.
- Accurate & Consistent: Ensures precise placement of holes and shapes every time.
- Multiple Strap Widths: Designed for standard 3/4" (19.05mm) and 1" (25.4mm) straps.
- Variety of End Shapes: Includes guides for tracing popular strap end styles.
- Precise Hole Marking: Features guides for 5/32" (3.97mm) adjustment holes (common rivet/snap size) spaced 1/2" (12.7mm) apart.
- Oval Punch Guides: Includes guides for 1/4" and 3/16" oval punches, spaced 1/4" apart.
- Corner Radius Guides: Use the precisely radiused corners (various sizes) for accurate curves on straps or other projects.
- Durable Material: Made from high-grade 0.093” (2.3mm) thick cast acrylic for flexibility and strength.
- Easy to Find: Available in various colors that stand out on your workbench.
- US Sourced Material: Acrylic sourced from a US-based business.
How to Use:
- Cut Strap: Use a strap cutter or draw knife to cut your 3/4" or 1" wide strap.
- Align: Place the strap under the template, aligning it with the guides for your chosen strap width.
- Mark End Shape: Trace your desired end shape onto the leather.
- Mark Holes: Determine your starting point for adjustment holes. Align the template and use the 5/32" guide holes (spaced 1/2" apart) to mark hole locations. You can use a punch lightly or an awl to mark through the guide holes.
- Mark Oval Slots (Optional): Use the 1/4" or 3/16" oval punch guides (spaced 1/4" apart) on the sides to mark slot locations if needed.
- Mark Corners (Optional): Utilize the template's radiused corners to mark rounded corners on your project.
🚨 IMPORTANT USAGE NOTE 🚨
- Marking Only: This template is designed for marking and layout only.
- DO NOT attempt to punch holes through the template with the leather underneath. Doing so can damage or break the acrylic. Mark the locations first, then remove the template before punching.
Material & Quality: Crafted from premium 0.093” (2.3mm) thick cast acrylic sheeting sourced from a US supplier in California. This material offers excellent durability and flexibility for years of reliable use in your workshop.
Color Options: Choose from available colors to match your style or make the tool easy to spot on your bench. (Check dropdown menu or color options section).
Need Wider Straps? Working with straps up to 1.5" wide? Check out our Six Strap Max Template Tool