Post AzZPsh8x5YXadRlYZc by aesthr@wandering.shop
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 (DIR) Post #AzZPseccSnUOoachto by aesthr@wandering.shop
       2025-10-25T12:19:26Z
       
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       Next small leather task:Replace this collar that’s really shoddily made and uncomfortable with one that’s simple but decent. At least I can reuse the O ring.
       
 (DIR) Post #AzZPsfxZUNqKxrQxCC by aesthr@wandering.shop
       2025-10-25T12:20:25Z
       
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       Look at this. It’s all just flimsy thin leather stitched and glued together into layers to appear thicker.And since a chain is just as strong as its weakest link, the closing buckle held on with only one small rivet is a worrying weak point.
       
 (DIR) Post #AzZPsh8x5YXadRlYZc by aesthr@wandering.shop
       2025-10-25T12:20:37Z
       
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       The problem there is that the collar closes with just a thin strap of questionable material and a buckle attached with one small rivet.The force on that rivet will be partly perpendicular because the buckle is off-center, which is the weakest direction for rivets.Two dangerous failure points.
       
 (DIR) Post #AzZPsi6rUoSldFnOxE by aesthr@wandering.shop
       2025-10-25T12:21:15Z
       
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       This is why you do buckles like this: pull a strong strap through the buckle, and fix it with a rivet through both layers. This way, the pulling force on the rivet will be all lateral, which the rivet can resist best.It also looks better imo
       
 (DIR) Post #AzZPsnnwK4tNIIzNIG by aesthr@wandering.shop
       2025-10-25T12:34:14Z
       
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       For something like a collar or cuff, I'd also double up the entire strap in order to have the "nice" side of the leather both outside for good looks and on the skin-touching side for comfort.This also makes it easier to add various metal parts like D rings anywhere on it like here: https://wandering.shop/@aesthr/115430515861256122
       
 (DIR) Post #AzZPstYYwA9n8LqB9s by aesthr@wandering.shop
       2025-10-25T12:34:24Z
       
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       With a double strap you just need two rivets with a little space between to fit the ring. It also let's you give the whole thing a curve for a better final fit.Make sure to use closed rivets (the ones with smooth surfaces on both ends) so they don't become (unintended) scratching hazards.
       
 (DIR) Post #AzZPsz5MNeMYHWDwTQ by aesthr@wandering.shop
       2025-10-25T14:23:42Z
       
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       Much better
       
 (DIR) Post #AzZQ5thdhiKRLuHoCu by kaia@brotka.st
       2025-10-25T14:27:36.282709Z
       
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       @aesthr do you sell these? I'm sure there's a lot of fedizens who'd want one
       
 (DIR) Post #AzZTCYok3OWIT0Te9w by aesthr@wandering.shop
       2025-10-25T14:38:43Z
       
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       @kaia i thought about it but haven’t decided yet. I would have to sell them at a pretty high price given the amount of work that goes into them, but then again they are better quality than a lot of other commercial options