THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT
To complete this tutorial, you will need:
- 1 strap of nourished collar leather - Width 24 - Long 120 cm - Thickness 3.5
- 2 sets PABLO Mexican belt buckle - 24 mm
- 1 set of 5 chicago screws - 9 mm
- 1 jar of Tokonole
And the following tools:
- 1 cutter
- 1 screwdriver
- 1 round cookie cutter of 4 mm
- 1 straight shade - size 2
- 1 warhead belt end template
- 1 abrasive sponge
1. TAKE YOUR MEASUREMENTS
Using a tape measure, measure your waist (at the level of the navel). Then remove 9 cm.
For example, for this tutorial we have a size of 76 cm - 9 cm = 67 cm 
2. CUT THE LEATHER STRAP
Cut, with a cutter, a first end of the leather strap according to the length obtained in step 1 (here 67 cm). 
3. MAKE AN ENCHAPURE ON EACH ENDS
Using a chain punch or a cutter and a round cookie cutter: make a 4 x 19 mm hole on each end of the strip (previously cut). The size of the chainstay depends on the size of the barb of your buckle.
The enchapure is to be made 4 cm from the edge and at each end of the strap (photo n°2). 
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4. FOLD EACH END OF THE STRAP
With a silver pencil, make a mark 5 cm from the edge at each end of the strap. Bend each end towards the crust side of the leather by hitting with a mallet (photo n°2). 
5. CUT A 37 CM STRIP
The original leather strap is 120 cm long, you cut a first strap in step 1 (depending on your size). Now cut a second strip (on the original strip) of 37 cm . 
6. CUT THE ENDS TO ACCORD TO THE END OF THE BELT
Trace and cut the ends of the 37 cm strap to fit them into the ends of the zamac belt.
To do this, we used the template for the end of a pointed belt (3/4).
The PABLO Mexican belt buckle is sold with a loop and a zamac belt end. 
7. MAKE 6 HOLES ON THE 37 CM STRAP
Make 6 4 mm holes with a punch or pliers. Holes must be made at each end of the strap 37 cm at 10 - 12.5 and 15 cm from the edge. 
8. MAKE 8 HOLES IN THE MAIN STRAP
Take the main strap and make 4 holes at each end to install the chicago screws.
We advise you to make the 4 holes 1 - 3 - 7 and 9 cm from the edge and at each end. 
9. ABA-CARRE THE SLICES
Flatten the edges of the strips on both sides: the grain side and the crust side of the leather. 
10. SAND THE SLICES
Sand the edges of the strips with an abrasive sponge (fine - 400 grit).
Always sand in the same direction, at 45° to the edge and towards the grain side of the leather. 
11. TINTE THE SLICES
With a slice finish, tint the edges of the strips.
Apply at least 3 layers of tint. Allow to dry thoroughly between each coat and sand lightly.
When the dyed slice is dry, rub beeswax on the slices and heat it with a cloth or a threading iron. 
12. INSTALL THE BELT ENDS
Using a screwdriver and the screw provided with the buckle, secure the ends of the belt to each end of the 37 cm strap. 
13. INSTALL THE BELT BUCKLE AND LOOP
Insert the pin of the buckle into the chain (photo 1) then pass the zamac belt loop (photo 2).
Secure the loop using 2 Chicago screws (photo 3).
Do the same thing at each end of the large strap.
If desired, you can trim (thin) both ends of the strap with a trimming knife.
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14. FINAL RESULT
Your double ring belt is complete! 
