Make a Belt Tap-Off for Faster Tooling

In this focused, time-saving course, expert instructor Paul Zalesak teaches you how to create a high-quality belt tap-off—an essential tool for faster, more consistent tooling. Whether you're producing belts in batches or simply want to streamline your leatherwork process, this tap-off technique will help you get clean, repeatable results every time.

You’ll learn how to design, cut, and seal your tap-off properly, including how to make mirror image versions for full design flexibility. Paul also shares his expert tips for pattern tracing and swivel knife control, so your tap-offs hold up to repeated use without losing clarity.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to trace, cut, and seal a durable belt tap-off
• Techniques for creating mirror-image tap-offs for full belt coverage
• Swivel knife tips to ensure clean, precise cuts
• Best practices for long-lasting, professional-quality tap-offs
• A quick-reference guide to Paul’s favorite tools and tricks

This course is perfect for leatherworkers ready to boost production speed without sacrificing design quality.

Every course includes everything you need to succeed:

• Step-by-step video instruction
• Quick-reference guides and expert tips
• Skills inventory and checklists
• Access to monthly Q&As and a supportive artisan community

Instructor: Paul Zalesak
Founder of Leather Wranglers Inc. and creator of the SK-3 swivel knife, Paul Zalesak brings decades of leathercraft expertise to every lesson. Known for his precision and passion, Paul teaches practical skills that help makers save time and elevate their work.