Make a Belt Tap-Off for Faster Tooling

Instructor: Paul Zalesak
Course Length: 0.5 hours | Lessons: 14
Skill Level: All Levels

Save time and achieve perfect repeats with tap-offs.
Tap-offs are a simple but powerful tool for any leatherworker who uses repeating patterns. In this course, Paul Zalesak shows you how to create a belt tap-off step by step, explaining why it’s such a valuable addition to your workflow.

From tracing and cutting the design to sealing and mirroring your pattern, you’ll learn how to make a reusable tap-off that speeds up your tooling process, increases consistency, and produces professional results every time.

What You’ll Learn:

• What tap-offs are and how they streamline tooling
• How to design, trace, and cut a tap-off pattern
• Sealing and finishing your tap-off for long-term use
• Creating mirror-image tap-offs for added versatility
• Pro tips for efficiency and accuracy in belt-making

Inside the Course:

• Supplies & Tap-Off Overview
• Step-by-Step Tap-Off Creation
• Sealing, Mirroring & Pro Tips
• Final Wrap-Up & Applications

⭐️ Recent Reviews:
“I loved this video course!” — Angela
“Great instruction from Paul, as always. Tap-offs will save me so much time in my workshop.” — Mike

Included with Membership:
✅ 140+ professionally filmed courses
✅ Downloadable patterns & checklists
✅ Monthly live Q&As with expert instructors
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About the Instructor:
Paul Zalesak, CEO and founder of Leather Wranglers Inc., is an award-winning artist and knife maker who began tooling leather in 1974. With more than 25 years of teaching experience as a college professor and international seminar leader, Paul is recognized for his expertise in sharpening, metallurgy, and tooling finesse. He is dedicated to equipping leatherworkers with tools and techniques that elevate both their craftsmanship and finished work.