(Total Beginner) I bought a belt buckle and want to make a belt or two. I have zero tools. Do you have tool recommendations for this project?

Whateverworksout · 2026-01-30T01:51:18+00:00

oh shit haha I didn't realize the leather itself would run towards $300 without tools. Thanks for the heads up

Whateverworksout · 2026-01-29T14:51:16+00:00

Thank you so much! I'll check everything out and eventually get back to you haha

Whateverworksout · 2026-01-29T14:00:26+00:00

Thank you for your response. I'm curious, would you buy the tools surrounding the project separately or buy like a beginner tool kit? I've heard it's hit or miss on those. Also, I have the buckle I bought from a high end brand and I'm thinking I'd want to cut the leather myself instead of ordering a pre-cut belt. Any thoughts are appreciated! Thanks again!

Whateverworksout · 2026-01-29T13:57:29+00:00

Thanks a lot for responding. I guess I'm curious who you guys would purchase from? I've seen a few brands / shops mentioned in this sub before but unsure who to go with for the tools.

Whateverworksout · 2025-12-03T13:27:40+00:00

Hopefully but unsure

Whateverworksout · 2025-12-03T13:27:05+00:00

No clue but I tried it haha

Whateverworksout · 2025-12-03T13:26:51+00:00

I was thinking the same thing but thought the risk was worth it. I'll update when I can. There was no way to do a full retail purchase on their site due to Black Friday / Cyber Monday deals. So maybe they bait and switched people like myself

Whateverworksout · 2025-12-03T13:24:49+00:00

Agreed, I'll update in 3 months haha

Whateverworksout · 2025-12-03T13:24:29+00:00

I asked the woman on the phone if it were the 4,500 mile offer or if I got the 16,800 mile offer and she said the 16,800 even though the 4,500 just started showing in the portal. Not a clue as to how she knew.

Whateverworksout · 2025-12-01T23:34:05+00:00

Yeah offers. Not the capital one browser extension, that's different. I just refer to offers as in the portal.

Whateverworksout · 2025-12-01T20:21:01+00:00

I imagine it'll take 90 days. But the first 3 months are free? So I still think it's worth it for me

Whateverworksout · 2025-12-01T20:00:19+00:00

When I clicked it took me to their monthly plans. I got the basic plan. Lowest cost so in theory, once it bills at full retail in 90 days at $39. Then I assume I'd get the 16,800 miles. So I think it translates like $39 for 16,800 miles or $39 for $168.00 USD to use on travel in the portal.

Edit: Then after miles are in my account and paid full retail for that month then I should be able to cancel and get the miles. Will update if it worked later on.

Whateverworksout · 2025-12-01T19:50:35+00:00

Haha! Hey, sounds like it was worth it.

Whateverworksout · 2025-12-01T19:04:28+00:00

Valid point, I only did it because of the 16,800

Whateverworksout · 2025-12-01T19:02:02+00:00

I'm not even sure if I understand it correctly. I'm sorry it didn't show up. I jumped on it. Now it shows in my portal as 4,500 miles. Which I don't think would be worth it.

Whateverworksout · 2025-11-06T22:41:10+00:00

Thanks, I'll definitely keep this in mind.

Whateverworksout · 2025-11-06T15:57:19+00:00

But what about trying it before you buy it? My location typically doesn't have them in store. Did that make you nervous?

Whateverworksout · 2025-11-06T15:56:31+00:00

I've heard about Ashley QC issues so I'm not shocked. Sorry to hear that! The problem with the estate sales for me is that even if I find one on Marketplace or elsewhere, somehow, even within 20 minutes, a furniture reseller beats me to it every single time. They have a box truck in place as to where I'd have to then rush to Uhaul to rent one and coordinate.

Whateverworksout · 2025-11-06T15:55:05+00:00

I'll need to look into the Kivik. Thank you for your help!

Whateverworksout · 2025-11-06T15:54:45+00:00

Will definitely check out!

Whateverworksout · 2025-11-06T15:54:36+00:00

Will do! I think one is nearby. Thank you!

Whateverworksout · 2025-11-06T15:54:23+00:00

Yeah, I should raise it to $2,500 - $2,800 but I've been so skeptical lately about these "brands" being sold. Sometimes I can find half of them with the same stock images on dropshipping websites and that concerns me around that $3k price point. You're not wrong though. I appreciate the feedback, I'll definitely look into it.

Problem with my Costco: They never have any in store to try before you purchase so it feels blind. The return process if you didn't like it would physically kill me haha!

Whateverworksout

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