Jack's Belt

[Rawhide]

..baby Jack finally arrived in this world much to the delight of some friends of mine. This belt is my version of a 'ranger style'...(I think it looks neater than the traditional sewn-on chapes). It is 7/8" wide, and has a 5/8" silver buckle set attached. It is made using two layers of 2-3oz leather, plus a filler under the carved area to give a rounded appearance.

Peter

Edited April 5, 2009 by Rawhide

[bigorange]

..baby Jack finally arrived in this world much to the delight of some friends of mine. This belt is my version of a 'ranger style'...(I think it looks neater than the traditional sewn-on chapes). It is 7/8" wide, and has a 5/8" silver buckle set attached. It is made using two layers of 2-3oz leather, plus a filler under the carved area to give a rounded appearance.

Peter

Nice one, Pretty work and congrats to the parenys of the new baby!

[Tina]

Beautiful work as usual Peter:-)

I do have a question...How in the world do you get 2-3 pieces of leather together by sewing (I assume) and no stiching is visible?

[SteveBrambley]

A very handsome belt!

Steve

[leatheroo]

great piece of art!!! this is one of the techniques i will be learning from peter at the conference later this year!!!!

[HorsehairBraider]

I just love this guy's work. It is so inspiring!

[Bree]

Great work by Peter.

Now we are just about ready for a Peter Main-Bob Parks (Hidepounder) Belt Competition!!! The prospect takes your breath away!

[2MadJacks]

Bree speaks the truth. James

[Rawhide]

Beautiful work as usual Peter:-)

I do have a question...How in the world do you get 2-3 pieces of leather together by sewing (I assume) and no stiching is visible?

Tina,

I sent your question to Peter and still waiting for his reply. He checks in on the site from time to time, but I think he's fairly busy at the moment, trying to catch up on projects.

When I get a reply...I'll post it.

Marlon

[Tina]

Tina,

I sent your question to Peter and still waiting for his reply. He checks in on the site from time to time, but I think he's fairly busy at the moment, trying to catch up on projects.

When I get a reply...I'll post it.

Marlon

Cool:-)

Thanks Marlon soo nice of you and I''l wait cuz this is a real mysterium to me

[zhh660626]

Beautiful belt!

[Rawhide]

Cool:-)

Thanks Marlon soo nice of you and I''l wait cuz this is a real mysterium to me

Tina...got an answer from Peter on Monday...(sorry for the delay in posting).

...many years ago, a regular writer for the old 'Craftsman' magazine mentioned many times, the term 'hidden stitch'. This so-called hidden stitch was nothing but 'glue'...it always amused me. So, with that said...I have to say that I too have used this 'hidden stitch'. All parts of this belts are 'glued' together. When a good contact adhesive is used and applied properly, it is extremely strong...think of the soles of shoes that are only 'glued' together....they do not come apart. Jack's belt will not be used (other than for a photo or two)...it is more of a keep-sake. When making full size belts in this style, of course I sew them in part. The attached belt has the sewing concealed...you will see only a fine line instead of exposed stitches. Peter

[Tina]

Tina...got an answer from Peter on Monday...(sorry for the delay in posting).

...many years ago, a regular writer for the old 'Craftsman' magazine mentioned many times, the term 'hidden stitch'. This so-called hidden stitch was nothing but 'glue'...it always amused me. So, with that said...I have to say that I too have used this 'hidden stitch'. All parts of this belts are 'glued' together. When a good contact adhesive is used and applied properly, it is extremely strong...think of the soles of shoes that are only 'glued' together....they do not come apart. Jack's belt will not be used (other than for a photo or two)...it is more of a keep-sake. When making full size belts in this style, of course I sew them in part. The attached belt has the sewing concealed...you will see only a fine line instead of exposed stitches. Peter

Thank You both:-)

Peter's belts is something I wish I could do, they are just so beautiful... "Art around the waist" :-)