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The only leather I have ever used is natural strap veg tanned. I have a belt my wife bought me about 15 years ago that I would like to make a new one of. I'm not not sure how it happened, but I've made it to the last notch on the belt. I don't know what type of leathers are appropriate for making a belt. I know it's hard to tell from the photo what type of leather the existing belt is, but does anyone have a guess? It does not feel or look like veg tanned. What type of leathers are appropriate for making belts?

Thanks for your feedback.

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Well someone did a nice job on it whatever it is. And 15 years is pretty darned good!

But my guess would be waxed veg retan. Horween has a leather called Beaumont, Maveric Leather is carrying it.

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I recommend these guys: http://zackwhite.com/xcart/home.php?cat=647

You can buy just one strip at whatever width, thickness, or length you want....veg tanned is what you want.

Tandy is a good source too, there may be a store in your area.

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