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  1. 1911 Jerry

    leather cracks when bending it to install buckle

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    2. yaklady

      yaklady

      It also helps to oil the leather first.

    3. NoName

      NoName

      Skidmores Leather Cream or Dr. Jacksons Hide Rejuv before final assembly will help. They will darken the leather some however.

    4. George B

      George B

      I learned that spraying the area you are folding with warm water and a little dish soap helps keep the leather on the surface of the bend from crac king. I also will use a french skiver to take just a little off the area of the bend on the flesh side. Of course I have had some pre-cut belt blanks that cracked no matter what I did, just cheap leather.

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