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Thanks for all the replies . Yes it will be a learning experience never forgotten .

Just new to leather working so I thought a belt would be a starting place . Bought a 8-10 oz blank and put a 1.5-2 oz liner on it . Measured it against cheap store bought belt and cut . Finished it up and it looked great ! Only problem is that it is approx. 4-5 inches to short . WHAT HAPPENED ?

I would make the 90 min. drive but local store is still closed here in Michigan .

Trying to find a supplier that sells pigskin lining hides that aren't suede . I believe it is called glazed . Looking for a russet color in a full hide . Have been trying through Weaver but haven't had much luck with their shipping and not receiving a hide that is so wrinkled that it looks like a waffle . Thanks

Search for Paul Long butterfly sheath . You should be able to find some info out there some where .

What type of liner did you use ?

Curious what type of leather people use for billets . Looking for something that won't stretch to badly. Thanks

Want to make a bridle leather collar for my dogs and need help with what leather to line them with . These are hunting dogs so the lining needs to be able to stand up to moisture and what ever else they decide to roll in . I have seen where deer skin or sheep hide has been used what type of finish is used to protect it ?

I assume you glue the liner to the strap then stitch . Do you put any sort of finish /sealer on the liner ?

Beautiful belt . It appears to be lined . What did you line it with and what weight is the liner and strap ?

Thank you Dwight that is exactly what I needed to know take the measurement and add 5 inches. Newbie on a roll now . Hopefully to complete one worthy of posting a picture or two Thanks Murray

Ok will try to ask again . For a waist measurement of 38 inches how long will the main strap be before you add billets ? Yes it would be easy if they already owned a ranger but they don't.

Newbie to all this so am in need of basic info. Have searched and searched but cannot find anything regarding how to measure for a ranger belt. Have seen how to fit a reg. belt but nothing on how much to add for the extra on a ranger. Any help would be greatly appreciated.