Members Dwight Posted June 17, 2022 Author Members Report Posted June 17, 2022 On 6/11/2022 at 10:31 AM, Lobo said: Agree. Maybe one end of the strap came from the belly area, variations in density, wrinkling, other potential defects. We don't always see potential irregularities in the leather until assembly, stitching, finishes applied, etc. 43 years in the business, I made a lot of chew toys for the dogs........... Don't have a dog . . . but it would go there if I did. Now you want to hear the really scruffy part ??? I made the second one . . . out of the same side of the hide . . . was careful to make sure no defects . . . careful to make that buckle end come from the "back" . . . umm did it look good. Went out the next morning . . . checked it before dying it . . . darned if it didn't have a bad spot on it . . . picked up a small drop of contact cement . . . will not let dye thru . . . looked like garbage. Made a third belt . . . got it all sewed (double stitched all the way around) . . . dyed . . . noticed a small scar on the back side of the belt. Thankfully the final finish will cover that one . . . I am going to be glad to hand this order to it's owner . . . and he and I will laugh about the problems . . . as we are good friends. Thanks everyone for your comments and your support . . . May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
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