Money Cartridge Belt

[John D Dennehy]

Warren,

I will write a note to myself to find that article. The problem I had with it is that he didn't explain how to use the thing. It's just the picture.

I find that lot's of instructional articles are that way. I have to go over mine time and again because I know what's going on and it's easy to assume that everyone else does.

The other version might be that the article is more for "here I am, ain't I great" than a real how to build it. I am not saying that anyone of ever been guilty of that but sometimes I wonder.

Dusty has a book and DVD on holsters but I havn't looked at either to see if it's in there.

I don't think you can go wrong by refering to Packing Iron for references. That's an outstanding book.

Anyway, I will find it and figure out some way to get the information to you.

Edited February 13, 2008 by thewildirishrose

[fishguy]

I hate sewing on loops myself. You can lace money belt bullet loops, but I put an addtional 4-5 oz backer on the section that the loops lace through. A lot of the originals are calfskin and look pretty thin and soft in the pictures. That sewing jig for bullet loops sounds pretty neat, now you have me thinking............

I would try to talk them into doing up a cartridge case for the .22's, it would be historically accurate too as they sometimes used old percussion cap cases for cartridge cases. You could also do up a pistol cartridge case with a block to hold the .22 rounds.

[Warren]

John, if you can't find it or post it it's no big deal. I was more curious that anything and its made me wonder if I can make one myself. I'll post it if I figure it out.

Tim and Fishguy, I know it would be easier and more historically accurate to make a dump pouch than put on .22 loops but several things are preventing me from going that route. First is the fact that I already have the belt put together except for the sewing. Second my brother really wants the loops and I don't want to disappoint him. Lastly is the fact that I'm just too stubborn or stupid to say that it's too hard for me to do. So I guess I'll just have to suffer through and get it finished. My hope is it won't be as bad as I think it will be. If it is then I can say been there done that and never do it again.

Anyway thanks for all the input guys and listening to me whine, I really appreciate it.

Warren

[SCOUTER]

Warren, Wow! I can't believe you got that leather to fold like that! I am sure that belt is SUPER STRONG! When did they start going to belts that weren't "straight" when open?

Nice work! Thanks for posting!

[Warren]

Hey Scouter, thanks for the compliments! What do you mean by "belts that weren't straight when open"?

Warren

[John D Dennehy]

Warren,

I found the article in the Jan-Feb 95 issue of LCSJ. A holster for the buckarooin all of us. What I remember being so cool is just a bit of wire. It is holding the leather strap to the belt wnd looks set up to position the piece at the correct distance.

Nothing special. I am sure there are tricks to learn about it. I think the biggest thing is patterns and templates to mark all the holes in the bullet loop strap and the belt. This would take time to work out but if doing lots of gunbelts the it would save hours down the road.

.22 loops are not as bad as you might think. You don't have to take to many stitches for each one. Let us know if you discover any secrets.

[Warren]

Thanks John, I appreciate the info. I don't know how many cartridge belts I'll be doing, but your right about setting up templates if I'm doing very many. I'll let you know if I figure out anything earth shattering,LOL.

Warren