First belt

[NoahL]

Well, I finally got my hands on some genuine horsehide leather, and I started making a belt for my cousin. This is not that belt . This is a practice belt of sorts, since I have to wait for a buckle and Chicago screws for my cousin's belt. This particular belt is one layer (about 2mm) of oil-tanned horsehide leather that is cut to a little over 1.25" wide and sized for a 34" waist (which I am not, so it doesn't quite fit right for the picture) with 7 holes spaced 3/4" apart. It's not great, and there are plenty of flaws (I'm really not happy with the grooves, and the rivets aren't positioned that well), but I'm still proud of it. I think I'm gonna ship it back to Illinois for my best friend's birthday next week

[tonyc1]

I would not have stopped the grooves abruptly like you have. I would have run the groove around the curve of the end of the belt. Pretty good though.

Tony.

[Shorts]

The belt looks pretty good. Interestingly enough, I think the grooves ending on this particular belt contribute to the style. As Tony noted, normally I'd groove the edge all the way around (I use the English point for belts).

All in all, cool belt

[NoahL]

Thanks to both of you! I actually did run the grooves off the end of the belt on purpose so that the lines would continue while the belt is being worn. I did originally have the groove wrap around the end but decided I didn't like it