Grunt Report post Posted March 9, 2008 Here is a pic of my latest belt. This is the third belt I have completed. It is pretty basic. Two layers of 8-10oz, saddle stitched, outer layer dyed mahogany, one piece buckle. I sewed the buckle in place since I don't plan on changing it out. I finished the belt with a few coats of Obenaufs LP. I tried this before on my first belt, the one in my avatar, and it has held up very nicely. I like the fact that I can easily reapply the finish if need be. I need to work on dying my edges though, I overlapped a Little bit as you can see in the photo. The edges slicked real well though, I think I finally have that part down, they are slicker than snot on a glass door knob. . I enjoyed this project and plan on making some more belts. I have a few ideas for some different stuff. Let me know what you think. Regards, Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superchute Report post Posted March 9, 2008 vary nice good job and you can the edges are great Russ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveb Report post Posted March 9, 2008 that is one burly belt with 2-layers of 8/10!! I am also a sucker for contrasting stitiching and brass hardware.. I applaud your rugged construction technique & hope you added some length to the belt to compensate for the added thickness Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunt Report post Posted March 9, 2008 Thanks for the kind words that is one burly belt with 2-layers of 8/10!!I am also a sucker for contrasting stitiching and brass hardware.. I applaud your rugged construction technique & hope you added some length to the belt to compensate for the added thickness Yeah, the belt is kind of burly, I like to overbuild things. Now I am working on overbuilding stuff while still refining the small details. As far as adding extra length to compensate for the thickness, how much extra length should I add. I have already had one person ask me to make him one and I did not even think about this. Thanks, Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted March 9, 2008 Hey, Grunt! Looks great! Moving this topic to "Show Off". Johanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted March 9, 2008 This belt is very slick. I like your clean work.This belt is very slick. I like your clean work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomBanwell Report post Posted March 9, 2008 Beautifully made. Very professional. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArtS Report post Posted March 9, 2008 Great job! ArtS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted March 9, 2008 Grunt: fine looking belt, it made for durability. where do you get 1pc buckle? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted March 9, 2008 Classy work Grunt. That's basically a concealed carry/off duty belt. They go for anywhere between 65 and 120 dollars each on the internet....a few pesos more if a stiffener is added between layers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunt Report post Posted March 9, 2008 Thanks guys. Grunt: fine looking belt, it made for durability.where do you get 1pc buckle? A buddy of mine gave me the buckle. You buy them from the Weavers Catalog Classy work Grunt. That's basically a concealed carry/off duty belt. They go for anywhere between 65 and 120 dollars each on the internet....a few pesos more if a stiffener is added between layers. That's what I made it for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
