Just another belt

[jbird]

Howdy Gang

here is a new belt i just finished up the front panel is 6 oz and the back panel is 4 oz, one coat of neat lac, antique tan, two coats of Bag kote.

all hand sewn.

let me know what you think thanks

Josh

[CitizenKate]

Hi Josh,

Nice work, overall! I wonder if you could post a couple more photos that show more detail of the stitching and carving on the belt?

Kate

[jbird]

Thanks Kate

here you go hope this is better.

[TimKleffner]

Josh

Nice work on your completed belt! Sounds like you got your progression down. Sounds / Looks like it works for you.

Keep up the good work !

Happy Tooling

Tim

[Crystal]

Very nice, Josh! How many spi are you using? My only cirtique would to be to use a little smaller stitch length. (I know.... more needle holes to contend with!)

Crystal

[jbird]

Thanks a lot Tim I am trying to get a hard and fast system down.

Josh

Josh

Nice work on your completed belt! Sounds like you got your progression down. Sounds / Looks like it works for you.

Keep up the good work !

Happy Tooling

Tim

thanks Crystal

I am using 5 spi Not 6 sorry but I got A new machine coming next month cobra 400.

Josh

Very nice, Josh! How many spi are you using? My only cirtique would to be to use a little smaller stitch length. (I know.... more needle holes to contend with!)

Crystal

[LAROC]

Really nice looking work. I like the design and the overall look.

[jbird]

Thanks a lot.

Josh

Really nice looking work. I like the design and the overall look.

[TTcustom]

Awesome belt. Like the theme and the layout, really cool!

[Luke Hatley]

nice looking belt..........why the different thickness of leather on the front

and back?

[jbird]

thanks a lot TTcustom I strive to do one of a kind stuff.

Awesome belt. Like the theme and the layout, really cool!

thanks Luke

well thats a great question, when I carve mountains I want depth so I use A thicker leather on the front but to keep it at 10 oz's I use 4 oz on the back.

Josh

nice looking belt..........why the different thickness of leather on the front

and back?

[freak]

Very nice man.

[jbird]

Thanks Freak

I try.

Very nice man.

[Windom Leather]

That is very nice Josh. your carving looks very sharp and the carved buckle is a nice touch.

Your thread title is too modest. It should say something like "prepare to get you mind blown". lol

[jbird]

Thanks a lot for the kind words and the input I always enjoy it.

Josh

That is very nice Josh. your carving looks very sharp and the carved buckle is a nice touch.

Your thread title is too modest. It should say something like "prepare to get you mind blown". lol

[santarick]

Very nice !!! great workmanship, now if only I could get that good LOL

[Gabbi]

nice carving Josh. Wonderful buckle, any lessons on it?

[stanly]

I'm curious about the buckle, it doesn't look like it is stitched on (the bear cover).

are you just that good or is this something else?

[Deb59]

Nice work - Anyone would be proud to wear that belt!

[jbird]

nice carving Josh. Wonderful buckle, any lessons on it?

Thanks for the kind words!

well i guess I could go on with every new item on what I did but for all belts the key thing is to have a good lay out and a good eye for detail, wich I am still trying to hone my self.

I'm curious about the buckle, it doesn't look like it is stitched on (the bear cover).

are you just that good or is this something else?

well its both! I do a back piece and glue it on then a filler glued on the front rough side out. Then stitch the the filler and back piece together. glue on your front piece to the filler. use a good glue and there is no way it can come off . the flesh sides kind of meld into one.

looks cleaner and stays nicer.

Nice work - Anyone would be proud to wear that belt!

Thanks Deb.

I must say I am kind of shocked to see this thread after so long.

Josh

[salvi]

Impresionante!