Members JackRabbit Posted February 26, 2011 Members Report Posted February 26, 2011 (edited) Just came to my mind ... Which way you'd go in making a ccw belt when using exotic skins as a part of it : 1 ) 9-10 oz for belt , 4-5 oz for lining PLUS a decorative panel (stingray , shark ...) on top OR 1) 9-10 for a lining AND a heavy panel on that ( again shark / stingray ...) ? And yes , I'd like to use a decor like that , kinda hits my eye. Suggestions for thicknesses will be appreciated . My old belt has given me much more than suggested 5 or so years , but seems that I'll need a new one later. Edited February 26, 2011 by JackRabbit Quote Fast is fine but accuracy is final .
Members Rayban Posted February 26, 2011 Members Report Posted February 26, 2011 Does anyone cut thier belts on a curve? I haven't but I've wetted down a strap and shaped a curve into it, let it dry and turned out pretty good. (I never made a belt out of it however, I ended up using the piece on another project.) I'm also of the opinion that a straight strap will take on the contour of the new body soon enough. Quote Raybanwww.rgleather.net
Members JackRabbit Posted February 26, 2011 Members Report Posted February 26, 2011 I haven't but I've wetted down a strap and shaped a curve into it, let it dry and turned out pretty good. (I never made a belt out of it however, I ended up using the piece on another project.) I'm also of the opinion that a straight strap will take on the contour of the new body soon enough. Which is a fact , it will shape to fit to YOUR waist. Just wear the belt , that's all it takes. JR Quote Fast is fine but accuracy is final .
Members Bryan E Posted March 5, 2011 Members Report Posted March 5, 2011 I need to make another belt for myself. I made my first one, good for daily use and for concealed carry and it's finally time to get started on another one after 16 years of almost daily wear, 7 days a week. It was veg tanned water buffalo, from Tandy. I did cut it on the curve, and sized it to 1 3/8" width. It's just a plain black belt and all saddle stitched by hand. The stitching got worn in a few places but with the saddle stitching, it never did un-ravel, just had a few bad spots so I would go back and re-stitch as needed. Man...hand stitching these long belts is a chore but a fun one. I don't do it very often so I'm not fast at it, and I'm sure my diamond awl wasn't sharp enough but I learned a lot from the first one and expect this next one to turn out even better. Quote
Members Cap Posted March 5, 2011 Members Report Posted March 5, 2011 Does anyone use any other material as a stiffner? The best belts (utility wise) I have found are from CompTac. Here The are double thickness with a Kydex liner. I would love to make something similar but have yet to find a supplier of a kydex or similar stiffener. Quote
Members Rayban Posted March 5, 2011 Members Report Posted March 5, 2011 A fella was over just yesterday to show me his Kydex reinforced belt. He somehow folded it and now has an ever-lasting fold crease in the Kydex and can't get it out...he's got a nice fold line in his belt. Quote Raybanwww.rgleather.net
Members Bryan E Posted March 6, 2011 Members Report Posted March 6, 2011 Does anyone use any other material as a stiffner? The best belts (utility wise) I have found are from CompTac. Here The are double thickness with a Kydex liner. I would love to make something similar but have yet to find a supplier of a kydex or similar stiffener. My experience is that a proper made belt, double thick leather of veg tan, will not need any further stiffener to support a properly sized holster where the loops match the belt width. A well made belt of such construction as what I used is very stiff indeed. Let's say you wish to make a belt, double thick which is two thicknesses of leather, say two 8 oz layers. Now think about the added thickness of the Kydex. It will add a lot of thickness if it's stiff enough kydex to add stiffness to your belt. I've made Kydex holsters and used a .08 Kydex. I've seen thinner used but I liked the stronger stuff. My hand sewn belt measures .275 thick, so add another .08, and it's gonna be one thick belt. Quote
Members Big O Posted March 8, 2011 Members Report Posted March 8, 2011 I just made a belt for my wife. Probably overdid it. 8/9oz cowhide backed with about 7 oz horsehide. Might just be the last belt I ever make unless I get a sewing machine. That's a LOT of stitching!!!!! Quote https://www.facebook.com/BigOGunleather
Members Rayban Posted March 8, 2011 Members Report Posted March 8, 2011 I just made a belt for my wife. Probably overdid it. 8/9oz cowhide backed with about 7 oz horsehide. Might just be the last belt I ever make unless I get a sewing machine. That's a LOT of stitching!!!!! You hand-stitched your wife a belt!!?? now THAT'S true love!! Quote Raybanwww.rgleather.net
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.