jc3persons Report post Posted November 19, 2010 Can someone point me in the right direction for type of leather to make a period correct cowboy era money cartridge belt...i read somwhere not to be tooled but can be decorated with spots and conchos,,also lace can be used... Not a clue what to use or the weight,,appreciate some help!!! thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted November 19, 2010 JC, . . . from what I have read, many of them were a two layer belt, . . . folded, . . . stitched on the edge. I would use 4/5 oz, . . . veggie tan. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JWGlover Report post Posted November 19, 2010 I agree, all the patterns I have seen say to use 4/5 oz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jc3persons Report post Posted November 19, 2010 I agree, all the patterns I have seen say to use 4/5 oz. thanks for info,,hope to be in san antonio during x-mas holidays and can go to tandy's to hand select some leather.... got a copy of packing iron on the road or air cominmg this way so maybe i can get the detail right,,thanks again and happy pumpkin pie!! JC, . . . from what I have read, many of them were a two layer belt, . . . folded, . . . stitched on the edge. I would use 4/5 oz, . . . veggie tan. May God bless, Dwight thanks dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
