BruceGibson Report post Posted March 29, 2011 Haven't posted anything in a while. These aren't for sale...I wanted to put a picture up for you to take a look at and give some feedback. Positive or negative, please comment. I'd like to know what you think--good or bad--and why. Any feedback's appreciated. Both are crosscut with a border stamp. Hermann Oak premium leather--tanned in the USA--dual-layer/doubled and stitched with solid brass buckles and Chicago screws. Both 1 1/2" in width, and 1/4" thick. The top one is black cherry, and the bottom is black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted March 29, 2011 Looks super great IMHO. Cant find anything wrong with them. The HO is a great choice. Its either that or WandC for me. Your design looks great, coloring great, construction great. I like my edges more rounded myself but thats just a personal preference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leather Bum Report post Posted March 29, 2011 I would have to say, in my opinion, those belts look fully awesome, Bruce. What are the leather layer weights, and how did you treat the buckle fold area? Are both layers thinned at the fold, or is the liner dropped at the actual fold-over? Thanks for sharing. Micah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shooter McGavin Report post Posted March 29, 2011 Beautiful. The depth of the stamping is impressive. Looks like you used a 10 pound sledge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted March 29, 2011 The belts look great, love em! Looks like the edges could use a little more rubbing, but I'm being nit picky now.......thanks for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjcinin317 Report post Posted March 29, 2011 Those are awesome. Very cool with the cross hatching and border. I like the double keeper on the black on too. Can I ask where you get your buckles. Been lookin for that style but I can't find good ones. Agian awesome job C.J. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruceGibson Report post Posted March 29, 2011 Thank you, everybody. The leather weight is 7/8 oz. Micah, I split the liner down to 3/4 oz. at the buckle/fold, and leave the face full thickness. Shooter...LMAO! Don't tell anybody! Rayban...You're right, and I'm workin' on 'em. I'm gonna try Bob Park's method. He's got it goin' on. C.J...Thank you. I wish I could take credit for the double keepers, but the customer gets that. The buckles are from Weaver. www.LeatherSupply.com. I've dealt with them for years, and highly recommend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
particle Report post Posted March 29, 2011 Looks great to me! I'd like to see a photo of the back of the buckle area, if you'd care to share. Very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted March 29, 2011 Bruce, Those belts are great. They are 10x better than than what anyone can buy who don't buy custom. They are made from good leather, and well done. If there were any flaws, you don't need to ask any of us. You are better than most, and already know the answers for any critiqueing. All I know is they are beautiful. As usual, good job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eaglestroker Report post Posted March 29, 2011 A lot of time in those and it shows, I wish my skills were that well rounded. Hats off to you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruceGibson Report post Posted March 31, 2011 Looks great to me! I'd like to see a photo of the back of the buckle area, if you'd care to share. Very nice! I think this is what you're looking for... Bruce, Those belts are great. They are 10x better than than what anyone can buy who don't buy custom. They are made from good leather, and well done. If there were any flaws, you don't need to ask any of us. You are better than most, and already know the answers for any critiqueing. All I know is they are beautiful. As usual, good job. Thank you, sir. I still have a lot of room for improvement, but you made my day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonaldSe Report post Posted April 1, 2011 VERY. VERY NICE!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RWP Report post Posted April 1, 2011 bruce i love those i hope that i can make a product that gorgeous one day! quick question where did you aquire the black cherry dye and how did you apply it and mayyybee what did you use for a finish? lol i just LOVE how they came out greaty work very inspring sir Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brinyar Report post Posted April 2, 2011 Very nice belts. Looks like top-shelf quality products to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfcdan Report post Posted April 4, 2011 Bruce great work, I love the belt and the design. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelhawk Report post Posted April 4, 2011 Those are great, Bruce. Where do you get the Black Cherry dye from? I tried an internet search and wasn't successful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leatherbaron Report post Posted January 31, 2012 Haven't posted anything in a while. These aren't for sale...I wanted to put a picture up for you to take a look at and give some feedback. Positive or negative, please comment. I'd like to know what you think--good or bad--and why. Any feedback's appreciated. Both are crosscut with a border stamp. Hermann Oak premium leather--tanned in the USA--dual-layer/doubled and stitched with solid brass buckles and Chicago screws. Both 1 1/2" in width, and 1/4" thick. The top one is black cherry, and the bottom is black. I like em, damn I am still waiting for my new Cowboy 4500 sewing machine.... then I will get stuck into making belts Terry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malabar Report post Posted January 31, 2012 Rayban...You're right, and I'm workin' on 'em. I'm gonna try Bob Park's method. He's got it goin' on. Bob's method is excellent. At least some of my edges look like his. But I don't use the Weaver machine (which costs a pretty penny). I turned a couple of grooved cylinders and mounted them on an old bench grinder. I think the lower-speed models would work the best. I've also turned some small cylinders that I've mounted for use in my old foredom shaft tool. That works GREAT. tk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KAYAK45 Report post Posted January 31, 2012 I think I saw four or five questions on the "black Cherry" dye. No answer! Guess that must be a trade secret? Great, great work. My hats off to you. Course I'm also in the house and my hats always off. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted January 31, 2012 I tried to find if Fiebings had black cherry.....I came up empty everywhere I looked.....closest I've come is mahogany in pro oil....(which is the only thing I'll use.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
