Belt Blanks

[steve hansl]

I am making up some belt blanks and was wondering if there was a good average length to cut them to?

[leathercrafter]

I am making up some belt blanks and was wondering if there was a good average length to cut them to?

the average belt sizes are 34 to 38 and maybe some 40's that is the size i did when i built belts for a saddle shop. john

[steve hansl]

Thanks John,that really helps me out,much appreciated.I guess it's going to be a belt day at work.

[JRodz]

Steve,I think it depends on your market and the area you live in. Of the 20 or so belts I've made over the last year, the smallest was a 36 and the biggest was a 46. The most popular sizes were 38, 40, and 42. That being said my market is the biker community with some military and construction sales mixed in. Just my .02. I also usually only cut what I need so I don't end up with too many long or short straps (learned that by experiencing it) but it does require more storage/rack space to keep your rolls of leather.

[goodfella]

we do shows every weekend year round our best seller are 38-40-42-44 by far we track every weekend and these are the best sellers for us

we have in stock 26-80 at every show and offer money belts,ranger belts, basket weave,all in 1.5 inch also 1.75 our new belt in 13oz double stitched

and 1.5 13oz . gun carry belt brn and black hope those sizes help you some