KAYAK45 Posted May 23, 2011 Report Posted May 23, 2011 HELLO AMERICA! What are good stiffeners for belts, a secret held by those who know!?? Some say zink..stainless steel, plastic, spring steel, Galvanized metal, copper,Egyption secret metal, even unknown elements from other planets! Well.. share the secret to the best stiffeners, please. My wife and children are being held hostage until the best material is divulged! ..After one week I know not what will happen?.. . Quote Once believed in GOD and the DOllAR...... Hello God!
KAYAK45 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Posted May 26, 2011 SEE! I told you it was a secret rarely shared. Quote Once believed in GOD and the DOllAR...... Hello God!
Members Shooter McGavin Posted May 27, 2011 Members Report Posted May 27, 2011 I dont think this sub-forum gets as much traffic as some of the others. My 5.11 belt has a thin layer of white plastic of unknown material. More than likely HDPE. Quote Zlogonje Gunleathers
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted May 27, 2011 Contributing Member Report Posted May 27, 2011 try plastic shipping bands from home depot or lowes ....the ones that they wrap up and throw in the trash. Glue it down then stitch it. ...and for future reference, this is an international community. Quote Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
KAYAK45 Posted May 27, 2011 Author Report Posted May 27, 2011 GOOD MORNING VIIEETTNAAMM! Just a little robin williams here. Yes this is an international forum.! P.S. Deio, quo vaudis? Quote Once believed in GOD and the DOllAR...... Hello God!
Members ABC3 Posted June 3, 2011 Members Report Posted June 3, 2011 GOOD MORNING VIIEETTNAAMM! Just a little robin williams here. Yes this is an international forum.! P.S. Deio, quo vaudis? We use Nylon about an inch wide. Glue it in and then sew the edges of the belt. The very same thing your seat belts are in your car only not as wide. Quote NRA Member Certified Firearms Instructor www.agcustomgunleather.com
KAYAK45 Posted June 4, 2011 Author Report Posted June 4, 2011 thanks for your reply. I need feedback, and that sounds good. I'll try one or two! Quote Once believed in GOD and the DOllAR...... Hello God!
Members Rayban Posted July 7, 2011 Members Report Posted July 7, 2011 thanks for your reply. I need feedback, and that sounds good. I'll try one or two! There's a thread going on now on one of the gun forums regarding stiffeners....some swear by em and some feel they are not necessary. A couple things I've noticed about them.....a belt will soon form that s curve in them to conform to your body shape....a stiffener will fight that, and may prevent it all together....that will mean an uncomfortable belt. Someone stopped by with a nylon belt that has a Kydex like plastic stiffener in it....the belt got folded in half, got sat on...now the Kydex has a fold in it that won't come out so the whole belt is folded at that spot.....can't heat the plastic cuzz you'll melt the nylon before you can get it hot enough. The question I always have is, just how stiff does a belt have to be to do it's job?......I maintain two layers of leather equaling 1/4" (or even one layer for that matter) thickness, glued and stitched is plenty good. But I guess if you believe stiffer is better....rock on. Quote Raybanwww.rgleather.net
King's X Posted July 7, 2011 Report Posted July 7, 2011 I guess you could use the acquired 'stiffener' in the areas where it will make contact with the holsters to prevent them from wearing out. I do have to say many, many years ago before I became involved in leather, I had my duty belts and holster made by an old guy. My belts were made with two strap pieces glued together equaling 8-10 oz and stitched, no liner. They have held up for over 20 years and still kicking. I use the same concept now when I make my belts. I hope this helps. Quote Greetings from Central Texas! The Grain Side Up blog #TheGrainSideUp
KAYAK45 Posted July 11, 2011 Author Report Posted July 11, 2011 It helps me. I've got a couple guys who want thinner belts than 10 oz and yet stiff like a 10. Cannot find a material that I like and have tried all the above suggestions. I want things in life I can't get too. So I am not going to try this anymore for now. Thanks guys, Kevin Quote Once believed in GOD and the DOllAR...... Hello God!
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