Rayban Report post Posted July 13, 2011 In some circles it's not a gun belt unless you call them a gun belt.........but non gun toters like these as well. Two layers of the finest W&C (unless it's horse) steerhide, glued and stitched, 1/4" total thickness. Here's a horse hide one: This one is 1-3/4" wide....I bought this buckle off someone here on LW a couple years ago, finally found use for it. I find that stitching on a machine takes more concentration than hand stitching....one wayward stitch and it can ruin the entire project. Usually my attention span is only about 5 minutes, but I managed about 20 here... Loving this CB3500 machine!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eaglestroker Report post Posted July 13, 2011 I love the 'fancy' stitching! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebarber Report post Posted July 14, 2011 Very very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted July 14, 2011 Okay, I'm jealous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KAYAK45 Report post Posted July 16, 2011 Have you found a good way to sew keepers yet? I'm still trying to find a good method on my CB. I think that will "finish" the stitched look. Keepers seem to be an afterthought on most belts. I've seen double keepers with three chicago screws, sewn, that look outstanding. Your belts are great and I am going to try horsehide next. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted July 16, 2011 Have you found a good way to sew keepers yet? I'm still trying to find a good method on my CB. I think that will "finish" the stitched look. Keepers seem to be an afterthought on most belts. I've seen double keepers with three chicago screws, sewn, that look outstanding. Your belts are great and I am going to try horsehide next. Kevin I believe this to be a good way to sew keepers.....once the leather is ready it takes about a minute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KAYAK45 Report post Posted July 16, 2011 No. I meant the entire face of the keeper, not just the fastener. Why not sew the obvious surface to match the belt stitches? Wouldn't that look better than just grooving the keeper? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted July 16, 2011 (edited) No. I meant the entire face of the keeper, not just the fastener. Why not sew the obvious surface to match the belt stitches? Wouldn't that look better than just grooving the keeper? Oh, gotcha.....I did that for a while, and while it may look better, I had a problem with it....looked too fake, and it was...stitching on one layer of leather....that's just me. I'm happy to do it on request however. Edited July 16, 2011 by Rayban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted November 2, 2011 No. I meant the entire face of the keeper, not just the fastener. Why not sew the obvious surface to match the belt stitches? Wouldn't that look better than just grooving the keeper? You know, I've been asked for that so much anymore that I'm just making it standard equipment now....you're right, it does look better. A little CB thing that seems to be working well for me.....I usually stitch with the lever right at #4 which equates to 6 stitches per inch. For the keeper I raise is up a smidjun to shorten the stitch to 7-1/2, 8 spi and that seems to work best for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KAYAK45 Report post Posted November 2, 2011 WELL NOW THAT'S A WOW. Great job. Glad I could help! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted March 18, 2015 I totally agree with your decision to change the SPI, brings it down to scale on the small keeps. Beautiful work, and the edges are superb! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted March 18, 2015 Well that was a few hundred belts ago...I have another plan now...I leave the spi alone and drop down to a #23 needle. It seems to make a nicer looking stitch in the thinner keeper leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddhatter Report post Posted March 30, 2015 wow nice work im jealous ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paprhangr Report post Posted April 15, 2015 TUFF looking belt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
