Northmount Posted October 16, 2011 Report Posted October 16, 2011 Many years ago, my grandfather asked me to make him a plain belt since he couldn't get one in a store to fit. He told me his waist was 48". So I added 4" fold back plus 2" for the buckle, plus 8" for the tongue. I only had one long strap left, so cut it accordingly. When he tried it on, the tip of the tongue just met the buckle. 58" So he never did get a new belt! Quote
hidepounder Posted October 16, 2011 Report Posted October 16, 2011 I use fitting belts also. I have one which is 1-1/2" wide and another which is 1" wide. When ever possible I have the customer put his buckle on my measuring belt. That way I have one less measurement to keep track of. When using a measuring belt, have the customer determine the length of billet they prefer by referring to the appropriate hole along the belt. When laying out the new belt, use the measuring belt to measure with. I don't do phone measurements. If my customer is not available I send the belt to them. I have shipped measuring belts as far away as Spain and when the new belt was finished it fit the customer perfectly. It's the only way to be sure!!!!! Bobby Quote
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