Members JCW Posted December 20, 2011 Members Report Posted December 20, 2011 I have a side of 5/6 oz. veg tan, actually labelled as 2.2-2.4mm, that I acquired many years ago. I am just now learning leather working and plan to make 1-1/2" belts as well as gun belts and holsters. Since my leather is a little thin for these projects I was thinking of doubling it up, gluing flesh side to flesh side. I have been reading about folks making belts with a thin veg tan liner to achieve a desired thickness and giving a smooth inner belt. I just wanted to ask if there was any downside to my joining 5/6 oz. to make a thick belt or holster before I started cutting up my side. Thanks! Quote
Denster Posted December 20, 2011 Report Posted December 20, 2011 I have a side of 5/6 oz. veg tan, actually labelled as 2.2-2.4mm, that I acquired many years ago. I am just now learning leather working and plan to make 1-1/2" belts as well as gun belts and holsters. Since my leather is a little thin for these projects I was thinking of doubling it up, gluing flesh side to flesh side. I have been reading about folks making belts with a thin veg tan liner to achieve a desired thickness and giving a smooth inner belt. I just wanted to ask if there was any downside to my joining 5/6 oz. to make a thick belt or holster before I started cutting up my side. Thanks! No downside whatsoever. You will end up with a very nice belt. Quote
Members buddy saddle Posted December 20, 2011 Members Report Posted December 20, 2011 I have a side of 5/6 oz. veg tan, actually labelled as 2.2-2.4mm, that I acquired many years ago. I am just now learning leather working and plan to make 1-1/2" belts as well as gun belts and holsters. Since my leather is a little thin for these projects I was thinking of doubling it up, gluing flesh side to flesh side. I have been reading about folks making belts with a thin veg tan liner to achieve a desired thickness and giving a smooth inner belt. I just wanted to ask if there was any downside to my joining 5/6 oz. to make a thick belt or holster before I started cutting up my side. Thanks! I DO IT ALL THE TIME WORKS GREAT BUDDY SADDLE. Quote buddy saddle
Members Kcinnick Posted December 20, 2011 Members Report Posted December 20, 2011 Its what I was told to do, seems to work fine. I use two coats of contact cement, first coat seems to soak in, second coat is perfectly tacky. Make sure you press hard to get a good bond with some sort of roller. Quote
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