Members katsass Posted July 24, 2012 Members Report Posted July 24, 2012 It's been a while since I have shown anything because I haven't been doing much. Ma Kat has been recuperating from surgery, and I've been chief cook and bottle washer during her physical rehab and getting to be able to move around. An old customer wanted a 2" wide, simple gunbelt, so I put it together in fits and starts. Made from 2" wide, 12oz saddle skirting, lined, tapered, hand stitched with dark brown waxed linen, and edges burnished but left natural to match the color of the belt itself. Just a basic, simple belt.Mike Quote NOTE TO SELF: Never try to hold a cat and an operating Dust buster at the same time!! At my age I find that I can live without sex..........but not without my glasses. Being old has an advantage.......nobody expects me to do anything in a hurry.
Contributing Member Ferg Posted July 24, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted July 24, 2012 Mike, Fine work as usual. Your hand stitching is fabulous. Glad to hear Ma Kat is up and about, give her an extra hug for me. ferg It's been a while since I have shown anything because I haven't been doing much. Ma Kat has been recuperating from surgery, and I've been chief cook and bottle washer during her physical rehab and getting to be able to move around. An old customer wanted a 2" wide, simple gunbelt, so I put it together in fits and starts. Made from 2" wide, 12oz saddle skirting, lined, tapered, hand stitched with dark brown waxed linen, and edges burnished but left natural to match the color of the belt itself. Just a basic, simple belt.M Quote
Members DoubleC Posted July 24, 2012 Members Report Posted July 24, 2012 Mike, beautiful as usual. sorry to hear about Katherine but glad she's doing better. cheryl Quote http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl
Members Trav Posted July 24, 2012 Members Report Posted July 24, 2012 Mike, nothing simple about that. Gorgeous work. Quote If You always do whatYou always did, You always get what You already Got.
Members Rawhide Posted July 24, 2012 Members Report Posted July 24, 2012 Mike, Gorgeous belt. Very neat handstitching. (a favorite of mine). Can I ask what leather skirting you used? Brand and color? Thanks. Quote Marlon
Members chiefjason Posted July 24, 2012 Members Report Posted July 24, 2012 Very pretty. I'm waiting on some leather to start my second hand stitched, lined belt. My wife's was a success overall. But learned a few lessons I want to try on mine. Mainly, I need to learn to skive leather. Her belt is a touch difficult to buckle. oops. Quote
Members katsass Posted July 24, 2012 Author Members Report Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) From the grump:: Thanks to all for the compliments, they are appreciated. Rawhide; The belt was cut from a 'stirrup strap' from Springfield Leather. The final color is just a light shot of pure neatsfoot oil and a bunch of desert sun. Mike Edited July 24, 2012 by katsass Quote NOTE TO SELF: Never try to hold a cat and an operating Dust buster at the same time!! At my age I find that I can live without sex..........but not without my glasses. Being old has an advantage.......nobody expects me to do anything in a hurry.
mlapaglia Posted July 24, 2012 Report Posted July 24, 2012 Mike, Well done sir. Classic example of "less is more" My son has asked for a dress gun belt so I will have my first chance to make one that is just a belt and not fancy stamping. Thanks for an excellent example. Michael Quote The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. Bruce Lee
Members katsass Posted July 24, 2012 Author Members Report Posted July 24, 2012 Very pretty. I'm waiting on some leather to start my second hand stitched, lined belt. My wife's was a success overall. But learned a few lessons I want to try on mine. Mainly, I need to learn to skive leather. Her belt is a touch difficult to buckle. oops. From the grump; if you notice, my lining does not go all of the way to the tip of the belt. Just 'tain't necessary, and with 12 - 13oz skirting, it's going to be a bit difficult to buckle. A little 'conditioner' (not neatsfoot oil0 on the flesh side softens the tip end up nicely. I use a paste type (that melts in the summer heat) conditioner that I've had for years, don't even remember where I got it 'cause the label is long gone Mike Quote NOTE TO SELF: Never try to hold a cat and an operating Dust buster at the same time!! At my age I find that I can live without sex..........but not without my glasses. Being old has an advantage.......nobody expects me to do anything in a hurry.
Members chiefjason Posted July 25, 2012 Members Report Posted July 25, 2012 From the grump; if you notice, my lining does not go all of the way to the tip of the belt. Just 'tain't necessary, and with 12 - 13oz skirting, it's going to be a bit difficult to buckle. A little 'conditioner' (not neatsfoot oil0 on the flesh side softens the tip end up nicely. I use a paste type (that melts in the summer heat) conditioner that I've had for years, don't even remember where I got it 'cause the label is long gone Mike Yes, I noticed that. Particularly on the buckle end. I was not planning on lining on the buckle end. Just doubling it over. Now you have me reconsidering the other side as well. It makes sense. You already have 2 layers with the belt buckled. And the tag end does not take any weight. Lined from just in front of the hip to the other side, say 10:00 to 2:00 would do the trick. And seeing as Springfield was backordered on something and my order shipped late, I've got time to consider a few more options. Although the leather I have coming in the longest strip is 5-6 and planning on doubling it. Though I could likely get a strip of 8-9 that was long enough for that shorter lining. Might have to break out the calipers when it all gets here. Or make two. This is why I really like this site. Best info around. Thanks. Quote
Members katsass Posted July 25, 2012 Author Members Report Posted July 25, 2012 Yes, I noticed that. Particularly on the buckle end. I was not planning on lining on the buckle end. Just doubling it over. Now you have me reconsidering the other side as well. It makes sense. You already have 2 layers with the belt buckled. And the tag end does not take any weight. Lined from just in front of the hip to the other side, say 10:00 to 2:00 would do the trick. And seeing as Springfield was backordered on something and my order shipped late, I've got time to consider a few more options. Although the leather I have coming in the longest strip is 5-6 and planning on doubling it. Though I could likely get a strip of 8-9 that was long enough for that shorter lining. Might have to break out the calipers when it all gets here. Or make two. This is why I really like this site. Best info around. Thanks. Jason, you can order up a 12 -13oz 'stirrup strip' (which is plenty heavy for a gunbelt), then line it with 2 - 3oz of your choice. It's a little easier to work with and still plenty firm. Mike Quote NOTE TO SELF: Never try to hold a cat and an operating Dust buster at the same time!! At my age I find that I can live without sex..........but not without my glasses. Being old has an advantage.......nobody expects me to do anything in a hurry.
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