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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