Sixer Report post Posted November 1, 2012 It's my first time using shark and second attempt on this belt. The belt is two layers of 6/7 oz veg tan and will have a layer of shark skin on the outside. My biggest issue is the belt edges. Once I glue and trim the shark, I'm having a tough time getting figuring out how to get the best edge on the belt. If I take an edger to the belt, the shark skin tends to bunch up and result in a chewed up looking run of shark. I guess I'm just looking for some advice on how to go about making a shark skin belt. This stuff isn't cheap and I don't really feel like wasting more of it this week I appreciate any tips or advice! Cheers, Eric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRCHolsters Report post Posted November 2, 2012 Here is what I do, YMMV. I rub a very tiny amount of superglue into the edges of all the exotics I work with. Then after it is dry and hard, I sand it down. Everything blends together beautifully! I use superglue on the edges of exotics, that don't come all the way to the outside edge. This gives it a very nice edge appearance. Hope this helps you out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesmith648 Report post Posted November 2, 2012 I thought there woulld finally be a decent use for super glue!! Thanks for the tip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shooter McGavin Report post Posted November 2, 2012 belt sander at a 30-ish degree angle to the edge. Works much better than an edger, albeit smellier. Then glycerine bar soap and a burnisher. I still cant find a piece of shark big enough to get good belt straps out of. For myself I would need one about 53 inches long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted November 2, 2012 Check Van Amburg Leather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sixer Report post Posted November 2, 2012 Here is what I do, YMMV. I rub a very tiny amount of superglue into the edges of all the exotics I work with. Then after it is dry and hard, I sand it down. Everything blends together beautifully! I use superglue on the edges of exotics, that don't come all the way to the outside edge. This gives it a very nice edge appearance. Hope this helps you out. Great idea! I'll give that a try along with Shooter's advice on the belt sander. Thank you, thank you, thank you I obsess over my edges so much... and this was just driving me nuts. Much appreciated guys! Shooter, I bought this shark from the Ostrich Market a few months ago. It was about 12 sq feet... not sure if I could have gotten a 53" strip out of it, but I bet it would have been close at the right angle Nice stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRCHolsters Report post Posted November 2, 2012 No problem. I hope it works as well for you as it has for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
