What To Use To Sand Belt Loops

[rccolt45]

Hi guys I am wondering what you all use to sand your belt loops on own holsters. I have tried the small Dremel tool sanding drums but find they are to large. For the flat parts I use a nail file or emery board but what to use on the top and bottom round parts?

[mlapaglia]

I sand my belt loops just like my belt edges. I sand and edge them before they are attached together. I find this works find and is easy.

[pete]

edge like you would a belt, but and then cut it to size. Maybe do a long strip say 10" long. Easier to work with.

[Red Cent]

Are we talking belt slots as in a pancake holster?

The one on the right.

Edited October 11, 2013 by Red Cent

[rccolt45]

Are we talking belt slots as in a pancake holster?

The one on the right.

Yes I am talking about a pancake style belt slot. Is the one on the right sand paper or a stone material?

[MLand]

I've used sandpaper wrapped around a ruler.

[George B]

I just cut a piece of waterproof or emery 220 grit sandpaper about 2 to 3 inches by the same wide. Roll it up tight and allow it to expand once in the slot. Back and forth for the length and in and out in the tops and bottoms. Sometimes finish with 320 grit.

Works for me better than a dremmel.

[Dwight]

If you use a good slot punch, . . . the sanding needed is incredibly minimal.

I got sick and tired of bad looking belt slots, . . . built a punch out of a piece of conduit, . . . sharpened the edge on an electric sander, . . . pounded it down to a 5/16 by almost 1 1/2 inch slot, . . . I've used it for 5 years, . . . looks ugly, . . . but it works.

May God bless,

Dwight

[Red Cent]

Yes, it is stone. At the rpm of the dremel, it will be smooth. Won't work with soft, thin leather. I like Dwight's idea. Gonna try that one. 'Course, one still has to do the edges with something. I use the edger, bone with an antler point to roll the edges down, then the dremel. Then the dremel with beeswax/parafin.

Edited October 14, 2013 by Red Cent

[rccolt45]

If you use a good slot punch, . . . the sanding needed is incredibly minimal.

I got sick and tired of bad looking belt slots, . . . built a punch out of a piece of conduit, . . . sharpened the edge on an electric sander, . . . pounded it down to a 5/16 by almost 1 1/2 inch slot, . . . I've used it for 5 years, . . . looks ugly, . . . but it works.

May God bless,

Dwight

Hey Dwight I would love to see a pic of this as punches are pricy.