Tree Reaper Report post Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) I made a belt with gator on cow and within a week it has worn through under the buckle. Is anyone else having this problem? It is advertised as belt leather but I won't be using it again. Edited January 15, 2014 by Tree Reaper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted January 16, 2014 I don't know if my buddy's used it for belts or not, but he makes A LOT of wallets out of it with no problems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) I checked the buckle for a rough spot but it's clean. This stuff makes a nice belt but it won't be much good if it wears that quick under a buckle. Edited January 16, 2014 by Tree Reaper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted January 16, 2014 That doesn't look good. Is it chrome-tanned? The stuff I was referring to is actual veg-tan in 5/6oz I believe. I do have some of the light embossed stuff from Springfield that I've been using for a few things. Not a belt though. I can check it out and see if I can spot anything that might look similar. The stuff I'm using is 2/3oz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted January 16, 2014 This is the leather I http://springfieldle...b,Antique-Pink/ The buckle has a slight curve to it but it shouldn't be rubbing through the embossed surface within a week. It only appears to be rubbing through on one side but it's the total width of the buckle. I've already made several so I'm not too happy about it considering it is advertised for use in making belts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
