PapaCannoli Report post Posted April 5, 2014 How do I stop my belts from stretching so much? I expected a little stretch but not as much as I am seeing. Been using Veg tan and Saddle Skirt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BondoBobCustomSaddles Report post Posted April 5, 2014 Don't eat so many cannoli's!!!! LOL Seriously when I make belts, (not too often these days) I use the cuts from the upper back and I also double, glue and stitch them. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt S Report post Posted April 5, 2014 Which piece of the cow are your belts from? Also, which direction? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Cent Report post Posted April 5, 2014 I use veg tan double shoulder and stay away from the bottom side. I understand that the back is the better, consistent cut for belts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PapaCannoli Report post Posted April 5, 2014 I've been using pre cut blanks form tandy. And you can never have too many cannolis. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy Burch Report post Posted April 5, 2014 Belt blanks from tandy are prone to stretch. Their not very good leather. Pull them between your thumb and index finger and you'll likely feel broken spots inside. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BondoBobCustomSaddles Report post Posted April 6, 2014 I agree with both statements, Tandy blanks are not the best and given the price you are better off getting a full side and cutting your own belt blanks, you will be money ahead in the long run, also, you are right, never enough cannoli's. My mom used to make them when I was a kid growing up, and 60 years later my brothers still give me hell for eating most of them before they could get them!!!! ;^) Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
