Allan1972 Report post Posted April 12, 2014 What do you guys think, this is my first belt(actually the strap blank in my Tandy beginners kit)? I am new to leather work, started doing a few guitar straps before this belt. Allan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted April 12, 2014 Looks like a fine job, Allan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted April 12, 2014 Ha, you started with one of the most work intensive patterns you could possibly pick. Good for you, and it's quite cool. I like the rusty survivor-of-the-zombie-apocalypse look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allan1972 Report post Posted April 12, 2014 Thanks guys. Monica, you made me laugh with your description of my finish(I was going for rustic). Allan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted April 15, 2014 I like your new belt, I The belt looks strong, for strength but also for design. Good Job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allan1972 Report post Posted April 15, 2014 Thanks wild bill. It was a gift to my Godfather..... He loves it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazznow Report post Posted April 15, 2014 Very nice. You did a good job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidL Report post Posted April 15, 2014 Very good for a first belt, I'm impressed. Not sure if I'm down with the masonic symbol on the belt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allan1972 Report post Posted April 15, 2014 Same here on the Masonic symbols but my uncle is a mason and he likes it:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob Report post Posted April 18, 2014 Solid, massiv, bold and antique looking.....well done....good edge work too...cool carving....now go back and make some more !!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jess Jones Report post Posted April 27, 2014 Great job! I think you are very gifted! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iknowshaun Report post Posted April 29, 2014 Looks solid! Nice belt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allan1972 Report post Posted April 29, 2014 Thanks again for the encouragement guys, I made a second belt on Sunday. I will start a new post when I show it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xtraordinaire1 Report post Posted May 22, 2014 You did a great job. After tooling your design, try using a modeling spoon to Clean up the tooling. Works great, looks extra clean and increases the market value if you choose to sell them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
