Avion Report post Posted April 23, 2015 I would like to try a western tooled belt with hair-on calfskin inlay. My problem is that I have not seen any tutorials or any type of how to. For now, I would like to keep it as simple as possible. I'm guessing the belt would be an inch and a half wide, two layers of 10/12 ounce? As for the cut-out for the in-lay I am kinda clueless. Does anyone know of a site or literature, patterns, or even verbal instruction? I would like a traditional saddle stitch as I have no experience with a buck stitch. Also no billet on this belt, just a traditional English round point.. Help anyone? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avion Report post Posted April 23, 2015 Should have looked before I posted. I found this subject in an older forum post. I am still wondering if I can do this without a splitter and other accoutrements. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Blea Report post Posted April 23, 2015 Hi Avion, I think you will need some sort of tool to skive with, maybe only a safety skiver from Tandy. You will also need something to filigree the leather. I just use a inexpensive set of wood carving chisels I got at either Hobby Lobby or Michaels. They are fairly sharp and do a good job cutting out small areas and nice tight corners, better than I can do with an Xacto knife or scalpel. Also, you will probably need to sew the layers of the belt together, so maybe a good sewing awl or sewing machine that can handle leather. hope this helps. Others on here with more experience will probably have other suggestions. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
