Boriqua Posted June 3, 2016 Report Posted June 3, 2016 Hey Everyone .. so I made the western belt for the gentleman according to the measurement he gave me and I even undersized it by 1/2 inch but ... it landed up being a touch big as it doesnt work in the center hole but in the tightest one. So that leaves him a fair sized tail hanging out there. He asked if I could make him a keeper and of course I can but the belt tapers from 2.5 inches to 1.5. Where the keeper would go would be the 2.5 portion and he would slide in the 1.5 tail. So ... its my stuff and I want it to look good. Sure he paid for it but I made it. So I am looking for suggestions on the best way to handle this. I figure first thing I can do is trim the tip. I left 5.5 inches between the last hole and the tip so I can trim that some but what about the keeper. I thought maybe I could punch two parallel slots that run parallel to the belt that are about 1.75 inches apart and run a leather keeper through that. It would be back in the 2.5 portion. I think that would look cleaner than just stuffing the 1.5 tail under a 2.5 keeper but ... anyone with even the most remote idea I would love to hear it. Sometimes it just takes yanking on a thread to come up with something cool and I am all about group ideas. Bunch of pix here http://www.boriqualeather.com/Gallery/index.php/Leather-Holsters/Western-Belt-and-mag-pouch-for-Colt-1911 Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted June 3, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) wait... so you made a belt, and the guy fits it in the TIGHTEST hole? lemme do a quic sketch... in 3...2 ... 1... Okay, so if you got this, question is how much is between the holes (light blue) and how long is the tapered end (dark blue on left)? Is there enough distance that you can take it off the BACK end of the belt? Edited June 3, 2016 by JLSleather Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Boriqua Posted June 3, 2016 Author Report Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) This is all I got so far?? but I think I hate it Edited June 3, 2016 by Boriqua Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted June 3, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) How far is this? Edited June 3, 2016 by JLSleather Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Boriqua Posted June 3, 2016 Author Report Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) I want to say about 3 inches because if memory serves it was 4 to the curve. Yes because center buckle to end was 3.5 Edited June 3, 2016 by Boriqua Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted June 3, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted June 3, 2016 Well that should work, then. Take the buckle off, take teh thread out on both top n bottom a couple inches past teh taper (back it out, don't cut it) and punch a new buckle slot between the screw holes (where the metal keeper is). INCORPORATE both screw holes in teh slot. The leather would then fold where the metal keeper now is, which should leave you about right. Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted June 3, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted June 3, 2016 Punch new slot Measure distance end to new slot center. mark SAME distance back on taper. Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Boriqua Posted June 3, 2016 Author Report Posted June 3, 2016 You sir are a genius and I feel foolish for not having come to it. Once again I owe a big debt Friend! Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted June 3, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted June 3, 2016 remove 4 spots Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Boriqua Posted June 3, 2016 Author Report Posted June 3, 2016 I just just just might get away with removing just the 2. Thanks man!!!!!! Alex Quote
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