Best quality/buy on belt making leather????

[seagiant]

Hi,

      Yes, admittedly not a lot of info!

Need to call I guess?

You seem not to want to divulge where you buy leather from???

[JLSleather]

Who, me?  I thought I already said.. Hermann Oak and Wickett & Craig.  I use both.

 

[seagiant]

Hi,

        Thanks!

Got a piece of HO I could get some belt blanks out of?

Looking for at least 10/11 oz thick?

54-60" long?

[JLSleather]

Nope, sorry.  I don't use anything that heavy.  Generally use 7/8 or 8/9 and line it with 4 oz (glued 'n' stitched).  And I aint got too much o' that, neither.. getting ready to pack 'n' move!

 

[seagiant]

Hi,

        Saw this!

I guess a "bend" is a single back?

I would think a "back" would be the best belt leather?

http://rjfleather.com/products/#vegtan

[JLSleather]

For efficient cutting of belts, you'd likely want either a bend or a double shoulder.

A "bend" is a single back with the shoulder portion removed.  Backs generaly aren't long enough to cut TWO strips, so that would be "trim" (not necessarily "waste")  I use backs, since I can cut a belt from the bend section and the matching holster from the shoulder section.  Tandy got a pretty good description of this: https://www.tandyleather.com/en/leather-buying-guide.html

I ordered from RJF once.  

[seagiant]

2 minutes ago, JLSleather said:

For efficient cutting of belts, you'd likely want either a bend or a double shoulder.

A "bend" is a single back with the shoulder portion removed.  Backs generaly aren't long enough to cut TWO strips, so that would be "trim" (not necessarily "waste")  I use backs, since I can cut a belt from the bend section and the matching holster from the shoulder section.  Tandy got a pretty good description of this: https://www.tandyleather.com/en/leather-buying-guide.html

I ordered from RJF once.  

Hi,

        I just figured out who you are.

You have a nice site and you very graciously offer free patterns for different items!

I am a hobby 1911 pistol gunsmith so thank you for the "Avenger" Pattern.

Haven't got to use it yet, but will shortly!

I will have to make some calls tomorrow and see what I can find out.

Thank you very much for answering my questions and pointing me in the right direction!

                                                                                                                                   Greg

[JLSleather]

Glad I could help

Now, you want the mag carrier for that 1911 for the cost of shipping?  I got one here on the desk (for about a month now) with a cosmetic "booger"... which you can have just for paying the shipping.  

It aint bad, it's what happens when you drop a drop of Fiebings oil dye on a mag carrier which already has finish on it (OOOPS!).  Unwilling to pitch it out, unwilling to sell it as "new", and don't carry a 1911

Pic shortly... assuming you don't "need" a mag from me, but this would actually let you see some 7/8 oz drum dyed skirting from W/C 

 

Edited November 20, 2016 by JLSleather

[seagiant]

Hi,

        Thanks!

I'll pass, as I'm left handed.

If you didn't highlight the spot, I don't think I would of seen it?

Looks like you hand sew?

I thought of a used sewing machine for the belts, but is seems to get a decent look, you need a $3000 machine?

I guess I will stick to handsewing for now! (I actually enjoy it anyway, no more than I do it!)

I just made a belt and a knife sheath (spydreco folder)

But I don't have my camera with me, I'll put up a pic here later so you can see what I'm trying to do!

Thanks again!

[JLSleather]

If you're doing belts / straps up to about 1/4" (which is WAY more than enough) you should be able to find a decent machine for maybe $1500-1800 (new).