jasonmccluer Report post Posted June 22, 2017 hi. I have a few western/plate style belt buckles I want to make belts for. I am wondering how to account for the length of the buckle. how do I measure for the center hole position. do you simply measure from the hook rather than the fold when using a heel bar buckle? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted June 22, 2017 Not sure we're using the same terms. Maybe find something you can use here .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stetson912 Report post Posted June 22, 2017 Yup, that's exactly how to do it haha. I've seen also to put the hook end of the buckle where the center hole will be and measure 4 inches from the end of the buckle and add that to the billet end just to be sure you have enough length to get through the buckle. (Using the image jls provided above, you measure to the right 4inches) hope it helps. It good to make sure there's enough billet, it's a lot easier to cut off some leather than add more hehe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonmccluer Report post Posted June 22, 2017 thanks for the replies. I've got a nice length bend I am cutting from. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stetson912 Report post Posted June 22, 2017 I'm making one myself. The buckle should be here today. Just have some letters to tool and we will see how it looks. I'm using a double shoulder I got from Roger at rjf. Seems nice so far. Look forward to seeing what ya make Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
