Members CaptQuirk Posted October 8, 2017 Members Report Posted October 8, 2017 That looks beautiful @Dwight. But I noticed that you have your Chicago screws with the slot on the inside. I read that you shouldn't have the slot where it would rub against clothing. Is that just paranoia, or not? Quote
Members Dwight Posted October 8, 2017 Author Members Report Posted October 8, 2017 It's paranoia in my book. Been doing this for quite some time, . . . have never had a complaint yet, . . . course there is a first time for everything. Besides that, . . . the slot on the outside is some kind of ugly in my personal opinion. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
RockyAussie Posted October 8, 2017 Report Posted October 8, 2017 3 hours ago, CaptQuirk said: That looks beautiful @Dwight. But I noticed that you have your Chicago screws with the slot on the inside. I read that you shouldn't have the slot where it would rub against clothing. Is that just paranoia, or not? I've been using these Chicago screws on a lot of belts over the last 20 years and that is many thousands of belts. I have never had any negative feedback on the use of them other than over the years some have come unscrewed. I make a point to be careful not to burr the screw head when doing up. BTW that is a nice and very durable belt you've made there Dwight. Quote Wild Harry - Australian made leather goodsYouTube Channel Instagram
Members Dwight Posted October 9, 2017 Author Members Report Posted October 9, 2017 Thanks, RockyAussie , I don't usually "fancy up" a project, . . . but this was one of those that just begged the lazy stitch. Never knew why, . . . but auctioneers in this part of the country seem partial to cowboy hats, boots, and stitched belts. The guy getting the belt hangs around with a buddy who fills in as a substitute auctioneer sometimes. Gene will get to wear on him about having a real "auctioneer's belt" for a while, . . . and just knowing it will happen makes all the work worth while, . . . and of course, Gene's a good friend as well. That is pretty much the only belt I make, . . . double layer, . . . anywhere from 4 to 5 1/2 mm thick, . . . depending on the service and the length. I quit single layer belts a long time ago. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members Double Daddy Posted October 9, 2017 Members Report Posted October 9, 2017 Very nice belt, Dwight. Fine work (as usual). I like the tan color as well...even though it can be a booger for me (at times) to get right...sure is worth the effort, especially with that contrasting stitching. Quote Have a great day! Chris
Members Fire88 Posted November 8, 2017 Members Report Posted November 8, 2017 Very nicely done! Quote
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