Members RegisD Posted August 12, 2018 Members Report Posted August 12, 2018 Sometimes you make something just to see if you can, and this is one of those times. Way back in 1966 actor Lee Marvin wore an unusual double buckle pants belt with his gun rig in the movie "The Professionals". With the help of a holster pattern from Will Ghormley, I attempted to recreate the style, it was a fun project I hope you like it. Quote Handmade doesn't have flaws it's just built-in character.
garypl Posted August 12, 2018 Report Posted August 12, 2018 Nice looking work, but looks like it is a challenge getting the buckles through the pants loop! The Professionals - one of my favorite western movies.... Gary Quote Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
Members RegisD Posted August 12, 2018 Author Members Report Posted August 12, 2018 Yes, the buckles barely fit through the pants loops. There is supposed to be a practical reason for this type of belt, you can access either side of the belt for putting stuff on without taking the belt off. I don't find it a very practical design, but for Lee Marvin in the movie it was all about cool factor. Quote Handmade doesn't have flaws it's just built-in character.
bikermutt07 Posted August 12, 2018 Report Posted August 12, 2018 Great job. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members bullmoosepaddles Posted August 12, 2018 Members Report Posted August 12, 2018 Great craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing. Quote
Members Mattsbagger Posted August 12, 2018 Members Report Posted August 12, 2018 Looks good. And you can never discount the cool factor. Sometimes you just gotta deal with a hassle for cool. Quote
Members RegisD Posted August 12, 2018 Author Members Report Posted August 12, 2018 Thanks everybody for the nice compliments, much appreciated. Yes, Mattsbagger you are right, you can never discount the cool factor, it sells more stuff than the practical factor any day. If I was a Harley leather maker, and I'm not, I would jump all over this belt design. Not only would it be cool in black with some conchos, but it would be practical because the buckles wouldn't be cutting into the riders belly. Just my dos centavos. Quote Handmade doesn't have flaws it's just built-in character.
Members battlemunky Posted August 12, 2018 Members Report Posted August 12, 2018 Looks like really nice work! Quote
Members plinkercases Posted August 12, 2018 Members Report Posted August 12, 2018 Took a tour of the images from the movie...looks cool for sure and now I need to see the movie!! Quote "Oh my God....I beseech thee grant me the grace to remain in Thy Presence; and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections" Brother Lawrence c.1614-1691 plinkercases.ca
Members RegisD Posted August 13, 2018 Author Members Report Posted August 13, 2018 Yes, looks much cooler on Lee Marvin Quote Handmade doesn't have flaws it's just built-in character.
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