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.
Members plinkercases Posted August 13, 2018 Members Report Posted August 13, 2018 Just ordered the DVD! 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 ScoobyNewbie Posted August 13, 2018 Members Report Posted August 13, 2018 Yeah favorite quote, “,but you sir, are a self made man.” Not to reference anybody, just my favorite quote from that movie. Quote
Members battlemunky Posted August 13, 2018 Members Report Posted August 13, 2018 Lee Marvin was a Marine. As accomplished as he was as an actor, he opted to be remembered as a jarhead on his headstone. I think that is pretty cool. Could've afforded a huge fancy headstone, etc., but went for the VA provided headstone. Quote
Members RegisD Posted August 13, 2018 Author Members Report Posted August 13, 2018 Yes, being a Marine is one of those forever things. Quote Handmade doesn't have flaws it's just built-in character.
Members RegisD Posted August 15, 2018 Author Members Report Posted August 15, 2018 On a cowboy shooting forum it was pointed out that I left off the oval center part of the pants belt. On closer examination of pictures of the original belt, they were correct, I hadn't noticed it. So, instead of remaking the center part of the belt, I add some Mexican silver. Hope you like it. Quote Handmade doesn't have flaws it's just built-in character.
Members plinkercases Posted August 15, 2018 Members Report Posted August 15, 2018 Wow... you made that? 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 15, 2018 Author Members Report Posted August 15, 2018 Plinkercases, I would love to be able to do silver smithing, but no I didn't make it. It is a cowboy buckle I had made about twenty-five years ago and now it has a new purpose. Thanks for asking. Quote Handmade doesn't have flaws it's just built-in character.
Members zuludog Posted August 15, 2018 Members Report Posted August 15, 2018 I know I shouldn't hijack threads, but I couldn't resist this, as it is one of my favourite film anecdotes The part of Quint, the shark fisherman in 'Jaws' was originally offered to Lee Marvin, but he turned it down, saying; "I eat fish, I don't act with them". Quote
Members RegisD Posted August 21, 2018 Author Members Report Posted August 21, 2018 If at first you don't succeed try again. This is my revised version of the style 1911 gun rig and belt worn by Lee Marvin in The Professionals. I think I've got it right this time. Hope you like it. Quote Handmade doesn't have flaws it's just built-in character.
Members plinkercases Posted August 21, 2018 Members Report Posted August 21, 2018 Cant wait for the third version...all excellent and getting more so. In the picture was it a mag pouch on his weak side or in some it looked almost like an open top holster? Not sure if you said above but what is the finish you used? 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 21, 2018 Author Members Report Posted August 21, 2018 Plinkercases, Thanks much appreciated. Actually on his weak side he wore an open top holster with a S&W 38 revolver, he wore the clip pouch at the small of his back. Semper Fi Quote Handmade doesn't have flaws it's just built-in character.
Members plinkercases Posted August 24, 2018 Members Report Posted August 24, 2018 My DVD just arrived and it is on the schedule for this weekend!!! 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
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