Members Dwight Posted December 24, 2018 Members Report Posted December 24, 2018 I had to google the term "battery belt", . . . having no idea what it was. So the question becomes: "where are you going to stash the battery he wants in it"?? To me, . . . that makes it almost a "have to" case for simply gluing the upholstery leather to the outside of the completed battery belt, . . . using it as a final finish. I'd also be willing to bet that if he gives it any kind of rough service, . . . you will be making him another one, . . . or he will abandon the idea. 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
bikermutt07 Posted December 24, 2018 Report Posted December 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Dwight said: I had to google the term "battery belt", . . . having no idea what it was. So the question becomes: "where are you going to stash the battery he wants in it"?? To me, . . . that makes it almost a "have to" case for simply gluing the upholstery leather to the outside of the completed battery belt, . . . using it as a final finish. I'd also be willing to bet that if he gives it any kind of rough service, . . . you will be making him another one, . . . or he will abandon the idea. May God bless, Dwight I assumed it was auto correct for biker belt. Who knew??? 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 benlilly1 Posted December 24, 2018 Author Members Report Posted December 24, 2018 11 hours ago, chrisash said: Why not wrap the chrome right around the veg tan and match its ends in the center of the inside and then sew two lines about 3mm from the center to hold it in place, that way there is no edges, just a seam in the center back That's another idea. I'm getting ready to start laying out a plan. Thanks 5 hours ago, bikermutt07 said: I assumed it was auto correct for biker belt. Who knew??? I've made a battery bra which covers most of the battery and looks pretty cool too! 7 hours ago, Dwight said: I had to google the term "battery belt", . . . having no idea what it was. So the question becomes: "where are you going to stash the battery he wants in it"?? To me, . . . that makes it almost a "have to" case for simply gluing the upholstery leather to the outside of the completed battery belt, . . . using it as a final finish. I'd also be willing to bet that if he gives it any kind of rough service, . . . you will be making him another one, . . . or he will abandon the idea. May God bless, Dwight The battery is in a battery box. The belt is for a look and to keep the battery from bouncing around. I've seen a few photos of people using them but this will be a first for me making one. 7 hours ago, Itch said: Glue the pieces together with the finished piece being a little wider,once dried trim and sand.. When we leave a natural edge I usually rub the edge with beeswax then burnish with a piece of wood ,leather or whatever you use .. Good Luck .. Yes, I thought using beeswax or paraffin on the edges. We'll see how all this goes! Thanks Itch Quote
Members Dwight Posted December 24, 2018 Members Report Posted December 24, 2018 OK, . . . now that we have discovered it is not a biker belt, . . . and not a battery belt (used by nerds to carry small batteries to recharge their cell phones, . . . battery is sewn into the belt in many cases, or serves as the buckle), . . . and in fact, . . . a belt used to hold a battery in place on a motorcycle. I'm just going to say good luck to you, my friend, because if you are using upholstery leather, . . . on a vehicle battery, . . . it ought to last a good 30 days in the sun, heat, frost, dew, rain, and whatever the biker subjects it to. And that is not saying anything about the fumes which come out of a battery being used to start and run a vehicle, . . . That is the reason battery hold down's are made out of metal, . . . But have fun, . . . just be ready to see it come back in less than optimal condition. 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 rodneywt1180b Posted December 25, 2018 Members Report Posted December 25, 2018 If he wants to go to the trouble I'm willing to bet the bike is stored indoors when not in use. I can see wanting the belt to match the seat upholstery. Just one more detail to set his bike apart from the crowd. Given the application I'm thinking veg tan or bridle backer glued flesh side in and a stitch around the outside to hold it all together. Edge paint should be ok. I think it will last a reasonably long time though certainly not forever. The belt won't be flexing a lot once it's in place unless the battery needs to come out. That should be pretty infrequently. Just let him know the drawbacks first. Quote
Members battlemunky Posted December 25, 2018 Members Report Posted December 25, 2018 I tend to agree but think it should be tried to see. Just let him know the odds of being a robust thing are small. Quote
Members chrisash Posted December 25, 2018 Members Report Posted December 25, 2018 Actually in the first post he mentioned upholstery leather to match the seat and have a veg tan inner piece, so no reason it would not last Quote Mi omputer is ot ood at speeling , it's not me
RockyAussie Posted December 26, 2018 Report Posted December 26, 2018 I tend to agree with @Dwight with regards to longevity. All of the bikes I've had that I can remember had a rubber strap to keep the battery snug in place and if I had too I would go with the upholstery leather doubled back to a seam in the middle fully contact glued and probably not stitched along the length. This would at least allow some elasticity to the strap to hold the battery tight. Quote Wild Harry - Australian made leather goodsYouTube Channel Instagram
Members LeatherLegion Posted December 26, 2018 Members Report Posted December 26, 2018 What about a sleeve made out that upholstery leather for the rubber strap ? The strap can "free float" inside that sleeve... looks and the snugness... Quote
Members benlilly1 Posted December 26, 2018 Author Members Report Posted December 26, 2018 He bought this belt and I'm using the buckle and keeper. The drawing is what he wants. Quote
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