Rockoboy Report post Posted December 25, 2018 I made a belt for my son for Christmas. Vegtan about 3.0mm thick X 25mm wide, neatsfoot oil then several coats of mahogany antique to get the colour I wanted then finished with Tan Kote, buckle is a Western set from Birdsall Leather. Note to self: Do not apply ANYTHING with lambswool, unless the shag-pile look is the aim! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimi Report post Posted December 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Rockoboy said: Note to self: Do not apply ANYTHING with lambswool, unless the shag-pile look is the aim! Unless you put it in a cloth? I used to do this for french polishing. I would wash the wool, then tease it out until fluffy and put it into a old white t-shirt. you dip it or dampen it then you put it in the t-shirt making a ball and apply it that way. you only get the hairs on your finger tips form dipping. Well done Brian, looking good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post Posted December 25, 2018 2 hours ago, jimi said: you only get the hairs on your finger tips form dipping. Thanx for that tip jimi. Something I never considered. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted December 25, 2018 Looks like it all worked out @Rockoboy, nice belt! I hope your son likes it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post Posted December 25, 2018 He's a good kid, so I reckon he will say its OK, even if he doesn't like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsbagger Report post Posted December 25, 2018 Look real nice. I love the Mahogany. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JazzBass Report post Posted December 25, 2018 Nice job- He'll love it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post Posted December 25, 2018 Thanx guys. Not as clean and tidy as some I see here, but it is what it is, and it should last him until he out grows it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noobleather Report post Posted December 25, 2018 Top work,a nice strong looking belt there. Should last a few years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted December 26, 2018 I bet he just loves it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted December 26, 2018 Nice effort and the colouring looks good as well. Merry Christmas to you all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScoobyNewbie Report post Posted December 26, 2018 How could he not love it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seansun Report post Posted January 6, 2019 Nice looking belt. I hope he loved it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post Posted January 13, 2019 He did like it, or so he said, but the microscope kit was better! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
