Members JazzBass Posted January 23, 2019 Members Report Posted January 23, 2019 After having made quite a few dress/casual belts, I find that I have a bunch of 1" and 1.25" straps of English Bridle from both W&C and H.O. Having started out at 60-70 inches, the "scrap" is too short (20-25" or so) for anything but a kid's belt. (not sure I'd buy an $80 belt for a kid who will grow out of it in no time) Any suggestions? This stuff is just too nice to just relegate it to "scrap". Suggestions don't necessarily have to be a finished product, per se - I'd be happy to use them for some sort of useful practice, if nothing else. Quote Christopher J. Gordanhttps://www.youtube.com/user/ChrisGordan
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted January 23, 2019 Contributing Member Report Posted January 23, 2019 Long as they match, they'll be fine for "billets" on ranger belts. Or bracelets. Or one end of a gun sling (rivet or lace together). Or bag straps - either one piece, or join them with an 'O' ring or square 'D'. Or strap retainers on cases (cross the strap to tie in place). Or ... Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
bermudahwin Posted January 23, 2019 Report Posted January 23, 2019 Right length fo some "exotic" pieces, I'd guess, but there may be issues with finish, etc etc, I am a no-nothing in this area. H Quote No longer following it.
Members JazzBass Posted January 23, 2019 Author Members Report Posted January 23, 2019 15 minutes ago, JLSleather said: Long as they match, they'll be fine for "billets" on ranger belts. Or bracelets. Or one end of a gun sling (rivet or lace together). Or bag straps - either one piece, or join them with an 'O' ring or square 'D'. Or strap retainers on cases (cross the strap to tie in place). Or ... Ah...hadn't thought of billets. If they were unfinished veg, bracelets would have been my first choice since it could be stamped/tooled. I'm not set up for hot stamping for names etc. Do folks actually want plain black bracelets? (I know nothing about the "kinky" side of leather. LOL!) Sling ends/Strap retainers...good suggestions. Thanks. Quote Christopher J. Gordanhttps://www.youtube.com/user/ChrisGordan
bermudahwin Posted January 23, 2019 Report Posted January 23, 2019 Would you be able to use some for keepers for future belts? Quote No longer following it.
Members DJole Posted January 23, 2019 Members Report Posted January 23, 2019 dog collars? Quote \D. Jole \ --> <http://djole.altervista.org/djole/Publications/Leather/Lindex.htm>
Members Tugadude Posted January 23, 2019 Members Report Posted January 23, 2019 +1 on dog collars or cat collars. Key fobs, sure. How about watch straps? Another thing they might work for is an adjustable belt such as those offered by Colonel Littleton. I'm not suggesting a direct copy, but his adjustable belt is pretty cool the way it works. Essentially it is made of several pieces of leather and the buckle stays in the same hole regardless of you gaining or losing weight. There is a 2-prong hook that fastens on the side that provides 8" of adjustability. Quote
Members nrk Posted January 23, 2019 Members Report Posted January 23, 2019 collars, handles etc Quote
RockyAussie Posted January 23, 2019 Report Posted January 23, 2019 4 hours ago, JazzBass said: After having made quite a few dress/casual belts, I find that I have a bunch of 1" and 1.25" straps of English Bridle from both W&C and H.O. Having started out at 60-70 inches, the "scrap" is too short (20-25" or so) for anything but a kid's belt. (not sure I'd buy an $80 belt for a kid who will grow out of it in no time) Any suggestions? This stuff is just too nice to just relegate it to "scrap". Suggestions don't necessarily have to be a finished product, per se - I'd be happy to use them for some sort of useful practice, if nothing else. If you have a press of some type you just keep making use of the shorter bits ...depending on the value of material used somewhat. Don't have much problem getting the tongue holes in the right place with this method either. Quote Wild Harry - Australian made leather goodsYouTube Channel Instagram
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