new Belt

[abn]

Here's my latest belt recipe:

* 1-1/4" belt blank

* antique nickel-plated, solid brass buckle

* two chicago screws

* Fudge Brown Eco-Flo color

* Fiebing's EdgeKote (Black)

* one coat of Lexol

* three coats of Satin Shene

Mix ingredients, combining with a healthy portion of elbow grease.

p.s. After giving away my last few projects, this one's gonna ride on my waist for a change!

Edited August 22, 2007 by abn

[BruceGibson]

Very nice!

[Guest]

Well done, very classy looking

Dave

[ETW Grumpy]

Very nice. That's the same buckle I have on my 1 1/2" belt.

[abn]

Very nice. That's the same buckle I have on my 1 1/2" belt.

Yeah, I wasn't sure I was going to like the buckle's brushed, antiqued look since I've always used polished buckles, but Tandy didn't give me a choice in 1-1/4" nickel-plated, so I had to try this one out. I kind of like it.

Thanks for all the comments, fellas. Much appreciated.

Regards, -Alex

[pete]

Really nice work---clean.

How did you do the borders-(is that a stitch groover cut or a cut line that you beveled?)

[esantoro]

Here's my latest belt recipe:

* 1-1/4" belt blank

* antique nickel-plated, solid brass buckle

* two chicago screws

* Fudge Brown Eco-Flo color

* Fiebing's EdgeKote (Black)

* one coat of Lexol

* three coats of Satin Shene

Mix ingredients, combining with a healthy portion of elbow grease.

p.s. After giving away my last few projects, this one's gonna ride on my waist for a change!

Great belt. When do you apply the Lexol, before the dye and Satin Shene?

[Roger]

nice clean belt!

i still need to take the time to make one for myself );

[abn]

Really nice work---clean.

How did you do the borders-(is that a stitch groover cut or a cut line that you beveled?)

Pete, thanks for the kind words. The lines were cut with a Craftool Adjustable Groover. They show up nice and dark thanks to the Eco-Flo All-In-One Stain. The All-In-One stuff, unlike the dyes, will highlight grooved lines and stamped tooling.

Great belt. When do you apply the Lexol, before the dye and Satin Shene?

Oh, definitely before. Lexol will lift water-based dyes and stains, so I apply a liberal coat of Lexol before dyeing. If you have to apply Lexol after the dye job has been done, make sure the dye dries overnight and then use a really light touch.

nice clean belt!

i still need to take the time to make one for myself );

Yeah, Beez, I was thinking about you when I mentioned this belt was for me. However, you haven't been a total leatherwork martyr... I think you made yourself a motorcycle seat not too long ago, and a nice one, too!

Thanks again for the comments, -Alex

[Roger]

Yeah, Beez, I was thinking about you when I mentioned this belt was for me. However, you haven't been a total leatherwork martyr... I think you made yourself a motorcycle seat not too long ago, and a nice one, too!

Thanks again for the comments, -Alex

LOL!! very true!

i really need to make myself a couple nice belts. i have purchased a couple of nice buckle sets but just have not taken the next step. i also have to wear a tie a couple days a week and have been gonna make myself a tooled black leather tie