Members BeltBro Posted February 4, 2021 Members Report Posted February 4, 2021 I’m getting ready to start making belts. I have looked at numerous leathers still have not found exactly what I’m looking for. Money is not as much of a concern as quality. I want a single ply belt in the 9 ounce range that is super smooth on the back, scratch resistant, and won’t crack when bent. What leather do you use? I tried splenda BOM leather; it was everything I wanted except for the fact that it cracked when bent. I feel like there has to be something that meets these qualities. Quote
Members mike02130 Posted February 4, 2021 Members Report Posted February 4, 2021 https://www.buckleguy.com/leather-straps/ Quote @mike02130 Instagram
Members klutes Posted February 4, 2021 Members Report Posted February 4, 2021 English bridle Quote Machines: Adler 69 , Adler 30-7, Adler 467, Cowboy bell skiver, Beilers embossing machine
Members BeltBro Posted February 4, 2021 Author Members Report Posted February 4, 2021 From what tannery? (Unless that’s a trade secret ) I have tried some English bridle, but I haven’t found one with a smooth or soft flesh. They’re all kinda half finished/half strings. Quote
Members mike02130 Posted February 5, 2021 Members Report Posted February 5, 2021 https://www.buckleguy.com/leather-straps/ Have you looked at their English bridle yet? Take your pick. Quote @mike02130 Instagram
Members DustinSmith Posted February 5, 2021 Members Report Posted February 5, 2021 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VHRPGNK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_4TXEXR3Z5E8XQW6TG48J Amazon, believe it or not it is some pretty good leather, heres a pic of the flesh side Quote
Members klutes Posted February 5, 2021 Members Report Posted February 5, 2021 I have used a lot of Weavers English bridle and still like it. But recently switched to WC. WC will take on water for casing the leather better than weavers. I case it for embossing. Plus I typically buy already stained and finished . Part of the reason why one takes on water more than the other. Due to the finishing process I assume. I get sharper embossing imprints on the WC. and no trade secrets for me. Quote Machines: Adler 69 , Adler 30-7, Adler 467, Cowboy bell skiver, Beilers embossing machine
Members Handstitched Posted February 5, 2021 Members Report Posted February 5, 2021 G'Day, English bridle can be incredibly expensive in Oz , so I use 4mm nat veg tan butts and shoulders, and for heavy use 5-5.5mm . Nice to work with , tool , carve etc. HS Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
Members OLESKIVER Posted February 5, 2021 Members Report Posted February 5, 2021 have you looked at herman oaks yet? it all tools nicely, or are you just looking at making just dress belts? just curious. hope this helps. I use 8-9 oz. Quote
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