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Post by jedi12 on May 13, 2006 20:47:23 GMT -5
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Post by Ldi-Ovef Te_Azi on May 14, 2006 0:25:12 GMT -5
not bad, did you make it yourself, or did you have a friend or something work on it
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Post by Xana on May 14, 2006 0:30:29 GMT -5
Nice!!
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Post by Tobbok Nassias on May 14, 2006 1:04:45 GMT -5
Very cool
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Post by jedi12 on May 14, 2006 20:53:43 GMT -5
made it myself and I am now making and selling them
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Post by rebelscum on May 14, 2006 21:03:08 GMT -5
Nice job. I like the grooves on the main belt.
I would recommend slicking the edges of all the leather pieces. That gives everything a more professional appearance (IMHO).
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Post by Nova Darklighter on May 14, 2006 22:30:41 GMT -5
Jaryk, really nice job, that looks great!
Rebelscum,What is the meaning of the term slicking? How is it done? I'm thinking of giving belt making a try myself.
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Post by Ky-Wan Zann on May 15, 2006 3:51:04 GMT -5
Looks pretty sweet
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Post by rebelscum on May 15, 2006 6:10:50 GMT -5
Nova - Slicking is a process that compresses the fibers on the edge of the belt to make them smooth. It's easy an it only takes a few minutes. Here's how it's done. 1) Use a beveler to trim the edges of the leather. 2) Moisten the edge of the leather with a sponge. 3) Using a circle edge slicker or a bone folder, rub the edge of the leather until the fibers look smooth and shiny. 4) Dye the edges, if desired. If you need more information about the tools I mentioned, see the Tandy website at www.tandyleather.com I hope this helps. |
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Post by JB on May 15, 2006 12:40:34 GMT -5
Great looking belt!
It looks like it could use a couple sets of studs near the buckle though. So it doesn't sag as much
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Post by jedi12 on May 15, 2006 18:05:58 GMT -5
thjanks everyone
I will take your advise rebelscum
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Post by Nova Darklighter on May 17, 2006 22:57:52 GMT -5
Thanks too, I've never been into leather work, so, I'm going to need to ask questions and get some new tools I guess.
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