Shortening a heavy leather belt

[Connaughton]

If I am understanding your question, then I had a similar problem. Took it to my local shoe repair. They took it apart at the buckle and did the work there. This will keep the work hidden, below the tongue, when you wear the belt. It will never be seen. Nor will anyone ever know. Belts cut at the tongue, that which is the visible end when worn, often look odd, especially if you have any tooling or the new cut is a different color from the other edges. But my opinion could be wrong.

[Hachiman]

D'oh!!! Connaughton is right!!! That is a FAR better approach!!



Hachiman

[unixken]

If I am understanding your question, then I had a similar problem. Took it to my local shoe repair. They took it apart at the buckle and did the work there. This will keep the work hidden, below the tongue, when you wear the belt. It will never be seen. Nor will anyone ever know. Belts cut at the tongue, that which is the visible end when worn, often look odd, especially if you have any tooling or the new cut is a different color from the other edges. But my opinion could be wrong.

Isn't it funny how we tend to over-think a problem, and then such a brilliantly simple solution is presented! Excellent idea!

[Nighthawk]

If I am understanding your question, then I had a similar problem. Took it to my local shoe repair. They took it apart at the buckle and did the work there. This will keep the work hidden, below the tongue, when you wear the belt. It will never be seen. Nor will anyone ever know. Belts cut at the tongue, that which is the visible end when worn, often look odd, especially if you have any tooling or the new cut is a different color from the other edges. But my opinion could be wrong.

Don't know why I didn't think of that... That's how we size belts at the faires and festivals. So- cruiser348, I still burnish even that ends that don't get seen. I like the idea that the edges are still moisture sealed. If you're interested, I have a tutorial on FaceBook. It's here if you're interested:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...9169454&type=3