Kilt belt blanks

[tpa]

I skive both edges (front and back), then clean the edge up with a wheel I got someplace, and finally dye them with general leather dye. I have made a number of kilt belts over the years, as well as sporran belts and regular trouser belts, and most recently a "fashion" belt for the wee lass.

The problem I have in general is finding single or double prong buckles in 3" width!

Cheers!

Frank

Thank you. Sorry can't help with the buckles, best bet is probably a saddler.

[scotchmaster]

You can often find buckles on ebay...

Thank you. Sorry can't help with the buckles, best bet is probably a saddler.

[frank_a]

Progress before work this a.m.(none of the screws are tight here). Still need to shorten the strap a bit, skive the edges and fit the belt to my 37 year old son, finish the tag end and dye. That will happen tonight. I have another that I have made the tight fold for the buckle that I will work on tonight as well. This next one will get a round buckle, then I'm out of buckles. I should have bought a bunch years ago before they were discontinued. Guess I'll need to make narrower kilt belts...

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[ratspike]

Nice work, and I LOVE that buckle. There's something about the simplicity of making a belt that I really enjoy.

[frank_a]

Thanks Bob. More to come.

Frank

[GrainReaper]

Looking good! You burnish the edges on a wheel? I'm looking to possibly crafting some kilt straps if I can get them to look good and is comparable to buying em price-wise

[frank_a]

I take off the sharp edges of the leather with a beveler (like this: http://www.artbeads.com/tool-0177.ht...FSMV7AodiRQAOg). I do that front and back. Then I burnish the edges on a wheel, and dye away!

I started out making my own belts for the same reason (cost), but would have been better off just buying a couple kilt belts for what I have tied up in all this stuff. On the other hand, I now own it, and enjoy making stuff. I also have a local tailer that is interested in doing consignment for regular jeans and dress belts, so that may bring some welcome income; if it works out!

Frank