2.5" belt for Workman's Utilikilt

[alikws]

An army surplus store has 'us pistol belts' in colors that work well with a utilikilt, and the width is perfect.

[Gingerpose]

I've certainly got some great suggestions here today! I work near a few workwear stores, and pass near an army surplus store on the way home, so I should have something suitable soon.

Thanks for the ideas folks,


Ainslie

[Raphael]

Like where they sell whips and chains and latex suits????? Why did you even know where it was?

You got that right, James. They sell that kind of things and more. I know where the shop was because I was a regular there.

[James MacMillan]

You got that right, James. They sell that kind of things and more. I know where the shop was because I was a regular there.

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[GG]

I had the same problem, couldn’t find a 2.5 in black belt anywhere. Therefore I went to a DIY-shop specialized in leather goods and had them cut me a 2.5” leather strap. Bought a buckle and some “screws” to hold it together and tonight I have made it.

Cost: Equalizing $ 42.

Greg

[Gingerpose]

Now obtained, from an army surplus store in Aberdeen. £3, now that's a bargain. Green webbing, nicely faded/aged. Buckle is brass, I think. It's obviously been in storage for some time prior to the shop acquiring the stock, as it does have a somewhat musty odour. However, the fabric is sound, the buckle will polish up nicely with a bit of effort.
I might even post a photo of it, once it's cleaned to my satisfaction.

Cheers for all the suggestions received!

Ainslie

[Gingerpose]

well, it took much longer to get the belt in serviceable condition than I had thought. The buckle and clips were straighforward enough, simply rubbed at them with a Brillo pad until they shone up a treat. The webbing belt though, that was a chore!

Firstly washed it in the machine, regular wash about 40 degrees. No better. Next I rubbed the belt fabric with a lemon, working it in quite hard, left it out on the line like this to let it work in. Once it had dried, washed again. Still no better. Bugger this, I thought! Almost gave up and binned it, thinking as it only cost £3, might as well just buy another. However, I spoke to a friend who gave me some Borax powder, she swears by this as a cleaner. Mixed it in equal amounts with bicarbonate of soda, then added juice of a lemon, topped up with just enough water to cover the belt, which I placed in a lidded plastic container. Left overnight, washed in the machine next day, line dried then left in airing cupboard overnight.
Result? Odour free belt!

I'll get some pics up soon as I fathom how!


Ainslie

[turpin]

YOW!. that is a lot of work for a surplus belt. I hope it serves you well, Ainslie. Welcome to X-Marks The Scot from Rosewll Georgia.

[Gingerpose]

Here is the url for my picasa album, with a couple of pics of the belt on my workman's.

http://picasaweb.google.com/Ainslie..../GingerKiltage

more will be uploaded as I can find the motivation and time!