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I'm after a really good leather belt suitable for hanging all the usual stuff from (pouch, knife, monocular, camera) an also holding up trousers ;)
Any suggestions - or ideas on prices from you fine leather workers.
Thanks,
Tim
singtech :D thats where i got mine and i was not dissapointed
leon
Can't find contact details for singtech on the users list. Any ideas? Thanks
Dougster
31-05-2007, 22:11
Singteck
he's the best
although saying that Rapidboy is incredible.
If they are busy, drop me a line. I'm not quite in Sings league.......
Squidders
31-05-2007, 22:16
Very odd for me but I got the woodlore one and I love it... I have even abseiled 60 feet using it... scary as hell but it didn't seem to mind. expensive but good
figuered it - though for some reason he's not showing in the members list. Strange...
Dougster
31-05-2007, 22:27
There are still quirks, and if you are looking at the list at the bottom, that's who is on now.
PM him, he's a very nice, helpful chap. Faultless work too.
I have even abseiled 60 feet using it...
sounds like youv'e got a similar waist to mine :D
I'm after a really good leather belt suitable for hanging all the usual stuff from (pouch, knife, monocular, camera) an also holding up trousers ;)
Any suggestions - or ideas on prices from you fine leather workers.
Thanks,
Tim
When will people learn:D.
Buying belts is an expensive thing, belt straps are normally only 3mm. If you want a good thick belt buy the bits from LePrevo and make one, it'll work out cheaper and you get exactly what you want.
I have made a number of basic belts with bits from them and depending on how you want to make it (stitched or riveted) it can be very quick to do.
Dr Onion
01-06-2007, 08:34
Was given a Woodlore belt last year - been using it almost every day and I can't say I have been disappointed. One of the best belts I've ever owned!
Dr O
I picked one of these up recently, a steal at a tenner:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270112529615
It is better in the flesh so to speak, might be worth mailing them to see if they have any more.
Miggers
Try to find a British army leather belt wit brass buckle. I use this, actually very beautiful, belt for years now and it has a great stiffness.
rancid badger
01-06-2007, 10:39
When will people learn:D.
Buying belts is an expensive thing, belt straps are normally only 3mm. If you want a good thick belt buy the bits from LePrevo and make one, it'll work out cheaper and you get exactly what you want.
I have made a number of basic belts with bits from them and depending on how you want to make it (stitched or riveted) it can be very quick to do.
As above, Why not have a go yourself? just to dabble you'll need:
an awl, thread,needles, bit of beeswax, a suitable buckle and a belt strap. You can get the lot from Le Prevo, I cant remember exact prices but an awl's only a couple of quid, needles £1;50 for 25, wax 80p, thread another couple of quid, buckles from about £1;75 to £3;00 depending on style and size and they will cut you a strap to match the buckle any thickness you like. the only other thing is whether to dye it, leave it natural or buy pre dyed strap. I'm really just guessing but I think you could get everything you need for well under £20, not counting postage.
if you get stuck with anything you can always ask on here or pm.
go on, you know you want to really!;)
I really am a great believer in trying to encourage people to widen their skills base and knowledge. To be honest, for me, that is one of the fundamentals of what people call 'Bushcraft'
knid regards R.B.
I've made a note of the list and am going to have a go. I'll let you all know how I get on. Won't try for a few weeks, though. Busy with other stuff.
Thanks.
Inspired by the rancid badger I'm going to have a go at this. Who knows I may do a good job and not make myslelf bleed that much ;). I'll let you all know how I do.
i got one as a pressie from Survival school here: http://www.survivalschool.co.uk/acatalog/Leather_Goods.html
Its the havanna one i think. Very well made and going strong.
Bit expensive though.