Heavyweight Denim Championships 2013-2015 - Official Thread

[Megatron1505]

• Bridle leather is top quality, labour intensively treated and dyed leather.
• Italian Shoulder is a slightly thinner, top cut of Italian leather.
• Natural Russet is a completely untreated piece of English leather, for the owner to tan or treat as they please.

Cannot comment on whether 2" is too big for loops, as loops are not standard amongst brands, if it helps I am going with a 1.5" black bridle leather belt, with brass and mazak buckle.

[fanya]

Thanks for the leather explanation.

Currently wearing Iron Hearts, will be wearing MBBs, which is what the belt will be for.  I suppose there is no chance of a 1 3/4 option? I think the IHs will be able to take the 2, might just chance it.  Thanks again

[Megatron1505]

No problem, and if you want a 1.75" belt I will ask the question 

[summ3rhays]

@Megatron1505:

No problem, and if you want a 1.75" belt I will ask the question 

+1 for the 1.75" belt.  I was going to ask as well but was beaten to the punch.

[fanya]

@Megatron1505:

No problem, and if you want a 1.75" belt I will ask the question 

You da man :h5:

[xtcclassic]

My LGC bridle leather belts are 1.75" and are a pretty tight squeeze with most of my jeans. I guess I'll look at my competition pair to see if it will accommodate a 2" belt, because that would be pretty sweet. Otherwise I'd be interested in a 1.75" option as well.

Will the buckles be stitched on or will he use snaps?

[Chris]

Snaps (good) or Chicago screws (better) are the only way to go, in my opinion.  I hate stitched on buckles.

[seawolf]

Agreed!

[xtcclassic]

Chicago screws are the way to go IMHO.

[Megatron1505]

I believe the buckle is attached using snaps/ rivets. I have no idea what a Chicago screw is, or if they are even used in English leather work.

[Megatron1505]

Here are some pictures of belts from the same manufacturer.

[joesaintjohn]

Oooo Daddy Likey

[wunnaz]

niceeeeeeee….!
can't wait to wear with MBB...!!!

+1 for the 1.75" belt.

[summ3rhays]

Those are some righteous belts.

[Giles]

I am pretty sure 2" is too wide for IH (if not, most jeans).  The IHB-01 and 02 are a tight fit at 1.5" wide, the IHB-03 is super tight at 1.7"

[RP]

@Megatron1505:

I have no idea what a Chicago screw is.

I'm sure that some of the Chicago Forum members could arrange for this to be performed on you…

[Megatron1505]

I also think that 2" would be too wide for most jeans, but I was asked if it could be an option. Also in total agreement that 1.5" is the way to go with a belt.

[Megatron1505]

@RP:

@Megatron1505:

I have no idea what a Chicago screw is.

I'm sure that some of the Chicago Forum members could arrange for this to be performed on you…

Not sure this would be a good thing 

[Giles]

@Megatron1505:

I also think that 2" would be too wide for most jeans, but I was asked if it could be an option. Also in total agreement that 1.5" is the way to go with a belt.

@RP:

@Megatron1505:

I have no idea what a Chicago screw is.

I'm sure that some of the Chicago Forum members could arrange for this to be performed on you…

And this is the boring version…

[zwer]

Don't Chicago screws have a tendency to come undone? It could just be my experience. Also, I've always been too lazy to buy some Loctite.