TLG Belt Interest
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Natural finish as per your sample for me Todd, and agree with (the other) Simon about the thickness.
These belts are going to be SWEET
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I will take the rightmost stain. So I'm: Brass/Brown thus far.
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just stumbled into this thread. cool project & great support from the forum folks. just hit the notify button so I can stay up to date & see how this pans out.
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2nd stain from the left looks good to me Todd.
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Soon just got word on delivery of the hide and hardware.
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Ok it is time to get organised, I have made up myself a spreadsheet. All the private info will stay private and you can pm me the info you prefer.
The info I need is:
- User name
- Name (will stay private if you wish)
- Hardware (I have them all besides Nerkg)
- Finish (Raw (not pictured but same as sample), Obenauf’s LP, Mink Oil, Brown Stain)
To show the different colours (L-R)
1. worn untreated for 2 months then light coat of mink oil. (also different leather)
2. 2 coats of mink oil then 2 coats of Obenaufs HP as i thought being a dog collar it needs some love.
3. 2 coats of mink oil
4. 2 coats of brown stain then mink oil
I will do some more testing with the Obenaufs on its own, you can also buy raw and do what ever you like. If you leave it raw you can tan it in the sun for a few day or let it age like denim. Let me know if you want to see something.
- Size (You need to measure from the belt buckle to the hole you use on your belt now, these belts will have 5 holes the middle being the one that fits. sorry bad phone photos)
- Keeper style (split, or a normal one)
- Address (will stay private if you wish)
- Payment
Any questions ask me as I am learning too.
Now payment options, anyone have any other ideas than paypal? I have a UK and AUS bank account.
i dont know how to put the spread sheet up, help!
Any ideas, suggestions on the spreadsheet please let me know your help is appreciated. Cheers
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I say we use Google Docs for the spreadsheet. That way we can enter info directly with no requirements for software to do so.
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I say we use Google Docs for the spreadsheet. That way we can enter info directly with no requirements for software to do so.
Will people be happy to share all those details
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That was my thought. Would publish hardware and colour choice for group info but keep personal details off the web. ?
I just put the spreadsheet up as I know there are some smart cookies here that could give me some tips. -
Todd - I'm going to switch to option 3 (two coats of mink oil) on the finish. Like the split style keeper.
Will pm now with all relevant delivery/payment info - would prefer it not to made public, ta
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Ok i have been away from the internet for a few days, i will do an update tomorrow with every thing. I have the leather sitting in my room ready to cut.
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What do i say, i unpacked the leather looks thick, nice grain oh what is all those deep marks, cracks and scuffs!! The hide is no good and i will have to send it back, i am sorry for the delay. I will speak to the supplier and see if he can hand pick a good one or go to another suppler altogether.
Why are things not easy?
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Agree completely.
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+1!
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Depending what happenes in the next week i may have to put a hold on the belts as i am moving back to AUS and dont want the stress of an important dead line and trying to enjoy the UK summer. I have already found an Australian suppler that can deliver what we want.
If anyone whats to pull out if i use Australian insted of UK leather i fully understand so just drop me a pm if i have to go that way. Sorry for the set back and thank you for the support!
