WayneG Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) Been meaning to do some wood belt buckles. This is the first one, was thinking of scrolling some design in the corners but wanted first to see one without scrolling as the assembly on the back prohibits scrolling in the centre/bulk of the buckle. This is bullet wood, maple, oak, acacia and a sliver of ash. This is likely a bit too thick but will wear it tomorrow and see Edited September 22, 2017 by WayneG lawson56, MTCowpoke22 and Lucky2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Wayne what a great idea. I would have never thought of doing that. Please post a picture of the back side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Interesting idea. Never thought about it . Keep us posted as to the outcome please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted September 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 ha ha, realize I posted this in the wrong thread. feel free to move it Mods.... thanks fella's its been on my to do list for months....its a great way to use up scraps... Will post a pic of the back when my phone charges up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted September 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Here are pics of the buckle assembly. I got mine from a local leather supply store. Can get better quality and lower prices with bulk orders on line but I will do a few of these first....I guess i may try need take a selfie of my mid section tomorrow... barb.j.enders, OCtoolguy and bobscroll 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Now that is Pretty Darn Cool.Awesome job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrowning Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 That is such a cool idea. Let us know how it feels wearing it. It looks like you rounded over the edges a little bit? Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 11 hours ago, WayneG said: Here are pics of the buckle assembly. I got mine from a local leather supply store. Can get better quality and lower prices with bulk orders on line but I will do a few of these first....I guess i may try need take a selfie of my mid section tomorrow... Thanks Wayne for the picture. Those would make some great Christmas presents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted September 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 1 hour ago, jbrowning said: That is such a cool idea. Let us know how it feels wearing it. It looks like you rounded over the edges a little bit? Jim Ya slightly rounded edges. It actually feels good wearing it. I think I will make the next one a bit thinner and like a quarter inch shorter. Much lighter than the buckle I had with this belt originally. That was a stainless steel Nixon buckle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunkthekid Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Really cool idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1939 Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) Here they show a price each. Haven't looked in a store for a belt that would snap onto it. My guess is that would be a problem. Would be neat to have your name on one & a seasonal theme on others. https://www.tandyleather.com/en/product/oval-buckle-blank jerry Edited September 22, 2017 by jerry1939 Added a sentance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 18 minutes ago, jerry1939 said: Here they show a price each. Haven't looked in a store for a belt that would snap onto it. My guess is that would be a problem. Would be neat to have your name on one & a seasonal theme on others. https://www.tandyleather.com/en/product/oval-buckle-blank jerry If you click on the size, select the size you want, a window tell you the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1939 Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Belt with removable buckle. They show black & brown in different lengths. $12.95 (plus shipping??) https://www.walmart.com/ip/CTM-174-Size-38-Mens-Leather-1-3-8-Inch-Removable-Buckle-Bridle-Belt-Black/47729322 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WayneG Posted September 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Here is another one that I have just done, bullet wood, merbau, acacia, Japanese cherry, oak and Honduran mahogany crossing all of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Nice combination of woods. I suggest you consider shaping the buckles to better fit the human form. Here's one I made years ago. Note the curvature and soft edges. I tried a couple carving an initial into the wood, but my skills never met what was in my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted September 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 1 hour ago, oldhudson said: Nice combination of woods. I suggest you consider shaping the buckles to better fit the human form. Here's one I made years ago. Note the curvature and soft edges. I tried a couple carving an initial into the wood, but my skills never met what was in my mind. ya I was thinking of doing that bevelling but you know when I wore the original yesterday I did not feel that was needed if I shortened the buckle by a quarter inch or so...Will see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 What a neat idea, Wayne. A great way to use scraps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE_M Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 It's a nice idea but if they're for sale you might consider a different style screw - something that sits flush like a panhead or round. Or maybe put a chamfer around the edge of the hole in the metal belt part, if it's thick enough, so that the taper-head sits flush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1939 Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Because of Religious reasons (I'm a Devout Cheapskate), I went to WalMart.com and searched "men's leather belts". They have what's called "automatic" & "ratchet" buckles. Will look what is in the store or possibly order one. Sand the buckle rough and apply wood directly to the buckle with construction adhesive (I like Liquid Nails). Thinking of trying 2 layers of plywood with a scrolled name & a backer. Would need to sand a curve in the backer to match the buckle. I would respectively request that you not inquire how many times I've had a bright idea that failed. jerry Phantom Scroller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted September 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Cut the length down a bit, thinned out out some and applied the buckle with CA glue, purple insra cure. Send to be holding well. Will see how it does after a week. Cut some other buckles waiting for curing sucks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimmerstutzen Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 (edited) Totally forgot about belt buckles. Saw one years ago that had been scrolled and carved out of s flat piece of fallow deer antler. till it was polished and finished, it looked like ivory. Good job! Edited September 23, 2017 by zimmerstutzen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Made a few more, one rounded somewhat. These are fun! bobscroll, Phantom Scroller and Birchbark 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 On 9/23/2017 at 4:38 PM, jerry1939 said: Because of Religious reasons (I'm a Devout Cheapskate), I went to WalMart.com and searched "men's leather belts". They have what's called "automatic" & "ratchet" buckles. Will look what is in the store or possibly order one. Sand the buckle rough and apply wood directly to the buckle with construction adhesive (I like Liquid Nails). Thinking of trying 2 layers of plywood with a scrolled name & a backer. Would need to sand a curve in the backer to match the buckle. I would respectively request that you not inquire how many times I've had a bright idea that failed. jerry Because of Religious reasons (I'm a Devout Cheapskate) Jerry that is funny. I got a good laugh out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1939 Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 I once knew a guy that would say, "It's a good thing we DON'T all think alike, otherwise every guy would be chasing after the same woman". I don't want anything as large as the original posting. Thanks to Wayne's idea, I went to Wally World and bought a narrow, ratchet type belt. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mens-Ratchet-Color-Belt-Automatic-Buckle-Genuine-Leather-belt/245605073 WalMart # 1472. Here is my revised plan. Today I took a 1/8" BB ply and sandwiched it between 2 sacrifice boards. Cut the piece shown, 1/16" higher than the belt buckle and oversize length. Cut the vertical lines between each letter. Quit for the day because of Iowa heat. When I laid 2 pieces on the buckle, there was less of a gap than I expected. Tomorrow I will bevel 1 side of 1 piece, put a wax paper on the buckle, clamp and glue 2 pieces together. When that cures, repeat the process. That will take a long time. When the curved wood is done, sand both glue joints, inside & outside. It may very well end up in the trash at this point. If not, cut the width as needed. Next, cut narrow pieces for the 4 sides (Think ""picture frame"). Let it extend above the letters slightly (The way the fronts of kitchen cabinets are built). There will be no backer, because the cuts for the letters are so narrow. Will scuff up the buckle with a file and possibly use epoxy to attach it. IF I succeed, there won't be a status report for a long time. If I fail and give up along the, will let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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