Where can I buy a handmade leather belt

[firesteelcam]

I had a quality leather belt for many years now, which was bedded in nicely into two size notches depending on the season. I am currently expanded out to the Christmas notch. Unfortunately I got tipped out of my Canadian canoe recently and on my return home my wife placed my belt onto the hot radiator instead of letting the leather dry naturally. By the time I noticed, my leather belt was more dried scab than supple leather, also its shrunk. ....(thats my story and I'm sticking to it)
So can anyone recommend a website or place selling a good quality handmade leather belt, but not too pricey.
Thanks and happy New Year to all
Cam

 

[wanderinstar]

I would say try singteck on here as he gets very good reviews and workmanship is excellent.
Ian.

 

[John Fenna]

Women eh? Tut!, they just don't understand do they! Oh, actually my wife says they do understand - so it must be deliberate eh?
It could be possible to revive your belt by carefully re-oiling it with natural oils such as Olive Calendula (for sensitive skin!) or Neatsfoot oil. Gently massage the oils in using the heat of your hand to gently warm the oils and leather.
It might do the job as I have revived totally dried out harness leather this way in the past.
Good Luck and happy new year!

 

[Rob]

Take a look at Buckfields

I have got all my belts from them over the last few years. If you dont see what you want, just drop them an email or give them a bell. I have had some specials made before when I have wanted something that is not the norm.

Nice people too

 

[alpha_centaur]

You could also try saddlesoap as used on horses bridles, saddles etc. It can work absolute wonders.

 

[OzaawaaMigiziNini]

My grandmother makes them, give me a month or two to get over to her and talk to her and I'll see what she could make up for you. What's your size?

 

[leon-1]

As some of the others have mentioned, you should be able to tevive / restore the belt to a degree by using Oils and the like. Saddle soap is a good one as is Mink Oil (if you can get it).

 

[Eric_Methven]

I'll make one for you if you like. If you send me the original belt, I'll make another one using the original buckle. Let me know by PM if you're interested. It'll cost you £20.

Eric

 

[firesteelcam]

I have tried the saddle soap, and there seems to be a definate improvement, I'm sure I will be able to rescue the belt. However I do like the idea of a new handmade belt....
Thanks for all your help so far.

 

[Pablo]

Try here:

http://www.madeincumbria.co.uk/gallery/fh_wilson.html#beltpouch Very cheap and good quality,

Pablo

 

[Klenchblaize]

The one to save for if you don't work in leather: http://www.holsters.org/belts.htm

Cheers