Some information about belts
How our buckles fasten to the belt.
Belt makers: Please see our loop-to-pin measurements at the bottom of this page.
How to adjust the loop if your belt is too thick.
Put tape around the pliar jaws if they are serrated to prevent damaging the silver.
Belts are either full-grain leather (one layer) or laminated (several layers glued or sewn together). A quality full-grain leather belt is the best choice. All our buckles are sized for a double thickness of full grain leather to pass under the loop. See above instructions for how to modify this.
Exotic leathers are usually laminated. Laminated belts also often have filler and can be thicker. Sometimes a very thick laminated belt will not fit under our belt loop.
What width is your belt? All of our belt loops are 1", 1-1/4", or 1-1/2" NOTHING ELSE! (a few extra large buckles may have a 1-3/4" loop). Measure the inside of the belt loop -NO metal, and pick the closest size listed above.
BELT SOURCES
Aspen Sheepskin & Leather
Full grain bridle leather. Hand tooled. Also makes tapered belts, gun holsters, vests, purses, custom leather.
Very high quality belts handmade by Bob Dunn.
Price range $100 and up.
Full grain leather. Somewhat stiff; needs plenty of oiling.
Fantastic designs and colors
Price Range $69 and up
Common Questions about belts:
Q: Can I put my small buckle on a wider belt?
A: Yes, but you will need to purchase a tapered belt. Contact Aspen Sheepskin & Leather.
Q: Can I put my large buckle on a narrower belt?
A: Yes, but it will tilt. You can send your buckle back to us and have a centering pin soldered to the loop which will eliminate tilting.
Belt Makers:
The following are approximate measurements from the loop to the center of the pin:
1" belt
Rectangle 1-7/8"
Scalloped 1-7/8"
Oval 1-1/2"
1-1/4" belt
Rectangle 1-3/4"
Scalloped 1-3/4"
Oval 1-7/16"
Leaf -only 1-1/4"
1-1/2" belt
Rectangle 2"
Scalloped 2"
Oval 2"
Leaf-only 1-1/2"
Semi-square 1-3/4"