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Title: Upgrade/resize a belt
Post by: David-Audrey on March 01, 2016, 04:51:22 PM
Have belt I love that mysteriously has shrunk over the years.

Anyone have ability and interest in working on it for barter of some kind?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Upgrade/resize a belt
Post by: TWP on March 02, 2016, 09:31:41 AM
RE belt shrinkage:
the "cure" is to begin a serious program of short walks, followed by short hikes, then adding a backpack, increasing the backpack weight, then progressing to, for instance, overnight hikes to a Lake Tahoe bugout location etc.,  Somewhere during this time, the belt will give up and relax to it's original length and your problem will be solved.

Of course, you could also go to the local Tandy leather store (I think they are still in Reno) and buy an oval leather punch.  I think these are available online also, but I haven't searched.  They are a good tool to have in the prepper tool chest.
Title: Re: Upgrade/resize a belt
Post by: David-Audrey on March 02, 2016, 11:55:09 AM
Thanks for your cure. I have decided to start implementing your cure, however, in the meantime Todd has agreed to barter with me on a short term fix lengthening the belt.
Title: Re: Upgrade/resize a belt
Post by: Rose on March 02, 2016, 01:17:25 PM
I wish I could 'thumbs up' your post, TWP. I think I should try that cure too, for all my jeans that have mysteriously shrunk over the holidays. ;)
Title: Re: Upgrade/resize a belt
Post by: Ken K7KBJ on March 02, 2016, 04:53:20 PM
I wish I could 'thumbs up' your post, TWP. I think I should try that cure too, for all my jeans that have mysteriously shrunk over the holidays. ;)

Now you can use the Like button in the Barter Board.
Go hog wild !!!
Title: Re: Upgrade/resize a belt
Post by: David-Audrey on March 02, 2016, 05:22:14 PM
Thanks Todd & Everyone.

Todd has agreed to help me on a barter basis.

Still going for the cure.

David
Title: Re: Upgrade/resize a belt
Post by: TWP on March 03, 2016, 09:25:45 AM
Perhaps Todd would consider giving a demo of his technique at a future meeting or campout?
That sounds like good skill to have, just in case...

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Todd has agreed to help me on a barter basis.
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Title: Re: Upgrade/resize a belt
Post by: Tmac on March 03, 2016, 08:14:13 PM
I can rebuild it, I have the tools, know how, and the technology.
Title: Re: Upgrade/resize a belt
Post by: Jerry D Young on March 04, 2016, 04:49:50 PM
Wow! A six million dollar leatherworker!

Title: Re: Upgrade/resize a belt
Post by: Tmac on March 04, 2016, 07:14:40 PM
Jerry,

You remain one of the coolest people I know.