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Simple Leather Belts' prices are too high too! I've been in the market for new belts for a year now, so the glut of hides is good news. Time to stock up for an
by giardini 7y ago
Simple Leather Belts' prices are too high too!
I've been in the market for new belts for a year now, so the glut of hides is good news. Time to stock up for another century!
I've had very good full grain leather belts in the past. Now that I know the market situation I'm going to search for a big (cheap) piece of full-grain cowhide and cut my own damn belts out of it. Belts aren't hi-tech. It isn't as if we're talking about making a 5-nm chip here; more like "cow chip" tech.
I'm in Texas now so there are probably cowhides all over the local flea markets and wholesale shops.
- lyjackal 7y agoThere's more that goes into production than material costs. Seems like a deal compared to crap that will fall into disrepair after a year or two
- giardini 7y agoMost anyone can make a nice good-looking belt. With the material price down to zero, now is a good time to learn: "How to Make a $90 Belt for Only $23": https://www.primermagazine.com/2012/learn/how-to-make-a-90-belt-for-only-23 https://www.primermagazine.com/2012/learn/how-to-make-a-90-b... discusses where to buy leather and tools (that will last the rest of your life) and how to make the belt. Also... "How to make a $100 belt on the cheap": https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/comments/k6uro/how_to_make_a_100_belt_on_the_cheap/ https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/comments/k6uro/ho... where you'll find tips on finishing the leather too.