Accurate Jango Girth Belt?

AK Edge

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Hey guys...I was just wondering what most of you are doing for girth belts these days? I know there was one guy making them a few months back, but then his account got suspended for re-casting or something?

Girth is one of the last pieces I need to finish off my suit. I've currently got orders in with the masters...Bobamaker, Cruzer, Reinone, and Dark-Side. I'm really looking for a high quality belt...up to the standards of these gentlemen.

Any tips?
 
Good luck. Cruzer and I have exchanged PMs on this off and on. The real problem is that there just doesn't seem to be a good supplier of accurate bolo lately.

Cruzer was talking about maybe making some himself, but so far that's the latest I've heard.

If anyone's got any bright ideas on where we can find the right bolo, we might be able to get these going again.

I plan to make mine myself, but as of yet have not found a supplier.
 
Hey guys, just a heads up but the bfnt cord is a lower quality because the central cord can be seen throught the braid. It's good as an economical alternative or as a last resort.

The cord JDFett was able to obtain makes a nice belt, however the dimensions of the lacing were different from the screen used belt. If another source cannot be found, then I'd say this would be our best option.

In the near future I'm also going to need to make a few belts for friends. If you'd like I can check with my India supplier that we have placed two mass orders with in the past. But keep in mind part of me hates dealing with them because it's always a shot in the dark when it comes to the final product we receive.:facepalm But we did get acceptible material both times. They do have a minimum order of 300 yards, so we'd need enough interest for 25 yard rolls each. I can use 5 rolls and can probably purchase more to tuck away.

Let me know what you think.
 
I will need one as well, so count me in.

Sorry if this is a newbiequestion that has already be answered, but what was the original belt? It looks a bit like a belt that keeps the saddle on a horse :)
 
I will need one as well, so count me in.

Sorry if this is a newbiequestion that has already be answered, but what was the original belt? It looks a bit like a belt that keeps the saddle on a horse :)
Jango's girth belt is similar, but instead is made of strands of round braided leather glued down to a leather backing. Here's an up-close pic of the original belt.

A few days ago I emailed my previous contact from KS Exports (http://www.buttonsfromindia.com/) and she is willing to work with us once more. I've requested samples and prices, so I'll keep everyone up to date as information comes in. At some point I'll start an interest thread with an order list if this looks like it's going to move forward.(y)

Cheers,
Cruzer

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Cool, thanks Cruz! I really didn't mean for this to become work for you! It wasn't part of a diabolical plan after sending you that PM asking about a girth belt....I swear! O=)


:cheersCheers Cruz!
 
[AK]Edge;396021 said:
Cool, thanks Cruz! I really didn't mean for this to become work for you! It wasn't part of a diabolical plan after sending you that PM asking about a girth belt....I swear! O=)


:cheersCheers Cruz!

Nah, it's fine. We all need girthbelt material so it's a win/win situation for everyone...as long as the supplier comes through.:facepalm I would just prefer not dealing with an overseas business because there's less control over the situation if things go wrong.

I've sent the sales rep a high res. pic of the original girthbelt, given her my dimensions again (4 ply, .25" diameter, 25 yd. individual rolls), and quality standards (stained reddish brown, not painted, staggered splices). She said she'd send out the samples to choose from as soon as possible, and I asked her for three prices quotes for a 300, 400, and 500 yard order.

Here's hoping for the best!(y)
 
looks good , ill prob like to get some , hopeing to get them in 2 colors black and the brown the one used for jango
 
What a guy!(y):D
Cruzer, you're out doing yourself again.
I'm sure these will be awesome as well...(y)
Count me in if you decide to do a run bro.
 
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