Making a Leather Belt with a hidden hook instead of a buckle, Mechanics belt.

Leather belts are one of the most common items made by most leather crafters. This is a style that I have not seen very often. When I first had someone ask for one he called it a Mechanics belt. Said the lack of metal buckle was to avoid scratching the paint on vehicles. I have found that they are also a good option for people who find the buckle uncomfortable on belts because of surgery scars or sensitivities to metals.
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[@kevinorr6880]

I LOVE mine!! It is my CCW belt. I am trying to make it a little thinner in the tab end because appendix carry means it goes off to the side. Great belt.

[@markthetrois420]

I deffo need to look into those hooks

[@bransonsgeneralstore]

Springfield leather calls them mechanic buckles. www.springfieldleather.com/Buckle-Mechanics

[@curley6531]

beautiful belt and workmanship!!! thank you for sharing

[@bransonsgeneralstore]

Thank you!

[@minerblue9641]

Nice belt and design.

[@bransonsgeneralstore]

Thank you!

[@markb3129]

Belt looks awesome!!!✌🏻

[@bransonsgeneralstore]

Thank you!

[@heddaacevedo]

Nice looking belt….❤️❤️❤️

[@bransonsgeneralstore]

Thank you!

[@james2592OldLeatherSmith]

OLD Leather Smith here very very nice. I make special belts out of King Cobra, I also use something very similar but my own design. I also hand sew. It's still a good job. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

[@bransonsgeneralstore]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@meast1431]

What sewing machine and thread size did you use?

[@bransonsgeneralstore]

Cobra class 4 from Leather machines. 346 nylon thread.

[@dsleathercraft]

Wondering where you purchased the buckle. Super nice belt

[@bransonsgeneralstore]

I bought them from @Springfield Leather www.springfieldleather.com/Buckle-Mechanics

[@Fathertyme7333]

Name of the buckle/clip?

[@bransonsgeneralstore]

I buy those from Springfield leather company. They call them Mechanic's buckles. www.springfieldleather.com/Buckle-Mechanics