rimfire4969 Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) My cartridge belt has started to come apart (see photos below), not surprised really I got it from my mum & dad for my 18th birthday so a few years short of 30 years ago and it means a lot to me. Can anyone help me out and put the thing back together. I will gladly pay your time, Materials and the postage each way. Edited November 13, 2015 by rimfire4969 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 I used to do leather stitching when I was a lad, my dad who was a master cobbler and often made leather goods, used to make leather wallets and I helped with hand stitching them up. Fraid I couldnt help now too long a time passed, try a saddler or if you have an old fashioned cobblers / shoe repairers they should be able to do a pro job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Sail makers needle (Curved). Need Strong Fingers, but take your time, and if really stuck, use pliers gently.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-B-T Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Just google leather stitching, should be fairly easy as holes are already in place just need correct needle and thread and proceedure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Just google leather stitching, should be fairly easy as holes are already in place just need correct needle and thread and proceedure You will need 2 ball point needles and some waxed cotton (or nylon) thread to it properly, once the holes are in it is not difficult. However a saddler would be your best option, which should not be that much of a problem in a rural area. I would offer but a bit tight for time at the moment and the postage costs would up the price a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malmick Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 DIY as above or you could send mel b3 a pm, his wife does some great leather work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 DIY as above or you could send mel b3 a pm, his wife does some great leather work. if you want my good lady to sort it out , just post it up to us and shell take care of it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted November 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 if you want my good lady to sort it out , just post it up to us and shell take care of it for you. That is great. I will send you a pm. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 if you want my good lady to sort it out , just post it up to us and shell take care of it for you. I have just received my cartridge belt back from Mel, his good lady has done a fantastic job on it and would not accept any money and posted back the cash I sent with it. This money will now be going to charity. Thank you both again. PW greats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Youre more than welcome, its nice to help out wherever possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.R.P. Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Mel,you and your better half are two kind people. Regards A.R.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Mel,you and your better half are two kind people. Regards A.R.P. +1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 thankyou for the kind words gents , youre all pretty generous too as i recall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malmick Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 kudos to you and the good lady mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Youre more than welcome, its nice to help out wherever possible. PW at it's very best. A big well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Mel and Lin are really good people. I owe that bloke and his missus so many favours it's getting ridiculous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Just remember your gimp suit next time youre over this way lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airarms Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Fair play to you Mel .diamond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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