thinxs Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Hi Anybody got a tip on how to tighten up my leather cartridge belt? Not on me before any smart Alex gets that in, I mean on the cartridges as they are starting to drop out if the belt turns over when not in use. I think I heard somewhere about soaking it in water. If so hot or cold and for how long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 That is the main problem with cartridge belts. A friend of mine "refreshes" his by filling the loops with empty cartridge cases and soaking it for a few days in a bowl of cold water. He claims the loops tighten to the shape of the cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 That is the main problem with cartridge belts.A friend of mine "refreshes" his by filling the loops with empty cartridge cases and soaking it for a few days in a bowl of cold water. He claims the loops tighten to the shape of the cartridges. Depends on leather type - oak tanned just get more plastic and turns hard when it dries - Chrome taned it has no effect. The only leather that "shrinks" after wetting is rawhide. In truth, once the jleather has steched there is "tap all" you can do about it. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackthorn Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 try water, as i Se it its closed face on one side , open on the other, should shrink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusk2dawn Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 That is the main problem with cartridge belts.A friend of mine "refreshes" his by filling the loops with empty cartridge cases and soaking it for a few days in a bowl of cold water. He claims the loops tighten to the shape of the cartridges. I have to do this from time to time and it does work, remove it from the water as soon as its soaked, I,ve not left it in there for more than a few hours though. Rgds D2D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusk2dawn Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Hi Anybody got a tip on how to tighten up my leather cartridge belt? Not on me before any smart Alex gets that in, I mean on the cartridges as they are starting to drop out if the belt turns over when not in use. I think I heard somewhere about soaking it in water. If so hot or cold and for how long? What does it matter if they drop out when upside down, your not doing cartwheels and handstands everytime you hit a pigeon are you?? Rgds D2D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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