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Lineman's belt solution

huck72412

huck72412

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I've seen several people trying to incorporate a different lineman's belt to their saddle and decided to share how I made this possible for myself. This is particularly relevant to all Trophyline users that have the saddle with the belt that is already built into the saddle. I cut off each side to equal lengths and then had the little quick stops sewn back to each end. I then put the original buckle back on one side and the took the buckle from a separate Trophyline belt and and put it on the other side. And as we know when tension is applied, the buckle cinches to the strap and will not move. Very safe and effective. Now you can use any linemans belt you want. Hope this helps.
 

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I did something similar but got rid of the buckles altogether. I cut both sides and sewed loops with the Speedy Stitch Sewing Awl. It works INCREDIBLY well.
 
I considered that but wouldn't trust my stitching
 
I thought the same thing until I tried it. It's incredibly strong. I have many many hours hanging on mine and it's still super strong. I'd have no issues recommending the modification.
 
The speedy stitch awl is incredibly easy to use and that waxed thread is very strong.
 
Red and G2,

I have 0 sewing or stitching experience but am wanting to do some webbing work. I posted here about putting the buckle on each side but now would like to make the eyes on each side with the webbing. Easy to do? Is there a recommended stitching pattern? Lastly, is the speedy awl the best affordable option? I have an industrial stitching shop that don't want to do it so I need to take a crack at it. G2, would you be kind enough to post a pic of the work that you spoke of in this post? Thanks in advance!!!!
 
huck72412 said:
Red and G2,

I have 0 sewing or stitching experience but am wanting to do some webbing work. I posted here about putting the buckle on each side but now would like to make the eyes on each side with the webbing. Easy to do? Is there a recommended stitching pattern? Lastly, is the speedy awl the best affordable option? I have an industrial stitching shop that don't want to do it so I need to take a crack at it. G2, would you be kind enough to post a pic of the work that you spoke of in this post? Thanks in advance!!!!
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hey Huck- You should be able to do that. The speedy awl is IMO the best easy affordable option. It might take longer than a sewing machine but you will be confident in your handiwork when its done. As far as sewing pattern, I tried to replicate patterns that are used in by the manufacturers. Lots of times they use an X with a rectangle around it or something like that. Take a look at the original tree strap if you can or some other safety harnesses. I also will put multiple sections of threading in there as an extra layer of protection in case one ever failed (but I don't think it would with how many stiches I put in).
 
Thanks Red! I'm sure by the end of my stitching my saddle will weigh an extra pound :lol:
 
huck72412 said:
Thanks Red! I'm sure by the end of my stitching my saddle will weigh an extra pound :lol:
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LOL. Better safe than sorry! :lol:

Here is a video to reference for instruction:
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And a photo of some thread patterns:

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