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Post by cpdad on Nov 23, 2014 15:42:43 GMT -5
my wife found a slab from my stash she wants a belt buckle made from...for christmas...the one on the right...about 2 1/2" at the widest point....and about 5" long...not sure how or where to start to make this a buckle...i have all the equipment that i should need...i think  . help appreciated...kev.  |
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rxscram
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Post by rxscram on Nov 23, 2014 16:31:22 GMT -5
I'm going to assume that you want to just use the slab as the front of the buckle, and not put it on a mounting or anything. (That's the only way I like to do them.) First, you'll need to select a template. If you go to here: www.acebuckles.com/template/default.aspx, then they will have a bunch of pdf files you can download and then cut out to get your shape from. I've looked for other good templates for belt buckle shapes, and unfortunately haven't been able to find any yet. Once you have the shape outlined, then you form it like any other cabochon... just on a bigger scale then you might be used to. Once it is shaped, then you use a belt buckle finding (such as 4N16 from www.therockshed.com/findings4.html), and then epoxy it to the back of the buckle. Hope this helps a bit. Jeff |
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Post by cpdad on Nov 23, 2014 17:17:00 GMT -5
i am sorry i wasn't clear...she wants the slab as a buckle...no cutting at all...she wants me to take the slab and make it a buckle as it is...kev.
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Post by deb193redux on Nov 23, 2014 18:35:35 GMT -5
then you have it easy. just glue the belt buckle finding onto the back
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Post by cpdad on Nov 23, 2014 18:44:19 GMT -5
glue what to the back ?...if she is on her horse and this glued stuff falls off...i am screwed ...maybe i need a buckle smith.... ...kev. |
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Post by deb193redux on Nov 23, 2014 22:18:00 GMT -5
you can get an epoxy that won't let loose. get one of the glue-on-the-back belt buckle findings form the rock shed "4FN15 This is a make your own belt buckle, you can glue on any kind of stone you would like to create a unique look. They measures 1 3/4" in length by 1" in height."  |
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Post by Rockoonz on Nov 23, 2014 23:57:39 GMT -5
Maybe make her 2 belt buckles, a durable cabochon buckle for horseback and the glued on slab buckle for other times.
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Post by orrum on Nov 24, 2014 0:59:53 GMT -5
Polish the slab so it stays shin6.
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RocknCritter
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Post by RocknCritter on Nov 24, 2014 11:32:29 GMT -5
you can get an epoxy that won't let loose. get one of the glue-on-the-back belt buckle findings form the rock shed "4FN15 This is a make your own belt buckle, you can glue on any kind of stone you would like to create a unique look. They measures 1 3/4" in length by 1" in height." If you go this route, make sure to to grind a small spot on the back of the slab where the buckle will be glued in place. You do not want a perfectly smooth back. You want an area that is rougher so the glue has a place to really adhere. Also, roughen up the back of the buckle for the same resaon. |
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Post by cpdad on Nov 24, 2014 19:35:30 GMT -5
O.K. folks i am listening...rough it all up on the back...glue it....hope it dont fall off ...make a second one in case it falls off...if it falls off...surprise her with second one...hope she likes second one that about it ?. oh ya...what frigging glue ...kev. |
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Post by deb193redux on Nov 24, 2014 20:39:34 GMT -5
any two-part waterproof epoxy rated 2 tons or more.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 24, 2014 20:56:19 GMT -5
if you order your buckle hardware from the rockshed then get the devcon 2-part epoxy at the same time to cut down on shipping  epoxyI use a dremel type of tool (rotozip) with a diamond ball burr to scuff up any areas on rocks that I epoxy findings to.  diamond ball burrChuck |
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Post by Dr DG on Dec 3, 2014 11:14:35 GMT -5
I use 330 it will last for ever.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2014 15:53:38 GMT -5
expoxied slabs aren't coming off before the slab itself breaks.
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