Dress Belt Size Chart Buckle to Center Hole Shield Buckle {= we bes Belt Blank Length —__ [{<— Buckle to Center Hole Center Bar Buckle F_{= J] = Tobe — Belt Blank Length _ . Center Bar - Heel Buckle Shield Buckle Pant Size Buckle to Center Hole | Belt Blank | Buckle to Center Hole Belt Blank 28 inch 32 inches 40 inches 32 inches 38 inches 30 inch 34 inches 42 inches 34 inches 40 inches 32 inch 36 inches 44 inches 36 inches 42 inches 34 inch 38 inches 46 inches 38 inches 44 inches 36 inch 40 inches 48 inches 40 inches 46 inches 38 inch 42 inches 50 inches 42 inches 48 inches 40 inch 44 inches 52 inches 44 inches 50 inches 42 inch 46 inches 54 inches 46 inches 52 inches 44 inch 48 inches 56 inches 48 inches 54 inches 46 inch 50 inches 58 inches 50 inches 56 inches 48 inch 52 inches 60 inches 52 inches 58 inches 50 inch 54 inches 62 inches 54 inches 60 inches 52 inch 56 inches 64 inches 56 inches 62 inchesja 5 | a Use Size 4 Mini Punch for Adjustment Holes NE Use 1" Oblong Punch for Slot Use }" Punch for the Snap HolesInstructions This is a sure fired way to make a belt the right way, the first time, and every time. | created this method and Size Chart some years ago after having to re-do one too many belts because it came out too short, which is usually the case. The Size Chart has been created based on Pant Size Measurements, (far left column.) This however, can be a hit or miss depending on the customer being true about waist size and in some cases the person's body type and build. With that said, I strongly recommend making a Belt Tester. This is done by cutting a 14" belt strip as long as you can get from a side of leather or by purchasing at you local leather supply store. Using the Buckle End Template provided, mark and punch the snap and slot placements on one end of the Belt Tester, install the snaps, and add a Center Bar Buckle, From the point shown below on the buckle, measure out to 24" and mark for a hole every one inch to about 3" from the other end of the belt tester. After you have the holes punched, start at the first hole (at 24",) and write the measurement under each hole. You will have 24, 25, 26, and so on all the way to the last hole on the Tester. Once made, you can have the wearer of the belt try it on and buckle it to the hole that is most desired. Make a note of the measurement at the hole where it is buckled, (this is the Buckle to Center Hole.) Then, using this; refer to the Size Chart to find the correct Belt Blank Length. For example; the belt tester is buckled at the 40" hole, The Belt Blank Length will need to be 48” Using the provided Belt End Templates, mark the layouts on each end of the belt blank and punch the snap placement holes, the buckle tongue slot, and the adjustment holes using the proper sized punches. Trim, dye, finish, and install the snaps. Now, I have included a Shield Buckle Chart with this in the event the wearer wants to use a shield buckle instead of a center bar or heel buckle. As you can see, in this event the belt with a shield buckle is 2" shorter because of the length of the shield buckle. If the wearer wants to use a shield buckle or center bar depending on the event, make the belt for the center bar buckle and simply add two more adjustment holes to the belt. In any case 1 recommend using the desired buckle when using the tester on the customer to ensure the right fit. Thope you find this as useful as I have and have much suecess in your belt making endeavors. Enjoy! Jim R. Simmons Etowah River Productions