Another New Belt From A&G - Page 2

Big Smoke · #11 03-16-2013, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Smoke

I just ordered a belt a few weeks ago. Great customer service. Not being very knowledgeable about belts, I ordered a belt with a stiffener, AND velcro. He called me and explained to me the difference, and that having both would not be a good option. I appreciate that. A lot of people would have just made it and shipped it, and I may have not been very happy with it. So I am thankful I ordered it from here.

Thank again, and I look forward to receiving my belt.

Got it in the mail yesterday!

Very nice belt! Just wondering how to put a different buckle on it, though. The escutcheons that are bolted on just spin when I try to unscrew them. Not sure how to hold it, and unscrew it, without marring the belt. Any tips?

Riverpigusmc · #12 03-16-2013, 11:04 PM

Mine didn't spin..are you loosening them from the back? They are Chicago fasteners...unscrew from the back. In fact, I put a drop of PURPLE threadlocker on mine to hold them in place. I gotta order a black belt from Al soon

Big Smoke · #13 03-18-2013, 01:35 PM

I was holding it with my thumb as I tried to unscrew it, but it just spins. I can't put enough pressure to keep it from spinning with my hands. I'll have to try something else. I'll get it, though. I'm determined.

The buckle I want to put on it is a very special one. It was made by my great-Uncle, who gave it to my dad, who left it to me when he passed away. My great-Uncle was a welder, and he only made 7 of these, one of which was presented to President George H.W. Bush in the early '90's. It's a beautiful buckle, and would look awesome on this belt. It's been put away for over 15 years now.

Big Smoke · #14 04-06-2013, 08:49 PM

Can I ask what size these fasteners are? I found a place that sells them, and I want to buy some replacements in case I mess these up. I'm thinking the only way to get these off is to cut them, and put in new ones. They are cheap enough, so it's no big deal, but there are so many sizes, I'm not sure which ones to order.

ABC3 · #15 04-07-2013, 02:09 PM

The Chicago Screws are 1/4" long and the new shippment we got in are giving us fits. We do tighten them down as tight as we can get them, so they won't back out but these, once tightened, are almost impossible to remove.

Rather than taking a chance on messing up the belt why don't we just make you a new one and leave the buckle off. Let us know.

Big Smoke · #16 04-08-2013, 11:20 PM

That sounds great, but if there's a safe way to cut these and put in new ones, I'd be perfectly happy. If not, I'll take you up on your very generous offer.

ABC3 · #17 04-09-2013, 06:41 AM

We have taken a dremel with a flat disk blade - ( any Hardware store has them) and on the front of the slick side of the screw very carefully cut a notch in the Chicago Screw, just enough to get a flat head screw driver in. Now you have two slotted screws that you can use, and that might do the trick.

Big Smoke · #18 04-09-2013, 10:41 AM

Good tip. I have a dremel, and the disc of which you speak, so I'll give it a shot. I hope my hand is as steady as it used to be.

I'll give it a try this evening after work.
Thanks for the tip.

Big Smoke · #19 04-13-2013, 07:37 PM

Just an FYI~ I wasn't able to get to it until today, but it worked like a charm. I cut a slot in the head, and was able to put a screwdriver in both ends, allowing it to come free. Thanks for the screws. Looks good as new!

Riverpigusmc · #20 04-13-2013, 08:58 PM

Al is a champ.