Web Belts - Quickly, Easily, and Smoothly Trim and Seal the Free End

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Trim and Seal Nylon Web Belts Quickly, Easily, and Smoothly - Circular Cut : www.instructab...
I have a bunch of infinitely adjustable tactical nylon web belts that I've bought or made and they're great. The only thing is, the ones I bought came in size ranges rather than an exact size, and the ones I made had to be cut to size. In either case, you have to cut the free end of the belt to your waist size. A square edge is no good because it easily gets caught in the belt loops of your pants while you're threading it, especially if the belt width is close to the loop width. The common belt and loop width is 1 1/2" so this is cutting it close. You need a tapered or curved end for fast, easy threading. I came up with this simple solution that will give you a perfect semi-circular, neatly fused belt end, in a few minutes, once you gather the few tools you need.
Tools:
• butane lighter
• spring clamp with plastic tips removed or C-clamp
• small scissors (from dollar store)
scalpel or X-Acto type knife with sharp blade
• 2 fender washers the same diameter as the width of the belt material

[@theplinkerslodge6361]

Brilliant.
I had a tactical belt sitting here waiting for this solution for like a half a year.
Happened to have to jinormous washers, too.
Worked out perfectly.
Problem - solution.

[@1Donkeykong]

Perfect for cutting watch band to size. Highly recommend just did it easily.

[@kevinolesik1500]

awesome i needed this idea !

[@ItachiUchiha-fl4nt]

Genius

[@garybloemendal2900]

Thank You very much for this tip!! Very ingenious!!!

[@scottcmusgrave]

Brilliant!