I used Chicago screws on this Tobus, and the belt keeper is hidden by two you can't see. When I get home later I'll take a pic of the backside.

I did do some pounding on flaps so I understand what you're suggesting. I have also made a 1 1/8" belt for general wear, but it's not died yet. I tried skiving with just razor blades to reduce thickness so I could get a Chicago screw through 4 layers (making it like 3, which works) of 8-9 oz leather but it didn't work too well. So I ordered a skiver. My only question is can I use it on a belt more than an inch wide? It's this one: http://www.stecksstore.com/servlet/t...r-Craft/Detail

I'd love to be able to skive the end of my 3" belts!

I also made a very precise template from steel plate for the 5 holes at the tag end. I wasn't getting it well by hand, and am handy with metal and machining. I made it this morning, cleaned and painted it. It should be dry when I get home.

More pics later, and with luck, me, the kilt, the tattersall shirt, the new belts, my new jacket, etc.

Thanks!

Frank