<blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr><p>Cordage:<br>The idea of a belt made of cord was put forward and in fact there is a link to a how-to page for the DIY'ers among us. Missing is a link to a source for appropriate belt buckles for this application. The instructions can be found at<br>http://www.slatts.freeserve.co.uk/slatts-knot.htm<br><p><hr></blockquote><p><br><br>Well, I had some time on the couch this weekend since I was watching some football so I tried to make this belt. I was very surprised at how much cord this actually takes. I have a 34" waist and needed approximately 150 ft of cord. Unfortunately the URL posted above is not responding right now. I found that the proper tool for this endeavor is a corchet hook. I might try using a latch-hook next time. 7 loops of a 1/16" cord will create a usable 3/4" wide belt. much thicker a cord and the belt will be so thick as to be too bulky for my tastes as an everyday wear. If anyone knows where to get belt hardware online or in southern NH I would appreciate the pointer. The fasteners available at EMS are not as usefull as I would have liked for this project. The connection at the buckle doesn't come open to insert through the last row or loops.<br><br>For those who hadn't perused the above link I hope that it comes back. I don't have the images that were posted there describing the knot used in making this belt so I can't post them. I could reproduce them from experience if I had to but then I would be asking for someone to post them for me.