Balteus: protective lining over sharp washer edges

[jvrjenivs]

And that is also why you see many groups wear a fabric belt under their cingulum. To protect the real clothing. Anyway, I have now made over 1000 of bell caps I think and I must say I'm quite happy with them. They work fine in protecting your gear from sharp edges, and also make peening the rivets more easily (less force is needed, which make you can do a more delicate job). Hope Brian his explanation in the refered topic makes it all clear, otherwise I will do a photo tutorial shortly. Just let me know if that's needed.