Sometimes, when you have very small buckles, the little "loop" on the Rio Rondo tongues can be a little large and sloppy. Here's a method to quickly adjust a tongue to fit a little more snugly.

STEP 1

Grab your Cutters

And a buckle tongue.



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STEP 2

Snip off a Bit of the Loop

As shown in the picture.

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STEP 3

Bend the Loop Smaller

Using Round-Nose or Rosary pliers, grasp part of the loop, and form it around so it nearly meets up smaller than it started.

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STEP 4

Thread it onto a Buckle

Crimp the loop down carefully so it won't come off.

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STEP 5

Bend the Tongue

Make a bit of a bend as shown, with round-nose pliers, so the tongue has a bit of a curve to it.

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STEP 6

Snip off the Excess Length

This will produce a very nice and "finished" looking tongue.

Use sandpaper (320 grit, wet-or-dry is recommended) or a fine needle file to "round off" and smooth the cut end of the buckle tongue for a super-nice finished item.

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