Handmade leather straps

[BB52]

Been making some nice handmade .0375 wide leather straps,simple with whipped thread,like the Gordy`s and using beeswax coated thread .Darkened with some Lexol leather treatment.Cheap to make and classic looking.

 

[35mmdelux]

a foto would be great.

 

[sanmich]

And detailed instructions...Please...

 

[BB52]

Straps

Straps

Will get some pic`s on the way making one now with stainless steel rings,and a darker shade of brown.Will make black on next and will post pic`s.I have not figured a decent price for the decent rangefiner users yet.BB

 

[Nikon Bob]

Been doing the same myself for awhile. I always knew that spool of waxed sailmakers thread left over from 20 years ago would come in handy someday. It is a good and relaxing hobby to take up.

Bob

 

[BB52]

Stap

Stap

Great to hear,its really nice to work with,it glides throught ,I punch the leather first and then go from there,no sail palm needed.

 

[payasam]

Fail to understand ".0375".

 

[Nikon Bob]

Fail to understand ".0375".

I think it is the strap width as in .0375 of an inch.

Bob

 

[Dave Wilkinson]

I think it is the strap width as in .0375 of an inch.

Bob

I think the '0' should not be there...making 3/8'' - inch. otherwise it would be very narrow indeed!
Dave.
ps.....unless he means thickness?

 

[BB52]

3/8"

3/8"

Sorry for the confusion ,3/8 wide is that clear enough.BB

 

[Bill58]

Ahhh..... vintage thread too. Just kidding; I look forward to seeing.

 

[BB52]

Strap thicknes

Strap thicknes

Here`s the leather thickness also .0938 or 3/32 of an inch.

 

[Erik L]

selling any

 

[rlouzan]

I started making my own straps from saddle/whip leather. Some are my own designs😎 and others are copies. Now, I can make a $70 strap for less than $5😀.


Dimensions: 700 - 900mm x 12mm x 2 - 3mm

The hardest part was finding 15mm split rings.

 

[eli griggs]

Waxed Irish linen cord/heavy thread is available on eBay at good prices. It's often used for making bow strings, leather work etc, as it is very strong.

Does anyone here know where can bridle leather be had online these days?

Eli

 

[rogue_designer]

Tandy Leather sells 8-9oz shoulder leather, which is essentially Bridle leather (if my memory serves).

http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/products.asp?number=9052-01

 

[BB52]

Bridle Leather

Bridle Leather

That`s what I use,I buy from Mc Master Carr.

 

[BB52]

Split rings

Split rings

To get the split rings go to www.McMaster Carr.com.they have all sizes,and the leather.BB

 

[Erik L]

id love to buy a couple of these from someone. it would please me to support someone who makes them by themselves.