LifterCatcher Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 (edited) You strap builders have inspired me! While I was waiting on my first rep to get here I set out on a mission to find and buy the perfect strap for my rep. Problem is there are so many great straps out there it is a very hard decision. I spent tons of time reading about straps and learning as much as I could. Trying to make up my mind about what strap to purchase and then came up with this stupid insane idea to make my own ya ya I know. Well lets just say it Edited March 6, 2008 by LifterCatcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Nice! You're off and running man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeeyejo Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Great job! How did you stitch? Still need to make the cutouts for the pivoting piece on the buckle, no? I also made my first attempts this past week but used leather contact cement to bond the leather layers - Used exotic skins all lined with super soft lamb skin - check out below: Black Emu (flightless bird like ostrich) lined with black lamb Ostrich Leg (no feather marks and stronger) lined with beige lamb Brown Ostrich lined with green lamb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifterCatcher Posted March 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Here is the finished product and its finally on my wrist. It's great Fits perfect and feels so nice. The leather is very Soft but holds great form. Here are some pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ztech Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 That's looking sharp Lifter. Awsome job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeeyejo Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Great job - great looking strap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 That dark one is pretty nice, loverly texture, a different thread might improve it but good work, the more you make the better they get. and you have a good starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Great job, bravo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 How in the world did you guys get started in making your own straps? Man all those pics makes me want to go run over cows this minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifterCatcher Posted March 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 THE BIG BUCKLE Well the UPS guy just dropped off a package and my big buckles are here. Here are a few pictures with the big buckle, I think it looks much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old skool Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Way to go. My first ever strap: My second: It is so rewarding don't you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plant Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Nice job! What did you use to finish the edges. I have made a couple now but need the right stuff to finish them properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old skool Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Nice job! What did you use to finish the edges. I have made a couple now but need the right stuff to finish them properly. I don't know if you are asking me, but there are a number of options depending on the type of leather and the look you want. Generally it is beeswax and hand burnishing combined with edge dying or edge coating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifterCatcher Posted April 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Just finished one for a Paneritsi. Turned out really good Catcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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