chancey77
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Just a simple lined pouch inside for her Iphone. -
I made this to save some time reaching for tools I use a lot while lacing guitar straps bags and motorcycle seats and whatever else I do in a sitting position. I figured I could save about 30-40 mins looking and stretching for tools and having them in a quick draw position and just below my work space will help save time. TIME=MONEY so anything i can do to save some time i think is more than worth while! I think making similar items for other things like stamping tools and swivel knives for the trade shows i work that have limited space for tool racks is the key now. Anyway just thought I would share:) Since this photo I have added a secondary leg strap to the top as well. -
From the album: Chancey77 Custom Leather
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From the album: Chancey77 Custom Leather
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From the album: Chancey77 Custom Leather
A purse for my wife. She laced it together:) SO PROUD! -
From the album: Chancey77 Custom Leather
A purse for my wife. She laced it together:) SO PROUD! -
From the album: Chancey77 Custom Leather
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From the album: Chancey77 Custom Leather
This is my leg tool pouch for lacing and stitching. Saving time with a quick draw leg rig. -
From the album: Chancey77 Custom Leather
This is my leg tool pouch for lacing and stitching. Saving time with a quick draw leg rig. -
Anytime folks! This isn't my personal designs as far as I see it they are open territory! So enjoy! Thanks!
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PLEASE PIN!
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New Outlaw Guitar Strap pattern posted in ....you guessed it GUITAR STRAPS!
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YAY!!!
I like my buckle strap wider. But, that's the point. Guidelines for people to start with
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No problem! I just started a new topic for this! Check there and leave comments and pics after you have made your version! There is more instructions there.
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This is the pattern and sizes for the Waylon Jennings Strap and most guitar straps with a buckle and wide for names. Feel free to modify the widths to your wishes! This is just a basic design. I hope this helps answer some questions. I have been making guitar straps for a long time and this is one of my favourites. Personally I prefer my front strap end a little wider and shorter...but like I said feel free to modify what you want! I am just trying to help the newer folks and people just getting into straps. As you can see on the Ronnie Hymes strap; since he plays a jumbo acoustic like I do I tapered the front of the strap more. Good Luck and HAPPY POUNDING! IMPORTANT MEASURING TIPS! 1.Always measure hole to hole for clients straps, so you have a overall length. The buckle adjustment and extension strap length can vary. But always use that 1st measurement as a guid to have as a middle point in the buckle holes. Incase they change the guitar and the profile is different and lengths need to be different for say an Acoustic or a Strat.. 2. Always measure from the front hole to the Collar bone on you/Clients if this is for a customer for NAME STRAPS. the worst thing is if the name ends up going up over the shoulder. So ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS make that measurement! Feel free to ask questions there are enough of us here that can lend an ear and spout some comments. Cheers! Chancey
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just use those:9 or the buckle strap just make a strap and add a buckle:) A gift from me to the community:) If it's good enough for Merle its good enough for us! I just personally prefer my ends a little wider than his.
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Wallet, Briefcase
chancey77 replied to Bifrost's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Finally some interior shots!!!!!! Sweet case!!!! -
As you have here on this strap the buckle is ornamental not a actual working buckle, so next time you can give yourself more room by making the end of the strap the 1.5" strap for the buckle to attach to while still working on the front or backside. There is a lot of space on this one used by the sewn attachments. I tend to always put the buckles in the back for actual use for up and down, and do the name carving on the front, but I do like it as an ornamental thing as well I have done tons of them that way. We don't abide by the rules we just make them up as we go! That is the glory of what we do! There is NO WRONG OR RIGHT! Keep it up my friend! KEEP IT UP!
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Conway Twitty's Gretsch 6122 Round Up (Just A Piece Of History)
chancey77 replied to chancey77's topic in Musical Instruments
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AWESOME!!!!!!!!! Good Luck! It is a blast!
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Looks good Cogs! Very Classy! As for conchos ...I think people against them and think they will damage guitars are not guitar players...we tend to separate the strap from the guitar when stored in cases...SO CONCHO AWAY MY FRIEND! THEY LOOK GOOD! I have 2 straps with conchos, and never once have they scratched or damaged my guitar...I never clean my guitars because I like the mojo and I have actually yelled at my guitar techs for even thinking about it:) I have 2 guitars that in order to play it if anyone ever wanted to they may need some special shots before handling them:) 12 years of road hard touring and sweating battery acid mixed with whiskey will make a guitar have the mojo it should in my opinion. Don't get me started on belt buckle rash on the backs, it is just part of the game...Conchos on the strap are my last concern. Keep pounding! And if you want, or the client wants conchos don't ever be afraid to do it! One thing I just noticed about this strap...IF I MAY ADD... The front measurement from the attachment on the guitar to the collar bone is the most important measurement you get from a client / friend just like the hole to hole measurement for their length. The last thing anyone wants is their name or letters going over their shoulder, so always measure to the collar bone. Just my addition:)
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SWANK!!!!!!!!!! -
Wicked!!! Glad to see someone loves lace as much as I do!
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Here is my first vest. I used 6-7 oz leather and tooled the border. I ended up with a great deal on some lamb skin so I lined it with that:) this is really heavy but being a heavy use vest it should break in nice. I wet it really good and rolled the sections in multiple directions to break the grain and start the initial break in to make it flexible. I started having my doubts and started thinking it was to heavy, but when it was all finished and I put it on it felt like it should and had plenty of flexibility. Anyway well I popped my cherry:) hahaha now I am making another one:) Cheers, Chancey
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Perhaps A Little Off-Topic: Flying With Leather Tools
chancey77 replied to KCrimini's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
You just always roll the dice with whoever is working that day. I have lost flashlights like WHEN WAS LIGHT ILLEGAL!! and they have taken my hair grease and god knows what else over the years... But for some reasons huge chain in my wallet is ok?!?!!?! I just don't get it! I flew from Mossiuri to NYC and I had just gone to Tandy and bought a new hole punch... Well it was in my carry in any they took that... So just be safe and carefully plan ahead...... Last tip to England I had a huge serrated fold knife stuck under a panel in my carry on... Oops:) anyway I made it through the first airport in Finland and when I got to England and went through security I was met by 2 englih police officers and questioned for an hour:) hahaha that was a nightmare and a honest mistake... So like I said just pack right... Or split your tools through out the 3 bags so if something does get lost you haven't lost all your tools to Murphy's Law. -
Perhaps A Little Off-Topic: Flying With Leather Tools
chancey77 replied to KCrimini's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
You will not be allowed to carry on ANY leather tools. I have flown with my gear many times. They would not even allow my stamps. So I say you better get a good plastic indestructible pelican case or something similar. I use a padded metal case with straps these days myself. Best of luck!