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Nice work!!!

Still available. Will sell for $38 dollars shipped CONUS. Only used to make 5 holes.

Is there anyone out there that does laser work? I have a design I would like etched in leather for a guitar strap. Any ideas of a ballpark figure $$$ ?

I guess I'm late to the party. That is freakin AWESOME!!!!!

Sold!! Thanks Tex

That bass looks AWESOME!!! I just played a candy apple red one yesterday. I would LOVE to try a pickguard. One that small might be a good start. Hhmmmm....

Great tip!!! I've already had that problem

Not to derail the discussion.... Is it expensive to have something laser etched?

Sold!!

Great tips. Thanks

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I bought a brand new Craftool 1 1/2" oblong punch, but soon realized needed a 1 1/4" Looking for an even swap,or $45 shipped CONUS

I have 2 Craftool Pro Line Diamond Stitching Chisels I am not using. One is a 6 prong, 1/8" (3mm) spacing. The other is a 2 prong. Here is the Tandy link http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/department/tools/stitching-lacing-tools/88043-535.aspx $15 shipped CONUS Both in perfect condition. Used on only 1 project

I have 8 stamps in brand new condition that I am not using. All 8 for $40 shipped CONUS

Third attempt. I discovered a big problem with the first two. I was using a 1/8" punch, and 5/32" lace. I bought a 5/32" punch and the results were MUCH better.

I've used Springfield numerous times. J'ne was very helpful. I stand corrected. Tandy told me to use Deertan lace Heres another question. In the third picture of my original post. How do you achieve that two-tone finish. Black on the outside, redish tone in the middle?

Thanks for the input. I don't see myself making alot of these. I just wanted to try it. The Kingsmere site looks like it has alot of info. Unfortunately, Tandy is the only local place I know of to get products. The woman there is either EXTREMELY helpful, or not at all

So I went with a Kodiak lace. Thats what the local Tandy store told me to use. 5/32" I started at the tip and worked my way down each side. I missed a hole on the right. At one point, half way down the left, the lace broke. I had to improvise a splice. It seems when I stared down the right side, the lace seemed...thinner. Not as consistent as it was on the left. It took me about 4 hours to lace the whole thing. Man... theres got to be an easier way...... I'm gonna try one more with some conchos

Ok... Last question. What should I use to make the holes? The gal at Tandy said to just use a hole punch...... I was thinking something like this. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/department/tools/punches/3052-00.aspx

Thanks for the info. I will try one this weekend. Have you ever done a laced strap? What kind or size lace do I need?

So then would the lacing go through the back/lining as well? How would that feel on your shoulder? Cyberthasher I've seen your Etsy page before. Very nice!!! What do you use on the straplock holes?

I want to try making a guitar strap with a laced edge like these . My confusion is, this lacing goes right to the edge. Right where my stitching would go. HELP......

Heres mine

I was a member here, could not sign in for some reason, so I resigned up. I've been doing this since June of 2012. Mostly self taught. Heres some of my work....... Be gentle These sell like hotcakes!!!! Some more This one was made for the guitar player from the 80's band The Smithereens