Bodean

If the holes are too far apart, like you say, there would be too much excess leather flopping about. Here is what I know. Playing musicians do not have time to fidget with adjustments on stage. So they will more than likely use more than one strap if they have another guitar that requires a different length strap.I have made more slots for one guy who wanted the strap to be more versatile. For the majority though I set the given measurement to the middle and put 3 or 4 slots on either side. To answer your dilemma I may would just make two tail pieces and that may be the easiest route,

I always ask the customer to lay out the strap they use and give me the measurement from hole to hole. I use that as the center of the adjustment slots. I make the body of my straps as long as I can, I dislike a long tail piece. My backs are usually left natural, as the veg tan i use has pretty smooth backs. If I need to line I use garment leather. Some every once in a while will request suede, but I try to talk them out of it. I don't do padding because I mainly do 3 inch and 4 inch wide straps, using mostly 8 to 10 ounce leather. My thought is heavier and wider supports the guitar better than skinnier and lighter. I always ask if the customer will use strap locks, if they do I only punch one hole. If there is uncertainty just make the keyhole slot and locks will still work. Make sure the hole is punched for locks, it usually takes a slightly larger hole for ease of installation. Most off the shelf are too small and end up having to be altered by the customer for locks to fit. I play guitar and make custom straps for other musicians for almost 2 years now with no complaints.

Nicely done @YinTx

Good job.

Looks cool

You bet. Stuff works good. I have been using it on leather pieces that are larger.

In my experience antiquing over paint works without resist. It will age some colors, like white, better than others. It depends on what look I am after as to what I do with the antique gel or paste. I also use Angelus a lot on my pieces.

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That planer uses a series of knives on a roller that spins. It more our less cuts the wood down to a desired thickness. I imagine it would chew up leather, and be rather dangerous if tried.

That makes sense. Thanks.

Here is a photo. Lust looks a bit wide to me.

Anyone made a pair of plainsman boots from the Tandy pattern pack? The tongue just looks huge to me on the pattern. Just curious if anyone has made them and found out there needed to be changes before I start cutting leather.

Welcome to the forum.

Nicely done

Nicely done.

Well they went over so well at home my son wanted a pair. Had to order some brown buffalo suede for his.

Nicely done.

Sweet deal Dwight.

Thanks. The wife says they are. She is also now very quiet when she walks in them. I have to be extra alert now.

My wife asked for a pair of moccasins. So I purchased the Tandy pattern pack and went to work. The first one went slow, but the second one went together twice as fast after learning how to stitch them. Maybe some plainsman boots for me next.

Nice work Sanch

Awesome work Gray.

Superb job.

I just bought a big bottle of the pro resist by Fiebing's. Haven't used it yet, but was wondering if it is the same as resolene? Sure looks like it.